Saudia
Join Date: May 2009
Location: Spain
Age: 47
Posts: 1
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Hi,
I have an upcoming interview with SFS and was wondering if anybody had any information on the structure of the technical exam, interview and sim ride. Any information would be most appreciated, either on the forum or via pm if preferred.
Thank you in advance.
I have an upcoming interview with SFS and was wondering if anybody had any information on the structure of the technical exam, interview and sim ride. Any information would be most appreciated, either on the forum or via pm if preferred.
Thank you in advance.
Join Date: Aug 2004
Location: Middle of n(EU)where
Posts: 4
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Hi,
I have a question guys.If I join Saudia as a capt on A320 does it mean I´ll stay there forever or do I get a chance for the fleet upgrade (mean longhaul) sometime in the future?
Thnx for the reply
BBJet
I have a question guys.If I join Saudia as a capt on A320 does it mean I´ll stay there forever or do I get a chance for the fleet upgrade (mean longhaul) sometime in the future?
Thnx for the reply
BBJet
Join Date: Nov 2002
Location: Somewhere in the sky
Posts: 158
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Just curious,
I saw on Al Jazeera that Saudia King is giving a pay rise of 15% for all state employees. That means you'll get an increase as well?
Happy landings
I saw on Al Jazeera that Saudia King is giving a pay rise of 15% for all state employees. That means you'll get an increase as well?
Happy landings
Join Date: May 2008
Location: UAE
Posts: 53
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Looks like the actual cash in thee bank is going to be less, as I look at the new terms imposed on us. I took the last 3 months and used the new imposed terms and it looks like a pay cut. Now the next question is . Does the contract the Expats have signed have any legal backing?
Join Date: May 2008
Location: UAE
Posts: 53
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Negligence alleged in Saudia pilot’s death
By ROGER HARRISON | ARAB NEWS
Published: Mar 8, 2011 00:06 Updated: Mar 8, 2011 00:06
JEDDAH: Relatives have accused Saudi Arabian Airlines and hospitals of "operational and medical negligence” following the death of a Saudia pilot who had a heart attack while flying an aircraft from Jeddah to Dammam on Feb. 5.
Capt. Khaled Mattar experienced chest pains on the flight and handed over control to his first officer who radioed ahead for medical assistance. Mattar died at 12.50 a.m. the following morning at Al-Mana Hospital in Dammam, according to his brother Ali.
Sources within Saudia both called and wrote to Arab News detailing the incident.
“Air crew and ground staff are furious at what happened,” said one source. Written allegations state that Capt. Mattar had had a “very stressful discussion with COO Abdulrahman Al-Mahboub of Saudi Arabian Airlines at the flight operations building at King Abdulaziz International Airport in Jeddah.”
The heated discussion had been over proposed new pay structures for pilots. Mattar then began his flight duty and proceeded to the dispatch area where he reviewed the flight documents, checked the weather, the aircraft status and other requirements.
The flight he was in charge of was scheduled to go to Dammam. Takeoff proceeded normally. Between Jeddah and Riyadh, Mattar reportedly told the first officer he was feeling pains in his chest and that he required medical assistance. The first officer, said the source, suggested landing at Riyadh, but Mattar did not wish to land there “for fear of repercussions” and chose to continue to Dammam.
The first officer contacted Dammam Air Traffic Control and Saudia operations advising that medical assistance was required. However, when the aircraft landed there was a delay in medical assistance arriving despite the emergency services had been advised of the situation.
When assistance finally arrived, Mattar was carried off in a stretcher. A doctor at the airport reportedly checked him and advised that there was no problem and that he just needed rest. Based on this diagnosis, Mattar was sent to the Sheraton Hotel for rest.
According to the source, after arriving at the hotel Mattar knew he was not well and wanted to go to hospital for medical treatment. He asked for an ambulance, but was asked to come down to the lobby. He did so and collapsed there. He was then taken to Tadawi General Hospital in Dammam. On arriving, his condition deteriorated to the point where he could not move.
However, the hospital refused to accept Mattar, according to documentation seen by Arab News, because “Saudi Arabian Airlines has some past due bills with us and therefore we will not accept him.”
In the case of heart attacks, time is critical and medical care was urgently needed. Pleas for the hospital to accept him because of his critical condition were ignored, the document continues. He was then taken to Al-Mana General Hospital.
Here too, sources claim, the hospital initially refused to accept Mattar because he had “no medical insurance.” However, the Sheraton Hotel contacted the hospital and pleaded with them to admit him and to charge the hotel. It was, however, too late.
He was pronounced dead just after midnight. Arab News attempted to contact Saudia by telephone and fax for comment, but at the time of going to press has received no response.
