Gulf Air Developments
Joined: Aug 2007
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From: way down south
fly66, it seems everyone is too busy flying to reply to you!
I am not too sure about the 320 roster but I gather its quite alot of night turnarounds & 4 sector days, but they do have nightstops in Dubai, Colombo,Nairobi,Milan,Chennai,Cochin at the moment. You will also have the pleasure of flying into Kabul,that's if ATC don't force you to turnaround & go back to Bahrain! Having said that I believe the 320 is the most unstable of the fleets due to numerous changes throughout the roster period so you never will really know how your month will turn out.
Also, unless you build a personal relationship with the crew planning manager don't expect to get a fair roster.
I am not too sure about the 320 roster but I gather its quite alot of night turnarounds & 4 sector days, but they do have nightstops in Dubai, Colombo,Nairobi,Milan,Chennai,Cochin at the moment. You will also have the pleasure of flying into Kabul,that's if ATC don't force you to turnaround & go back to Bahrain! Having said that I believe the 320 is the most unstable of the fleets due to numerous changes throughout the roster period so you never will really know how your month will turn out.
Also, unless you build a personal relationship with the crew planning manager don't expect to get a fair roster.
Joined: Jul 2007
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From: Middle of no where
to Reflect
Really sad news....
with this "type of roster" almost 100 hrs a month, this is the second Capt this year who had a serious threat (hart problem on duty). I personally dont think that medical exams in the Gulf air clinic are proper done. I flew with lot pilots who had a bad habit to smoke a lot (believe or not they still doing in the cockpit) and the managers Knows for sure who still doing it, without any actions.
Captain Z. Mansouri, may God Bless his family & give them strength.
with this "type of roster" almost 100 hrs a month, this is the second Capt this year who had a serious threat (hart problem on duty). I personally dont think that medical exams in the Gulf air clinic are proper done. I flew with lot pilots who had a bad habit to smoke a lot (believe or not they still doing in the cockpit) and the managers Knows for sure who still doing it, without any actions.
Captain Z. Mansouri, may God Bless his family & give them strength.
Joined: Aug 2007
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From: UK
Surfer, you are right about the Gf (so called ) clinic ! When I was there, way back when, wired up to the ECG machine, they thought I was having a ceasure ! No kidding, in the clinic, on the machine ! Turned out the nurse wired me up to a faulty machine, earmarked for maintenance, later that day ! Another recent case; Guy wrongly diagnosed, lost his licence for a while, placed on medication that nearly killed him, threw the medication down the drain & has never looked or felt better in his life. Of course he is out of GF and smiling every day.Capt ZM , RIP, is also out of GF and in a much better place......smiling every day too. Condolences to all hurt by his passing.
Joined: Mar 2007
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From: Havana
Why is GF haemorraging pilots at such a rate, and I don't mean by natural causes?
Indeed, it seems that not a day goes by without someone else saying they are leaving. Is this of no concern in the offices, and if not, why not? Surely someone is concerned, perhaps not....
Are they not aware that the flood has not subsided, don't they care? What is being said to these people. OK, have a nice life, next....not a very secure feeling for the remaining hard working professionals who go above and beyond to make things work.
Perhaps it's simply the lure of shiny heavy metal and decent rostering?
Indeed, it seems that not a day goes by without someone else saying they are leaving. Is this of no concern in the offices, and if not, why not? Surely someone is concerned, perhaps not....
Are they not aware that the flood has not subsided, don't they care? What is being said to these people. OK, have a nice life, next....not a very secure feeling for the remaining hard working professionals who go above and beyond to make things work.
Perhaps it's simply the lure of shiny heavy metal and decent rostering?
Joined: May 2002
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From: Middle East
A320/A330 CCQ
Hello,
What are the OM(A) minimum requirements for an A320 Captain to be eligible for 320/330 CCQ or MFF? Is it a minimum number of hours within GF, minimum time of service or both?
Does GF actually practices CCQ across the Airbus family pilots or is it basically confined to only senior pilots, trainers etc?
Any feedback will be appreciated.
Thanks in advance
What are the OM(A) minimum requirements for an A320 Captain to be eligible for 320/330 CCQ or MFF? Is it a minimum number of hours within GF, minimum time of service or both?
Does GF actually practices CCQ across the Airbus family pilots or is it basically confined to only senior pilots, trainers etc?
Any feedback will be appreciated.
Thanks in advance
Joined: Jul 2002
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From: LHS
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Joined: Aug 2007
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From: UK
You have been saved. With that amount of experience, why on earth consider swopping lovely Florida for the Mid East. Pre-selection criteria for Gulfair is rigid & they might have questioned your judgemental capabilities. Stay cool, free & safe Dude; three elements you will not find in the ME.