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pira Gulf Air have been advertising on pprune for F/O's on B767 and A320!!!
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pira A Gulf Air Ad has just popped up on pprune again!!
PPS Pira In case you did not see it go to www.gulfaircareers.com for full details
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pira A Gulf Air Ad has just popped up on pprune again!!
PPS Pira In case you did not see it go to www.gulfaircareers.com for full details
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Thanks thegypsy,
the link you provided worked perfectly.
I'll try to send my application.
Do you know if they have a career plan for the First Officer, or it is just a permanent First Officer position, with no chances for upgrade?
Kind Regards,
Pira
the link you provided worked perfectly.
I'll try to send my application.
Do you know if they have a career plan for the First Officer, or it is just a permanent First Officer position, with no chances for upgrade?
Kind Regards,
Pira
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I would not worry at all about a Gulf Air inerview, they need bodys in a bad way. Anyone who has a decent grasp of the English Language and can say yes sir to Cadet Captains is a shoe in . If you can live with the bond its a great stepping stone to a better carrier...... anywhere else! Best of Luck
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What is the starting salary for an FO ? Can you live on it comfortably (married)? Is there any chance of upgrade? How do they determine which type you go on is it prior experience or just demand? End of qestions. Thanks in advance
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Is Gulf Air still on the lookout for crew? Have been on the website and clicked under vacancies and it comes up as "no records found". I see there is still a banner that pops up every now and again on Pprune. I sent my application off last week Friday however and am still waiting to hear what the outcome is. I do know it takes a while!!!
Subsonic Mortal, did you go through your assessment at GF? Let us all know what the outcome is.
Any more info if anyone has any, would be greatly appreciated.
Subsonic Mortal, did you go through your assessment at GF? Let us all know what the outcome is.
Any more info if anyone has any, would be greatly appreciated.
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Hi Beechbum
I went for the selection in September and am starting in February '06.
Check out www.gulfaircareers.com - I think you will find what you are looking for there. I heard within two weeks after my second application and received the invite within 5 weeks after applying.
As far as the salary goes SAW, you will be able to live comfortably even if you are married.
Hope this helps.
Best regards
SSM
I went for the selection in September and am starting in February '06.
Check out www.gulfaircareers.com - I think you will find what you are looking for there. I heard within two weeks after my second application and received the invite within 5 weeks after applying.
As far as the salary goes SAW, you will be able to live comfortably even if you are married.
Hope this helps.
Best regards
SSM
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Does anyone have the link to applying to GA
Does anyone have the link to the online application site for Gulf Air? And does anyone know if a CRJ 900-700-200 type rated Captain have a chance for GA, or if Emirates? Thanks in advance for the replies.
I went to the www.gulfaircareers.com website but I could not get to the Apply Online site. Can someone please paste the exact link to the application form for pilots? Thanks [email protected]
I went to the www.gulfaircareers.com website but I could not get to the Apply Online site. Can someone please paste the exact link to the application form for pilots? Thanks [email protected]
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Hey ERJ145 flyer,
Yep I think the application process is closed at the moment. But try this.....go to the GulfAir Careers website and click on to register. I think it states "enrol" on the website and once you are in, it may allow to apply online. anyway try it and see what happens.
Yep I think the application process is closed at the moment. But try this.....go to the GulfAir Careers website and click on to register. I think it states "enrol" on the website and once you are in, it may allow to apply online. anyway try it and see what happens.
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GF interview November 2005
Good morning everybody, i've been invited for an Interview with Gulf Air on November 2005.
I'd like to know some more information about Pay, Rosters and life conditions.
I already checked with the search option but i didn't find a lot.
I looked also PPJN but there are old information.
Thank you.
buboso
I'd like to know some more information about Pay, Rosters and life conditions.
I already checked with the search option but i didn't find a lot.
I looked also PPJN but there are old information.
Thank you.
buboso
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Hi me109
I have been with Gulf Air for about two years, and this is my 4th airline including a major airline in the US. Like any other airline there are alot of issues that GF has to take care of, but as far as the working atmosphere goes this is one of the most laid back companies I've worked for. I'm not saying they'll cut you any slack when it comes to standards and saftey issues but most of the people here are very cool. Like anywhere else you will run into some d***heads but not to many of them around. You can walk into the office and talk to your chief pilot or any other person in management without to much protocol. Not that they'll do much for you but atleast they will hear you out and it's a very pleasant atmosphere.
I have been with Gulf Air for about two years, and this is my 4th airline including a major airline in the US. Like any other airline there are alot of issues that GF has to take care of, but as far as the working atmosphere goes this is one of the most laid back companies I've worked for. I'm not saying they'll cut you any slack when it comes to standards and saftey issues but most of the people here are very cool. Like anywhere else you will run into some d***heads but not to many of them around. You can walk into the office and talk to your chief pilot or any other person in management without to much protocol. Not that they'll do much for you but atleast they will hear you out and it's a very pleasant atmosphere.
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2lowgear hit the nail on the head. From what I,ve read on this forum, GF is definately a far pleasanter environement. You don't feel there is a fly on the wall watching your every move.( look at all the whingeing going on with EK and QR ). Maybe look at Oman Air, no-one seems to complain there!! I have friends in EK./QR and thats exactly how they they feel, from them and also from reading the many posts from EK and QR pilots. GF is very professional and, by and large you get treated with respect, not derision. Certainly, they are very very good when it comes to family issues, especially if you work with them and your family is in another country. Without question, after Dubai, it is the 2nd best place to live in the Gulf. Dubai is fast and the traffic is horrendous. Bah is slower and much easier. The working environement, also without question, is better than any of the Gulf states.
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Gulf Air
tic,
You appear to have the wrong impression of Gulf Air.
