Luckyheader,

Just scroll up to the top of the page, TOGA explains things quite clearly...

Got email this morning asking for last date flown and type. Also told to keep online application up to date every 2 wks. Can't get in as its locked as I was successful and in hold pool. Anyone else get same? Can only assume it is a blanket email to everyone...

Flymaybe, no email recieved by me. It's an interesting point you raise regarding your application, I am unable to access mine anymore either. It disappeared after I was informed of being successful. So no chance of updating hours and recency......

Mid March.

I think that email goes out only when they're close to assigning a class date. No email for me. Interviewed beginning of April.

I'm already in the pool and still able to update my application and profile.
:confused:

What is your status?... And does it still go to "under review" before invites to assessment? Cheers.

"I think that email goes out only when they're close to assigning a class date. "

Do you know this for certain? That would be good news for some.

I don't think anyone knows anything for certain with regard to the selection for class dates. The two guys from my group that were assigned class dates did receive the email shortly before the call. Hopefully those that received the email can keep us updated.

EK Hold Pool (FO's)
 

Can I ask how long you and the others in your group have been swimming?

Finished up in early April.

I can no longer update my app either. Not sure what that means.

When I went for selection in Feb I could update for a couple of days after. But then it went off the system and I could not log in. Couple of days later I got the congrats call and email. Been in the pool ever since.

Even back In Feb, word was all courses were full until mid Sept. since then a few people have been called to fill some spaces which have come up in July and August. But majority are in the pool.

Word at my 'big blue' outfit from the successful DECs is that they are being given course dates in Sept and Oct. so my thoughts are we 'poolies' may get lucky and start getting dates for Nov?! So, with 3 months notice, we should start hearing by end July if this is correct.

As an aside. It seems that some are confusing this thread with being invited, or are in the process of, assessment dates. I started this thread for those who have passed the assessment and are waiting on course dates, and to share info on that aspect. The (very long) interview thread is great for info on the assessments. Thanks :ok:

Sand swimmer
 

Dear all co-swimmers,

I am not writing to give any extra or new information, because I do not have it. I did my assessment in mid February too. But slightly short of jet time by then. Some time after I received the "welcome to the pool" email. When I completed my hours, I notified it to EK, and then I was congratulated but reconfirmed in the pool.
I am following closely all posts of yours, and I thank you for them, I will update you if hear anything or I am one of the 1st lucky ones to start emptying the pool!

Guys also bear in mind that it's now summer and with Ramadan coming up things might move along a bit more slowly since many people are on vacation and the working hours in the office are less... so don't think it's a bad thing, it's normal for this time of year ;)

I found the email for updating hours a positive , at least we are still on the radar and being communicated with.

My buddy who flies at EK talked to a 380 check airman today. He says FO interviews have stopped. He also said there are 80 380 FO transitions in July and 60 more in Aug. Seems to me like that should drain the pool. Also sounds like most of the slots will be on the 330 if these are good numbers.

Those numbers are approximately correct from what I gather. The pool is in the region of 150 FOs.
I know of at least one FO who received a start date for the 777, he was called this week.

Cheers for the updates guys, any news or snippet is much appreciated .

Hope the numbers are correct, but won't mind for a change in the fleet assignment policy so we get 777 instead of 330 :ok::ok:

Guys,

The number of FOs quoted as going to the 380 is not correct. There are 57 pilots changing over in July. That being Captains and FOs. There my be 60 on the 380 course in Aug, but that is divided between Captains and FOs as well.
Remember that there are 12 380s to be delivered by end of March 2013, but 4 330 and 4 343 are returned in the same time frame (seems 4 343 are to be kept now).
Boeing deliveries reduce next year. The Boeing FO numbers are already in surplus to handle deliveries through to DEC. All out sourced Boeing training ends in Sept as numbers are met by then.
Keep flying and keep updating. Being in the hold pool is different from being offered a job.

The Don