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Python27 2nd Jan 2019 03:59


Originally Posted by Obbie (Post 10349165)


Buddy, you are going to need a much thicker skin, and a lot more patience, if you want any hope of surviving this place.

The mate is expecting common sense from that place , don't spoil his fairy tale thoughts....

Che Xindamail 6th Jan 2019 14:39


Originally Posted by captain.weird (Post 10349154)
While flying the 737, is it possible to ask for the A320?

No, if you are Boeing rated and current you will join on Boeing and remain there for the duration of your stay in QR. If you have previous Airbus experience but are more current on Boeing, there is no harm in asking for Airbus but chances would be slim.

On the training side we don't see as many DEC now as in the past. Internal Command upgrades are around 15/month. DEFO to Command running at three years if you have the hours.

Skyblade 6th Jan 2019 15:00

Have they implemented the new FDTL? If yes how is it?
​​​​​​I'm interested to know about 777 rosters.

Thanks

Che Xindamail 6th Jan 2019 16:24

More days off after LH flights. I think some destinations becoming three pilots instead of four, but I don't fly 777 myself.

Skyblade 7th Jan 2019 09:39


Originally Posted by Che Xindamail (Post 10353498)
More days off after LH flights. I think some destinations becoming three pilots instead of four, but I don't fly 777 myself.

Thanks. Waiting for more responses from 777 guys.

captain.weird 7th Jan 2019 09:42


While flying the 737, is it possible to ask for the A320?
So anyone knows something on this?

Regards

FlyingOW 7th Jan 2019 12:22


Originally Posted by captain.weird (Post 10354017)
So anyone knows something on this?

Regards

Your question was answered above by Che.

OW

FlyingOW 7th Jan 2019 12:36


Originally Posted by Skyblade (Post 10354016)
Thanks. Waiting for more responses from 777 guys.

ULRs (no changes on city pairs) are still 4 pilot. East coast and Montreal are apparently 3 unless its a training flight (4 pilots).

Seen some of my mates (P1) rosters on 350 and 777. They are very happy with their rosters. Cant speak for FOs.

OW

Skyblade 8th Jan 2019 01:53


Originally Posted by FlyingOW (Post 10354150)


ULRs (no changes on city pairs) are still 4 pilot. East coast and Montreal are apparently 3 unless its a training flight (4 pilots).

Seen some of my mates (P1) rosters on 350 and 777. They are very happy with their rosters. Cant speak for FOs.

OW

Thank you.

donpizmeov2 8th Jan 2019 16:58

Stay away from QR, they are investing money in china and EU but they underpay their pilots ... as FO at regional you make more money than in QR! And that's a fact!

APU_inop 8th Jan 2019 19:01


Originally Posted by donpizmeov2 (Post 10355207)
Stay away from QR, they are investing money in china and EU but they underpay their pilots ... as FO at regional you make more money than in QR! And that's a fact!

Please tell me at which regional airline an FO makes 8-10k usd take home a month with housing paid.
Why would investments in Europe and China be a reason for staying away from an airline?

What did I just read? I have to go out and take a walk to process this.

donpizmeov2 10th Jan 2019 10:44

I don't know in EU but in US an FO in regional is getting 115-120K$/y (bonuses etc) to fly 75h/m not 110h/m ... do your math, and you must be in company accommodation. And in addition to that you are in the Doha (not Dubai/AbuDhabi nor Bahrain) ... your family can be really miserable in the corner of the desert.

A777Er 10th Jan 2019 11:36


Originally Posted by donpizmeov2 (Post 10356892)
I don't know in EU but in US an FO in regional is getting 115-120K$/y (bonuses etc) to fly 75h/m not 110h/m ... do your math, and you must be in company accommodation. And in addition to that you are in the Doha (not Dubai/AbuDhabi nor Bahrain) ... your family can be really miserable in the corner of the desert.

mate your location is truly on the moon ;))

donpizmeov2 10th Jan 2019 13:53

Closer you could not even imagine! check 6

APU_inop 10th Jan 2019 14:30

Can you give a couple of examples of regional companies paying these amounts? I can't find them but I would like to apply

FlyingOW 10th Jan 2019 17:31


Originally Posted by donpizmeov2 (Post 10356892)
I don't know in EU but in US an FO in regional is getting 115-120K$/y (bonuses etc) to fly 75h/m not 110h/m ... do your math, and you must be in company accommodation. And in addition to that you are in the Doha (not Dubai/AbuDhabi nor Bahrain) ... your family can be really miserable in the corner of the desert.

Actually an FO only has to fly about 60 hours to make those numbers in year 1.

OW

Python27 10th Jan 2019 17:49


Originally Posted by FlyingOW (Post 10357202)


Actually an FO only has to fly about 60 hours to make those numbers in year 1.