"Very very good at family issues", Gulf Air are anything but! Recently a Pilot for the airline had to urgently return home due to family matters, unfortunately while he was there a member of his close family died (I won't give too many details as it is a sensitive issue). He asked for unpaid leave and was told by Gulf Air he could have 3 days compassionate leave then was expected back in Bahrain to fly!!
As for the airline being professional, I can imagine in the past it once was. The operational aspect of the airline today is out of control. You speak to any flight crew member for Gulf Air and I can guarantee most of them are fed up and looking elsewhere. The rosters are not stable and are frequently changed on a daily basis. From my understanding there are a number of small issues annoying the flight crew, however these small issues are starting to add up.
I have just heard the news that the Head of Flight Ops at Gulf Air is leaving for Etihad. Perhaps the flight crew should follow his lead?
You appear to have the wrong impression of Gulf Air.
"Very very good at family issues", Gulf Air are anything but! Recently a Pilot for the airline had to urgently return home due to family matters, unfortunately while he was there a member of his close family died (I won't give too many details as it is a sensitive issue). He asked for unpaid leave and was told by Gulf Air he could have 3 days compassionate leave then was expected back in Bahrain to fly!!
As for the airline being professional, I can imagine in the past it once was. The operational aspect of the airline today is out of control. You speak to any flight crew member for Gulf Air and I can guarantee most of them are fed up and looking elsewhere. The rosters are not stable and are frequently changed on a daily basis. From my understanding there are a number of small issues annoying the flight crew, however these small issues are starting to add up.
I have just heard the news that the Head of Flight Ops at Gulf Air is leaving for Etihad. Perhaps the flight crew should follow his lead?
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Sorry my friend, but you have the wrong impression, at least in my case. When my father died, I knew, that I was only entitled re GF rules for 3 days. That sucks, I admit, but in reality, I was given as much time as necessary. I thank them for that.
Regarding professionalism, GF is no better or worse than anyone else. Unfortunately GF is used as a stepping stone to EK etc etc. GF has many many problems, and yes, you can get totally peed off re the frequent roster changes, which I'm sure totally stuff up your plans for the month as they do mine. Perhaps our pilots shouldn't go sick all the time, for no real reason. Well, that happens in all airlines. At the end of the day the operation has to continue, and if you get a roster change, more than likely, it's not the Company, but your fellow operator that decides, he/she doesn't want to do that particular flight/block. Pretty selfish, but the changes are probably because of the crew, not the company. GF pilots run down GF, EK pilots run down EK, QR pilots run down QR, EY pilots run down EY. Point is, where will you be entirely happy.? Not going to happen anywhere is it?
Make your move according to what suits you. Stay or go. Quite easy actually. For me GF has been good to me, I like the guys I fly with, and I'm as happy as I can be. Hopefully you will find the " perfect" airline. Good luck, and I mean it.
Sorry my friend, but you have the wrong impression, at least in my case. When my father died, I knew, that I was only entitled re GF rules for 3 days. That sucks, I admit, but in reality, I was given as much time as necessary. I thank them for that.
Regarding professionalism, GF is no better or worse than anyone else. Unfortunately GF is used as a stepping stone to EK etc etc. GF has many many problems, and yes, you can get totally peed off re the frequent roster changes, which I'm sure totally stuff up your plans for the month as they do mine. Perhaps our pilots shouldn't go sick all the time, for no real reason. Well, that happens in all airlines. At the end of the day the operation has to continue, and if you get a roster change, more than likely, it's not the Company, but your fellow operator that decides, he/she doesn't want to do that particular flight/block. Pretty selfish, but the changes are probably because of the crew, not the company. GF pilots run down GF, EK pilots run down EK, QR pilots run down QR, EY pilots run down EY. Point is, where will you be entirely happy.? Not going to happen anywhere is it?
Make your move according to what suits you. Stay or go. Quite easy actually. For me GF has been good to me, I like the guys I fly with, and I'm as happy as I can be. Hopefully you will find the " perfect" airline. Good luck, and I mean it.
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Ive been goin through the forums regarding the assesments n interviews with Gf. I have done my first assesment with Gf and im waiting for a letter of invitation for the 2nd assesment. Ive checked my status online and it says that Im on hold!!?? Have they frozen training until furthur notice due to the Abu Dhabi pull out?? It leaves me very confused and through sources Ive got info stating that I stand number 17 with one more assesmnt n interview to go. Could anyone make some sense out of it and how does my situation sound. Just for ur info its for thr Cadet Scheme
Cheers!!
Cheers!!
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Ok everybody,
lets be fair with gulf air. It is an airline, and a business and they have to make money in a very competitive environment.
Maybe some stories will tell you that they do lots of bull**** and some others that they are not so bad.
So the truth lies in between. Most of the people (I will say 90%) I am flying with, are good professionnals and good guys.
So dont focus too much on one our two stories.
Yes they are short of crews and yes they have been changing my roster wildly, so what ? you will end up flying anyway, and once in a while you can make them a favor. Dont expect anything in return, but if you get called in your days off you get the extra money so is that not a win-win situation?
the next 6 months will be very interesting for Gulf Air so watch out!
cheers
BD
lets be fair with gulf air. It is an airline, and a business and they have to make money in a very competitive environment.
Maybe some stories will tell you that they do lots of bull**** and some others that they are not so bad.
So the truth lies in between. Most of the people (I will say 90%) I am flying with, are good professionnals and good guys.
So dont focus too much on one our two stories.
Yes they are short of crews and yes they have been changing my roster wildly, so what ? you will end up flying anyway, and once in a while you can make them a favor. Dont expect anything in return, but if you get called in your days off you get the extra money so is that not a win-win situation?
the next 6 months will be very interesting for Gulf Air so watch out!
cheers
BD