Archer,

I guess that chap wasn't currently employed so could start straight away?

TS

Well actually he was working at the time.

There was 2 airbus guys and only 1 received a joining date so, and that's a guess, I think one probably gave them a 1 month notice period while the other one probably said something like "I need at least 4 months" or so...

But, that's only my opinion, didn't speak with him about that.

They are doing CCQ for current airbus rated guys.

A P1 from our airline on 320 Who had 330 P2 experience of over 1000 hours had to do a full TR

320 - 330 CCQ only , still no direct hiring on the 380. Still some full transition onto the 330, 777 seems booked until Oct/Nov same with the 330. 330 - 380 CCQ internal, the training is full on from Jul on wards.

Cheers Fatbus

A320 guys with considerable experience on type do CCQ to A330?
So then what will I do being A330 rated with experience on type?

So...any news? Have any of those who were put into the pool earlier on been given a start date yet?

Nothing yet ( March )

Silence is deafening!
 

Still nothing. With all the 380's turning up this year you would think that they would be starting to drain us, but maybe they've already got people penciled in for all those 330 courses in whichever format and we are surplus to this years requirements. Maybe someone in the know can shed some light for us.......

I'm reading everywhere that courses are full for the rest of the financial year and honestly I'm not familiar with the UAE policy so, can anyone confirm me if this period goes from April 2012 to May 2013? Or... what?

Maybe it's a stupid question but just wondering that.

Thanks!

31 Mar is the end of the fiscal year

Thanks fatbus!

So, I understand that according to some infos they have full courses from now to March 2013.

I think that's not completely correct, can't believe a company like EK, which seems to be changing mind every day, has full courses for the next 8 or 9 months.

According to some info I've got from an email I will say they have full courses until the end of this year. Let's make difference between year 2012 and fiscal year.

Well, if we are into 2013 that puts a lot of us smack bang in the bracket of having to go through the entire process again! Lets just hope that they want us sooner as the thought of having to do it all again doesnt exactly float my boat?

How do others feel about it? Would you put yourself through again? Would certainly be gutted if having spent a year swimming and basically being on hold to then do it again and fail! :{ :ugh:

I would not...
 

If it does not happen, then so be it, I gave it my best try, got selected but then if it falls apart I'll have to look at other options.

Hopefully things are stuck until end of calendar year, not financial year...

Anyone knows when were the last selected?

You'd of thought that 3 months of every stopping would only delay things 3 months later? I hope those at the beginning of the pool are being given dates soon...

to all EK FO wannabes,
I am sure you all know by now that EK is taking DEC's for the last 27 years, most of you know about that but some forget about it after they passed their final line check, so please keep it in your mind or better put a stickie note on your fridge, it would save a lot of bandwidth and disk space for this site.

Not unusual in the past for cabin crew on hold to have to do the process over, so not impossible for you guys, but i would guess they'll find a way to keep you if they want you... after all they invest a lot in the process too. longer induction perhaps..? Tack an extra week for 'arrival formalities' would give training a bit of breathing room wouldn't it? Dont forget that there will be some pencilled in who may be entertaining offers/interviews at several carriers. Often they tend to make things hard & give offers at the same time... circumstances change so i doubt 100% who are successful will end up deciding to come...

Guys this hold file thing is a good thing for those that are in it. As it would appear that those that have not been as competitive as their peers, be it low hours, not not scoring as well, not having the type rating EK is looking for that month, get put in the hold file in stead of getting the thanks but no thanks letter. This means you can be re looked at in 12 months rather than the 2yrs as from years gone past.
8 343s and 4 330s to be handed back by end of March 2013. 5 777 to be handed back next year. Boeing trainers have been told they will be in surplus by Oct.
You can argue Wether its financial year or calender year, but those few months will not make much difference. Keep getting hours, and keep updating. Although you say you won't come back to jump through the hoops, you know you will. The more competative you are the better your chance.
But do ask yourself if you are willing to sit in the right hand seat for 8 to 10 years. Think about how Dec hiring is going to affect you. Things might happen faster but make sure you will be ok if they don't.

The don

They will do what ever they need to with the poolies! Don's post is very factual and pertinent for those thinking of coming