Emirates (EK) Interview - all you need to know about it (threads merged)
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I wouldn't worry so much about the Interview format. Generally speaking, they want to see if you are a decent person with good interpersonal skills. Naturally there is some emphasis put on 'knowledge' and handling skills as well.
Just be yourself! Work with your team-mates, don't be overly ''anything''..... in other words be tolerant, don't express viewpoints that might be considered a tad extreme and above all else, interact with everyone around you.
If you are a good guy, EK will take note. If you are a nutcase, generally speaking EK will take notice of that too because they are actually pretty good at recruiting here. I rarely fly with someone who I either detest or consider to be a 'whack-job', which is a credit to their recruitment procedures.
Granted, there have been a few short periods....... oh how do I say this........ when EK were hiring some less than desirable candidates. It was a function of the number of applicants versus the 'required' number of successful candidates. We are definitely entering into one of those phases again, so even if you are a bit of an odd-ball, you still stand a good chance of success, haha.
Your biggest question SHOULD be, ''Do I really want to go to Emirates''. If you have made up your mind, then best of luck to you and hope to see you on the line sometime.
Just be yourself! Work with your team-mates, don't be overly ''anything''..... in other words be tolerant, don't express viewpoints that might be considered a tad extreme and above all else, interact with everyone around you.
If you are a good guy, EK will take note. If you are a nutcase, generally speaking EK will take notice of that too because they are actually pretty good at recruiting here. I rarely fly with someone who I either detest or consider to be a 'whack-job', which is a credit to their recruitment procedures.
Granted, there have been a few short periods....... oh how do I say this........ when EK were hiring some less than desirable candidates. It was a function of the number of applicants versus the 'required' number of successful candidates. We are definitely entering into one of those phases again, so even if you are a bit of an odd-ball, you still stand a good chance of success, haha.
Your biggest question SHOULD be, ''Do I really want to go to Emirates''. If you have made up your mind, then best of luck to you and hope to see you on the line sometime.
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Who Knows.
I have been looking around every where also, but couldn't find anything. Although I do know a guy who just went to the interview last week. He didn't do the whole thing. Long story, but he decided not go continue the interview after day 2 even though he was invited to day 3. He said day 1 is just the sim, visual circuit, then a low vis. v1 cut, fly dir. to a vor, then outbound on a radia with just the rmi. Then there were some group problems to solve, something about a murder mistery, and a few others like that. Day 2 was a tour of Dubai and the company accomidation, followed by more psyc. testing. Some sort of timed test involving 3 pictures, then you have to pick what you think the next picture will be. Sorry I don't have anything else on day 3 or 4, I wish I had that info also.
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The best thing you could do is to come here not knowing what to expect.
That way you will be ready for the unexpected. Knowing too much could be a distraction for you.
Just be yourself and try the best you can do.
It worked for me many years ago!
Oz
That way you will be ready for the unexpected. Knowing too much could be a distraction for you.
Just be yourself and try the best you can do.
It worked for me many years ago!
Oz
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I just got an invite for interview. Applied about 2 months ago >8000tt, 320 type >2000 in type. I flew in Bahrain about 12 yrs ago so familiar with Middle East. After reading many posts on here not getting that warm fuzzy feeling to give up a seniority number at a US carrier and bring my family over there even with a potential 2nd furlough looming over my head.
Not for EK its not. All interviewees had to pay their way over up till a year or two ago when the free tickets were offered. So things have returned to the way they were. Don't expect anything for free from over here.
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EK Selection Looming
Anyone have any info about where the most relevant/similar Compass tests can be found to practice.
PM me if able.
Any other tips for the 4 day FO selection more than welcome!
Many thanks.
PM me if able.
Any other tips for the 4 day FO selection more than welcome!
Many thanks.
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@ERKONOTEC,
I´M AFRAID I CAN NOT HELP U..... I HOPE TO BE CALLED SOON
....BESIDE THE DECISION OF GOING OR NOT I WILL DO IT AFTER THE INTERVIEW.... I SENDED MY APPLYCATION 3 WEEKS AGO...NO NEWS YET
;... DO U MIND TO TELL ME ABOUT UR EXPERIENCE?¿, JUST IN ORDER TO KNOW THE CHANCES I VE....
