Emirates (EK) Interview - all you need to know about it (threads merged)
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Sorry..have to agree with Fred..if you cant find out this stuff yourself.....you will not survive the first month here........let alone the interview.
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Mr Ahole, I actually think Fred has been very generous and considerate in his responses.
I looked at the questions and thought, 'I could answer those, but can't be bothered!'
They are the same old questions recycled time and time again and will have exactly the same answers attached to them as the ones asked 2000 times previously!
If you can't be bothered to do the research, then I'm sorry to say that guys are simply too tired to wipe your bottom for you!
I looked at the questions and thought, 'I could answer those, but can't be bothered!'
They are the same old questions recycled time and time again and will have exactly the same answers attached to them as the ones asked 2000 times previously!
If you can't be bothered to do the research, then I'm sorry to say that guys are simply too tired to wipe your bottom for you!
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Got a confirmed interview date, here's a few questions:
Your ICAO ATPL and Class 1 Medical must both be issued by the same country, and the medical must be valid for at least 3 months from date of joining. Both must be issued by the same State authority where you have flown with the carrier last shown in your logbook
Perhaps I am a little ignorant about current regulations and organizations, but does that mean I cannot have a JAA ATPL issued in the UK with a medical issued in another JAA country, flying for a carrier from the UK? Otherwise, this would seem like an insane requirement, certainly don't have time to go back to the UK to get a class one re-issued at my own expense when I have a current JAA Swiss one. EK do their own medical anyway on day 4, so what is the point?
Electronic logbooks can be accepted, provided they are stamped and certified by your employer or a regulatory authority
Well, certainly don't want to give away to management of my current company, who would stamp the logbook, that I am looking elsewhere (with exception of a few trusted TRE's). So not sure if I can get this done by the CAA at short notice.
Eight coloured passport photographs, taken with a white background
What, EIGHT???? Is this for some sort of modeling competition. Eight, are they serious??? I would probably need fewer photographs to apply to be a space shuttle astronaut.
On one hand they state that "Candidates unsuccessful after Stage I are required to rebook the return flight tickets" but then they also say that "Due to high load factors, we regret that no changes to confirmed flight bookings can be accommodated prior to your arrival in Dubai"
Before everyone starts to shoot off responses, yes I get it, I am sure I do not have the right attitude to start with so I will lock myself up in a dark room to think whether or not I really want this job.
Your ICAO ATPL and Class 1 Medical must both be issued by the same country, and the medical must be valid for at least 3 months from date of joining. Both must be issued by the same State authority where you have flown with the carrier last shown in your logbook
Perhaps I am a little ignorant about current regulations and organizations, but does that mean I cannot have a JAA ATPL issued in the UK with a medical issued in another JAA country, flying for a carrier from the UK? Otherwise, this would seem like an insane requirement, certainly don't have time to go back to the UK to get a class one re-issued at my own expense when I have a current JAA Swiss one. EK do their own medical anyway on day 4, so what is the point?
Electronic logbooks can be accepted, provided they are stamped and certified by your employer or a regulatory authority
Well, certainly don't want to give away to management of my current company, who would stamp the logbook, that I am looking elsewhere (with exception of a few trusted TRE's). So not sure if I can get this done by the CAA at short notice.
Eight coloured passport photographs, taken with a white background
What, EIGHT???? Is this for some sort of modeling competition. Eight, are they serious??? I would probably need fewer photographs to apply to be a space shuttle astronaut.
On one hand they state that "Candidates unsuccessful after Stage I are required to rebook the return flight tickets" but then they also say that "Due to high load factors, we regret that no changes to confirmed flight bookings can be accommodated prior to your arrival in Dubai"
Before everyone starts to shoot off responses, yes I get it, I am sure I do not have the right attitude to start with so I will lock myself up in a dark room to think whether or not I really want this job.
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Hii all ,
Please some one tell me how long does it take for emirates to call someone for an interview after being short listed , been 3 months so far ! ... Please any feedback ??
Please some one tell me how long does it take for emirates to call someone for an interview after being short listed , been 3 months so far ! ... Please any feedback ??
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Comanche, I think you answered you own point!!
If you're getting wound up by the requirement to bring along 8 photo's (
OMG how dare they), or the fact that your log book hours are required to be certified (I wander why EK might need that????), then I feel this job most probably isn't for you!
The fact is that (apparently) over 120 candidates attend selection every month without whinging, moaning or finding fault........ Why don't you give it ago?
If you're getting wound up by the requirement to bring along 8 photo's (
OMG how dare they), or the fact that your log book hours are required to be certified (I wander why EK might need that????), then I feel this job most probably isn't for you!The fact is that (apparently) over 120 candidates attend selection every month without whinging, moaning or finding fault........ Why don't you give it ago?
