EK 777 Captains to the A380?

[Jumeirah James]

I've just heard a rumour that 777 'local' Captains will now be transferring to the A380? Any truth in this rumour please?

Thanks

JJ

[harry the cod]

Maybe their PPC datum is before all the non locals above them on the seniority?


In answer to your question, no, I haven't heard and it's 99% unlikely.


Harry

[fatbus]

100% likely and happening real soon

[Wizofoz]

Yep. Retention of the A330s that WERE supposed to be leaving has meant they can't spare enough Airbus guys.

Didn't hear anything about it only being locals.

[GoreTex]

but isn't the 777 way better than any airbus?

[what_goes_up]

but isn't the 777 way better than any airbus?

Nooooooooooooooooooooo.......

[EK380]

All correct!

And first direct entry A380 F/O course starts in July...

More 2 come.

[Jumeirah James]

Thanks Gents. I heard the 'datum' Captains course was cancelled and the 'wasta's' were coming over. Seems pretty solid rumour / fact.

[harry the cod]

To avoid confusion. Yes, heard from usual good source that Boeing guys may well be coming over. Not heard that it's 'locals' first. If so, perhaps those being passed over and peeved off should contact AS.

Or they could take it up with their respective chief pilots

Harry

[halas]

9 777 TRI's with 330 experience moving to the 380

halas

[donpizmeov]

Have heard that 16 Boeing TRIs plus 1TRE, all with Bus experience are being sent to the 330. Seems no takers for training on the bus but plenty on the Boeing. Non training 777 skippers to be offered 380 in seniority as was always planned.

The Don

[fourgolds]

So whats the rumour. Are the said 777 Trainers going to the 330 or the 380 ? or both ?

[Craggenmore]

And first direct entry A380 F/O course starts in July

What are the requirements for the above?

[Payscale]

I dont think it TRIs coming across, but line captains with prior Airbus experience. The training machine on the A330 is already at max EGT. Many new TRI aircraft only coming up.

[canadansk]

It was confirmed today! 8 to 10 line captains off the B777 coming over later this year due to the fact that the A330 cannot afford to lose any more Captains at the moment.

[Dropp the Pilot]

To which site should I proceed in order to "confire" something?

[pool]

The training machine on the A330 is already at max EGT

Oh how we'd wish that came true .... oh, you're talking about temperature.
Silly me.

[eagerbeaver1]

I am due to join in the next few months and I have asked if I am able to join on the A380. The reply I got was possibly...

I have no airbus time. Not sure how that makes some of you chaps feel? Do you feel like I am potentially taking your seat (so-to-speak)?

[springbok449]

Apparently you need a certain amount of hours on 4 engine airbus in order to qualify for direct entry 380...

[fatbus]

4 engine is not a requirement to go to the 380. the 777 pilots coming over do not necessarily have airbus time.