I think those who were interviewed before 1st april or march 2012 were offered letters.and when they signed then they are not bound to go for PAT . those who did after that are undergoing pat. Any TR waiting since 2012 ?

I know one person who did the interview in FEB 2013,good news in April and joining data was June and he did not take the PAT test.

September update
 

Hi All!
Just received the September update.
No major changes compared to the last one.
Basically they only need type rated people, ocassionally a non type rated one. No requirement for SO, nor FTSO. But... it can change.
The next update is in January.
I guess I won't be seeing you in Doha, but...it can change.
Cheers
Cccc

september update - what a shame... DEAR APPLICANT

Almost same email again, at least they are calling people.

Hopefully if they solve the problem with the new airport we will see faster hiring rate, but I'm not sure when we will see that.

It's not the first copy and paste email, I think they should started being more accurate after all of this months of waiting.

Hi all,
today I recived email from FD Talent Poll with update like you, I'm very curious to know how many pilot we are, I understand that not all pilot that passed the selection program in Qatar read on pprune, but I ask all to report a brief note about:
-date of interview
-rank
-which aircraft

I estimate that the Qatar Recruitment are calling pilot at least march 2012.

So that's my situation:

-04 june 2012
-FO
-B767
:ok:

September Update.
 

I know we prefer a detailed report or update....but the way I look at it, getting any type of update is a good thing for me (and I can only speak for me) because it lets me know at least I'm still 1 of the many pilots in the pool...so any update is a good one for me....and again (I CAN ONLy SPEAK FOR ME) :ok:

26 June 2012
FO
Avro/GV..

One of my friend interviewed in june 2012Tr 320 didnt receive update mail. Wondering wt it means

I have two friends:
June 2012
FO
B767
the other:
August 2012
FO
MD80
This friends had the last update.

Pre-march 2012, no offer letter
NTR FO
Heavy turboprop Cpt
Last update received

Ladies and gents ..please move on...
Are you gone spent you entire live smashing your head on the wall and waiting for an answer from Qatar airways and put all your eggs in the same basket?
I do understand QR might be the only opportunity for you to get a job ,or to fly a jet aircraft..but I'm also afraid Qatar airways will continue to play with your nerve like that for a long time...
Not worthy.

May, 2012
FO
CRJ-9

Latest "Dear Applicant" received.

inteview on April 2012
good news June 2012
applied for FT-SO
current on DORNIER 328-100

Good Luck to all of You.

you are right FLGheavy, now it's written "Dear Applicant" wow ...that's not a real progress ;)

Hello guys,

I saw that you guys had received the update Sept... I am FO A320, 1300h, I didn't received anything .... :sad:

what should I understand please ?

I am in the pool since Sept 2012...Got all update, but not this one ...

No news, good news ???

thanks for your help, I appreciate.

As far as not receiving an update.....really that is anyone's guess!
I would say it does not automatically mean anything good!
On the other hand I didn't receive the Nov 2012 update, but in late December was offered a class date for January, so it may mean you are somewhere in limbo other than the pool?

I think that if you don't receive updates, you are a step forward....waiting for a call pretty soon. I understood that they advise you when you are removed from the pool for any reason. Obviously this is only my opinion; the point is that we all need to go for the PAT before joining if interviewed after april 2012. Talking. About FOs....do you agree?

@HAWK99 : No, I didn't pass the PAT ! and hope I will not and join straight lol :cool:

@casablanca/00028EC :I hope you are right ! I would like to stop to swim, I am start to be too wet :E


Thanks for your help guys !

if anyone else has some suggestion, it's welcome :ok:

take care.

Yup EC ..its their policy to go through PAT now. Vinouche u TR ?

yes, Type Rating A320, 1300H on type.

I thought im the only 1 TR here. Im here since jun 12. Did PAT in aug. Received update .Gud luck.

thanks Hawk99 ! so you will join soon if you did the PAT ! nice for you ! hope to see you soon over there ! take care !

Fingers crossed. Tc

Joining Qatar Airways (QR) - all you need to know about it (threads merged)
 

Any good website to practice for the PAT ? I found : pilotaptitudetest.com 45 pounds for 700+ questions, any other suggestions ? Thanks

Here's some info from the website of the Company that does the ADAPT screening

Overview of the ADAPT Test ADAPT Pre-Screen

More detailed info about what is being measured http://www.symbioticsltd.com/images/...-%20Yellow.pdf

Part of the test is the FAST test

Info of FAST TEST Future Aptitude Screening Tool (If you click on the picture on the right you can do a sample test for GBP20)

Instructions for Taking FAST test
http://www.symbioticsltd.com/images/...ent%20V0_2.pdf

hey all
f/o 1800 320/321
anychance they will consider me for a heavy type?????

If you can pass 2000 before you join then (from what I have seen) it is almost certain you get sent to the B777 fleet.

thanks for the reply.

Or even A380.

You are being played with Shafey, don't take the bait.
It is extremely likely you will end up on the A320.

Everything is possible.
A lot of 320 rated pilots have joined QR straight on 330
Even pilots without any jet experience have joined the 330 fleet straight!

Totally depends on requirements when you join (and in some cases just after you join!) I had 3500 hours and got A320... A colleague joined with 1700 and got 777.
They are 'trying' to put all new starters on the 320 to standardise fleet progession, BUT it's not 100% obviously.
Anyway, as tiring as the 320 roster is for a few days every month, it has a great network, layovers and earlier upgrade possibilities.
Get here and get what you're given, try to enjoy it and you will find it a very rewarding place to be.

Does that mean that if you apply for A320 FO, or 777FO or whatever, you are just applying for an FO position and not necessarily applying for a specific fleet?

I am not playing with anyone just for the record. Rather amazingly I did manage to extract a very tiny amount of useful information from all the bullshine on this thread before I joined QR.
So my only intention is to give a little back from my own experience.

When I joined - within the last 18 months - all the ones with experience on 320 and 737 over 2000 hours went to the B777. Simple.
All the ones with regional jet experience to the 320.
All the cadets to the 330.
:p

the a380 comment was the hardest thx brew

so salsaboy you are saying basically doesnt matter when in rome.. ummm what about salary wise ?? because where i work there is a significant difference between the guy who takes off and the guy that waits two minutes

Any body received hours update mail recently?

Ciao
 

The last one was 8 Jul...;)

can someone please show me a typical roster for the A320 fleet :ok: