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Emirates (EK) Interview - all you need to know about it (threads merged)

Old 7th Aug 2018, 03:36
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Accommodation allowance change

Don't tell me you guys are surprised after reading all the EK threads...

And don't think all the post about EK are bs.
Everything can and will be changed, and mostly not for the better.

Take off the pink glasses, and look at it how it is. Not what you hope it's gonna be.

You will be constantly tired... you won't see yr family enough, you will physically and mentally change.
First few years are not that bad, but after that the first thing you do after getting your roster is deciding which trip you might skip to survive another month.

If the package is as good as the company tries you to believe, why are pilots leaving en mass.
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But yr choice to join...
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Old 7th Aug 2018, 23:56
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^^^ Succinct. And precisely on point.
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Old 8th Aug 2018, 09:01
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Which is the best airlines for lifestyle then?
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Old 8th Aug 2018, 15:45
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You're in the wrong decade for lifestyle with an airline job.
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Old 8th Aug 2018, 16:03
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If you want to fly and have a lifestyle you need to get a well paid job in finance or law and hire a Cessna at the weekend.

Good lifestyle and airline are words seldom seen in the same sentence nowadays.
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Old 8th Aug 2018, 20:57
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Lifestyle is pretty good at U.S. airlines these days. With good work rules and ability to commute, it's a great part-time job in my opinion. Of course, some colleagues will inevitably take the time off and extra money and find a way to blow it on a mistress or failed restaurant.
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Old 9th Aug 2018, 13:11
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Finance and Law?

I assure you, if you worked a month in those industries you’d not have any lifestyle left to talk about.

Its brutal out there for everyone, not just pilots.
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Old 9th Aug 2018, 18:56
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Originally Posted by Xulu
Finance and Law?

I assure you, if you worked a month in those industries you’d not have any lifestyle left to talk about.

Its brutal out there for everyone, not just pilots.
Seconded. Can't speak for finance as much, but at least in the U.S. the majority of lawyers out there are having a tough time. Unlike aviation schools, law schools have been quite successful at expanding graduation numbers. Graduates have to look forward to an ever expanding pool of candidates competing for shrinking number of quality jobs. Basically while aviation is on the front end of global pilot shortage, the legal field is on the front end of major glut that will take decades to play out.

I don't agree with some of the tangents in this editorial and it is slightly dated, but the major premise is spot on.
https://nationalpost.com/opinion/con...ough-real-work
Whenever any talking head on T.V. proclaims there is shortage of some specialized tech or science workers, I have to bite my tongue to keep from screaming Bullschitt at the T.V. Only of shortage of those who will work uncompensated overtime or other lifestyle abuses. Many companies that have abdicated their community responsibilities turn to H1 B Visa's to side step the thorny issue of raising wages while maintaining cost cutting goals for managerial bonuses.
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Old 9th Aug 2018, 19:16
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Originally Posted by Dhanusha
Which is the best airlines for lifestyle then?
Originally Posted by Dhanusha
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Here you go.

Airlines that offer part time contracts. More and more around. At lest in Europe anyway, with all kinds of variations. Airline with a home base, commuting contract. Any airline with no night flying!


Lifestyle is pretty good at U.S. airlines these days. With good work rules and ability to commute, it's a great part-time job in my opinion.


​​​​​​​All true. They do exist.
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Old 10th Aug 2018, 07:22
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Same as the US airlines. I've witnessed them hire only to furlough. Twice.
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Old 27th Aug 2018, 11:48
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Hi all. Despite all the negativity and hate I am starting with EK in November. I have my own reasons to join and I cannot wait (Insert popcorn). As it is known now, there is no option to opt out of company provided accommodation (CPA) but one can request or send their preference of where to stay. I am a single male so an apartment is where I'll be headed no doubt. Can anyone assist with info and the names of the various buildings? I know of Maisan Towers, Grosvenor, Tecom, Manazel and Millennium
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Old 28th Aug 2018, 02:01
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Hey FACT Pilot,