@ALL,
THE CONTRACT IS FOR 3 YEARS... CAN BE REDUCED IF I WANT TO TWO YEARS?¿... CAN BE CHANGE FOR PAYING ANY KIND OF BOND?.... IN THIS LAST CASE, HOW MUCH WILL BE THE BOND IF I AM RATED IN A320 AND START FLYING THE 330?¿....
THANKS FOR UR HELP!! FLY SAFE!!
Please use lower case, its regarded as shouting using upper case. Thanks. EGGW
I´M AFRAID I CAN NOT HELP U..... I HOPE TO BE CALLED SOON
....BESIDE THE DECISION OF GOING OR NOT I WILL DO IT AFTER THE INTERVIEW.... I SENDED MY APPLYCATION 3 WEEKS AGO...NO NEWS YET;... DO U MIND TO TELL ME ABOUT UR EXPERIENCE?¿, JUST IN ORDER TO KNOW THE CHANCES I VE....@ALL,
THE CONTRACT IS FOR 3 YEARS... CAN BE REDUCED IF I WANT TO TWO YEARS?¿... CAN BE CHANGE FOR PAYING ANY KIND OF BOND?.... IN THIS LAST CASE, HOW MUCH WILL BE THE BOND IF I AM RATED IN A320 AND START FLYING THE 330?¿....
THANKS FOR UR HELP!! FLY SAFE!!
Please use lower case, its regarded as shouting using upper case. Thanks. EGGW
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My advice to anyone applying to Emirates - other than DON'T, are you crazy, kill yourself first, etc - because in spite of the warnings, there are always people who think they know best, and then generally end up posting several months after they join whining about how it isn't anything like the recruitment DVD....
LIE. Lie early, lie often, lie on your CV, lie in the interview. Feel absolutely no compulsion to be truthful, and stretch and distort facts whenever you feel it may be necessary to achieve your aims.
That way, you'll have a headstart on the company when you join, so that when the lies and utter bull**** start to flow fast and furious, you'll have a fighting chance of keeping up.
Practice makes perfect.
LIE. Lie early, lie often, lie on your CV, lie in the interview. Feel absolutely no compulsion to be truthful, and stretch and distort facts whenever you feel it may be necessary to achieve your aims.
That way, you'll have a headstart on the company when you join, so that when the lies and utter bull**** start to flow fast and furious, you'll have a fighting chance of keeping up.
Practice makes perfect.
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Hi!
Just read on another thread that EK is again paying your way to DXB from an EK destination.
I know about 8 guys or so that fly (or worked at) EK. 1 guy hated it and quit/got fired in training. The other guys all range from decent-->a good job.
I think for Americans EK looks better than it does to Europeans.
cliff
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Just read on another thread that EK is again paying your way to DXB from an EK destination.
I know about 8 guys or so that fly (or worked at) EK. 1 guy hated it and quit/got fired in training. The other guys all range from decent-->a good job.
I think for Americans EK looks better than it does to Europeans.
cliff
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Future of EK flightcrew
Future of EK?
So EK is obviously looking for FO...I think it is a utopia to think that there will be a short of flightcrew time...think about...there are thousands finishing their ATPL from countries around the middle east where salaries are 1/100 of that paid @ EK,flying a few years and then moving on to get the chance.
I`m afraid that this is the most realistic scenario in the coming years.
What about the reputation??? Isn`t it very important for EK,I mean I remember a few months ago that nearly every newspaper in the world had reports about the MEL incident and some articles about EK pilot speaks out..etc....on the other hand there are advertisements that cost millions on CNN etc... Do they care to improve the situation? will it change again(for the better) of course....
So EK is obviously looking for FO...I think it is a utopia to think that there will be a short of flightcrew time...think about...there are thousands finishing their ATPL from countries around the middle east where salaries are 1/100 of that paid @ EK,flying a few years and then moving on to get the chance.
I`m afraid that this is the most realistic scenario in the coming years.
What about the reputation??? Isn`t it very important for EK,I mean I remember a few months ago that nearly every newspaper in the world had reports about the MEL incident and some articles about EK pilot speaks out..etc....on the other hand there are advertisements that cost millions on CNN etc... Do they care to improve the situation? will it change again(for the better) of course....
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Filing out Emirates Application question?
I have a questions for any single guy filling out the Emirates Application.?I have no immediate family to submit in the "family details" section of the application. The instructions tell me to select "not applicable," however this option is not available. Does anyone have that same issue, Please let me know how you guys proceed.
Thanks