Swish266,

Not at all. The problem with Qatar now looks like that the recruitment and training departments are proceeding at two different speeds.. They might finally want to slow down the recruitment process until they can catch up with the trainings. But this is just a thought.

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

Something is weird with their process. Applied in feb. Status changed to under review a month later. And nothing since. Not a unsuccessful or yes or nothing. This is for ntr fo

lol777 ,

I got status ''new'' since feb... they have a bunch of candidates everyday with Boeing and Airbus experience..and even for these guys things are moving pretty slow after they've been up to the interview..They have to join the pool and wait.. Unless you have a Boeing or Airbus ticket..forget about it!

Luck?
 

I know of a couple of guys, NTR and no airbus or boeing experience that got their PSA.

I'd say slowly but surely...hopefully:ugh:

I got my PSA within one day of submitting the application and then got an invite to an interview the day after I completed the PSA. TR 320 F/O.

Visa Documentation
 

Hello Fellow Aviators,

I finished my selection process in March. Joining Qatar in August. I got married in April. Wanted to check if there is any paperwork required for her to travel with me when i move there.
Does she have to change her last name on the passport or the marriage certificate will suffice?
Any information regarding the same will be appreciated.

Thanks and regards
AV8R

First thing, do not bring your wife and kids here until your training is done.
You will be putting your success in training at risk. Seriously, leave them
at home.

The names on all documents should match. She doesn't have to have your
last name, but the names need to match or else you run the risk of getting
screwed around.

Get the marriage certificate stamped by both your own government, and then
by the Qatar embassy in your own country before bringing it here.
Else you will have to do the same thing, but from Qatar, much more expensive
and time consuming.

Thanks for the advice Obbie.

Regards
av8r

Hey, I m in the holding pool for the 320 DEC..... anyone else here in the same pool and any estimated time period given?

Same for me since March and still no news, they told me they filled the holes for this year so I'll have to wait for next yearr courses.. DEC 787

Same here since first quarter of the year, DEC holding pool despite being told that a firm job offer would be made within six weeks to successful applicants, I'm sure like many others, I feel it was a bit of a waste of time coming for selection, I suspect with other good job offers materialising in the meantime that the likelihood of working for Qatar is rapidly fading.

Same thing happened to me in 2012....was in hold pool for 8 months.
Heard from friend that they have hired enough to fill slots for rest of year and trying to use less DECs and more internal upgrades.,, but with the orders they have they will need bodies

I have to be more precise, I did the assessment in Jan and got results in March.. They told me probably they will put me on hold until next year.. But if I don't get a date within Jan next I'll have to repeat the all process again.. dec 787

ATPL questions
 

Gents,
Does anybody can give a feedback on the ATP questions? Or maybe a good reference to a questionaire catalogue?
Thanks

Boeinglad,

Actually the year is counted from the date you had the interview not from when they told you that you passed...

End of February here, DEC Airbus.

From what I've heard there is almost no chance to get in within the end of the year..

Yes I'm aware of this and they told me already I have to wait for next year courses..

To those of you who have already attended the selection in Doha, did you have a lot of recommendation letters?

deekam
 

Do you have TR?

Quick question ... After you done with the process. Is 3 weeks normal not to hear a word ....

Yes perfectly normal

Now it will take a little bit longer. they are busy with the FIFA. :}

And a change again perhaps in the DEC recruitment timescale? Rumour is that the Al Maha subsidiary is about to be shut down.

Can you not call them and ask whats going on???

Good day all

How long is the process after submitting the application before we get notified? Been hearing a lot of folks are in the holding pool, is it true?

Thanks

It depends!

Are u a typed rated Fo? If the answer is yes things tend to move quite quickly.

In case you're applying as a capt, then things are moving slowly.

