EK storing Aircraft at DWC
They might be winding it all up in Oct. No need for any employees then .Looks legit .
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Withheld pilot records?
i heard from a Chinese recruiter that EK pilots can no longer get the necessary records they need for a CAAC license? If true, that’s a kind of slavery. Pilots should always be MOBILE, able to follow the best opportunities available worldwide. Airlines which withhold necessary records are violating basic human rights.
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i heard from a Chinese recruiter that EK pilots can no longer get the necessary records they need for a CAAC license? If true, that’s a kind of slavery. Pilots should always be MOBILE, able to follow the best opportunities available worldwide. Airlines which withhold necessary records are violating basic human rights.
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Reply to bird strike and sops...
my suggestion to those contemplaring leaving is think ahead there is a lot of work to be done. A lot of recruiters not necessarily limited to Chinese recruiters do require a mountain of paperwork. Sometimes letter from chief pilot is required for position held, hours on type, hours in log book stamped and license verification, no incidence/ accidents letter from licensing authority GCAA. This is why one must always keep a paper logbook, paper copy of opc, lpc and biannual sim check documents. Other documents like upgrades courses type ratings courses also. The criminal record check within last six months is a must and medical records with all reports of conditions medications etc at hand. Generally the older you are the more documents required.
as you will realise the above list is quite long but it is by no means exhaustive. it is obvious that a lot of pilots are too settled in their jobs to worry about keeping their personal documents in order or even updated regularly. Airline roster and work pattern will mean most pilots are too fatigued when finishing duty to chase afterdocuments on days off let alone have time to schedule and attend interview. If by some luck they do manage to Succeed and get things done then there is the problem of getting away for the sim and interview most likely abroad somewhere. They will have call in sick to do it. It’s all a vicious circle need to be ready fo break it and implement plan B before your health really suffers. Unfortunately some pilots don’t even realise they are within dangerous envelope until it’s too late. Personaly for me it’s a no brainer now is the best Time to find another position the pilot market is so buoyant it would be criminal not to be ready and explore other opportunities. But guys sorry for ranting on anyway my two fils worth...
my suggestion to those contemplaring leaving is think ahead there is a lot of work to be done. A lot of recruiters not necessarily limited to Chinese recruiters do require a mountain of paperwork. Sometimes letter from chief pilot is required for position held, hours on type, hours in log book stamped and license verification, no incidence/ accidents letter from licensing authority GCAA. This is why one must always keep a paper logbook, paper copy of opc, lpc and biannual sim check documents. Other documents like upgrades courses type ratings courses also. The criminal record check within last six months is a must and medical records with all reports of conditions medications etc at hand. Generally the older you are the more documents required.
as you will realise the above list is quite long but it is by no means exhaustive. it is obvious that a lot of pilots are too settled in their jobs to worry about keeping their personal documents in order or even updated regularly. Airline roster and work pattern will mean most pilots are too fatigued when finishing duty to chase afterdocuments on days off let alone have time to schedule and attend interview. If by some luck they do manage to Succeed and get things done then there is the problem of getting away for the sim and interview most likely abroad somewhere. They will have call in sick to do it. It’s all a vicious circle need to be ready fo break it and implement plan B before your health really suffers. Unfortunately some pilots don’t even realise they are within dangerous envelope until it’s too late. Personaly for me it’s a no brainer now is the best Time to find another position the pilot market is so buoyant it would be criminal not to be ready and explore other opportunities. But guys sorry for ranting on anyway my two fils worth...
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i heard from a Chinese recruiter that EK pilots can no longer get the necessary records they need for a CAAC license? If true, that’s a kind of slavery. Pilots should always be MOBILE, able to follow the best opportunities available worldwide. Airlines which withhold necessary records are violating basic human rights.
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The issue is that some far east companies require some documents stamped and signed by EK. Some of them are partially written in Chinese and EK management is not willing to endorse them. Make sure you ask the recruitment agencies the paperwork required before you spend time and leave to do medical and local atpl exams ...
Almost anything required from any airline can be “obtained” online and made to fit their requirements. Just Google what needs to be done.
What you can accomplish is near perfect. The only problem is if you are the only pilot that has a “completed” application and the other pilots from EK have nothing. That’s where you can explain how much Wasta you have or they can surmise that EK wants you gone. Two Big and diametrically opposed scenarios.
Almost anything required from any airline can be “obtained” online and made to fit their requirements. Just Google what needs to be done.
What you can accomplish is near perfect. The only problem is if you are the only pilot that has a “completed” application and the other pilots from EK have nothing. That’s where you can explain how much Wasta you have or they can surmise that EK wants you gone. Two Big and diametrically opposed scenarios.
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You can also get it through an EB5 investment visa if you have $500,000 spare.
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any real numbers about pilots shortage ?
the problem that with their fleet there is no other airline that will be able to lease pilots to them ,i think leasing companies is the best option to solve the current problem on short term bases,
High season is coming after Ramadan, what will they do ?
the problem that with their fleet there is no other airline that will be able to lease pilots to them ,i think leasing companies is the best option to solve the current problem on short term bases,
High season is coming after Ramadan, what will they do ?
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Or DXB wants them out unnecessarily occupying valuable space at a busy airport.
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So parking them instead of having them flying routes is the answer to the "over occupancy"? Perhaps EK shouldn't have expanded at the rate they did, or perhaps they should have better working conditions for the entire operating crew (Pilots/Cabin Crew/etc)?
