Seems to be a lot of interview calls at the moment, is the Boeing holding pool starting to move?

Does anyone have an insight into how many pilots swim in the pool and then when called elect to turn down the position.

Are Ryanair Pilots a significant part of the candidate group? Is the recruitment by Norwegian for the 737 and 787 having any impact given they appear to be recruiting a lot of Pilots trying to escape Ryanair who would otherwise be looking at EK and EY.

Have any Boeing guys found themselves going onto the airbus at Emirates?

Guy I just flew with was invited later this month for a Boeing interview but a week later was told it was sent by mistake but to expect one some time in the near future. How do you send out interview invites by mistake?

This is the ME.
 

Not surprising. For such a large company, they make some pretty strange mistakes.

Just over a year ago, I was hired by mistake! Hired in December, 2012; then contacted in April, 2013 saying I was no longer hired. Later found out that they were trying to get guys out of the pool that didn't have a Boeing or Airbus type.

The thing to expect with the likes of EK is that ANYTHING can happen. You are not fully hired until you pass your checkride.

Sounds typical... but I know interviews are taking place now so are they for Boeing or Airbus?

Boeing swimmers
 

Happy New Year all.

I hope you are all still managing to tread water and haven't sunk into the one-year+ inky abyss.

Things I know this year:

• there are at least 50 of us in here (a colleague is 50+ on the list).
• there is a list.
• two of my colleagues on the list have now taken other employment.
• no courses before May.
• plenty of speculation but no official email explanation for the long wait.
• there's still hope!

Best of luck and keep your heads above water.

I have a serious question, not being cheeky. Why would anyone go to EK right now when there are much better jobs and opportunities for expat pilots?

Some of us have family living/working in Dubai already.
It depends what you class as 'better'.

It does appear Emirates has lost some of its appeal mainly due to not keeping up with inflation. Yes there is money to be found in Asia but it is not an ideal place especially for a first officer. With that in mind what expat opportunities are you referring to?


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I heard some Boeing guys interviewed in Jan/Feb '13 joined in Nov '13. This I believe was the last Boeing course to run.

I think some of the last Boeing interviews of 2013 took place around end of May? Hope the guys interviewed March/April get their call soon. I assume the 12 month limit relates to the actual date of job offer, not course start date.

Very positive news on new assessment dates going out. Good luck all.

I guess I'm thinking more for Captains although the appeal for first officers at EK seems to be waning as well. Asian airlines are offering captains more money and home basings. Many I talk to are looking east as the overall package at EK is falling behind the market. Perspective also depends on the fleet you are on. As an FO I suppose EK is a decent gig but understand you will be an FO for a long time. Honestly, I'm just wondering what is the advantage of EK over other airlines.