Oman Air Employment - all you need to know about it (threads merged)
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Can anyone comment on the Royal Flight School and how good is (or isn't) it? I believe it's close to the airport where accommodation is much more affordable than the areas close to the British School?
Is the Royal Flight School open to crew joining Oman Air, and does it have a secondary as well as primary level?
All info gratefully received.
Is the Royal Flight School open to crew joining Oman Air, and does it have a secondary as well as primary level?
All info gratefully received.
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Oman Salary
on top of all information regarding salary with Oman Air, you have to paid 200,- RO for Omani license it is not mention in the contract
, no matter you license are, and read carrefully for your furniture money before you are in trouble it is about 4.000,- RO, 
and some tricky things in the contract, remember the company is not running by the pilots or ex pilot it is running by the HRD so don't expect you'r joining an airline
, no matter you license are, and read carrefully for your furniture money before you are in trouble it is about 4.000,- RO, and some tricky things in the contract, remember the company is not running by the pilots or ex pilot it is running by the HRD so don't expect you'r joining an airline
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RFS Is reportedly a good school only primary level. Housing nearby not that much cheaper if at all around the area you can get the odd deal 3 bedroom 700 - 800 OMR most are advertised at 1000 and up more up than less if that makes sense ,no rhyme or reason some are good some are not will still be advertised at the same price. landlords especially will promise anything and everything to get u to take it then do absolutly nothing.
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According to their advertisement the first officer requirements on the B737 is 750 hours on type!
Would they consider someone with less experience,have they hired anyone with less time on type,anyone knows?
Would they consider someone with less experience,have they hired anyone with less time on type,anyone knows?
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A simple answer to your question is YES. We have guys here at the moment who have been recruited with well below the 750 hrs requirement.
But then again it all boils down to the old addage of supply and demand. When these guys came in, there was a shortage of guys all over and Oman Air needed guys desperately. The need is still there at the moment, however there are plenty of NG F/O's around with plenty of time on time, so I suppose WY can at this moment in time pick and choose!!!!
But then again it all boils down to the old addage of supply and demand. When these guys came in, there was a shortage of guys all over and Oman Air needed guys desperately. The need is still there at the moment, however there are plenty of NG F/O's around with plenty of time on time, so I suppose WY can at this moment in time pick and choose!!!!
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Just to add to the recent comments about rental prices.
Anyone paying 800 rats for a three-bedroomed villa is out of their mind.
The local landlords will prey on newbies in Oman who are desperate to get a roof over their heads because they are on a time-limit to find a place.
Are they still putting new hires up in the apartments at Bowsher?
Remember that all of these prices you see on the boards at Al Fair and Sultan Centre are negotiable. DO NOT go through a management company. They will shaft you.
Get in the car, drive around and look for the RENT signs. Do not tell them that you have just arrived for God's sake. Just that you are thinking about moving. That gives you the option of balking at the asking price and driving it down.
There are three and four bedroomed villas now available in Al Mawaleh, Al Hail and Al Khoud - all a ten minute drive from the airport for about 500 rials max.
You just have to go out there, find a private landlord, act like you have been here a while, knock at least 30% off the asking price and be willing to walk away.
And just to add......landlords will usually try and sort stuff out if there is a problem, but remember, the pace of life is a lot slower here and you will have to badger. Quote: "If he doesn't phone me at least once a day, then it cannot be that much of an issue for him."
The glory days of the last two years have ground to a halt. Rental prices have plummeted on the local market and the only way of making even a small profit is to rent to expats. There is no way that they will get the asking price from a local who would just tell them to go and stuff it for that money.
There are lots of houses available now, lots of folks have moved on to AUH and DXB and DOH etc, leaving villas empty and landlords scrambling to fill them, while at the same time trying to catch the new hires as early as possible before word spreads that last year's 1000 rat villa is now only worth 500 - talk to your local colleagues - they will tell you what the real going rates are.
Right....I'm off to get samosas.
Anyone paying 800 rats for a three-bedroomed villa is out of their mind.
The local landlords will prey on newbies in Oman who are desperate to get a roof over their heads because they are on a time-limit to find a place.
Are they still putting new hires up in the apartments at Bowsher?
Remember that all of these prices you see on the boards at Al Fair and Sultan Centre are negotiable. DO NOT go through a management company. They will shaft you.
Get in the car, drive around and look for the RENT signs. Do not tell them that you have just arrived for God's sake. Just that you are thinking about moving. That gives you the option of balking at the asking price and driving it down.