OW

Not in guan' mate ... Not only 60 hrs for this amount of money , but nice advertising anyway ...

donpizmeov2 10th Jan 2019 18:25


Originally Posted by APU_inop (Post 10357054)
Can you give a couple of examples of regional companies paying these amounts? I can't find them but I would like to apply

go to airline pilot central ... regionals ... and check the best one for you ... but get out of the sandpit (especially quatar) if you are only there for the money ... there are better options at home!

Banana Joe 10th Jan 2019 20:52

I still don't have the requirements to apply but was wondering if the 500 hours on 737NG requirement is a hard requirement? I am rated and qualified to fly both the Classic and NG but I only fly the Classic for now.

FlyingOW 11th Jan 2019 02:55


Originally Posted by Python27 (Post 10357217)
Not in guan' mate ... Not only 60 hrs for this amount of money , but nice advertising anyway ...

My colleague had stated that FOs made $8-10K per month net (more if you consider ISP contribution) to which the next poster alluded to having to fly 110 hours a month to make. The reality is that an FO only needs to fly 50 hours to get an $8K paychek .FACT.

Keep that up for a year and include allowances and you have NETTED 100K on 50hrs a month avg. (600 for the year). With free accommodation, medical and a reasonable education allowance.

OW

PS. AFAIK FOs at Regionals make upto $60K year 1 in the US. That is pretty much industry standard. Take out state and federal and your 401K contributions and you have $4K a month. Maybe even less (depends on the state). Thats Less than half of what an FO takes home here.

casablanca 11th Jan 2019 06:34


Originally Posted by FlyingOW (Post 10357551)


My colleague had stated that FOs made $8-10K per month net (more if you consider ISP contribution) to which the next poster alluded to having to fly 110 hours a month to make. The reality is that an FO only needs to fly 50 hours to get an $8K paychek .FACT.

Keep that up for a year and include allowances and you have NETTED 100K on 50hrs a month avg. (600 for the year). With free accommodation, medical and a reasonable education allowance.

OW

PS. AFAIK FOs at Regionals make upto $60K year 1 in the US. That is pretty much industry standard. Take out state and federal and your 401K contributions and you have $4K a month. Maybe even less (depends on the state). Thats Less than half of what an FO takes home here.

60,000 Dollars...really that has went up! I made 35000 as a Captain based in Jfk with American Eagle in the late 90s. I have flown with first officers here in Qatar, that have noooo life apparently, share accommodation etc, obviously no girlfriend, but say that were putting 100,000 savings in the bank every year. Im a captain and have to borrow money from my mom about the 23rd of every month to buy groceries( but hey Im married)

Blinder10917 11th Jan 2019 17:58


Originally Posted by casablanca (Post 10339192)
Qr has been updating questions for tech exam but still LPJ is probably best for brushing up on knowledge and type of questions you will encounter

Hi Casablanca, I am type rated on A320 through with my Skype Interview, just want to know that Technical Exam is only from ATPL or type technical questions are also asked. Thanks in advance.

Aircrafter1 12th Jan 2019 03:26

No type specific questions asked. Only EASA ATPL questions.

jadrolinija 12th Jan 2019 17:34

How is general image of assessment? What is pass percentage? Is one month enough to prepare? Thank you!

donpizmeov2 13th Jan 2019 00:31

look at CommutAir website ... 45K$ bonus plus salary ... and you stay at home ... no expensive sandpit anymore! Do your math!

FlyingOW 13th Jan 2019 07:12


Originally Posted by donpizmeov2 (Post 10359102)
look at CommutAir website ... 45K$ bonus plus salary ... and you stay at home ... no expensive sandpit anymore! Do your math!


Originally Posted by donpizmeov2 (Post 10356892)
in US an FO in regional is getting 115-120K$/y (bonuses etc) to fly 75h/m not 110h/m ... do your math, .


Originally Posted by donpizmeov2 (Post 10355207)
Stay away from QR... they underpay their pilots ... as FO at regional you make more money than in QR! And that's a fact!

​​​​​
Fact? Maths? Well from ComutAir website, your figures of 115-120K are for Capts and not for FOs. FOs get upto 74K according to the site, these figures include a sign on bonus (usually a one time payment, thats what sign on means) of 45k and 22K respectively. Also included in those numbers is 4K for hotels, parking and uniform :ugh:

I think its safe to say QR doesnt pay their pilots less than FOs at regionals in the US. Au contraire, quite the opposite.

