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From the latest wash-up- the stop gap has been plugged!! i.e., we now have a steady stream of FO's ready to go again.
It was only ever going to be to fill in the nine month gap of zero recruitment during 2008/9 (GFC), looks like that gap is over.
It was only ever going to be to fill in the nine month gap of zero recruitment during 2008/9 (GFC), looks like that gap is over.
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You may well be right Mrs Mangel and I'm sure the FO's that have been waiting for command will be saying, "bout time too!!" Fact remains, that there are a number of us who have been assessed as suitable pending a course date, and we have not heard that we are no longer required yet. That e mail could be on its way after the "weekend", but until then we will wait and hope there is one last chance. I know its a difficult subject, if I was an FO waiting for the left seat, I know how I would feel. It's never going to be a subject that will be resolved happily for everyone.
For everyone else reading this that is waiting to hear, historically, decisions are made and changed frequently in EK. We have certainly missed the main boat, but you can never tell what those on the top floors will drop on the recruitment team, sometimes at very short notice. You might hear that there is nothing else happening one week, and then get a call asking if you can be there in a month! We will know one way or the other soon enough, next FY's plan is out some time soon and all will be clear. ( for a week or two ).
For everyone else reading this that is waiting to hear, historically, decisions are made and changed frequently in EK. We have certainly missed the main boat, but you can never tell what those on the top floors will drop on the recruitment team, sometimes at very short notice. You might hear that there is nothing else happening one week, and then get a call asking if you can be there in a month! We will know one way or the other soon enough, next FY's plan is out some time soon and all will be clear. ( for a week or two ).
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2 things to remember, EK tends to cut back on all spending this time of year resulting in delays to all training and there is not as many qualified FO's as one would think ( I sure I'll get shot down for that, but a little birdie told me). Last I heard is the 777 is more or less done with DEC's and 30-40 on the 330 later on this year. Those that are waiting - you might not hear anything at all if they decide not to hire you. It would make sense to me to email .
One other piece of info is that the new upgrade course might be running now, don't know if it's all fleets but when it does is @ 10-12 months long. DEC's maybe required to fill the gap and that could include the 777.
One other piece of info is that the new upgrade course might be running now, don't know if it's all fleets but when it does is @ 10-12 months long. DEC's maybe required to fill the gap and that could include the 777.
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One other piece of info is that the new upgrade course might be running now, don't know if it's all fleets but when it does is @ 10-12 months long.
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VFE , I wont go into detail about the FTN but the first bullet point reads " @ one year prior to eligibility for the NAC Course" and I didn't count but it's about 60 pages.
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Approx 12 months before upgrade 2 days of command coaching are rostered. These days do NOT represent the start of the upgrade. I know EK try to reinvent the wing on the upgrade but a 12 month course would be stretching it.
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flyby, I had to turn down a start date last year, when I got back in touch to say I was able to join, they put me in the pool with "under review ".
Interesting thread about FO interviews elsewhere, that mentions that a lot of the 340's are being phased out and I think one of the 330's.
Interesting thread about FO interviews elsewhere, that mentions that a lot of the 340's are being phased out and I think one of the 330's.
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DEC programme, certainly on the 777 is at an end for the time being -last 2 guys start soon.
10-12 month upgrade course? Complete BS, as stated.
10-12 month upgrade course? Complete BS, as stated.
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So are there guys who have interviewed and passed the selection process and are still waiting in the pool or has the pool been emptied with no more DEC's waiting for a start date.
I have heard the same as fatbus.
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