Desperate and highly disorganised, all the qualities you want in an airline.

Rumours recently floated concerning the A320 being grounded by GCAA.

It is worth noting that this aircraft type is not new to the GCAA so it should have slipped in rather smoothly. Grounding would suggest either a lack of preparedness on behalf of Rak Airways or possibly some hitch with the aircraft however the latter is unlikely given that it has just come out of checks in Perpignan.

RAK
 

Hi guys,

Just been reading some posts re RAK: would be good to get some info on what RAK is like to work for , They maybe expanding soon maybe with the A320?? Any truth to this rumor??
How big are they now, all 737s or mix fleets
Is it livable there ... Hours on roster as per LCC? Or lower
Cheers
Beers

crack airways
 

Ras Al Khaimah is a lovely place to live but the company Rak airways is a basket case and their rumoured expansion has been going on since 2006 but little ever happens. Ever heard the expression 'All fart; no ****'?

The most exciting thing about RAK is wondering who the next CEO will be http://images.ibsrv.net/ibsrv/res/sr...s/badteeth.gif

Unless you're desperate then avoid at all costs. Air Arabia have 320's and are hiring, why not consider them?

Interested in joining RAK too.
Ex-Fighter Pilot, ~1300 hrs total, ~1200 jet, ~800 PIC jet, but newly rated on A320 [only 90 hrs].
Anybody know if they are interested in ex-fighters?
Thanks in advance!

They need fighter jocks, like a hole in the head
 

I would suggest that if you wish to have a career in aviation in UAE, you try somewhere else, rather than RAK.
Great place to live, and in previous years a great airport to work from.

Second aircraft is due any day, a reject from Air Arabia, the leased might be retained, so not a big fleet.

Social life for a family is excellent, a haven from Dubai's chaos.

If you are seeking a job, and without one at present, then give them a call.

There are several RAK Airways chaps on PP, but are reluctant to come out.

Glf

It seems to be a good suggestion, but I don't have many options.
I applyed with QA, which minimum requirements I met, but I have no sign from recruitment until now. I also tried an online app wit Air Arabia, but everytime I tri to save my work their site retuns with an error message. Anyway, I didn't meet their minimun reqs. So, as I told you before, I have not many options.
For now, I just have to join an airline and fly the bird.
As I remember I sent an application message to RAK via email but no answer yet... I don't know if a direct call can do more, but anyway I have no contact number.
I think they are just not interested in ex-fighter pilots, even if they are rated.

RAK Airways won a charter contract for flights to several German destinations.

Wonder, if they use the A320 for it or re-activate the B757...

Crash and Burn
 

We're up we're down. WTF these guys haven't a clue. The new CEO? where did he come from? What 'model' are they trying to replicate? maybe a fashion model 'cause it certainly doesn't seem to be an airline model!

The Airport has just shafted another boss and recruited a 'green horn' no UAE experience to replace him.. :D way to go RAK.

Reminds me of a school playgound 'merry go round'

Same old same old at RAK.

RAK Airport consultant
 

I hope he was kept away from the airline.

I am told that he recomended dismissal of all staff.

Glf

RAK
 

Hey guys...

Wondering if anyone has any info on interview process at RAK....
Sim profile...tech??? anything would be good....
Considering going over there...and maybe the family later on if I get a go...

Cheers

new RAK Fleet: Embraer
 

Heard at Airshow. Whats up guys....

glf

Sort of true
 

It's true that there is an Embraer but as for it being the start of a refleeting excercise; who knows? That lot are capable of anything! Seems they want to copy an element of what Gulf Air is doing perhaps.

The aircraft is coming from Air Moldova, under full ACMI I believe. Painting was done in BHX

It's not the ideal aircraft type for pretty much all of their existing route network but choosing aircraft never was one of their strong points. Perhaps some new route requiring an aircraft with this capability is coming soon? Maybe they want to have one from every manufacturer? Are the 320, the 737, 757 all still there together?...messy fleet if so.

