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

Old 20th May 2014, 10:06
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Been here for 3.5 years already. 380 currently. I don't see an upgrade happening for myself in the next 2-3 years so for a new joiner I find that very unlikely.
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Old 25th May 2014, 06:18
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Run. Don't walk, run.

I'm in the same position as sub.
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Old 25th May 2014, 06:28
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We are close to half of all the 380s being delivered at the moment. So new joiners would be looking at 2020 at least for an upgrade on the 380. It will soon be at the point where retirements etc will be needed for progression.

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Old 26th May 2014, 07:26
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For those who believe or claim that ek does not hire Indians or Asians. Last batch who joined, 2 out of 9 are Indian. My maths is great, that's over 20% ! Also countries include Mexico , Hungary. Batch before was 1 Indian out of 10. That's 10%. Call EK what you want, but it is not racist in anyway regarding pilot hiring.
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Old 26th May 2014, 10:09
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[QUOTE] #3531 (permalink)
transport jock

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i redid my application after the new system went up. Have 5600 total, just under 4000 on crj200's with command time, and they said i dont meet the requirements.T/QUOTE]

U r probably too old...they have unpublished hiring minimums, too include age limits.. Why they are unpublished...no idea ...???
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Old 26th May 2014, 10:24
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could well be.. there is a roadshow here in 2 weeks time so i will ask them in person then what the real requirements are etc..
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Old 26th May 2014, 10:59
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36 is not too old. I'm 42 and got an interview offer. I have heard 50 is too old. I think ek is right now cherry picking people who have Airbus or Boeing experience of which I have 1600 hours in the B767 with a current PC but it still took 2 years before I got the offer.
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Old 26th May 2014, 12:51
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I applied over a year ago. I had 2500 hours on the Airbus, got an email to say I would be contacted shortly for interview. 6 months later, I pass 3000 hours Airbus time, minimum for direct entry onto the A380., so I updated my profile with these hours. Two days later I went from Shortlisted (capital letters) to unsuccessful.

Any ideas why this may have happened? If I didn't suit their criteria, could they not have told me a year ago.

I have reapplied since using a different email address, but that was 6 weeks ago and my application is still at the Under Review stage.

Yet they are crying out for applicants. I'm at a loss. Any ideas?
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Old 26th May 2014, 12:54
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there is a roadshow here in 2 weeks time so i will ask them in person then what the real requirements
@transport jock

Any chance of asking when they will open up to NON Boeing or Airbus guys again? I would ask myself but am UK based and cant get to J'berg for their open day!

I am actually quite surprised they are still doing the open days!

Any feedback would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks,

Flyer
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Old 26th May 2014, 17:43
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flyer, thats the plan .

I see they are having a roadshow in Singapore this weekend as well
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Old 6th Jun 2014, 17:01
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Any feedback from either of the open days?

Thanks, flyer
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Old 6th Jun 2014, 17:58
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Yeah, nothing positive for us 30< ton pilots out there.... That requirement still very much in force and they have in fact only taken Boeing and Airbus drivers lately, so 50ton plus... They also said they prefer airbus/Boeing at the moment because it makes the training cheaper/quicker.

They did say that that pool looks like it it starting to empty a bit though and the requirements might change next year....

So yeah, guess we will wait and see...
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Old 11th Jun 2014, 12:29
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Thanks for the feedback Transport Jock. Hopefully will open up for us soon then.

Does anyone in the know happen to know if you have to be current on a Jet Type to be offered and assessment/job? In that you have well over the 2000hrs Jet they are asking for, and well over 4000 hours TT.

Thanks,

Flyer
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Old 11th Jun 2014, 13:11
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I think they do want you to be current on jet. Another pilot who was with me there has something like 8500 total time with dc9 and crj2/7 time. He has however been on the q400 for the last 2 years, and the recruiter kinda gave him the look of, thx but no thx because he hasn't flown a jet for a while...
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Old 11th Jun 2014, 14:13
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Hmmmm.....Maybe that Q400 Command isn't a great idea then......
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Old 12th Jun 2014, 14:25
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Seriously, anyone joining now is delusional. Joining years ago was like getting to bang the prom queen, you felt lucky. Joining now it's like banging that same chick 30 years later after she's been through a couple divorces, had a few kids, grown a beer gut, and lives in a van down by the river. If you're a Ryanair guy, maybe you are used to bangin trailer trash do she doesn't seem all that bad, but she ain't the beauty she used to be and cleaning up that hot mess will take list more than rehab and a flight bag.

The recruiters are ruffle dropping scam artists, don't believe the hype. It really is a well polished and perfumed turd.
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Old 10th Jul 2014, 22:42
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Anyone having problems updating their application?

Tried to do mine tonight but the "edit" function has disappeared.

Anyone any ideas what's up?
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Old 11th Jul 2014, 03:51
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I agree with what moose said.

Here is another hint.....If EK has taken the EDIT function away from the applications, maybe they are secretly doing all you prospective/desperate applicants a favor by giving you a hint not to apply or update.......The SAME exact message most of us who are actually employed at EK are trying to tell you here.

You guys just don't take hints or listen, do you.....what will it take?
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Old 11th Jul 2014, 05:20
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Like most things here at EK what looks nice and slick from the outside ends up being just a piece of **** nicely polished.
The "edit button" disappearing will be the least of your worries should you fail to take all the advise on these pages and actually come here.
You have been warned. Again.

J.
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Old 12th Jul 2014, 13:43
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Just to quell any thoughts of a quick command.
A quick look at a recent seniority list shows 3644 pilots with the last Cpt at about number 2000.
Therefore 1600+ guys ahead of anyone joining now for what ever upgrades happen to come along.
Thats along time in the RHS suffering either below inflation pay reviews or no pay rise what so ever combined with the escalating cost of living here in Dubai etc etc.
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