Just wondering how the whole interview process went and any tips or pointers. I may be applying in the near future.
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Old 28th Aug 2018, 05:10
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Hey there I had a plethora of questions I wanted to ask you. Let me know if you can chat via other means.
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Old 31st Aug 2018, 16:06
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Originally Posted by FACT Pilot
Hi all. Despite all the negativity and hate I am starting with EK in November. I have my own reasons to join and I cannot wait (Insert popcorn). As it is known now, there is no option to opt out of company provided accommodation (CPA) but one can request or send their preference of where to stay. I am a single male so an apartment is where I'll be headed no doubt. Can anyone assist with info and the names of the various buildings? I know of Maisan Towers, Grosvenor, Tecom, Manazel and Millennium
I have also been thinking about applying. People here showed me it is no heaven there. But I fly from my hometown and get paid 3500 us dollars monthly! That is 320 with average 80-90 hrs (summer 99 hrs), 40-50 legs! I have to save in dollars because currency lost 50 pct of its value during last 5 months.

I just came from early morning flight 2 legs 4hrs block total(finished at 1pm local) and I will fly again tonight 7hrs block 2 legs and layover starting at 2am local. I dont know can it be worse thn this? I have seen a 380 roster it looks way better than what I have been going through.

So I ve applied and we will see the results. I will share my experience.
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Old 31st Aug 2018, 22:58
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Clumsypilot,

So in 3 days of joining Pprune you've gone from an initial post of asking if you should swap from the A320 and take the upgrade on the 737, to singing the virtue of an A380 roster, applying for EK, and sharing your experience. How interestingly convenient.......

I look forward to the next instalment from this new improved version of Costa Coffee Dwellers providing impartial advice to the unknowing on Pprune.

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Old 1st Sep 2018, 00:55
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Originally Posted by clumsypilot
I have also been thinking about applying. People here showed me it is no heaven there. But I fly from my hometown and get paid 3500 us dollars monthly! That is 320 with average 80-90 hrs (summer 99 hrs), 40-50 legs! I have to save in dollars because currency lost 50 pct of its value during last 5 months.

I just came from early morning flight 2 legs 4hrs block total(finished at 1pm local) and I will fly again tonight 7hrs block 2 legs and layover starting at 2am local. I dont know can it be worse thn this? I have seen a 380 roster it looks way better than what I have been going through.

So I ve applied and we will see the results. I will share my experience.
Good for you! There is going to be issues in any company and anybody who tells you otherwise is a fool. At the end of the day (my own opinion) people must do what makes them happy and not what other people perceive to best for another individual. Everyone has their own experiences and situations. For me personally the move to EK and Dubai makes the most sense for me right now. It may not work for others and it may not even appeal to others (I know it doesn’t). I have a number of friends that are working there now with similar backgrounds to me that are very happy there. Unfortunately you hardly hear the positives as those people tend to avoid this site due to the negativity. Again, each to their own. So far the journey with EK has been very professional and pleasant and I cannot wait to start.
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Old 1st Sep 2018, 07:17
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Fact.
If you have not started yet that means your experience so far has been with the recruitment department. They are by far the nicest department in the company , for a number of reasons . Good luck with the move , I hope it goes well . We all have reasons for moving .
Please post in 3 years how things are roster wise .
goos luck .
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Old 1st Sep 2018, 17:17
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I had thought to join EK a few years ago, but well things din't work out. So at the moment for new comers they still only offer those Meydan South Villas as accommodation or they provide other places too? if they do then what are the other locations of the company accommodation?
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Old 1st Sep 2018, 23:33
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Joining Emirates

I am a 38 year old American who has been flying Part 91 for a high net worth individual for 10 years now. With 6500 hours, most of it turbine/jet PIC, I am BORED with my job and am pondering coming to Emirates.

A few questions:

* How often can I plan on being in the USA?
* How much money can I realistically plan to save per year, living a modest lifestyle in Dubai?
* Do I stand a chance at seeing a Captain upgrade?
* Do I have any say on whether I go to the B777 or the A380?

Thank you!!
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Old 2nd Sep 2018, 13:49
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Hey there,

Is there anyone currently on the freighter contract that wouldn't mind a PM?

Cheers
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