Emirates (EK) Interview - all you need to know about it (threads merged)
Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: Far, Far Away
Posts: 191
Originally Posted by embraerskipper84
Everyone here is emphasizing that EK rosters offer only 9 guaranteed days off.... BUT no one that mentions the 42days of vacation per year.... simple math brings me to an average of 12.5 days off a month (daysoff+vacationdays/12). I am working for a regional well known company in North American, i get 10 guaranteed days off a month and 2 (business) week (10days) of vacation in a year...this brings me to to an average of 10.8 days off a month in one year. with an average 85 hours blocked per month, 8 sick days per year, and a min guaranteed of 75hrs which i never went below.
As a captain on a medium jet, I make 2/3 of an EK's FO on his first year.... WHY, and WHY no one that works in North America opens a forum with so many complaints about their low salaries and heavy rosters??? Why those pilots that claim to be employed at EK, do not speak about their former companies? i think that you all applied for EK, when you had already a job...no one was pointing a gun on your heads while signing for EK. and not least, i think that everyone that does not want to work there anymore can leave at anytime....
this thread is filled by butthurt people and some fake pilots....FYI forums are made to share information, and not trying to influence people or to put a company under a really bad light, just because they did not get hired or do not like their working conditions anymore... if somebody is getting influenced by all of you, in my opinion should not be a pilot.
Any company across the world has their pro and cons. Paradise does not exist,
So long
As a captain on a medium jet, I make 2/3 of an EK's FO on his first year.... WHY, and WHY no one that works in North America opens a forum with so many complaints about their low salaries and heavy rosters??? Why those pilots that claim to be employed at EK, do not speak about their former companies? i think that you all applied for EK, when you had already a job...no one was pointing a gun on your heads while signing for EK. and not least, i think that everyone that does not want to work there anymore can leave at anytime....
this thread is filled by butthurt people and some fake pilots....FYI forums are made to share information, and not trying to influence people or to put a company under a really bad light, just because they did not get hired or do not like their working conditions anymore... if somebody is getting influenced by all of you, in my opinion should not be a pilot.
Any company across the world has their pro and cons. Paradise does not exist,
So long
Forums are for whatever people want them to be for. There is not set rule about someone can or can't talk about on a forum. If I think that ABC airline needs to be bashed, because it sucks, and someone is interested in going there, I might give it a bashing.
I came here from a regional owned by DL 7yrs ago when DL started driving it into the ground. It was a wise choice as that company doesn't exist anymore. I also chose to come here as I wanted to see the world, and not a single U.S. airline would allow me to do that.
It does not matter where people are, people will b!tch about certain things.
Oh, and paradise does exist, and I believe it involves a float plane in the South Pacific.
Join Date: May 2013
Location: UK
Posts: 26
Of the guys that have left would anyone mind sharing as many of their recent rosters as they can? I understand that things are pretty crap there right now but the main thing that conerns me is the actual roster. Any info would be appreciated, thanks.
TW
TW
Join Date: Nov 2009
Location: Dusty West
Age: 50
Posts: 626
Its been said many times before, its not a wise thing to do. What I can say that as an example you can expect 9 days off on the 380 fleet and work 92 hours. Some months you can get 13 days off and still work 90 hours.
Generally you'll work 90-100 hours per month.
PS...Don't forget the 5 year bond meaning that you have no choice but to like the hours.
Generally you'll work 90-100 hours per month.
PS...Don't forget the 5 year bond meaning that you have no choice but to like the hours.
Join Date: May 2013
Location: UK
Posts: 26
Anyone know what the rules are with leaving Dubai on your days off? I have a vague recollection of reading something about being in Dubai min 72 hours before your duty, can't find it again though....is that true? If so is it actually implemented?
If it is true does that apply to annual leave as well...would seem odd if you take a weeks annual leave but can only go away for 4 of the 7 days.
If it is true does that apply to annual leave as well...would seem odd if you take a weeks annual leave but can only go away for 4 of the 7 days.
Join Date: Mar 2001
Location: OMDB
Posts: 141
Incorrect, 12 hours before a duty, but longer before a duty requiring you to be acclimated. (2 local nights, in time zone 2hrs or less difference from Dubai, ie, good for mainland Europeans in summer time!)
They therefore do not roster a duty requiring acclimation immediately after leave.
They can however roster that type of duty after a string of days off, which has caught out the unwary before.
They therefore do not roster a duty requiring acclimation immediately after leave.
They can however roster that type of duty after a string of days off, which has caught out the unwary before.
Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: DXB
Posts: 15
EK reality
Join Date: Feb 2017
Location: New Brunswick, Canada
Posts: 5
How is equipment type chosen when applying for EK?
