EK storing Aircraft at DWC
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If true then they have set themselves up for what may be the biggest accident in aviation history. When flying their crews 90-100 hours every month, this move (if true) would be asking for a disaster. I don't think they would be that ignorant of the consequences.
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I did that pairing with 3 pilots several times and it was a killer. It was unsafe but that never stopped EK and it won’t stop them in the future.
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If that is true, then it marks a turning point in which this airline has a extreme lack of regard for safety and I agree that it will eventually result in a serious incident/accident.
I hope that it is just a bad rumour
I hope that it is just a bad rumour
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No pilots..aircraft grounded...be real...what do you think the outcome will be (if it is true).
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You have not been paying attention then
EK 241 DXB to YYZ ( Toronto) blocked at 14 hrs and operates with 3 crew (2 x Captains 1 x FO)
Sydney - DXB EK 413 blocked at 14:30 ( 4 crew)
2 other Sydney flights EK 415 and EK 417 blocked at 14:10 and planned at a cost index of 250
Im surprised given the shortage of crew its taken them so long to run this one up the flag pole
from routes on line the below info
Emirates from June 2018 is adjusting operational schedule for Dubai – Toronto route, effective 01JUN18. This 3 weekly Airbus A380 service will be moving departure time from Dubai to overnight, instead of morning, while Toronto departure moves from evening hours to afternoon hours.
EK241 DXB0330 – 0930YYZ 388 135
EK242 YYZ1430 – 1130+1DXB 388 135
Sydney - DXB EK 413 blocked at 14:30 ( 4 crew)
2 other Sydney flights EK 415 and EK 417 blocked at 14:10 and planned at a cost index of 250
Im surprised given the shortage of crew its taken them so long to run this one up the flag pole
from routes on line the below info
Emirates from June 2018 is adjusting operational schedule for Dubai – Toronto route, effective 01JUN18. This 3 weekly Airbus A380 service will be moving departure time from Dubai to overnight, instead of morning, while Toronto departure moves from evening hours to afternoon hours.
EK241 DXB0330 – 0930YYZ 388 135
EK242 YYZ1430 – 1130+1DXB 388 135
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they cannot be that crazy.....
This is the same company that wants to try make CC share rooms (as if it wasn't bad enough for the poor CSA already) you really expect the 'lazy pilots' to get off without similar experiment on them??
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What this thread needs is more posts from people who never flew an airplane at Emirates but worked in the back, and more trenchant commentary from people who did fly the airplane at Emirates but left and are now oh-so-fulfilled by drinking the dogs, walking the wine and driving the train on the beach. That would be valuable.
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What this thread needs is more posts from people who never flew an airplane at Emirates but worked in the back, and more trenchant commentary from people who did fly the airplane at Emirates but left and are now oh-so-fulfilled by drinking the dogs, walking the wine and driving the train on the beach. That would be valuable.
Dropp, demonstrating why he's top of the class in CRM yet again... 🙄 like it or not the issues at EK affect everyone, yes that includes "down the back". The ones who look after you on those ****ty long ULR. When they can't stand coming to work, it will show. Including not sticking their necks out to do anything extra or nice for you on flights.
If you think I have nothing to contribute, scroll right on by. Not sure why you feel the need to single me out so much. Not the first time you've done it. Play the ball and not the man.
If you think I have nothing to contribute, scroll right on by. Not sure why you feel the need to single me out so much. Not the first time you've done it. Play the ball and not the man.
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Sorry dropp but I can not agree. Everyone is entitled to their opinion of course but I value very much those down the back especially on a difficult day (and maybe a difficult colleague!), they work a lot harder than we do and they do look after us. Further more as I am strongly considering a career change post EK hearing the delightful stories from SOPS et al just make that dream even so much sweeter
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What this thread needs is more posts from people who never flew an airplane at Emirates but worked in the back, and more trenchant commentary from people who did fly the airplane at Emirates but left and are now oh-so-fulfilled by drinking the dogs, walking the wine and driving the train on the beach. That would be valuable.
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I have to say Dropp..I think parking a train on the beach could be somewhat career limiting...!!!!!!
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Actually you’re not quite correct, you can get a green card through an airline, in fact you can get a green card from any employer willing to assist and sponsor you, the employer however needs to have received an approved Application For Permanent Labor Certification, and then you go through an approximate 18-24 month red tape exercise and if the documentation is acceptable then the right to live and work in the US is issued.....
The only way to get a green card, without fulfilling the requirements for a Permanent Resident Card, is to enter the Diversity Immigration Visa Program, also known as the Green Card Lottery.
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STC seems to know more. He insists that the pilot shortage will only last through the summer. I wonder how he intends to fix it. 3 crew ULRs ? Or a merger with Abu Dhabi? Or simply adding a 777 to your driver's license?
Can Emirates change with the times? - Video - Business News
The video reminded me of the dreadful smog you have to live with. More precisely, your families - since you aren't home much.
Can Emirates change with the times? - Video - Business News
The video reminded me of the dreadful smog you have to live with. More precisely, your families - since you aren't home much.