Emirates (EK) Interview - all you need to know about it (threads merged)
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Dear colleaques, who work for EK,
I´m thinking about applying.
1) My wife will probably have to stay in Germany for the next years due to occupational reasons. What about the roster? How often per year can I spend some days in Germany?
2) If they put you on the 330. How long do you have to stay? Can you change to the 340 or 380 fleet after one year e. g.?
3) Can you leave the country on your off days without permission?
4) References: Will they just call the reference- persons or will they send/mail forms? Can I use a person, who I was under supervision with who already left the company or does the person have to be still in the company?
THX
I´m thinking about applying.
1) My wife will probably have to stay in Germany for the next years due to occupational reasons. What about the roster? How often per year can I spend some days in Germany?
2) If they put you on the 330. How long do you have to stay? Can you change to the 340 or 380 fleet after one year e. g.?
3) Can you leave the country on your off days without permission?
4) References: Will they just call the reference- persons or will they send/mail forms? Can I use a person, who I was under supervision with who already left the company or does the person have to be still in the company?
THX
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Thanks for the reply. Does the housing allowance include the utility allowance? or is it separate? Also, is there a transport allowance as well? If so, how much?
Again, thanks in advance.
Again, thanks in advance.
short flights long nights
Guys and Girls.....The answer to your questions are either
Here...use the search function
The Emirates Web Site
Or Apply..get a interview and ask all the questions yourself..they will respond to your questions
Here...use the search function
The Emirates Web Site
Or Apply..get a interview and ask all the questions yourself..they will respond to your questions
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Nothing prevents you from going home on your time off. The problem is that we almost never get more than three days off in a row. Commuting nowadays is out of question.
PM me if you wish
Mfan
Nothing prevents you from going home on your time off. The problem is that we almost never get more than three days off in a row. Commuting nowadays is out of question.
PM me if you wish
Mfan
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EK Interview...
Well I just came back from Dubai where I interview with Emirates. Very impressive HQ's buildings etc etc. Anyway. I talked to alot of friends of mine that they are working there (som f/o's some Cpt's) and pretty much everyone said to turn around and leave. They all compare it as a pile of Sh#t wrapped in gold .
Here is my interview experience:
Very friendly guys, gave us a 2 hour brief on Emirates and the fact that they have money (they kept emphasizing on that), and that they have jobs for everyone.
some of us did the compass test. Pretty easy if you ask me.
Math includes basic algebra, geometry, time-distance problems.
ATP questions I found them easy, just study your current ATPL book and you ll be fine.(nothing from the ACE was in that test).
Some coordination exercise with a Stick , Rudder pedals.
Then we did the Sim eval. I was on the 777-300.
Pretty straight forward. Visual pattern, hand flown no FD no A/T. Then a reduced vis. T/O (12L) V1 cut climb to 3500ft, (they want to see your CRM skills, use your co-pilot.) go direct to Sarjah VOR and hen track the 295 radial outbound. Vectors back to 12L vis. was below mins, do a single engine go around and thats it. Pretty straight forward.
I think that was the most difficult day. The rest there is nothing to study just be yourself and it will be fine. They do need people and they do Expand fast. For me it was a question of money. I don't think what they pay is enough to live in Dubai with a family. Plus really no upgrade. They say 5 years but who knows.
In my opinion everything about Dubai and Emirates its impressive but i found it FAKE..Pretended etc etc. I am currently a Cpt. and going to the right seat ( it's not an issue if the upgrade is faster) with really not enough money and quality of life, it just did not make sense.
I think for single guys that are currently F/o's and looking for something different it can be a good choice. That was not my case though.
Wish everyone good luck to what they decide.
Here is my interview experience:
Very friendly guys, gave us a 2 hour brief on Emirates and the fact that they have money (they kept emphasizing on that), and that they have jobs for everyone.
some of us did the compass test. Pretty easy if you ask me.
Math includes basic algebra, geometry, time-distance problems.
ATP questions I found them easy, just study your current ATPL book and you ll be fine.(nothing from the ACE was in that test).
Some coordination exercise with a Stick , Rudder pedals.
Then we did the Sim eval. I was on the 777-300.
Pretty straight forward. Visual pattern, hand flown no FD no A/T. Then a reduced vis. T/O (12L) V1 cut climb to 3500ft, (they want to see your CRM skills, use your co-pilot.) go direct to Sarjah VOR and hen track the 295 radial outbound. Vectors back to 12L vis. was below mins, do a single engine go around and thats it. Pretty straight forward.
I think that was the most difficult day. The rest there is nothing to study just be yourself and it will be fine. They do need people and they do Expand fast. For me it was a question of money. I don't think what they pay is enough to live in Dubai with a family. Plus really no upgrade. They say 5 years but who knows.
In my opinion everything about Dubai and Emirates its impressive but i found it FAKE..Pretended etc etc. I am currently a Cpt. and going to the right seat ( it's not an issue if the upgrade is faster) with really not enough money and quality of life, it just did not make sense.
I think for single guys that are currently F/o's and looking for something different it can be a good choice. That was not my case though.
Wish everyone good luck to what they decide.
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EK Accommodation
Policy changed again: As of right now no one is allowed to move out of company accommodation.
Forget about that one. I guess guys were giving themselves dhs 100,000 pay rises* and the company did not like that. ;-)
Cheers!
*=Get dhs 150,000 frome the company and rent something for dhs 50,000. Bingo! Or better, Cha Ching! :-)
Forget about that one. I guess guys were giving themselves dhs 100,000 pay rises* and the company did not like that. ;-)
Cheers!
