What's the bonding arrangement for upgrading a QR FO? The website mentions a reimbursement training bond for command upgrade..

Thx

@bond 737

Same here , applied last August , updated my application last december... no news :ugh:

Did anyone get call for March?

FO 3500h jet

I heard through some people who work for QR.

SP


30 pilots in 8 weeks ? Maybe


Maybe some failed training, maybe some did stupid things and got fired. Some may have been really really unlucky ? I don't know


Nearly 1500 pilots here with lots starting every week due to the expansion and filling the gap of those deciding to leave of their own accord. So 15 a month, 3-4 a week may be true. I am sure its not the norm.


Do I go into work in fear, nope. Simply do my job to the best of my ability and try to stick to the rules of the company, how hard can it be.


You make it sound as if its a place where everyone lives in fear. Its not.

30 does seem a little high a figure and I am not so sure thats true

So just to confirm. Some of you have been waiting for upwards of 8+ weeks and you have heard nothing from Qatar?? I applied about three weeks ago and have heard nothing as well.

Is this normal with Qatar or are they going through a transition period wrt hiring? How do they 'get in touch' with you? Phone, email? With a heavy military background and 3000hrs - can I expect a look from the company? Hope to hear something soon.

Cheers

Be patient
 

Yeah, I can confirm that I waited more than 90 days for any response and, a few days ago, finally I got an invitation for interview. I think they are working flat out and it just takes time to go through everything with all the applications. Obviously I dunno this for sure but I believe patience is required- and update your application once in a while won't hurt either.
They contacted me by email.

Partner, girlfriend...
 

Is it possible to have your girlfriend on a visitors visa in Doha...stay for a month in your (captains) accommodation, and then either leave or get another stamp on passport for example flying to Dubai and back? Are there any problems either in immigration, or getting in and out of the compound or any other issues?

At immigration is it OK her to say she will stay "with a friend" in Doha...

I am desperate anyone to shed light on this...

Thank you in advance...

LOD

@kbc

I'm waiting now for 9 or 10 weeks ( i already lost the count) after submission and did not hear anything. So yes be prepared for a long waiting period.

Just received the offer letter after 5 months since the interview. :d

stuck forever on A320
 

Hi,

can anybody tell me an exact figure for last year how many guys captain A320 have been transferred to other fleets?

Just got an offer to start on the Airbus 320, but don't want to be stuck on the Airbus 320 till I retire :ugh:

With transfers do they look at previous experience or is it just pure luck?

Thanks

Congratulations, are you finally joining as a FO ?

All the best :ok:

Gdukkog,

CONGRATULATIONS!!
Lol about time isn't it.
Well did you get offered a FO position? What fleet?

Good luck:ok:

CONGRATULATIONS GDUKKOQ
 

Congratulations:D!!! Best wishes to you and thanks again:ok:
Which fleet and how much time did they give you to join?
FO or FTSO?

Cheers!!!

No joining date yet, I suspect around june or july (with current backlog in training). My contract is FTSO 320. But again I most probably start as FO since I am very short of FO minimums. We keep u update since I've been faithful to this forum for the last 7 months.
Thanks!

congrats!!
 

Hey gdukkoq...

Finally!! Well done my friend....you have been an example of patience and perseverance....See you soon in Doha....

All the best!!

Hi guys.
I'm invited for the 12th February interview and still haven't received the relevant paperwork including visa , ticket and hotel accommodation.
Is that normal ? I thought a week before everything would have been sent to the candidates ... Arghh i'm worried .. :ooh: :confused:

Congrats gdukkop!!! And you stablished the record in how many weeks???:) It would be hard to beat you....
Sthepank I got it 5 days before going there, but give them a call if you don´t get it.
Once again, well done gdukkop :D

Ok mad ! Is that the correct number ? +974 4 462-9708

Thanks a lot !

Sent my application on September for DEC and heard back from them in Jannuary to attend the PSP in February! The email requested confirmation which I gave and the 2nd email was to request documentation for Visa and send simulator profile. It also stated that visa, e-ticket and other relevant documentation will be sent just 1 week prior to the interview.
Hope it helps.

Good luck for the interview

gdukkoq

Pleased for you

See you in Doha when you get here

CONGRATS GDUKKOQ!!!

CONGRATULATIONS gdukkoq!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Hi everyone guys!
 

Hi to all of you guys, I´m new here. I writte to know if there is someone in Spain who is going to go to the interview in March.

Thanks!