When applying at EK, how is equipment type chosen and when is it chosen? For example, if I applied and want to fly on the Airbus A380, then what are my chances? Is there any way to get out of flying the 777 or can you wait until the next A380 F/O position is open to join on that specific fleet type?
Thanks for the responses!
-Jack
Thanks for the responses!
-Jack
Join Date: Jul 2000
Location: Dubai - sand land.
Age: 51
Posts: 2,737
Originally Posted by jetjockey696
CAE
I see CAE has taken the responsibility for recruitment of EK. Trying to get more punters in.
I see CAE has taken the responsibility for recruitment of EK. Trying to get more punters in.
EK just pays for the sim time! EK recruitment people in the sim........
Join Date: Sep 2017
Location: United Arab Emirates
Posts: 57
Originally Posted by JackRoy__
When applying at EK, how is equipment type chosen and when is it chosen? For example, if I applied and want to fly on the Airbus A380, then what are my chances? Is there any way to get out of flying the 777 or can you wait until the next A380 F/O position is open to join on that specific fleet type?
Thanks for the responses!
-Jack
Thanks for the responses!
-Jack
Join Date: Feb 2013
Location: South America
Posts: 9
Anybody know if it is still possible to opt out of the company accommodation and get the cash for it if choose before joining? I understand you can’t do it after joining and that they are offering less attractive accommodation options.
Thanks.
Thanks.
Join Date: Sep 2015
Location: Middle East
Posts: 76
Hi HAMMER,
As far as I’m aware you still have the option to opt out of company accommodation when joining and take the housing allowance. Once you have entered company accommodation the only opting out allowed is if you purchase your own residence.
As far as I’m aware you still have the option to opt out of company accommodation when joining and take the housing allowance. Once you have entered company accommodation the only opting out allowed is if you purchase your own residence.
Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: .
Posts: 275
Originally Posted by AIMINGHIGH123
Well at the current rate I’m nightstopping in my short haul airline doesn’t look as bad as I could have imagined. 93 hrs as well. :-(
Look, I know it's not roses industry wide, and there are a few good points with EK, but do try to compare apples with apples and get the full picture!
Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: Earth
Posts: 683
AIMINGHIGH123,
The short haul multi sector flying you allude too unite frankly doesn’t compare to how EK will work you, I’ve done both and on balance I was never as remotely tired anywhere else compared to my time at EK.
As for living costs, take housing costs out of the equation and you’ll find day to day expenses 15-20% more expensive than London like for like...don’t kid yourself.
Ok fine, you are doing multi sectors into places you are familiar with, at EK apart from DXB it’s rare you head to same place more than a couple of times a year, throw in the day to night roster pattern and quite frankly it’s life shortening and unsustainable for many.
Expect to work with some nice people, but also plenty of “English as not a first language” pilots from 2nd and 3rd world countries who often have attitudes to match and who tend to think EK is the gift that keeps on giving.
If that appeals, go for it, and understand that you are now “owned” by EK, your input is not required nor is your opinion. They certainly need more crew as the rate of resignations continue unabated.
The short haul multi sector flying you allude too unite frankly doesn’t compare to how EK will work you, I’ve done both and on balance I was never as remotely tired anywhere else compared to my time at EK.
As for living costs, take housing costs out of the equation and you’ll find day to day expenses 15-20% more expensive than London like for like...don’t kid yourself.
Ok fine, you are doing multi sectors into places you are familiar with, at EK apart from DXB it’s rare you head to same place more than a couple of times a year, throw in the day to night roster pattern and quite frankly it’s life shortening and unsustainable for many.
Expect to work with some nice people, but also plenty of “English as not a first language” pilots from 2nd and 3rd world countries who often have attitudes to match and who tend to think EK is the gift that keeps on giving.
If that appeals, go for it, and understand that you are now “owned” by EK, your input is not required nor is your opinion. They certainly need more crew as the rate of resignations continue unabated.
Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: Post-Pit and Lovin' It.
Posts: 858
Nope, not the end of the world. Just five years of your life or $45,000 USD gone. That would tend to eat into whatever perceived financial advantage you've convinced yourself of. And more often than not, the missus gone too. The vast majority of my friends who joined are still married. Just not to the wife they joined with. 
But hey, no guts no glory, right?
But hey, no guts no glory, right?
Join Date: Apr 2003
Location: UAE
Posts: 965
"Sleeping down route at odd times wouldn't bother me" must be a contender for the most, er, "innocent" post on PPRuNe so far this year. If you are human it WILL bother you. As was said before, no guts, no glory.