I can tell you I know a few guys who did their assessment in march and took something around 2 months to get the good news. Unfortunately all them went to the holding pool. No news so far... :ok:

Any update with the latest news with the interview process?
What kind of ATPL questions did you have receive on the selection day?

b737SFP, am rated on 737 2300 hrs TT. Do u happen to know the roster on the triple/787? Thanks for yr reply

Joker737, i was told that u would find some of the questionnaire are from the Ace The Technical Pilot Interview. I went for the SO selection back in 2011, mostly came from the book

Command upgrade
 

How long does it take to move to the left in QR.in the road shows they stated 4-5 yrs.is it happening.any testimonies?.Feedback will be much appreciated

Forget the fast track hype. Flying with guys that were sold that deal and 4 years on still waiting. Pilots with 4 years on type with time in qr.

The current rumor around here seems to be more internal upgrades vs DEC.
While there are not any guarantees and you have to jump through a lot of hoops such as interviews and assessment flights, I have flown with several pilots starting PSA exams in preparation for the above after 2 years on the line....all in all it is 3 years best case scenario but still not bad.
I have flown with many that meet the said requirements and still waiting???
Possibly training records or employment history can slow you down.

Let's not forget , unless things have changed , that Napoleon has the final say as to any upgrades , fleet transfers . So it may not be only the objective criteria stated by CasaB.

Thanks for the update.

Just curious, when did Qatar start to put people on the holding pool? I had never heard about it till February when they put... Me in it.
Are they following some sort of ranking or they call at random?

Holding pools have been there since 2012 when they had a huge training delays. Back then it was 6 months from arrival in Doha to finish your type training.


In General, Qatar Airways has one of the most efficient Departments for taking care of documents needs. But remember they have to deal with Qatar Customs and Border to handle all the requests, which can be backed up, especially during Ramadan.


Now that Ramadan is approaching just remember, nothing happens fast here in Doha, so just chill and wait until things happen. I know you are not in Doha yet, but the attitude is just wait, you are getting paid anyways, so don't complain or try to push your case, things will happen when they happen, enjoy your salary.

Hi,


Just to share my experience. I joined QR in mid Jan and completed my training 3rd week of may. So just a little over 4 months from the time I first set foot in the office on day 1 for the induction to being released online. My post was for DEC NTR. The training was much more at a 'relaxed pace' compared to my previous airline. By 'relaxed pace' I mean you get a couple of days off in between, the instructors both SIM and online were very professional and eager to instruct. Things change everyday here in QR, literally not as a figure if speech!! Aircraft orders are still coming in gradually so they are going to need crew. But as Samolin said, Ramadan is around the corner so expect things to slow down considerably till the 3rd week of July.
Doha is what you make of it. My wife and son will be joining me soon as its better to get thru the training before bringing your family over. However, they did come over briefly for a few days previously to complete resident permit and school formalities.
The middle east may not be everyones cup of tea, but the routes are good, schedules are good (maybe except the A320), pay is good, aircrafts pretty new, maintenance and training excellent. But moving the family over is sometimes not that easy, but believe me it can work!! Good luck to all still waiting, just a little patience. I did my fair share of waiting too.....

flyboy thanks a lot for the info. Which fleet are you in?
By the way how long does the ground training take, and after that how long does the line training flights until your release?

Was for 787. Line training took just over 3 weeks. You require 14 sectors. Ground stuff include simulator took around 3 months. That's all the ground courses incl admin part of it. Was not too bad as the programme is already given to you well in advance.

Well guys that's it for me... almost 5 months since I've applied for the NTR job gig.. 3 different apps and status ''new'' ! I have more than 2500 hours jet time over 50 tons and not even a email saying that I won't be considered.

Which application reference did you use to apply.


Maybe worth re applying again.

FMSPEED
 

man, I also applied in April for NTR FO (QR2809)...and I am still ''NEW''....so you are not alone. Also, I received an e-mail on the 23rd of April saying that the position I have applied for is closed (they actually closed it on the 26th of April but I had applied 20 days before that) and they encouraged me to re-apply. However, with the new requirements now, for the same position I can not apply...:D...the funny thing is that my application still shows ''NEW'' as yours!

@Black Pudding

What do you mean mate?