:cool::cool::cool:

Flight kit
 

When you join will you be provided a flight kit? Luggage? Uniforms? Shoes? Thanks

CONGRATS GDUKKOQ!

Does anyone know if any "special" recruitment for Spanair pilots to be taken?

One third week waiting for the contract.

Cheers

application
 

I just completed the application. I only question one thing about my application-when it asked if I have ever been convicted of a criminal offense. I have a minor misdemeanor so I answered yes-will this disqual me? Not that it matters but I have been at my airline for almost 9 years, served 14 years in the US Army and was a commissioned officer. LOL I guess I will see! I just need to see what the wife has to say about this, has anyone brought their wife to check out the local area/schools/compounds/etc?

@Parahawk-

I'd just be as honest as possible and tell them the details about the misdemeanor. Sounds like it occured when you were young (and stupid? lol) Since I assume you have a clean record from then just chalk it up as a learning experience and move on.

I brought my wife with me for the interview. It's been her dream since childhood to visit the M.E. so of course she loved it. And of course I let the recruiter know the Mrs. was on board :ok:

We did some sightseeing/shopping but that's about it. No kids so we're not concerned about school. We've been looking online at places to rent and will most likely consult a realtor once I'm in Doha to help us find a place.

I am keen on applying but have some personal issues to sort out first.

In the meantime can anyone in the know help with this query please.

I have teenage kids in that important 2 -3 year exam cycle at school and I really do not want to disrupt them by making them move school. I have been thinking of going for the job and commuting when possible, seeing the family in Qatar during the school holidays and taking my leave back with them when they are school which would allow me to maximise 'face time' with family.

Later when the kids go to Uni the wife would join me full time in Qatar etc etc.

I have been told that the QR would disapprove of this and I would not get the job.

Does anyone have experience or knowledge about this please.

alright, so one more month to go? im in month no. 4 after the interview ^^ this is really taking time. but i hope to recieve some fix news soon :) gz gdukkoq, see you soon

Yes, flight case, uniforms and shoes all provided. All you have to bring is a good laptop


Gypsy


What you have described, many pilots already do. Its tough, but not impossible. Qatar are not interested if your family are here or back in your home country. It does not matter to them and is not a problem.

@peritopiloto

I don't see why the spanair pilots should be treated exclusively. Many others are in the same position. Back in the queue i would say.

I'm in the process of joining at the moment. For guys recently arrived or in the know. Any chance of a heads up regarding the Cargo Allowance. I know from the FAQ's and contract that it's 300kg between my wife and I.

I guess they will send further information near to start date, but for planning purposes, How do the practicalities work ? :-

i) Do you have to crate it ? or just drop it off at the cargo shed as boxes/bags like luggage ?

ii)When it arrives in Doha, I guess it goes to the freight shed for customs & collection. Would you have to pay any import duty on stuff like computer etc? do you need original receipts ?

iii) Did anyone use a packing service in the UK recently ? somewhere to recommend for breakables ?

many thanks

F14
i) No need to crate it. Strong box will do. It will be similar to unaccompanied
luggages. Ask local QR office for pickup detail.

ii) Once it get to Doha it will be at cargo area. I think that you will receive a
phone call or have to call them to check if it has arrived. You can't clear
your own cargo. Have to hire those agent to do it. There are plenty of
those agents roaming around. Whatever you do don't give them your
paperwork without negotiating price before hand or else you will get rip off
Around 5% import tax for used household item or whatever they feel like
taxing you. Don't even bother about original receipt.

Goodluck!

Many thanks SKYA320:ok:

I put my application in around mid October. Got the standard response "we'll be in touch within 90 days. If you don't hear from us by within that time you can consider your application unsuccessfull.."

Its now the middle of Feb, I update regularly, 7000TT, 3000 jet >30t, still no response. I have tried ringing them a few times but the calls go to a recorded message or rings out.

I know they're busy, but its been nearly 120 days and i was wondering if someone could PM me an email/phone number or something to find out where my application stands?

Application confirmation
 

Hi Guys
This is to the guys who have just sent in their applications....Just submitted my online application but did not get any automated msg to confirm receit like other airlines do, is it different with Qatar or something might have gone wrong? Worried my application may not have gone through.

one of the concerns my wife has is that she thinks that the culture there would make her feel like a second hand citizen and that she does not want to get treated that way. Not to mention she is worried about her being able to work and the fact our kids would see women treated as second class citizens. I do not think it is as bad as she thinks but I may be wrong

oh and I did not get a reply email that my application was received either

Maybe because you are a second class citizen :E