*=Get dhs 150,000 frome the company and rent something for dhs 50,000. Bingo! Or better, Cha Ching! :-)
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Alessandra, the villas a freaking huge! Much much larger than what you are shown on the tour during the interview.
The only small room is the maids room wich only has just enough room for a single bed. The rest are BIG!
The only small room is the maids room wich only has just enough room for a single bed. The rest are BIG!
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gazman21, you will be finished around midday depending on what time your medical is booked.
MosEisley, can you expand on why, in your opinion, it will be the biggest regrets of your career?
MosEisley, can you expand on why, in your opinion, it will be the biggest regrets of your career?
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Mango, I would love to, but there are already pages and pages of explanation. I would say about 60 - 75 % of the negative ranting is true, but that's more than enough. What is true and will remain the case for the foreseeable future, is that we will be worked into the ground for less pay than I was making when I arrived some years ago. The crushing fatigue that I'm sure is removing years from my life is not something I can describe. Imagine being tired to your bones but unable to sleep well. Sleeping for 10 hours and waking up tired. Going through your 8 days off trying to have some semblance of a normal life but lacking the energy to really get anything accomplished. Too tired to sleep, too tired to exercise, and too tired to f*ck. Sound like fun? Come on over and enjoy but don't claim you weren't warned. I'd leave but I don't have the motivation or energy for such an undertaking. I am a prisoner of exhaustion, so to speak.
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G'day guys and gals. I've been given an interview in January next year. I'm a 320 PIC in OZ at the moment, but am considering going for the Boeing.
A quick question. How long does it take as a F/O to move off the 330, or are you stuck on it if you choose to join on the airbus?
Cheers
A quick question. How long does it take as a F/O to move off the 330, or are you stuck on it if you choose to join on the airbus?
Cheers
Spiral climb,
There is a two year seat freeze when you get on a type. Fleet changes are rare. And when they happen, they happen for a very short period and for only a very few guys. So don't plan on that outcome.
By Nov 2012, 29 of 40 B777s left on order will be delivered. So unless there is another rather large order of B777s soonish, guys joining on the Boeing fleet now will be having the same problem from 2012 onwards as those FOs on the Bus fleet now.
With 155 aeroplanes in the fleet now, and, when retirement of aircraft are taken into account (all the 330s, 340s, 772, 773 we will have only the ers and lrs), only 140 extra aircraft on order with delivery dates out to 2018 atm, time to command for a new joiner will be dependent on retirement and resignation rather fleet growth (using the premise that the guy joining today will need the fleet to double to get his command, or if you use the 8 skippers per aeroplane (140 * 8= 1120) it looks even bleaker as the last 180 Fos in the company now already are missing out on command slots).
So if joining now, plan on 10yrs plus for command. Thats 10yrs on FO pay. 10yrs of not being able to use the J class cabin for staff travel when on leave with kids (y class is always full and the extra cabin choice gives a much greater chance of being able to get to or from somewhere). With kids at school this will be a financially stressful time.
If you have PIC on the A320 you will be taking a pay cut from either Jetstar or tiger, and for a long time to fly a bigger aircraft. Lifestyle here is not like it use to be, and in some ways a lot worse than the LCC lifestyle in oz.
There are plenty of command contract jobs for 320 skippers at the moment. So think long and hard about taking the EK gig after your interview.
good luck mate.
The Don
There is a two year seat freeze when you get on a type. Fleet changes are rare. And when they happen, they happen for a very short period and for only a very few guys. So don't plan on that outcome.
By Nov 2012, 29 of 40 B777s left on order will be delivered. So unless there is another rather large order of B777s soonish, guys joining on the Boeing fleet now will be having the same problem from 2012 onwards as those FOs on the Bus fleet now.
With 155 aeroplanes in the fleet now, and, when retirement of aircraft are taken into account (all the 330s, 340s, 772, 773 we will have only the ers and lrs), only 140 extra aircraft on order with delivery dates out to 2018 atm, time to command for a new joiner will be dependent on retirement and resignation rather fleet growth (using the premise that the guy joining today will need the fleet to double to get his command, or if you use the 8 skippers per aeroplane (140 * 8= 1120) it looks even bleaker as the last 180 Fos in the company now already are missing out on command slots).
So if joining now, plan on 10yrs plus for command. Thats 10yrs on FO pay. 10yrs of not being able to use the J class cabin for staff travel when on leave with kids (y class is always full and the extra cabin choice gives a much greater chance of being able to get to or from somewhere). With kids at school this will be a financially stressful time.
If you have PIC on the A320 you will be taking a pay cut from either Jetstar or tiger, and for a long time to fly a bigger aircraft. Lifestyle here is not like it use to be, and in some ways a lot worse than the LCC lifestyle in oz.
There are plenty of command contract jobs for 320 skippers at the moment. So think long and hard about taking the EK gig after your interview.
good luck mate.
The Don
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There seems to be a wider range of age groups as well for new joiners. 5-10 years ago, the age gap might have been 5 years between new hires. Now it looks like upwards of 10-15 years in some cases.
Those young people in their late 20's hired in the last couple years can afford to wait 10 years for command, not a big deal. They'll likely need the extra experience anyway. To those in your late 30's and older, it becomes a bigger issue and more of a consideration. Starting now, command we'll certainly be well over what used to be the norm of 3-5 years. I agree, plan on 10 years if hired today.
Those young people in their late 20's hired in the last couple years can afford to wait 10 years for command, not a big deal. They'll likely need the extra experience anyway. To those in your late 30's and older, it becomes a bigger issue and more of a consideration. Starting now, command we'll certainly be well over what used to be the norm of 3-5 years. I agree, plan on 10 years if hired today.