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I would tend to agree with advice to do the upgrade....especially if it is in a Boeing/ Airbus.....after 1000 in left hand seat there are many opportunities worldwide for DEC( including Qatar)
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how long does it take from the Skype interview to be invited to Qatar for the next step? And what are the next steps? SIM? Interview? ATPL Exam? In which order and how long you stay in Qatar?
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Be patient.
I think you will be flown here (in business class if available) and put up in a nice hotel for 2-3 nights.
Interview day is a presentation of the company and what to expect followed by an ATPL exam with 50 questions.
Followed by an interview. If all goes well, sim in the evening in whatever sim is available.
Make sure you research the company very well as you will be asked what do you know about Qatar Airways.
Regarding the sim, fly the aircraft, CRM and be yourself.
Good luck
I think you will be flown here (in business class if available) and put up in a nice hotel for 2-3 nights.
Interview day is a presentation of the company and what to expect followed by an ATPL exam with 50 questions.
Followed by an interview. If all goes well, sim in the evening in whatever sim is available.
Make sure you research the company very well as you will be asked what do you know about Qatar Airways.
Regarding the sim, fly the aircraft, CRM and be yourself.
Good luck
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We are both 737NG F/Os, with almost the same experience (1.700 hs on type, 2.000 TT) and we both received job offers to the 787.
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Be patient.
I think you will be flown here (in business class if available) and put up in a nice hotel for 2-3 nights.
Interview day is a presentation of the company and what to expect followed by an ATPL exam with 50 questions.
Followed by an interview. If all goes well, sim in the evening in whatever sim is available.
Make sure you research the company very well as you will be asked what do you know about Qatar Airways.
Regarding the sim, fly the aircraft, CRM and be yourself.
Good luck
I think you will be flown here (in business class if available) and put up in a nice hotel for 2-3 nights.
Interview day is a presentation of the company and what to expect followed by an ATPL exam with 50 questions.
Followed by an interview. If all goes well, sim in the evening in whatever sim is available.
Make sure you research the company very well as you will be asked what do you know about Qatar Airways.
Regarding the sim, fly the aircraft, CRM and be yourself.
Good luck
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It depends very much on the company needs and training capacity.
From what I've been seeing lately it's taking 9-12 months between being approved and joining date.
But things can change rapidly, so don't take this as a rule.
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All courses full for 2017, unless someone doesn't turn up then its early 2018 by the looks of it on the Triple. why the company needs such a big pool is a mystery and many swimmers are putting upgrades where they are on hold.. our advice..from the old sods.. stay where you are and upgrade!
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This is probably one of the best run airlines in the world, with great career opportunities for those who bide their time, regardless of which fleet you join on. It's not a buffet where new recruits get to pick and choose the best bits. You either accept the position you're qualified for. Or not. If you start making demands on aircraft type before you even join they will simply drop you and contact the next candidate.
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Would you care to elaborate on how you came to that conclusion?
Is it the never ending change of management that makes it good?
How about doing some real research into the airline's accident/incidents. Is that any good? And on that topic, have you talked to anyone about the 'real' safety culture vs the perceived?
A SKYTRAX award means absolutely nothing.
Is it the never ending change of management that makes it good?
How about doing some real research into the airline's accident/incidents. Is that any good? And on that topic, have you talked to anyone about the 'real' safety culture vs the perceived?
A SKYTRAX award means absolutely nothing.
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Would you care to elaborate on how you came to that conclusion?
Is it the never ending change of management that makes it good?
How about doing some real research into the airline's accident/incidents. Is that any good? And on that topic, have you talked to anyone about the 'real' safety culture vs the perceived?
A SKYTRAX award means absolutely nothing.
Is it the never ending change of management that makes it good?
How about doing some real research into the airline's accident/incidents. Is that any good? And on that topic, have you talked to anyone about the 'real' safety culture vs the perceived?
A SKYTRAX award means absolutely nothing.
Maybe the never ending management changes are good? I have no idea who most of our managers are, I don't know their names, don't need to and don't care. My contract is followed to the letter, all I need to do in order to fulfill my part of the deal is turn up for work on time, in my hat, and follow SOP.
I know I will not get deceived into going into discretion, reduce my rest, or give up my leave days, unlike four previous airlines I've had the displeasure of working for. On the line I have technical and operational support functions better than anywhere else that I've experience, and which make my job that much easier.
Which airline of this size has no incidents? When we have them, changes are usually made and extra training allocated. Granted, warning letters are an outdated remnant of a dark past and should be binned. And pilots do get fired for sometimes dubious reasons, and some recent ones have been pretty colorful, but probably deserved, or not, who knows.
And rostering has room for improvement, no doubt. Fatigue is a factor on all fleets. But all things taken into account, yes a very well run airline in my view.
Absolutely agree about Skytraxx.
Fatbus, stick to Emirates issues.