Emirates pilot recuitment
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From: Belgium
Hello V1
When did you apply for them ?
How long did you have to wait before getting a mail from Emirates ?
All I know is that I am on the waiting list for 6 monthsand I still have no news.
Have you done the interviews yet ?
Wish you fun over there
When did you apply for them ?
How long did you have to wait before getting a mail from Emirates ?
All I know is that I am on the waiting list for 6 monthsand I still have no news.
Have you done the interviews yet ?
Wish you fun over there
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Tarzoun,
I applied somewhere in JUNE 2001, got an interview JAN2002.
You'll have a good chance as CPT A320. How many hrs CPT? Longhaul?
Most of the interviewed pilots nowadays are +4500HRS TT with some CPT experience.
I know the waiting can be long, but try to be patient and you'll be there!
Keep the spirit and good luck,
PS: I think they appreciate people that applied before SEP11.
I applied somewhere in JUNE 2001, got an interview JAN2002.
You'll have a good chance as CPT A320. How many hrs CPT? Longhaul?
Most of the interviewed pilots nowadays are +4500HRS TT with some CPT experience.
I know the waiting can be long, but try to be patient and you'll be there!
Keep the spirit and good luck,
PS: I think they appreciate people that applied before SEP11.
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From: earth
Congratulations.
V1GO, great news re July.
Anything you can pass on about the interview. What's the profile they're looking for - married, kids, stable etc. I hear they ask you to bring your spouse to Dubai when you go for the interview/sim etc.
Any news would help...
Thanks
Anything you can pass on about the interview. What's the profile they're looking for - married, kids, stable etc. I hear they ask you to bring your spouse to Dubai when you go for the interview/sim etc.
Any news would help...
Thanks
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Luna landing,
I don't think they specifically look for married, singles...etc...
Yes, you better take your spouse or partner to the interview.
They basically want to find out, if both of you are happy to move into Dubai. They'll be having a chat with the women on day1 in a relaxed atmosphere.
Tips? -Yes, STAY YOURSELF , DO NOT ACT!!!! and you'll make it.
Keep the spirit,
I don't think they specifically look for married, singles...etc...
Yes, you better take your spouse or partner to the interview.
They basically want to find out, if both of you are happy to move into Dubai. They'll be having a chat with the women on day1 in a relaxed atmosphere.
Tips? -Yes, STAY YOURSELF , DO NOT ACT!!!! and you'll make it.
Keep the spirit,
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From: uk
V1GO,
You seem to be a man "in th know".
Ive got an interview later this month,whats the sim ride like,as im a little out of practise since redundancy. I may do a practise sim in the 737 before hand as a310 sims are hard to come by.
any advice appreciated
You seem to be a man "in th know".
Ive got an interview later this month,whats the sim ride like,as im a little out of practise since redundancy. I may do a practise sim in the 737 before hand as a310 sims are hard to come by.
any advice appreciated
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From: UK
Just out of curiousity, how would 2000hrs A320 right hand seat with a very large British airline look to Emirates? Would that get you in the running for an interview, all other things being equal?
Also, can anyone offer their views on what its like to revert to an A310 simulator when you've spent the last few years flying witha sidestick?
Also, can anyone offer their views on what its like to revert to an A310 simulator when you've spent the last few years flying witha sidestick?
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From: Dusti Bottom
V1GO & Silky give sound advice, well done chaps.
I'm pencilled for start on the 1 Aug, B777. Any chance of contact prior?
[email protected]
I'm pencilled for start on the 1 Aug, B777. Any chance of contact prior?
[email protected]
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From: Rarely at one place
I am sincerely happy for you guys either with a starting day or an interview date. I wish you all the very best of luck. This coming June I'll be celebrating my second aniversary in the hold pool !!! I have almost 5800hrs on jet with just under 600 hrs command time. I hope its just a matter of time before being called for an interview. Looking at the bright side at least I'm employed unlike unfortunately many others.
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From: Between the corns
xavieronasis
Hi. I'm also out for an interview shorly, I have sent you an e:mail with my contact details. If you are interested please contct me.
Rgds
For wannabees, I have also been in the hold pool 1 year with 5000Hrs, some heavy and lots of command jet, it just takes time, good luck to all.
Hi. I'm also out for an interview shorly, I have sent you an e:mail with my contact details. If you are interested please contct me.
Rgds
For wannabees, I have also been in the hold pool 1 year with 5000Hrs, some heavy and lots of command jet, it just takes time, good luck to all.
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From: The sinking sandpit
Hi Lads,
Just thought I would update you on Emirates recruitment, we are getting a lot of very experienced applicants at the moment, the average would have to be around 15+ years flying many Captains from prev Airlines. Average flying hours in the 8-10,000 region. However that doesn't mean you won't get looked at with less, it just may take a bit of time. You do get prioritised depending on your various levels of experience, previous commands, Types, Type of flying etc.
As to the Sim ride, as someone who came off only ever having flown a 320, the 310 was no big Drama, fly it like any Airplane, keep an eye on Pitch & (hot tip this one), DO NOT trim it until clean, push and pull against the trim forces as you go from Flap 2-1-0, then trim as you accelerate, otherwise it can be man and machine in mortal combat....
Good luck, I've been here several years now, it ain't perfect but its bloody good. P.S. I am not with recruitment.
Just thought I would update you on Emirates recruitment, we are getting a lot of very experienced applicants at the moment, the average would have to be around 15+ years flying many Captains from prev Airlines. Average flying hours in the 8-10,000 region. However that doesn't mean you won't get looked at with less, it just may take a bit of time. You do get prioritised depending on your various levels of experience, previous commands, Types, Type of flying etc.
