Saudia
Joined: May 2008
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From: MIA
Hi Mutt,
All very good info. I got a question as well. i got an interview at the
end of the month with alwafeerair.....is that considered the same as
Saudi Arabian, or is that not comparable?
Do you know anything about their interview? It is a two day interview/sin/medical in Jeddah. I have no idea what to expect, and I would love to come prepared. It is for the FO B744 position.
Thanks....Hectopascal
All very good info. I got a question as well. i got an interview at the
end of the month with alwafeerair.....is that considered the same as
Saudi Arabian, or is that not comparable?
Do you know anything about their interview? It is a two day interview/sin/medical in Jeddah. I have no idea what to expect, and I would love to come prepared. It is for the FO B744 position.
Thanks....Hectopascal
Joined: Mar 2000
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From: Arizona USA
I've got the same problem as 4holer, timing couldn't be worse June 25-29th. I'm also moving although within the USA.
Unless management there has changed their stripes (unlikely) they will not take kindly to procrastination or delay.
Having said this, I turned down repeated invitations in the late seventies, until they raised the salary...however, in those days, experienced heavy jet Captains were few and far between.
Not so, these days.
Joined: Oct 2008
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From: San Francisco
Hi all. Been reading through these posts and appreciate all the great information!
Like many, I have received email confirmation for 25th through 28th. No travel plans have been sent yet. Email stated "FO Recruitment". Is this for 747 or are there other aircraft that they're interviewing for?
Like many, I have received email confirmation for 25th through 28th. No travel plans have been sent yet. Email stated "FO Recruitment". Is this for 747 or are there other aircraft that they're interviewing for?
Joined: May 2008
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From: Beside the sticker
Hello to all folks!
i would really appreciate any info regarding the two A-330 from Atlasjet flying for Saudia. What routes do they do?
, rest times? 
,contract for how long?
,nationality of the deck crew?
,chances to enter like A320 to make the CCQ to A330??
.... Nice people there?...people happy?
....Thank you in advance and best wishes to all!!!
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From: ME
Do-27
Those A330 showed up about a week ago, so there wont be any valid answers to your questions apart from...
.. None as Atlas operate the A330, SVA will operate the A320 and then their own A330's which will have dedicated crews, not CCQ.
Fubar, the problem is that the interviews are in Cairo due to visa issues, so its not as if you can just walk into someones office and say hello. They are interviewing about 70 people, which is about half the number of available slots in total, but if they fill fleet specific slots, they obviously wont interview again. (ie, B747 Classic FO should close, E170/MD90 should close, A320 slots should remain open.) But thats only me guessing!
Mutt
Those A330 showed up about a week ago, so there wont be any valid answers to your questions apart from...
chances to enter like A320 to make the CCQ to A330??
Fubar, the problem is that the interviews are in Cairo due to visa issues, so its not as if you can just walk into someones office and say hello. They are interviewing about 70 people, which is about half the number of available slots in total, but if they fill fleet specific slots, they obviously wont interview again. (ie, B747 Classic FO should close, E170/MD90 should close, A320 slots should remain open.) But thats only me guessing!
Mutt
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From: Beside the sticker
Hi mutt!
Thanks for the info, i ve received an offer from Atlasjet to do the CCQ to A330, and start joing them in Jeddah....
...interviews in Istambul in two days..... i am in a Middle East spot , a lot of A320/321 F/O experience.... I will see the offer and if i decide i will be one of the first one being able to give some feedback from inside......By the way...u ve quite a lot of reply´s....
,,,it seems u r the master here
...Nice landings and take care!!
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From: Beside the sticker
Hi mutt!
Thanks for the info, i ve received an offer from Atlasjet to do the CCQ to A330, and start joing them in Jeddah....
...interviews in Istambul in two days..... i am in a Middle East spot , a lot of A320/321 F/O experience.... I will see the offer and if i decide i will be one of the first one being able to give some feedback from inside......By the way...u ve quite a lot of reply´s....
,,,it seems u r the master here...Nice landings and take care!!
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From: ME
I actually think that they are starting on the 27th.......
Do-27, you are talking about CCQ with Atlas Jet flying for Saudia, this isnt the same as the Saudia fleets where they wont have CCQ.....330s only showed up about 10 days ago, routes should be South Africa, Tunisia etc.....
Mutt
Do-27, you are talking about CCQ with Atlas Jet flying for Saudia, this isnt the same as the Saudia fleets where they wont have CCQ.....330s only showed up about 10 days ago, routes should be South Africa, Tunisia etc.....
Mutt
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From: Asia
Dear Mutt I am looking for advise.I am a lucky one-(or unfortunate)-to get the invitation from SV and Alwafeer as well,nearly for the end of June.
Is it OK,to go for both or should I turn down one of them?Which one?I am rated on the 747-400 but the last flight was 2 years ago on type,current now on the A320.
Any idea appretiated.
Is it OK,to go for both or should I turn down one of them?Which one?I am rated on the 747-400 but the last flight was 2 years ago on type,current now on the A320.
Any idea appretiated.
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From: ME
I would suggest that you attend both interviews, assess the packages that are on offer and then decide which is the best for you in terms of money, lifestyle, time off and starting date....... at this stage of the game, the cards are in your hand, use them
BTW, the SVA interviews are in Cairo, not Jeddah.
Mutt
BTW, the SVA interviews are in Cairo, not Jeddah.
Mutt
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From: ME
With these 2 companies interviewing, there appears to be an incredible amount of interest in this part of the world, but this isnt Dubai and never will be, so you have to discover the answers to the following and decide if this country is right for you....
Ummmm, what did i forget?? Anyone care to add more?
Also in preparation for any interview, use wikipedia, check out some facts on Saudi and Islam
Mutt
- Salary Package including allowances, expenses, per diems, transport.
- Salary based on how many hours per month, block or credit.
- Roster and blocked days off per month, if any.
- Tickets home and how often.
- Housing, WHERE, compound or hotel or allowance.
- Will they sponsor your family to live here
- Schooling for kids, is there a limit
- Tickets for family
- Medical Coverage for you and family
- Loss of licence insurance, Life Insurance
- Transportation or allowance if any.
Ummmm, what did i forget?? Anyone care to add more?
Also in preparation for any interview, use wikipedia, check out some facts on Saudi and Islam
Mutt
Joined: Apr 2008
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From: hotel room
Hello Everyone
I got an e-mail back that I will be attending the interview with SV but so far no other info. I am suppose to leave for the interview on tuesday, but still no travel arrangements nor any other info. Is anybody going there this coming week?
I got an e-mail back that I will be attending the interview with SV but so far no other info. I am suppose to leave for the interview on tuesday, but still no travel arrangements nor any other info. Is anybody going there this coming week?