query
 

Guys, what are the chances of a guy with bare minimums?
what is the average experience level of guys getting hired :confused:
:ok: thanks in advance

still waiting
 

I went in september and I haven´t received any answer, I don´t know If that Is normal, I´m in the same situation... Cheers

Zarphon chech your pm

Thank you

QR Ground Staff in Doha
 

Hi

Whats the accommodation like for Senior Staff (Ground staff) in Doha and in general whats the GIG like?

Heard reports that unless you 'agree' to everything, life could be difficult. Dont question what goes on. Keep your mouth shut, just go in and try to do your job...

Iam not one to mouth off, but I dare say I would have ideas, suggestions, my way of doing things and 'debates' at times... Is it a waste of time?

Appreciate any honest feedback people!

Hello boys and gals,
Some time ago I received an email that I successfully passed the assessment, but that I have to wait now for the final employment offer.
How long does this waiting take?
Where can I expect to do the TR, equipment? "F/O medium jet experience."
Thanks a lot

40% on basic or the whole thing?

First Officer
 

Dear Friends,
I have an interview schedule for Qatar Airways in feb 2011. If anyone can provide me details on the company, interview process and if there are family travel benefits.
Thank You

There seems to be nothing in the ACN's. I hope you are right about the payrise, but what is the source of the info?

40% pay rise?????? :ooh:

The Chief Pilot asked the young Captain,
"And what salary were you looking for?"

The captain said, "In the neighborhood of 700,000 QAR a year, depending on the benefits package."

The CP, "Well, what would you say to a package of 10-weeks vacation, 5days off in the row, full medical and dental, House allowance of 22000 QAR, school allowance of 100000 QAR, retirement fund to 50% of salary, and a company car leased every 2 years - say, a red Land Cruiser?"
The pilot sat up straight and said, "Wow!!! Are you kidding?"

And the Chief said, "Certainly, ...but you started it." :E

Qatar Airways Selection
 

Qatar airways is in the process of selection of crew.
Can someone give an idea about their selection process and type of questions asked in written exams and interview. Also what is the pattern of Sim check.
Thanks.

Is January an official time of the pay rise? and is 20% the maximum? Why would the crew have to come behind the ground staff doesn't make much sense

Blacksteel
Funny.. :D

It's nice to see that we have so many dreamers out there. Follow your dream boys, but realistic, your NOT getting more money next month. For one thing. You can rest assured that no extra money would be approved until fiscal year end, which is March 31st. (also Muslim new year) .

And if you want to dream about a unheard-of 40% increase, I just can't help but laugh. As mentioned in the past, I have been hear nearly a decade and seen money increase from time to time. But they always give somewhere and take from somewhere else, anyone that was around during the last increase knows what I'm talking about.

I think I need some of that **** you're smoking.
Is it available at Lulu's or Carrefoure?

1-One of the factor that justify a salary increase for F.D. crew here is dictated by the resignation rate.
2-On the other hand eventhough conditions are still better with EY,EK,AA..the difference i guess is not big enough to justify a salary increase in Q.R.
3-And as mentioned above (have been here for long time as well),Don't forget that during the last decade we had 3 salary "increase" BUT we lost:
- 3 days leave.
-1500 QR special allowance on 320.
-Overtime payment.
-Days off payment down the route.
-Did you notice that some Schedule block time for some flight has been reduced(another vicious cut) compared to last year for the same period(winter/summer..) eventough the schedule is very tidy and the flight time hasn't change ..off course!(A-320 as far as i known like other a/c don't fly faster compared to last year..!)
-minimum days off is the standard now.
-roster has never stop degrading.
-3% annual increase on the basic unlimited in time has NEVER been in application.(only for the first 5 years)
-Difference between DUTY time and FLIGHT time has never stop increasing (especially on 320..again!)
-Pension fund was just a carrot agitated by the CEO(for a while: ..8..years ago) in front of his donkey's nose..sorry i should say pilot's nose...
4-please stop dreaming or speculating about any increase..there is one golden rule in Q.R...: DON"T believe anything till you'll SEE it with your eyes!
Today i'm just sure of one think: its sunny weather in Doha because i see it!:hmm:

Agree with you on R.N...we like or not the guy but at least lets have the honesty to recognize that he knowns something in aviation and how to teach it.

Is it any wonder that this is confusing, it is obvious that compared to other professions out here and compared to EK and EY that we require a pay rise. When you put a number out and one that sounds high but takes us to Etihad salary, then yes, people myself included fall for it. But I do take offence at being accused of basically being an idiot for assuming you may be well informed. The tone with which you submitted your first post was that of someone who knew what they were talking about and it has supported what many friends have been told in meetings recently. If you have any real information, then great but for sarcastic posts please make a more conscious effort to make your sarcasm obvious!

vou vou
 

There is only one dog in QR and we all know EVERY DOG HAS HIS TIME !

FFR

Fair point, well made. I guess a sense of humour failure is to blame on this subject!

