Emirates (EK) Interview - all you need to know about it (threads merged)
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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.
But yr choice to join...
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.
But yr choice to join...
You're in the wrong decade for lifestyle with an airline job.
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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.
Good lifestyle and airline are words seldom seen in the same sentence nowadays.
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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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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.
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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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.
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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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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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 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.
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.
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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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.
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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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 .
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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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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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!!
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!!