As to the Sim ride, as someone who came off only ever having flown a 320, the 310 was no big Drama, fly it like any Airplane, keep an eye on Pitch & (hot tip this one), DO NOT trim it until clean, push and pull against the trim forces as you go from Flap 2-1-0, then trim as you accelerate, otherwise it can be man and machine in mortal combat....
Good luck, I've been here several years now, it ain't perfect but its bloody good. P.S. I am not with recruitment.
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Time to command is on or about 3 years and will be for the forseeable future (assuming we deliver all the aircraft we have ordered). There will not be a payrise this year. There has not been a significant payrise in 10 years. We may get our 3% "contractual" increment, but this is by no means a certainty. So if you do get a start here, it will be on roughly the same salary as an F/O starting 10 years ago, along with substantially less benefits. EK is arguably the best airline in the world to come to for a widebody command plus you only have a 3 year/$36,000 pro rata training bond. So when things get better, as they most surely will, you and the rest of us will be well positioned to move on to better located pastures.
best of luck
best of luck
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From: DisneyLAN
Alphaprot,
You mentionned that EK is not perfect. Could you elaborate on that? What are, to you, the less than perfect aspects of working with EK? Druckmefunk just mentionned one...
Thanks (mail me if you want)
You mentionned that EK is not perfect. Could you elaborate on that? What are, to you, the less than perfect aspects of working with EK? Druckmefunk just mentionned one...
Thanks (mail me if you want)
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From: The sinking sandpit
I was once told by a fellow Pilot that all airlines are like circus's... the only difference being the number of rings and the quality of the acts.
I have not found a perfect circus yet and I am not holding my breath in expectation of finding one. Emirates is good, honest, but it ain't perfect and this is not the right place to criticise EK.
God I am mellowing.....
I have not found a perfect circus yet and I am not holding my breath in expectation of finding one. Emirates is good, honest, but it ain't perfect and this is not the right place to criticise EK.
God I am mellowing.....
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From: Far very far
OK OK, I maybe daydreaming.
I know that there is a lot of very experienced pilots out there with tons of jet experience. And I know that Emerites asks for 1000 hours of jet time, but does anyone out there know if they are flexable with that policy and will a pilot with turbine time have any chance of getting an interview,or do I need to start looking for the jet time to add to my resume.and thank you all in advance.
SF-340 driver.
SF-340 driver.
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From: Bit nosey aren't you
Sick and SF
The minimum requirements on the EK website are just that, minimums. No one will be considered for an interview without that time unless they are joining the local cadet pilot scheme.
As to the type of candiates, yep there are loads of guys out in the market with lots of hours and lots of jet time due to recent events around the world. They will inevitably float towards the top of the pile.
However what is critical to any airline, particularly an ex-pat one, is your motivation for joining and the likelyhood that you will stay. So if you want to join any carrier, not just EK; plan. Get an application in now, regularly update it and when you are competitive you will be better placed than most to get an interview.
Ghost
The minimum requirements on the EK website are just that, minimums. No one will be considered for an interview without that time unless they are joining the local cadet pilot scheme.
As to the type of candiates, yep there are loads of guys out in the market with lots of hours and lots of jet time due to recent events around the world. They will inevitably float towards the top of the pile.
However what is critical to any airline, particularly an ex-pat one, is your motivation for joining and the likelyhood that you will stay. So if you want to join any carrier, not just EK; plan. Get an application in now, regularly update it and when you are competitive you will be better placed than most to get an interview.
Ghost
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From: Asia
Questions
While I am a proponent of the 'no airline is perfect' theory, I must admit to being impressed with the comments re EK on this forum.
With the expiration of my contract just over the horizon - and no renewals currently on offer - I am compelled to once again begin the search for a new position.
Can knowledgeable EK crew assist with the following?
-- time from application to interview for a candidate age 47, current B747-400 command, 11,000+ TT, past experience A300-600 / A310, B727, 737, 747, 747-400, 757, 767, L1011, MD11, MD80?
-- schedule of new aircraft deliveries and current fleet retirements next five years by number and aircraft type?
-- staffing formula (number of captains and f/o's) per aircraft in each fleet?
-- your opinion (based on these numbers) if the 'three years to command' notion is a sober and realistic estimate, or a 'best case' scenario?
-- lastly, your opinion as to the adequacy of EK benefits and retirement (if any) in the long term as an offset to the pay cut associated with a return to the right seat for the near term?
As always, thank you for your kind assistance.
With the expiration of my contract just over the horizon - and no renewals currently on offer - I am compelled to once again begin the search for a new position.
Can knowledgeable EK crew assist with the following?
-- time from application to interview for a candidate age 47, current B747-400 command, 11,000+ TT, past experience A300-600 / A310, B727, 737, 747, 747-400, 757, 767, L1011, MD11, MD80?
-- schedule of new aircraft deliveries and current fleet retirements next five years by number and aircraft type?
-- staffing formula (number of captains and f/o's) per aircraft in each fleet?
-- your opinion (based on these numbers) if the 'three years to command' notion is a sober and realistic estimate, or a 'best case' scenario?
-- lastly, your opinion as to the adequacy of EK benefits and retirement (if any) in the long term as an offset to the pay cut associated with a return to the right seat for the near term?
As always, thank you for your kind assistance.
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From: never at home
I have a short question:
Do you think it makes sense to send an application to EK even if you don´t have the minimum hours?
Do you think I have chances because I´m still very young?
I have 2200 TT with over 1600 on Turbo prop with class cockpit and I´m only 23 years old?
Any information would be great!
Do you think it makes sense to send an application to EK even if you don´t have the minimum hours?
Do you think I have chances because I´m still very young?
I have 2200 TT with over 1600 on Turbo prop with class cockpit and I´m only 23 years old?
Any information would be great!