I think you're right, if it comes then great but no point in dwelling on it and you seem to have heard these rumours long enough to know that nothing will be rushing in. Lets hope the UK/Euro market helps us out!

Thanks guys, interesting thread. I was filling out an application form but having just read the thread I deleted it.

Com'on James..so many actions happening here,you won't regret your move!:\
Apparently some of C.C. can't really wait till the next salary increase..Any news for example about some of our "5 stars" cheap Moroccan C.C. who try to run a prostittution business here in doha...?:ooh:
Even the CEO seems to be a little bit irritated...

FFR:
I don't think they consider smoking as an "immoral act"..!:E

Hi can anybody give me an idea of monthly pay including flight allowances/hotac for 777 and 330. Is there an annual salary increment? Many thanks.

Oops should have mentioned Captains salary in previous post

Again..
JamieBoy:
1-Salary :you can count on...10.000+..U$/month on 330/777 + accomodation.
We a have indeed a "generous":rolleyes: annual increment of 3% on the basic only(wich means around..250..U$) AND for the first 5 years ONLY in your respective grade.
2- End of service Benefit : 3 weeks of your last monthly basic salary for each year of service, becoming 4 weeks after 5 years of service.
To make it simple if you stay here for 10 years: you will get around ...70.000U$ as gratuity.:hmm:
3-NO pension.
4-If you home currency is not the U$ you will always be exposed to the volatility of the exchange rate market ( as the Q.R is peg to the U$).
5-Worthless to mention Qatar Airways ERP, and the ONE WEEK bonus i got after almost a ...decade here!!!:ugh:
Just make your math.
hope it helps.

Not sure the annual increase is a qatari law..
The gratuity of 3 weeks basic salary/year of service IS a qatari law and is a MINIMUM entitlement under wich Company can't go .

thanks for the info Loc

is 2500 jet enough to get them interested in interviewing for an FO position? do pilots have to go on the A320 as new hires or are there other options like Cargo/a340/a330 SO/FO. I would much prefer an fo spot on the Cargo side.

Accom
 

Maybe someone can update me on the accomodation at qatar Airways.
Last i heard was that an FO Single or married was getting an apartment 2-3 bedroom, and only Captains were getting villas...

what is the choice in apartments , are they still giving the holiday villa apartments ?

Hey buddy you have to study by ACE THE TECHNICAL PILOT INTERVIEW, emphasize on aerodynamic and performance, try to get info from operational procedure JAA, you will get many questions from there, have a look on bristol webpage, good luck

Can anyone of the QR guys tell me if they are still putting new hires on the 777 ?
I am on the 737 and have an interview soon...just saw that the sim instructions included some familiarization with the A330 flight deck..:confused:

Cpt.interview
 

Hey guys,

I've just been invited for captain's interview with QR.

Would appreciate some useful information, or questions for the quiz, etc.

Thx a lot.

On average what does a 320 F/O take home.?..if you have kids do you get a villa or an apartment?...At what age does the education allowance kick in? How much is it and does it cover the cost of schools...will they pay for kids educated outside of qatar?

Thanks in advance

JJ

PS Any idea of how long for an upgrade?

"Negative on pilots figure"...
Don't be so negative FFR...:E
Q.R is just a little bit desperated ..so now they Re-hire pilots who have been terminated or have been asked to resign recently...interesting.

Jetjockey:
-F/O are given appartment (NO villa)
-Education allowance from age of 4 till 21. They do cover for school outside Qatar.
Education is cover up to a Maximum of 50.000QR/year (13.700U$)regardless of the amount of kids you have.This amount will be barely enough to cover the education of ONE kid in a decent international school in DOHA!

FO average monthly with 60hrs block time get pay 7000usd but your duty hour will be 140-150hrs
Housing, Apartment for FO
Education allowance starting 4 yr old and 50000QR per yr ( max ) and will pay you even if they study outside of Qatar
Upgrade it take 6 yr minimum and during this period if you have any caution or warning letter, you can forget it.
Hope those answer will help you.

Just a question with regard to the previous few posts. My son is in his last two years doing his GCSE's. If he wanted to stay in the UK studying would Qatar still pay the education allowance? Many thanks for any information.

Please Help
 

I have an interview coming up. Can someone please let me know what to look for? Any written questions? THANK YOU!!!:ok:

Interview
 

Hi,
Anyone who had been in Doha for interview recently can give me some informations please?
1 - Tech test: how is it like?
2 - Sim: only raw data ils or any ecam is expected? Is it in Doha? which aircraft is more likely to be used?
3 - Anything else you find important to share... I would appreciate that! :)

Thanks,

flyzede

how easy is to get such letters? what do you really have to do to deserve it or it is just an other way to ...

well you obviously must do something (nearly anything) to get a warning letter, but it's not always deserving, its completely open to personal opinion wether you get one or not. and if your a FO it affects allot with your career in the airline. Even if you have completed the upgrade interview and jump thru all the training hoops… then get a warning letter and it's all over. thats just the way it is. learn to live with it, learn to deal with it, or don't come here because it's not going to change anytime soon.