EY vs EK
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EY vs EK
Hello everyone,
I was wondering if anyone can offer any light on the current mood/opinion in both. I've applied to both, got through first stages etc. I'm airbus rated. I realised the EK offer is substantially better than EY due to higher base pay, live out and also most importantly the Provident fund (is there nothing similar at EY?). That being said I know Etihad is smaller and I spoke to someone that has worked at both that felt management is better at EY due to it being smaller. At etihad I'd be on the 320 at first, at EK 380, then probably both on the 350 would be the goal.
Also living in Dubai seems to have become very stressful as its just growing non stop, whilst abu dhabi is larger and calmer with the facility of being an hour away anyway from Dxb. EK currently not offering live out to new guys unless buying, whilst EY offering. Again financial is important but also management and culture. I'm happy to hear both sides of the story, I know there was a previous thread that went back a decade saying EK was much better. But not much update recently.
Thank you and safe flying.
I was wondering if anyone can offer any light on the current mood/opinion in both. I've applied to both, got through first stages etc. I'm airbus rated. I realised the EK offer is substantially better than EY due to higher base pay, live out and also most importantly the Provident fund (is there nothing similar at EY?). That being said I know Etihad is smaller and I spoke to someone that has worked at both that felt management is better at EY due to it being smaller. At etihad I'd be on the 320 at first, at EK 380, then probably both on the 350 would be the goal.
Also living in Dubai seems to have become very stressful as its just growing non stop, whilst abu dhabi is larger and calmer with the facility of being an hour away anyway from Dxb. EK currently not offering live out to new guys unless buying, whilst EY offering. Again financial is important but also management and culture. I'm happy to hear both sides of the story, I know there was a previous thread that went back a decade saying EK was much better. But not much update recently.
Thank you and safe flying.
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Hello everyone,
I was wondering if anyone can offer any light on the current mood/opinion in both. I've applied to both, got through first stages etc. I'm airbus rated. I realised the EK offer is substantially better than EY due to higher base pay, live out and also most importantly the Provident fund (is there nothing similar at EY?). That being said I know Etihad is smaller and I spoke to someone that has worked at both that felt management is better at EY due to it being smaller. At etihad I'd be on the 320 at first, at EK 380, then probably both on the 350 would be the goal.
Also living in Dubai seems to have become very stressful as its just growing non stop, whilst abu dhabi is larger and calmer with the facility of being an hour away anyway from Dxb. EK currently not offering live out to new guys unless buying, whilst EY offering. Again financial is important but also management and culture. I'm happy to hear both sides of the story, I know there was a previous thread that went back a decade saying EK was much better. But not much update recently.
Thank you and safe flying.
I was wondering if anyone can offer any light on the current mood/opinion in both. I've applied to both, got through first stages etc. I'm airbus rated. I realised the EK offer is substantially better than EY due to higher base pay, live out and also most importantly the Provident fund (is there nothing similar at EY?). That being said I know Etihad is smaller and I spoke to someone that has worked at both that felt management is better at EY due to it being smaller. At etihad I'd be on the 320 at first, at EK 380, then probably both on the 350 would be the goal.
Also living in Dubai seems to have become very stressful as its just growing non stop, whilst abu dhabi is larger and calmer with the facility of being an hour away anyway from Dxb. EK currently not offering live out to new guys unless buying, whilst EY offering. Again financial is important but also management and culture. I'm happy to hear both sides of the story, I know there was a previous thread that went back a decade saying EK was much better. But not much update recently.
Thank you and safe flying.
EK has an overall better package. You could consider EY just as a DEC A320. As a FO just aim at EK without any further thoughts.
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Applied for EK. Decided to not apply for EY due to a seemingly lesser package and strong advice from those I know who suggested very long commands times.
Would prefer more insight on EY if anyone can offer it. Not interested in the 320 personally. Prefer AUH to DXB with a young family. Cheers.
Would prefer more insight on EY if anyone can offer it. Not interested in the 320 personally. Prefer AUH to DXB with a young family. Cheers.
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Applied for EK. Decided to not apply for EY due to a seemingly lesser package and strong advice from those I know who suggested very long commands times.
Would prefer more insight on EY if anyone can offer it. Not interested in the 320 personally. Prefer AUH to DXB with a young family. Cheers.
Would prefer more insight on EY if anyone can offer it. Not interested in the 320 personally. Prefer AUH to DXB with a young family. Cheers.
They are starting a heavy recruitment campaign with road shows which they haven’t done in a long time. It shows they need to expand.
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What are the command times at EY on the narrow body fleet at the time and what are the prospects?
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From: bigland
Flight duty allowance:
- 1-6 years of service: AED 50 per block hour
- 7-10 years of service: AED 80 per block hour
Meal allowance during layovers as per the following rates:
Middle East/ GCC/ Sub Continent
AED 12 per hour
Asia/ Far East
AED 15 per hour
Africa/ Australasia
AED 18 per hour
Europe/ Americas
AED 23 per hour
Housing allowance up to AED 170000 per year or company provided housing depending on availability.
Education allowance of AED 36000 for primary and AED 50400 for secondary up to 3 children.
Income protection scheme.
42 Days annual leave.
Staff travel benefits.
End of service benefits.
Accidental and life insurance benefits
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From: bigland
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Originally Posted by Jimsaviation;[url=tel:11688209
11688209[/url]]It seems as though the package at EK is better, especially the schooling allowance. Is there any reason to choose EY over EK?
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