Saudia
Joined: Jun 2009
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From: Somewhere near an Airport
Current Batch
We have 39 Pilots in the current batch. 8-777 capts 15-777 FOs 3-330 Capts 5-330 FOs 7-320 pilots(2-FO)
We are the last B777 batch starting Jan 16 for some time. As they have just 1 B777 coming in 2016. 4 787s are to added in Dec 15 n 4 more in 2016. They have frozen recruitment on A320 too. It will take some time for the next induction I guess as they struggling with our batch due to huge numbers. But expect a lot of recruitment in 2016 and onwards with joining in late 2016 n 2017. Company is growing and I hope the upgrade time reduces.
And do comein with at least 2000 USD to spend in for food, transports and Iqamas(work permit). As you have to wait for next pay date and allowances/reimbursements take their own sweet time
We are the last B777 batch starting Jan 16 for some time. As they have just 1 B777 coming in 2016. 4 787s are to added in Dec 15 n 4 more in 2016. They have frozen recruitment on A320 too. It will take some time for the next induction I guess as they struggling with our batch due to huge numbers. But expect a lot of recruitment in 2016 and onwards with joining in late 2016 n 2017. Company is growing and I hope the upgrade time reduces.
And do comein with at least 2000 USD to spend in for food, transports and Iqamas(work permit). As you have to wait for next pay date and allowances/reimbursements take their own sweet time
Joined: Sep 1999
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From: ME
Company is growing and I hope the upgrade time reduces.
The first company sponsored university graduate pilots should start to return from the USA next summer, they are the start of the long term solution.
But right now, rather than worrying about your upgrade, you should really be concentrating on passing your present training.
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From: Nk
Flyboy SG
I've received an email saying that i have passed the medical and simulator check. They asked for my joining date, I've replied to it about three weeks ago and since then nothing. Do you know how long it will take for the visa and job offer. Thanks
Joined: Jun 2009
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Depends on case to case basis. Better call up and speak to the guy who sent you the mail. They keep quiet when they dont have training schedule on your joining date usually.
Last edited by Flyboy_SG; 29th November 2015 at 19:36.
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From: On a Wing!
777 or 787
@ Flyboy
Quick question.
T7 Skipper, does the assessment and clears. What might he be expected to be offered. 777 or 787 ?
Thanks.
And I heard that there is still a requirement of at least 40-45 t7 skippers. Is that anywhere close to the truth. Thanks again.
Quick question.
T7 Skipper, does the assessment and clears. What might he be expected to be offered. 777 or 787 ?
Thanks.
And I heard that there is still a requirement of at least 40-45 t7 skippers. Is that anywhere close to the truth. Thanks again.
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From: california
If you're type rated they will not turn you away. There will be ongoing demand but on the Boeing fleets it will slow down significantly compared to the recruitment over the last couple of years. The real demand over the next 5 years will be Airbus.
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From: Somewhere near an Airport
Yes, for this year they need T7 skippers badly. Future is Airbus, lot of them joining us. Captains are given priority in training due to shortage.
King, you'll be assigned on T7 and may be pulled out for 787 later. Or you can request them for 787. With previous command experience on T7 they will consider your request. But expect to make less money on 78, and some turn around flights. Also expect a training time of not less than 6-7 months(or longer) for FO and more than 7 for captains(even if rated and current). As of now too many of us in training and no sim slots. Soon guys will be sent to IST
also for initial sims, apart from CAI & DXB.
Mutt, the long term solution is too far from reality. And the solution will happen only in long term aka far future. Good for us !
King, you'll be assigned on T7 and may be pulled out for 787 later. Or you can request them for 787. With previous command experience on T7 they will consider your request. But expect to make less money on 78, and some turn around flights. Also expect a training time of not less than 6-7 months(or longer) for FO and more than 7 for captains(even if rated and current). As of now too many of us in training and no sim slots. Soon guys will be sent to IST
also for initial sims, apart from CAI & DXB.
Mutt, the long term solution is too far from reality. And the solution will happen only in long term aka far future. Good for us !
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From: On a Wing!
Many thanks Flyboy.
Has anybody done the pre employment medicals. What are they like. Any specials there?
And any info on the screening simulator session would really be appreciated.
Thanks again in advance.
Has anybody done the pre employment medicals. What are they like. Any specials there?
And any info on the screening simulator session would really be appreciated.
Thanks again in advance.