I am curious to know what the notice requirement for a class date do most of you need. I told emirates i need two months.

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eagerly waiting too inter. may my company requires 3 months - u. k low cost

forgive my ignorance, what does shortlisted really mean? I have been short listed with a few other opportunities, but what does it mean for EK.

it means EK finds you acceptable,after that there is grading involved

thanks for the information, I will wait and see.

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I saw this in Flight International too. http://www.pprune.org/middle-east/36...ers-today.html
Myself is still waiting for a date.

As I approach a year after my interview, it's frustrating not to have anyone inside EK to contact and find out our actual pool status. All HR specialists seem gone as their emails reject any contact attempt.

Even the email of K. Ferguson, the Recruitment Manager who succeded D. Rawson does not seem to work anymore. It's almost like the whole Pilot Recruitment Department is gone...

I wonder what's really going on. Any ideas, insiders? :bored:

EK situation is getting ugly.......is it true their asking voluntary leave absence from the cabin crew? What's next the pilot's? I'm in the pilot pool and was told to expect an update April-June along with my fellow poolers. I wish they would tell us exactly their plan.......it's a little frustrating to say the least.

I am frustrated with EK and i have not even started ground school. The lack of communication is dumbfounding and it says heaps about the hr department and their lack of insight. I wish they would tell us if we are going to start ground school or not, but please do not give us this false dream of ever working for EK.

I told ek i need 2 months notice due to my current airline so my swim legs are getting tired. Anyone know if that tall eastern european girl is still working, i dont have her contact information but will attempt to call her next week. I also tried ferguson and she seems out of the office or maybe she was cut due to the budget cuts.

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Gents,

I know we're feeling frustrated but I'm willing to bet things are changing on a weekly basis. So their ability to keep us advised about what is in the pipeline for the poolies is limited.

And just to finish this post on a really good note, I just heard from a mate of mine that the number right now, is 50 required for the 09/10 fiscal year. So about half the poolies.

Unfortunately the requirement will come after all poolies have been treading water for over a year, they'll then have to re-apply!

Forum Newbie, I believe you are referring to Aneta. . Good luck and let us know if and what you might find out.

Guys....don't keep bothering them

When they are ready, they will start the ball rolling.

If you make a pest of yourself......it might not be a good thing for you.

Know what I mean ;)

Hi all,

a new update letter has been sent to the guys in the pool. It states tentative courses have been planned for July, August and September. It also states that not all in the pool will receive start dates and some will have to re-apply. Lots of other info in the letter too.. Check your mail boxes and keep your fingers crossed.. Good luck!

April Update
 

Any feedback or thoughts on the April update received from HR.
Any thoughts on new accommodation claus.

Hello to all the poolies, I received the same email from HR. Not the best of news, but at least it's an update. Not sure who will be selected for course dates, though. The email said 2 criteria will be used right; currency, or when you last flew, and also how well you did in the interview. Is that what everyone else gets out of it? I guess we won't hear anything until around May at the earliest of who will be offered courses. Keep your chins up, I know it's difficult. Good luck to all in the pool.

application expiration
 

Does anyone know if the expiration date is from the day your application was submitted online or your interview date? or some other date?:ooh:

kashima, I believe the currency period begins with your interview dates, at least thats what I was told by HR at some point, but like anything else, don't hold me to that. Hope this helps.

The original "thumbs up" email said you had 12 months from the successful completion of the selection process.

Now whether that's the interview date or the email date is anyone's guess. But, considering that there were some huge differences in how long after your interview it took to get the email, I'm going with interview date.

Also, in addition to brewman's post above, although it wasn't specifically stated but merely alluded to, they are going to be looking at the type of time in deciding where you fall in the list. ie, Boeing, Airbus, CRJ, etc.

This time last year EK was desperate for pilots,running roads shows everywhere and the pool was basically dry. They are now using this opportunity to revamp the pool with more experienced pilots. Very unfortunate for some but the market is coughing up alot of experience at the moment