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Comanche,
8 photographs is pretty normal. I would say you would need a minimum of 80 passport photographs if you take the job here.
You will need them for everything else, not just the GCAA and EK stuff.
Oz
8 photographs is pretty normal. I would say you would need a minimum of 80 passport photographs if you take the job here.
You will need them for everything else, not just the GCAA and EK stuff.
Oz
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Comanche, those requirements are nothing compared to what you will face when you get here. Emirates (and the UAE in general) are one of the most inflexible places you can imagine when it comes to bureaucracy.
When I joined they wanted all the photos with a blue background. Couldn't find any photographers with a blue background so I ended up buying a blue bedsheet, taking it to the photographers and using that. I also had to find somewhere that didn't use digital photography as at that time they wouldn't accept that either.
If you think the requirements for getting an interview are a pain you really, really want to have a rethink about joining.
When I joined they wanted all the photos with a blue background. Couldn't find any photographers with a blue background so I ended up buying a blue bedsheet, taking it to the photographers and using that. I also had to find somewhere that didn't use digital photography as at that time they wouldn't accept that either.
If you think the requirements for getting an interview are a pain you really, really want to have a rethink about joining.
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Never read anything about 8 photographs, this is a part of that letter they send out, got mine about two weeks ago.
Enjoy your interviews.....
As part of the pre-joining requirements, you will be required to supply proof of resignation.
In addition to details of your availability, we also require confirmation of the following information:
• Your current employer
• Your current aircraft type
• Your preferred EK port to book your ticket
• Whether you are currently flying and if not current, the date last flown
• Confirmation of notice period (contractual notice period + any additional time you will need prior to joining Emirates, if successful)
In addition to details of your availability, we also require confirmation of the following information:
• Your current employer
• Your current aircraft type
• Your preferred EK port to book your ticket
• Whether you are currently flying and if not current, the date last flown
• Confirmation of notice period (contractual notice period + any additional time you will need prior to joining Emirates, if successful)
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Re: Passport Photos
They not only need different backgrounds but also different sizes depending on which agency or department you're dealing with. I ended up taking a photo of myself before a white background and photoshopping the background color to whatever they needed (Had so far white, blue and yellow/sand). Also printed them myself in whatever size they needed. Saved me a ton of money and time.
You also get used to carry lots of passport copies around as pretty much everyone needs one. The bureaucracy is insane here, as it has been perfected by the indians...
You also get used to carry lots of passport copies around as pretty much everyone needs one. The bureaucracy is insane here, as it has been perfected by the indians...
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Comance..lock your self up...trust me you wont survive...I would say you need at least a 100 photos..stay where you are....
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Comance, throw away the computer and stop asking a bunch of crusty old gits for advice on how to live your life. They will never change and will never give balance so just go with what you know and not what what people write here. If you take this forum seriously you will never make the right decision. Far too many axe grinders and conspiracy theorists here lately.
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Fred GARVIN, I am just doing thorough research and trying to get a feel for the place, sometimes with provocative comments, that's all. I am NOT N-American, far from it. Lived in about 6 different countries in the past 20 years for extended periods of time so I know about adjusting, believe me. Heck, I'll even be prepared to learn Arabic to add to my 4 fluent languages. It's better to know all the facts now, so that I know what I am getting myself into and will have few legitimate reasons to 'bitch' about anything once I have joined, because I already knew beforehand! So once I am done, and IF I am offered the job and accept, I will go with the flow from then onwards with a positive attitude, without looking back.....I will just ignore your bad language, just lighten up a bit! As far as your other comments about FIR boundaries, enroute charts and I don't know what else, I have absolutely no idea what your point is... Bit of a rant if you ask me. You mention few things that are unknown to me, my current airline operates to about 200 destinations or so including N-Africa and the Middle East with a decent number of CAT C airports, and are you saying you are fluent in Chinese, well credit to you!
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It seems very simple if you just think about it... If someone has a question, they can ask it on this forum. If someone has an answer, they can either provide it, or they can ignore the question and move on. Instead, some people choose to provide condescending answers ("I'm your father, go do your research and go to bed") and waste everyone's time with non-answers. Why do that? Just answer the question or don't answer the question. Seems so simple...
We should aim to help each other on this information forum if people have honest questions. Pprune can be like Google - so much information that the relevant bits are actually difficult to find (just look at the size of this thread - 130+ pages). Just answer the dang question if you have the answer or move on.
Everyone have a great day.
We should aim to help each other on this information forum if people have honest questions. Pprune can be like Google - so much information that the relevant bits are actually difficult to find (just look at the size of this thread - 130+ pages). Just answer the dang question if you have the answer or move on.
Everyone have a great day.