But so far they haven't placed enough orders to make this happen.

119 Aircraft under Their fleet.
50 Airbus ( 30 A320 neo and 20 A330 regional)
18 777 arriving Next 3 years
8 787 arriving next 3-4 years
And also 3 777 Freighter arriving this year

That's pretty close to 200 aircraft.......I think age is getting to you MUTT:ok:

Could anyone PM me information about Saudi. Like pay scale, family life with kids, school, accommodation ... Thanks!

Mr Partzee
 

It's all been covered before on this forum. Just read through the various posts about Saudia ,and it should give you a good idea what to expect.
Good luck:ok:

Or the heat :):)
But as they are supposed to replace the E170, the leased A320s and some of the older 777's, there is still a big gap :)

......not to mention the 744's

and the -8's...... :):)

The horses mouth said at the May meeting 2025- 195 Aircraft.

I have the copyright on the horses mouth....other rumours will not be tolerated.
We all know that everything in Saudia is entirely transparent and nothing changes on a daily basis.

Once the new Airport is ready a much clearer picture can be expected.
Until then just sit back ,and enjoy the ride:ok:

Any chance
 

Total time 10k. Command dash 8 3000k crj command 1400 f28 command 300 hour .. icao atpl possibility to apply

Onitl:

I am sorry but I don't think so. The minimum requirements are in the manual which is approved by GACA and therefore law in Saudi Arabia, these minimums apply to foreign applicants and not to locals; clearly this is to address both the issues of requiring experienced Pilots and the other major factor which is Saudiisation.

There are some variations but basically you need:
Minimum total which you have plus:
3000 hours PIC on the Category of aircraft you're applying for.
500 hours glass jet including FMC (PIC if applying for PIC)
Type rated on company aircraft then PIC minimum are 2500 or 2000 dependent on hours on type.

If you don't have that then you will not get any reply from HR. If you do have it then there is a possibility of a reply from HR.

Just to expand on Polax's answer. The 3000 pic, must be on AC 35,000-160,000kg for narrow body. They used to have some ability to substitute other command time but that appears to be gone.

Put the application in anyway, it can't hurt and worst case they will just ignore you.

Saudia City
 

I grew up in Saudia City and lived there till I was 18, before moving abroad for university. My dad (just retired) used to be a pilot for SV.

Saudi City is a good enough compound with a supermarket, a couple of resturants, pharmacies, coffee shops, sheesha bars. The best part of living there was the recreation facilities, which cannot be found in any other compounds in the city. AFAIR, there were about 10 swimming pools spread across the compound. 2-3 fitness gyms, many tennis/basketball/volleyball courts, and a big baseball field that was always used by the American school's baseball team.

The compound also has 2 taxi companies operating within. You just call them when you need one, they will come to your door and drop you off anywhere you want to go, outside the compound. Even as far as Makkah and Madinah, for those that want to visit the holy sites.

Anything not inside the compound, is always a short taxi ride away. The compound is in a relatively new part of the city that is quite posh. A gazillion restaurants and cafes within a 10km radius of saudia city. The closest beach is about 5km away.

There are all types of houses in saudia city. From studio apartments to 4-bed villas. The female cabin crew is also housed within saudia city.

If you want any more info on living there or Jeddah, in general, let me know. I can help in whatever way I can.

Word around the water bubbler, is that the 787 order has fattened up and the A330 one might also. 787 options confirmed (+8) with 4 more available frames added = 20. Last week after the Paris Airshow I heard that was now 31 but haven't read any announcement/news release, though they do like to keep things quiet :)
Better make some more space around the airport :}

Hi Fireball

Im waiting too. Didnt get any info yet. Probably due to ramadan.

Yes most probably. When did you go to Cairo ?

@Burkster : Thanks for the infos !

saudi Rules
 

I just read on a website that a guardian has to accompany women when they go out in Saudi. They cant go out alone. Is it true? What if my wife wants to work there in an university?

She can go with the driver, though this is not written anywhere,

She can go anyplace that she likes without you, the website that you read is garbage.

However for working in either a school or university, she might have to be employed on her own working visa.

Thanks Mutt :D
See you soon.:ok: