EK hold pool (DEC's)

[EKB777]

Consider updating online applications. Little birdie suggesting further A330 DEC requirement shortly (small number)

[macscary]

What are you talking about updating online applications?
This thread is about DEC hold pool, not short listed dudes.
And if your birdie could pass on some real infos, and stop carrying out some kind of ranting, that would be nice!

[pondoklabu]

Guys you could always change your application to F/O and start from the bottom like many other jet Capts at Emirates.

Just a thought

[The Dominican]

Emirates does hire DEC's from time to time so not everyone at EK has started from the bottom.

[Laker]

If you aren't in yet I don't think it's going to happen for a DEC candidate (except for maybe a few Airbus). Emirates started hiring in huge numbers about 3 years ago. Once they get through the guys in the upgrade pipeline now there will be a steady stream of pilots with 2,500 hours on type ready to upgrade.

Might be a good time to explore other options if you are in the pool.

[paddingtonbear319]

DEC UPDATE

Hi Guys

Hot news off the press, last DEC course arrives in April, think 330 and possibly a few more courses Sept/Oct.

Majority are ex trainers.

Its pretty fluid depending on the delayed departure of the 330/340 as cover for the wing problem on the 380.

That info came from quite high up but things change so frequently its probably out of date already.

Good luck, I know the waiting is pretty painfulFluid

[Comanche]

There does not seem to be any box on the application form for DEC that allows you to tick TRI/TRE qualification / experience. Any suggestions?

[Dune Buggy]

Thanks for the update Padingtonbear. I guess I'll have to play the waiting game.

[fatbus]

VFE wrote "Fatbus, as usual your info is wrong. Nil DEC on the 330/340 "

but I think my source might be the same as , paddingtonbear319 " dec's update.

[vfenext]

The guys who drive the Volvo's don't qualify as a "source".

[paddingtonbear319]

well the one that picked me up this morning had a stutter so wasn't him. Believe as you will but also had it confirmed by a friend who has just been called for interview.

Only trying to be helpful

[flyby2013]

Paddingtonbear, no news for Boeing rated? Only AB?

[Dune Buggy]

Padingtonbear319,

Thanks for your updates. Was your friend called for a DEC interview?

[Dune Buggy]

Has anybody in the DEC hold pool heard anything new regarding our status? The 2013 budget should be out. Also will the CAA still allow factoring?

[Glonass]

Dune Buggy,

I contacted HR and I was told basically: "still no news or update for you. As of yet there are no Boeing DEC requirements for the coming financial year."

[Dune Buggy]

Thanks Glonass. Hopefully that will change.

[Glonass]

Just in from HR:

"The course plan for the new Financial Year has now been released. We do not have a requirement for Direct Entry Captains on the Boeing fleet going forward. A small number of DECs will be required on the Airbus fleet. To be eligible for a DEC position on the Airbus fleet, the candidate must be current on Airbus.

We therefore are not in a position to offer you a Direct Entry Captain position with Emirates. We, however, would be able offer you a First Officer position, should this be an option for you."

See you in Vegas.

[electricdeathjet]

Oh dear...

[Dune Buggy]

I got the same letter. Rather disappointing! I just wish that they did not check all of my referees from my current employer.

[fliion]

Good news (hopefully) for our FOs.

As to the DEC candidates.....perhaps a little insight into the emotion that our FOs felt when they thought command was coming ...only to have it given to DECs... Now the shoe is on your foot...So you can't complain.

Welcome to Sandpit MGT 101.

As Varmint said .... You had all been warned.

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