Saudia
Joined: May 2004
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From: SINGAPORE
all agencies are pushing similar contracts as this is a direct hire with SV and a one time fee
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Joined: Jun 2008
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From: earth
Hi all
Can you shed some infos pls on the T777 interview
Like which database SV uses for the tech questions and how's the SIM assessment ?!
The pattern , time window and venue OR any other infos ..
Thanx a lot guys and all the best
Can you shed some infos pls on the T777 interview
Like which database SV uses for the tech questions and how's the SIM assessment ?!
The pattern , time window and venue OR any other infos ..
Thanx a lot guys and all the best
Joined: Jul 2012
Posts: 7
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From: Green Land
Saudia
Hi Folks,
Any information to share about Saudia Airlines, living in Jedda, working enviroment, etc.?
Any one with some kind of living experience in SA, Is this a place to go with family????
TXS,
Any information to share about Saudia Airlines, living in Jedda, working enviroment, etc.?
Any one with some kind of living experience in SA, Is this a place to go with family????
TXS,
Joined: Aug 2005
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From: ME
Joined: Jul 2012
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From: Green Land
ExAMM757Captain
Looks like you are living there. I am trying to get information about SV and QR and also about Doha and Jeddah. If you really are there and know about ME I will really appreciate your opinion regarding these two options that I have right now.
No other option at the moment and yes I need some money, mortgage is killing me.
Txs,
Sandagain
Looks like you are living there. I am trying to get information about SV and QR and also about Doha and Jeddah. If you really are there and know about ME I will really appreciate your opinion regarding these two options that I have right now.
No other option at the moment and yes I need some money, mortgage is killing me.
Txs,
Sandagain
Joined: Aug 2005
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From: ME
I live in KSA with family. My son was born here, now 12. We are happy here. Well, of course happeness is a very relative notion. First, it depends what place you compare with this place. Then, what is your personal situation. You won't leave Lufthanza for Saudia. But you will come at short notice if you don't have any perspective for job at all. All the rest is in between.
I came when I was desperate and the first three years I would start reading Flight International from the last page (jobs). I couldn't beleive I would stay forever. Now it's 14 years and I don't want to start all over again.
Majority of long staying expats here have been through the same development. And after 10 years almost everybody stays until retirement. You have better benefits and growing final exit money.
Of course aircraft type is important. A320 is terrible, although they are making good money. 777 and 747 are the best. 330 is getting better with new aircraft and destinations. It depends...
There is fear that with new duty and rest regulations they will have to eat into 5 consecutive days off. This will make huge difference if happens.
Regarding lifestyle, it's all up to you. If you want, you'll have everything. Family wise - also depends on family. Mine is fine.
I came when I was desperate and the first three years I would start reading Flight International from the last page (jobs). I couldn't beleive I would stay forever. Now it's 14 years and I don't want to start all over again.
Majority of long staying expats here have been through the same development. And after 10 years almost everybody stays until retirement. You have better benefits and growing final exit money.
Of course aircraft type is important. A320 is terrible, although they are making good money. 777 and 747 are the best. 330 is getting better with new aircraft and destinations. It depends...
There is fear that with new duty and rest regulations they will have to eat into 5 consecutive days off. This will make huge difference if happens.
Regarding lifestyle, it's all up to you. If you want, you'll have everything. Family wise - also depends on family. Mine is fine.
Joined: Jul 2012
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From: Green Land
Txs Ronasik for this helpful information. I am gathering all opinions and will take the best decision once I go to Jeddah for sim and medical evaluation. Since you've already settled down in KSA I wish you all the best.
Cheers
Sandagain
Cheers
Sandagain
Joined: Feb 2005
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From: USA
hi Mutt
I couldnt agree more! I came for just two years to save money and return to the "land of round doorknobs" but the cycles in the economy were not favorable and even though I interviewed with US carriers, that pipeline didnt open up favorably so I found myself in Saudia until retirement.
Good luck and have fun.
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Good luck and have fun.
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Joined: Apr 2000
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From: BC
I left....
I immediately resigned after my family was kidnapped. I was conducting a flight check to LHR. When I got back, I found my wife cowering in our villa. I tendered my resignation immediately and left.
Nuf said...its a horrid place.
Nuf said...its a horrid place.
Joined: Aug 2005
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From: ME
Lebouef:
It's highly improbable, at least in foreseeable future. Saudia would rather hire from outside than promote expats within its ranks. The only case you may be upgraded is equipment phase out.
Things may change with local pilots upgrade policy change or management change. But for now it's like this.
Regarding kidnapping, it's something weird. I have never heard about it. First, there are no details at all. Second, it may happen in any country. Don't take it at face value.
It's highly improbable, at least in foreseeable future. Saudia would rather hire from outside than promote expats within its ranks. The only case you may be upgraded is equipment phase out.
Things may change with local pilots upgrade policy change or management change. But for now it's like this.
Regarding kidnapping, it's something weird. I have never heard about it. First, there are no details at all. Second, it may happen in any country. Don't take it at face value.
Joined: Sep 1999
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From: ME
777AV8R will wake up in the morning and delete that post.
Romasik, the highest expat F/O's hold seniority numbers around 1050, they are about 60 numbers from the numbers getting upgraded now, so it will be interesting to see if they are offered A330 F/O to E170 Captain positions next year.
As for an expat A320 new hire captain, he will come in at seniority #1600+, so theres a lot of people ahead of him looking for the bigger aircraft.
Mutt
Romasik, the highest expat F/O's hold seniority numbers around 1050, they are about 60 numbers from the numbers getting upgraded now, so it will be interesting to see if they are offered A330 F/O to E170 Captain positions next year.
As for an expat A320 new hire captain, he will come in at seniority #1600+, so theres a lot of people ahead of him looking for the bigger aircraft.
Mutt