Hi tight seat,

When is your friends course date, and when did he go thru interview process? Might help those of us treading water to know how far back this goes.

Cheers

Do I have to expect any email update from HR about the waiting time after confirmation email or do I have to just wait in silence? Just wondering...
Thanx guys

Received a standard e-mail update 3 weeks ago, nothing since. Interviewed mid March.

Is anyone who interviewed in Jan or Feb still waiting for a course date?

I interviewed on february 28th. still patiently waiting.............. and waiting

Hopefully EKJR you're near the top of the waiting list & the rest of us are not too far behind...

Mid feb and still waiting. I know of some guys who interviewed the week before and have course dates for August or July, so I think my week were the first into the pool:ugh:

Have not heard of anyone who has course dates for Sept onwards.

yeah I guess we'll keep treading water. the good news is the hottest part of the summer will be about over when we start class, which ends in september.

I just spoke with my buddy the other day, he said that they have classes and new students every week. and do to the a 380 issue it is delayed most of the guys going from the 330 over. but they are going to be short pilots if they can't get a call through class at the first part of the year from what I understand. He is on 777

I'm not really sure how recruitment plan things! no one does - its a mysterious department..!

When I joined we had 737 guys doing 330 ratings and 320 guys doing 777 ratings - I think its a case of where pilots are needed at that predicted moment.

Since I last posted about hearing that all new recruits would be going onto the 330, other posters, who are on hold, seem to know more about the current situation which is that 330 courses are now being switched to the 777, but we have at least 2 changes per week here..!

Good luck..!

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jetaim
 

Well you are still on time... did you resigned ? Withdraw you resignations if you still can and stay where you are. Nothing good coming out of EK and Dubai in the near future.. This delay is a symptom of impending problems. You have been warned. If you are unemployed or desperate..that is another story.

Jetaim,

Not sure how bad it really is in Dubai for you, but if you have left hand seat experience you should know that my company is recruiting, it's a big european loco, from Ireland. It has a very good reputation, I promise they will treat you fairly and base you in the country of your choice.

We are not debating here whether we should join or not, our decision is made so please post relevant information or keep your opinion to yourself...

Thanks for the word of advice however.

Craggenmore, I really appreciate. :):)

No news then??

AB

EX 380 blah blah... have you solved you inferiority complex?

I have some doubts. Unfortunately you cannot change your outer.. or inner stature or the dimension of some other anatomical parts. You are perfect for EK.. I feel sorry for you habibi.

Are you two competing to see who's is smaller ?

Keep this on topic for gods sake!

Anyone heard anything?

Silence is deafening!

Yes, a mate of mine got a call today to ask when he last flew (Boeing rated). (Passed FO selection late Feb.)

Was told to expect a course date shortly.

Still lots of guys walking around the training collage waiting for uniforms, seem most are doing the 777. AB , as far as I know, out sourced. 330 new hires until at least Oct, after that who knows.
380 is the big ? right now, they could come to an arrangement and IT will hit the fan. Short of trainers on the 777, cadets not getting much flying.
Just had a look at June OMG,I think it might be the worst roster I have ever had. I'm not sure but I also think all AB hiring is CCQ 320 to 330, cost savings

Info
 

Hi guy's

For your information i have been called yesterday to strart in august on the 777(fo). Had my final interview in dxb in March. Hope this helps those of you still waiting, there is hope !;)