Lowered requirements Emirates
I believe bus warning letters are pretty much the same as Boeing warning letters. So can't see why this should matter.
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What makes me laugh about this whole "are ex turbo-prop guys good enough to be allowed into our special club" b@llocks is that it is no different from the ex military guys who say "are civvys who never really had our expensive training good enough to fly with us"
Most civ background people aren't exactly fans of ex mil who say that sort of thing..
As ex military and ex turbo-prop and ex Airbus myself, I would just like to say that prop is harder work almost all the time, different climates are no big deal, the job is not hard, and if you can't find the time to read the paper on long-haul then you have no business in the pointy end of an aircraft.
Most civ background people aren't exactly fans of ex mil who say that sort of thing..
As ex military and ex turbo-prop and ex Airbus myself, I would just like to say that prop is harder work almost all the time, different climates are no big deal, the job is not hard, and if you can't find the time to read the paper on long-haul then you have no business in the pointy end of an aircraft.
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Here's a good one from today. Flying with a chap who just finished his transition course and was now online. He was feeling pretty good so he thought he'd ring to encourage a chap who had come to the same EK interview as he had but had bombed abysmally, primarily in the group exercise. It was clear to everyone that was in the room that he was a true n0-hoper.
Having made contact with the chap he found that the individual was over the moon. Emirates had called! They had made a mistake! He's actually a perfectly good candidate! Can he start this month! Please?!
If you are a captain, this should rank amongst your worst nightmares.
Having made contact with the chap he found that the individual was over the moon. Emirates had called! They had made a mistake! He's actually a perfectly good candidate! Can he start this month! Please?!
If you are a captain, this should rank amongst your worst nightmares.
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Why would any Emirates pilot or anyone associated with EK reccomend this airline to anyone? One has to be truly desparate or had a lobotomy. Either case it doesn't make for a good pilot.
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Well it appears Mos, they are now accepting applications from people with only a frozen ATPL. So that's exactly what might happen
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I have a question. Why is my inbox suddenly full of people asking if EK are now taking frozen ATPLS? I only got the information from another thread on here.
Can I suggest to you all....apply and see what happens.
But DONT come on here in a years time and complain you were not told. Read ALL the threads. As I keep saying, the regulars on here don't go home, ingest illegal stuff and start posting, they post the truth from the heart.
And for myself, For the newbies on here, I'm glad I am out of it.
( note to Harry and all others, I understand why you might have to stay, I don't get why others are so keen to join
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And I am not making this up, I justbhad a pm "I have just over 1000 hours, do you think I would get a position on the 380?" Spare me.....just apply and see what happens. And remember it's going to be a hell of a step from what you are doing now, to flying an EK roster, let alone getting through the selection process and training.
Can I suggest to you all....apply and see what happens.
But DONT come on here in a years time and complain you were not told. Read ALL the threads. As I keep saying, the regulars on here don't go home, ingest illegal stuff and start posting, they post the truth from the heart.
And for myself, For the newbies on here, I'm glad I am out of it.
( note to Harry and all others, I understand why you might have to stay, I don't get why others are so keen to join
)And I am not making this up, I justbhad a pm "I have just over 1000 hours, do you think I would get a position on the 380?" Spare me.....just apply and see what happens. And remember it's going to be a hell of a step from what you are doing now, to flying an EK roster, let alone getting through the selection process and training.
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Originally Posted by SOPS
I have a question. Why is my inbox suddenly full of people asking if EK are now taking frozen ATPLS?
Let's face it, you spend more time on here than most of us do!
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Because mate I have the time, I'm not jet lagged, fatigued and tired.
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Dear SOP
i guess, retirement is getting on to you, those were not 1000 hrs, those were actually 2500.hrs on 737 ng.the question was, with no requirement mentioned for FO 380 do they still insist on fly by wire experience for the position.
People ask you questions, assuming(which they should not) you are quite senior and recently retired, have loads of experience, about flying, EK about ME.
Probably that's how things work, people with less experience look upon veterans like you,
But as you said,you bash them and ask them to see the circus them selves, that's great advice.
I really wonder, if you are so happy with your retired life, how come you have so much time for ""bashing".
Instead of " short flights long nights" "Its all about bashing EK" works better.
i guess, retirement is getting on to you, those were not 1000 hrs, those were actually 2500.hrs on 737 ng.the question was, with no requirement mentioned for FO 380 do they still insist on fly by wire experience for the position.
People ask you questions, assuming(which they should not) you are quite senior and recently retired, have loads of experience, about flying, EK about ME.
Probably that's how things work, people with less experience look upon veterans like you,
But as you said,you bash them and ask them to see the circus them selves, that's great advice.
I really wonder, if you are so happy with your retired life, how come you have so much time for ""bashing".
Instead of " short flights long nights" "Its all about bashing EK" works better.
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It's Not Bashing
Actually SOP's is right on this one. The requirements appear to be changing on a daily basis. Fill out the darn application and stop wondering if you are qualified. Update it every 2-3 months. If you really want the job, which he and many others rightfully advise against, then spend a few hours and just fill out the application. It's called decision making. If your not sure then make the decision after the interview. Hey free interview practice! Be very cautious of what they try to sell during the interview. No, you will not be going onto the 380 unless you have buttloads of airbus time. (They may tell you that you are.) There is a whole que of 330 guys who have been waiting at EK for years for that seat. And you will not see command in the next decade. DEC's excluded. If you don't find this advice helpful then move on. Good luck in however you decide to play it out. All this IMHO.
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All of the sudden 738ng boy has become an expert on the ME and the issues at EK. Unless you are actually employed here and seeing the conditions firsthand, my advice would be to actually listen to those who are or were here that have that experience. Until then you replying and "bashing" SOPs post holds little merit or value.
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I am not an expert nor. I am trying to be.
All I had was some simple question, which any senior crew working in EK could have answered,
But instead you call it bashing etc etc
I am not an expert nor. I am trying to be.
All I had was some simple question, which any senior crew working in EK could have answered,
But instead you call it bashing etc etc
Wow, applicants with 2500hrs on an ng. EK is saved.
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It's not bashing, it's called the truth and it seems like you can't handle it. But if you are selected to join you will find out soon enough for yourself and we will see how your tune changes.