Negligence alleged in Saudia pilot?s death - Arab News
By ROGER HARRISON | ARAB NEWS
Published: Mar 8, 2011 00:06 Updated: Mar 8, 2011 00:06
JEDDAH: Relatives have accused Saudi Arabian Airlines and hospitals of "operational and medical negligence” following the death of a Saudia pilot who had a heart attack while flying an aircraft from Jeddah to Dammam on Feb. 5.
Capt. Khaled Mattar experienced chest pains on the flight and handed over control to his first officer who radioed ahead for medical assistance. Mattar died at 12.50 a.m. the following morning at Al-Mana Hospital in Dammam, according to his brother Ali.
Sources within Saudia both called and wrote to Arab News detailing the incident.
“Air crew and ground staff are furious at what happened,” said one source. Written allegations state that Capt. Mattar had had a “very stressful discussion with COO Abdulrahman Al-Mahboub of Saudi Arabian Airlines at the flight operations building at King Abdulaziz International Airport in Jeddah.”
The heated discussion had been over proposed new pay structures for pilots. Mattar then began his flight duty and proceeded to the dispatch area where he reviewed the flight documents, checked the weather, the aircraft status and other requirements.
The flight he was in charge of was scheduled to go to Dammam. Takeoff proceeded normally. Between Jeddah and Riyadh, Mattar reportedly told the first officer he was feeling pains in his chest and that he required medical assistance. The first officer, said the source, suggested landing at Riyadh, but Mattar did not wish to land there “for fear of repercussions” and chose to continue to Dammam.
The first officer contacted Dammam Air Traffic Control and Saudia operations advising that medical assistance was required. However, when the aircraft landed there was a delay in medical assistance arriving despite the emergency services had been advised of the situation.
When assistance finally arrived, Mattar was carried off in a stretcher. A doctor at the airport reportedly checked him and advised that there was no problem and that he just needed rest. Based on this diagnosis, Mattar was sent to the Sheraton Hotel for rest.
According to the source, after arriving at the hotel Mattar knew he was not well and wanted to go to hospital for medical treatment. He asked for an ambulance, but was asked to come down to the lobby. He did so and collapsed there. He was then taken to Tadawi General Hospital in Dammam. On arriving, his condition deteriorated to the point where he could not move.
However, the hospital refused to accept Mattar, according to documentation seen by Arab News, because “Saudi Arabian Airlines has some past due bills with us and therefore we will not accept him.”
In the case of heart attacks, time is critical and medical care was urgently needed. Pleas for the hospital to accept him because of his critical condition were ignored, the document continues. He was then taken to Al-Mana General Hospital.
Here too, sources claim, the hospital initially refused to accept Mattar because he had “no medical insurance.” However, the Sheraton Hotel contacted the hospital and pleaded with them to admit him and to charge the hotel. It was, however, too late.
He was pronounced dead just after midnight. Arab News attempted to contact Saudia by telephone and fax for comment, but at the time of going to press has received no response.
Negligence alleged in Saudia pilot?s death - Arab News
Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: JED
Posts: 17
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
What is Saudia policy regarding children educatian allowance? They said me to pay myself and bring them the bill. How long it takes to get reimbursement? Do they cover all fees in full at any international school?
Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: Middle East
Posts: 352
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Pay yourself, submit the bills at operations. Takes about a month to 6 weeks to get the cheque back. Total re-imbursed is around 30,000 sar give or take. Not sure on the exact amount but that is close. Any half decent international school will cost you more than this.
Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: JED
Posts: 17
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
@Icarus: it seems that SAR65K will not be enough even for one kid in BISJ high school grades...
What about Thamer (TIS) and Al Waha international schools? Both provide IGCSE/Cambridge International and both fits to 30'000SAR (btw: does this reimbursement amount SAR30K is per child or total for all?) up to the Grade 12.
Any personal experience?
My question is based on:
TIS, Al-Wadi students excel in Cambridge exams - Arab News
http://ksis.sch.sa/FileManager/GetFile/264/ (pages 4 and 5)
Regarding "The next big question": there are some discussions in Fin dept, whether the King meant "all"...
What about Thamer (TIS) and Al Waha international schools? Both provide IGCSE/Cambridge International and both fits to 30'000SAR (btw: does this reimbursement amount SAR30K is per child or total for all?) up to the Grade 12.
Any personal experience?
My question is based on:
TIS, Al-Wadi students excel in Cambridge exams - Arab News
http://ksis.sch.sa/FileManager/GetFile/264/ (pages 4 and 5)
Regarding "The next big question": there are some discussions in Fin dept, whether the King meant "all"...