Here's the livery on Airliners, nice photo and not a bad looking aircraft. I'm curious to see what they use it for though.
http://www.airliners.net/photo/RAK-Airways-(Air/Embraer-ERJ-190-100STD-190STD/2017732/L/&amp

I hear they're looking for German speaking cabin crew so it will be interesting to see what's behind that too.

RAK New year New CEO
 

Put your hands together to welcome the new CEO.

Christian Heinzmann.

Welcome to RAK, we hope you enjoy your stay.

glf

RAK INFO
 

I heard the company is getting another A320 by March, is this true???
how is the company with the new management, CEO Omar?? anyone can send some info, i´ve been offered a job but i don´t the the company, and from what i read above.....

Happy New Year GLF and thanks for updated info. Do you perhaps know him ?
My earlier post on here has an update too. Ran into the guy again about 2 months ago. While visiting our RAK office ( you know I took on the new UAQ development so we moved there) , he was there talking to another one of our agents after not seeing me in the office. I was surprised to say the least. He even set up a meeting with my company to handle housing needs for all future crew as well as agreeing to hire a pilot I introduced him to. He pretty much assured him a job as long as he would pay for his own type rating. 2 weeks later, *POOF* his company email came back undeliverable and mobile phone was shut off. Never followed thru with the meeting either. Not sure what happened to him as I went on holiday a week later. Nice guy though! Will be interesting to see how Christopher does and hopefully will last longer!

hellow there !
 

hi ! I have been looking around for jobs for rated and experienced pilot is rak just in case you know some influencial people around who can get some recruitment info .please thank you.....

Greetings to Ppruners from RAK (if any ), any update on the current RAK airways situation : they seem to have a new CEO. Fleet expansion ? Network expansion ? Salary ? And any other stuff of interest to a potential job hunter will be highly appreciated.
Safe flying .

Not another CP......
 

I knew I should not have taken the weekend off.

Plenty of us in RAK, all preparing for the new ultra long haul route.

glf

hello guys, is it possible to join RAK under the cadet program ??
I am a CPL ME IR holder have 274 h only ... but I can spend more and get the Airbus 320 rating done .... please advise .... thank you

Latest from rak airways recruitment
 

Just finished the interview process. It goes like this. We arrive at air arabia training centre for evaluation. Rak had booked me a low cost ticket wich gave no time between getting to hotel and then going to interview(so i booked my own ticket). we were greated by the DFO.
The DFO is of Afghani origin, cant speak a word of english and basically looked over documents. questions asked were, "why Rak" answer well nobody else is taking me. he went on to ask tell me what you know about rak airways.

we were then given a technical questionair all airbus systemseverything was rush rush rush.

we then met by the Training manager, this guy thinks he is cool. he told us the profile. muscat (oman) runway 08 and 26, V1 cut, engine fire after take off, crosswind landing 30 knots. then VOR approach single engine, followed by go around. finally emergency evac on ground. Sim profile was relatively straight forward. the exam is done by the egyptian training manager and the low houred DFO on type sits in the sim with him monitoring. i think i done very well in the assesment and from the looks of it will be offerred a job. However the best is still to come, they have a 25,000usd bond and if you leave within 3 years you need to pay it back (thats why i wont be going)
to summ up.
everything was rush rush rush, the DFO's english was awful but seemed to be a nice guy, 95% of flying is all night flying, you need to live in RAK as roster changes are daily.you have a very large bond.Pilots are leaving weekly for better options. I have spent most of my career working for middle easter airlines and left AA for this same rubbish and to be honest RAK is clearly not for me. Everyone i had spoken to has said to avoid the airline.

I went for the interview as nothing else available right now, if they offer me a Job ofcourse I will take it but will insist on no bond, AND WILL HAPPILLY work for 6 months or even 6weeks and leave:ugh:

THEY ARE CLEARLY DESPERATE AND WOULD HAVE EVEN WANTED ME TO START AFTER MY SIM ASSESMENT:D