Thanks indeed for all your replies.
Really helpful.
First of all, will try to get an assessm. Then will try to pass it

guys what if in your ticket arrangement email it only says interview and sim as a Second Officer? or did it say interview and sim only in all of your ticket arrangement emails ?

thank you

Do you fly economy or business to the interview. And what hotel do candidates usually stay?

Having just looked at flight global jobs I see that Qatar are using a recruitment agency to obtain (aero personnel) pilots. My offer of employment bond is 3 years and having to pay for 18 months 5500 riyals out my salary whereas the agent is offering bond of 2 years and no mention of the reduced salary. Anybody else care to comment?

First off
PozativeR8 figures are quite accurate and i would also say on the conservative side. The selection process not a walk in the park, you must be well studied or you will be going home just as soon as you arrive.

NO, your responsible to make sure you have the tools to accommodate.. (i.e. your own laptop)

Business class usually, hotel are dependent on hotel space available in the country, but these days it's usually the Qatar Airways Oryx Rotana Hotel. it also could be anywhere in the city, Marriott, Ramada, Sheraton.. etc..etc.. it's not a big city and transport will be arranged so it does not matter where you stay.

What?? No company iPad provided :rolleyes:

Lion Air LOL

Yeah, but you get 1500QR to fill the tank of your porsche ;)

I'm gonna apply to Lion air as well, after paying for a TR and paying to fly, they offer you an iPod, after a year, if you have not been sick :ugh: :} .

More serious stuff, it's getting worse than driving on the road: China investigates tiff between Juneyao, Qatar airlines -- Shanghai Daily | ???? -- English Window to China New

DD :cool:

Good luck and enjoy your Ipod!!!

SkyMan2011 you must be very,VERY tired :ooh:

Hello

Considering to apply for an F/O position. Current on the A320 for a loco in Europe and would be interested in joining however wouldn't bother making the move to fly the A320 again! Is there any chance to get on the A330/777?

Regards,

You are typed on a airplane they operate and it is very under staffed.

What do you think ?:ok:

Royboy - think they should be able to slot you onto the A380 program.

Longhaul aircrafts, company iPad sshhh.....

FYI I am A320 fleet and left BA to come here. There are many many hard working FO and Capts on A320 fleet waiting for upgrade. You may need to try EK.

WHAT! :ugh::ugh::ugh:

what???/
 

"I am A320 fleet and left BA to come here."
look up in the dictionary, that's the new definition for beeing st#$$%d!!!!
no ofence:E

Why is he stupid? its his choice

The grass always appears greener on the other side.

Balls of fire, it is my choice. You may feel it's stupid considering it maybe where you wish to be, being an old boy.

Dont worry Miguel. everyone here has oun desires and needs.
The right choice for me couldn´t be yours.
Everyone has one point of view, and usually can be different from others.
There are a lot of reasons for a professional pilot leave his actual company and move to another around the world, eg. security, life style, family, roster, carrer growth, money, etc.
Once divert, never look back.
I don´t think you are stupid.
You did your choice and I wish you be happy about it. Thats the matter!
:ok:

Hey look it in this way ... he is getting a very good retirement salary from BA, when you try to quantify 'very good' at least double it ... and he is getting the peanuts (compare to a BA retirement pay-check) for his grandsons Christmas presents!

bond start
 

Hello guys,

can anyone at Qatar tell me if the bond is withdrawn from the start or once you are online? i have heard both can someone confirm!!!

i hope its after training so you have money coming from hrs flying!!

After final line check.

qatar
 

thx Miguel are you there now?

Please can someone help with these questions; I am early fifties and looking at DEC and have previously done both long and short haul: -

Is the Capts pay the same on all fleets. How much can you expect to take home?

What is the retirement age?

I have 2 teenagers - any info on schools would be appreciated - which are most popular with expat famillies - how do the fees work out and how much is subsidised?

Thanks very much in advance

10K$ - 12K$ without housing

65

In Doha you have the best schools in the Middle East ... Cornell, Carnegie Mellon, Texas A&M ... but of course, not cheap!

Hi Gypsy,

The Captain pay is the same on all fleets, expect a bit more on the 330/777 due to more overnights. Go to this website Qatar Airways jobs, payscales and entry requirements. , the figures are accurate. you can add 1500QR for transport allowance and 400QR for telephone. Taking 80h/month seems to be a good average for the block hour calculation. I let you do the math.

You will be entitle up to a maximum of 105 000QR per annum for eligible children. There are many English school as described by Non Zero.

Good Luck
DD :cool:

Dear fellow pilots :8
What is the best accomodation, the "holiday villas" which you can find here Holiday Villa Hotel Accomodation At Doha, Qatar or "Ain Khalid Gate", sorry no link.
Maybe some of you tried both? Any pro and con?
Thanks
DD

geez you would be living in the lap of luxury over there :eek:

school subsidy
 

Non Zero and Dream Driver - thanks for your reply to my questions. Just one more if I may ; would they reimburse school fees elsewhere or do the kids have to be at school in Qatar?

... anywhere, happy!

accomodations
 

how is the company condo?

family with one child ?

can you get better going on your own?

Zman to answer your questions:

Bond repayment depends on your rank at joining:

Capt/Fo - Repayment starts from day 1

So/ Fast Track So - Repayment starts from final line check

Housing

Yes you can get much better with the money outside, but they will not let you take the money now. You will have to put your name on the waiting list to leave company accom/ I think the waiting time is around 1yr at the moment but not 100% sure

Fast Track SO
 

Any idea what the Fast Track SO salary is? There is no mention of it on the website. They only talk about the FO + Captains.
Also how long can you can expect before moving up to FO on the 320?

so fos get type fee withdrawn from day one so all you are left with is 4500 a month?

that sucks since you wont get line pay until month 3 or 4!!!

how are those accomadations? any good ?

family of 3 plus a dog

Hello, is it right that during the process they don't focus too much on the sim as it is most of the time on the A330 and not easy to handle the first time for boeing rated people, my friend had a lot of trouble during him sim session and a little bit concern as it wasn't so good ?

Why they put boeing guys on the 330 sim, they cannot expect from them high standard itcs really tricky if you have to fight with the bird like my friend told me, I hope I'll do better than him.

Thx :ok:

MENIKOS
 

MENIKOS:

If you don't mind. When did you and your friend apply?
When were you and your friend informed of the assessment date?
Did your friend make it?

Confirm both of you applied as F/O.

Cheers.

MENIKOS
 

MENIKOS

Again if you don't mind.
When was your friend's and when is your assessment date?

Cheers.

Thanks IThoughtTheredBeFood. What type of accommodation is in West bay, hotel apartments or condo-village? Any link maybe?
Cheers

4th Sept.
 

someone on this date? pm me :)

Pay rates for F/O
 

There is lots of different info on pay here, could someone put it in simple terms in US$ once on line as an F/O

ie.
Free Apartment
No Bills
Uniform Paid
$XXXX in your pocket to spend on hookers every month.

Done.