There are three and four bedroomed villas now available in Al Mawaleh, Al Hail and Al Khoud - all a ten minute drive from the airport for about 500 rials max.
You just have to go out there, find a private landlord, act like you have been here a while, knock at least 30% off the asking price and be willing to walk away.
And just to add......landlords will usually try and sort stuff out if there is a problem, but remember, the pace of life is a lot slower here and you will have to badger. Quote: "If he doesn't phone me at least once a day, then it cannot be that much of an issue for him."
The glory days of the last two years have ground to a halt. Rental prices have plummeted on the local market and the only way of making even a small profit is to rent to expats. There is no way that they will get the asking price from a local who would just tell them to go and stuff it for that money.
There are lots of houses available now, lots of folks have moved on to AUH and DXB and DOH etc, leaving villas empty and landlords scrambling to fill them, while at the same time trying to catch the new hires as early as possible before word spreads that last year's 1000 rat villa is now only worth 500 - talk to your local colleagues - they will tell you what the real going rates are.
Right....I'm off to get samosas.
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interview experience with Oman Air
Latest news on the 6,7,8 to 9 May 98% candidate's are fail in their interview before the SIM with the Manager Flight Training (who's got his command at Oman Air, no other experience)
Reason : not in Oman Air standard
Question : how high is Oman Air standard
the best in the region compare to EMIRATES or ETIHAD or GULF AIR????????????
Reason : not in Oman Air standard
Question : how high is Oman Air standard
the best in the region compare to EMIRATES or ETIHAD or GULF AIR????????????
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Interviewed back in October 2008 and was hired but have yet to join. Interview was very relaxed. All three of us (2 Capts & 1 F/O) were hired.
They do ask you about your ability to work and live in the ME with your family. In my case, I spent almost a decade there previously and so it was a non-issue. Hope to join them next year if there are still slots.
They do ask you about your ability to work and live in the ME with your family. In my case, I spent almost a decade there previously and so it was a non-issue. Hope to join them next year if there are still slots.
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Navrekar,
Interviewed back in October 2008, yes it was relax so what heard but since month ago they are been some change there, hey what about your favorite place India and the Spice Jet ???
, some of Spice expat and the Chief Pilot it self are already joined
Interviewed back in October 2008, yes it was relax so what heard but since month ago they are been some change there, hey what about your favorite place India and the Spice Jet ???
, some of Spice expat and the Chief Pilot it self are already joined
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Spicejet still remains a good place to work. I reported and continue to report on the airline when I have time. I have no vested interest in "packaging" the airline in a positive light. What's good is good and the rest is reported as well. Guilty as charged.Ofcourse, I realize that my experience may not mirrror everyone else's. Yes, there was a change in management and a few folks including our EVP left to join Oman Air as SMLO (Senior Manager Line Operations). He was previously with Oman Air before Spicejet and set up many of the training programs there. The rest of the details, you will have to ask him. Spicejet is doing better than most other airlines here in India. There is even talk of acquiring another airline in the future and some international operations in 2010.
I knew when I came here that my tenure would be around 3-5 years maximum. I have completed 2 years, and been renewed for another year. So no big surprise. The DGCA wants us out by July 2010 and it will probably happen. Oman Air was a great opportunity in October 2008, and I would have taken it had it not been for a major illness in my family (cancer). Spicejet offers very flexible On/Off times and so until this family member has their treatment completed I decided to stay on in India. Oman Air was understanding of my situation. When the time comes, I hope to join WY if there are still openings. If not, then I will be happy to pursue other opportunities.
Best wishes.
I knew when I came here that my tenure would be around 3-5 years maximum. I have completed 2 years, and been renewed for another year. So no big surprise. The DGCA wants us out by July 2010 and it will probably happen. Oman Air was a great opportunity in October 2008, and I would have taken it had it not been for a major illness in my family (cancer). Spicejet offers very flexible On/Off times and so until this family member has their treatment completed I decided to stay on in India. Oman Air was understanding of my situation. When the time comes, I hope to join WY if there are still openings. If not, then I will be happy to pursue other opportunities.
Best wishes.
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Hi guys,
Looks like i came in too late to get to this round of interviews. does anyone here know when the next interviews are being held for B737NG Pilots?
Gracie
Looks like i came in too late to get to this round of interviews. does anyone here know when the next interviews are being held for B737NG Pilots?
Gracie
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Absolutely NO chance of 'commuting' I am afraid , an absolute Maximum of 8days off is the norm . There is no distinction in rostering between nationals or expats. If you need to commute then it is Korean Airlines for you !
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