QED.

donpizmeov2 13th Jan 2019 10:24

Those number are for FO ... and yes you get upgraded CP probably within 6 months ... but you look happy in the sandpit! Enjoy killing 110h/m roster crossing +5 -8 timezones and getting worse with this QR interpretation of EASA rules, have fun spending tons of your saving just to keep up with the sky-rocketing and "uncontrolled" cost of living and have fun trying to understand the "not-available" culture! Probably because you do not have a better option. I am really sorry for you.

tonker 18th Jan 2019 23:51

You’re really angry. Fail the tech exam?

QR777X 19th Jan 2019 15:37


Originally Posted by donpizmeov2 (Post 10359317)
Those number are for FO ... and yes you get upgraded CP probably within 6 months ... but you look happy in the sandpit! Enjoy killing 110h/m roster crossing +5 -8 timezones and getting worse with this QR interpretation of EASA rules, have fun spending tons of your saving just to keep up with the sky-rocketing and "uncontrolled" cost of living and have fun trying to understand the "not-available" culture! Probably because you do not have a better option. I am really sorry for you.

I have been working for many Airlines around the world and (luckily) I have never failed any assessment in Europe, Middle East or Asia. We do have options my friend.

Can you tell me where I can find this better option you are referring to?

The huge problem in aviation is that pilots ALWAYS complain about something. You don't get paid enough if you fly 50 hours and you fly too much if you do 90 hours.

Is working for Ryanair better?
Do you like waiting 15 years for your upgrade in Lufthansa?
Do you like working in China with your huge salary (if you don't get deductions for any silly reasons)?

I Don't know many airlines offering a good salary, paying for the accommodation, contributing to your pension fund, proving a $ 1.000.000 health insurance etc etc etc... Sure you work in exchange for that.

Is this place perfect? No, it's not but I am still waiting to find that perfection!

tonker 21st Jan 2019 00:34

Do what I did. Get on a plane and go see for yourself. Meet as many pilots as you can, and weigh up the good and bad things. My interview is next week.

I flew with a bloke who complained about his time at Qatar, and wait for it.......”I didn’t like the heat, the accommodation, ex pats, long haul or the Arabs”

What do you honestly expect it to be like. He not once ventured out, used staff travel etc.

PennyJet 23rd Jan 2019 22:11


Originally Posted by tonker (Post 10365942)
Do what I did. Get on a plane and go see for yourself. Meet as many pilots as you can, and weigh up the good and bad things. My interview is next week.

I flew with a bloke who complained about his time at Qatar, and wait for it.......”I didn’t like the heat, the accommodation, ex pats, long haul or the Arabs”

What do you honestly expect it to be like. He not once ventured out, used staff travel etc.

May I ask what position you are applying for?

Black Pudding 24th Jan 2019 08:52

Those that are happy here don’t waste much time on pprune publicising it. There are a lot here who are happy with either the job, the company, the country or all. In general those that are not happy tend to be negative people who wouldn’t know a good thing if it was handed to them on a plate and are not intelligent enough to simply resign and leave for that wonderful place where the grass is greener. Normally when anyone start to moan or complain to me, which is very rarely, I tell them very politely to hand their notice in and after 90 days f@ck off as I don’t want to spend anytime here listening to their crap. I have at this time no intentions of leaving and have around 15 years to go. Not sure if in time I will think differently. If I could get a DEC back in the UK at my home base earning 3/4 what I earn now, I’d probably take it, but that job does not exist, so crack on.

tonker 31st Jan 2019 17:09

If you go for an interview with an electronic logbook, they not only want the last three pages in paper form for themselves, but they want the whole thing printed out, and they want every page stamped by your current and previous employers.

Yes every page. Remember to include all the landings in figures to.

Alfredol 2nd Feb 2019 08:46

DEC BOEING
 
Hi guys any news about DEC for Boeing fleet ?? Regards

APU_inop 2nd Feb 2019 14:27

I know some guys who have a DOJ given for the 787 so things are moving

Alfredol 2nd Feb 2019 15:22

Thanks, do you know when they did the assessment?? apu Inop
regards




Originally Posted by APU_inop (Post 10378304)
I know some guys who have a DOJ given for the 787 so things are moving


APU_inop 2nd Feb 2019 16:11

Not sure but it wasn't recently

VarigMD11 2nd Feb 2019 18:52

Anything specific to study for the skype interview or is it just basic HR questions and them trying to asses your motivations for joining QA?

casablanca 3rd Feb 2019 01:04

As always you want to make a good impression but the main purpose of the Skype interview is to conduct a very basic English assessment

DonVitto 5th Feb 2019 04:44

Hello all, did my assesment for DEC airbus in July las year, been swimming in the holding pool ever since, today I received an email asking if I would be interested in a position with Amiri Flight, I couldnt find anything recent on them, can anyone shed some light?
Is the pay the same? Are the benefits the same?
Does this mean I basically screwed up my assessment and Im now being offered this as a consolation prize?

thanks in advance,

DV.


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