MEA Direct entry F/O
 

MEA is advertising in Lebanese newspapers for direct entry F/O( as opposed to cadets:

-Lebanese under 32 having completed military service
- ICAO ATPL+medical
- MCC course
- A320 type an asset

This might seem routine for other airlines but MEA has not hired pilots since 1993.

Hello CedarJet,

Any idea about who to call or contact ?

Many Thanks

Concordino

That's great news for MEA and Lebanese pilots looking for a job!!!

Just out of interest Cedarjet..

- How many pilots are they looking for?

- What are the conditions? (Salary, holidays etc..)

Cheers
DII

Hello dii,

The salary should be in the lower thousands when you start increasing every year after release.
Pilots will start on A321 for the initial year at least before doing the MFF course on A332.
They should be able to get 4 weeks leave/year.
Most of the applicants won't care about the conditions to begin with as everybody wants to fly for MEA!:ok:

Thanks for the info CedarJet!

Salary seems VERY bad though.. I know young Lebanese pilots are dreaming of this job but still... What's the cost of living in Lebanon?
Can you live with less than 2000 US$ per month in Beirut? I doubt it.. From what I read here and there life seems quite expansive unfortunately.

Heard that MenaJet salaries were higher than the MEA ones. But than again MenaJet is still (will remain? )on the ground.

Having said that, great opportunity for the guys who meet the requirements!

What about bonding? I take it they'll be bonded for at least 3-4 years no?

Good luck dear applicants and good to hear that MEA is finally hiring after all these years!!!

Cheers
DII

hurry up... only got a couple weeks.

Hi,

that's great news! Coudl someone provide me with the contact info? I am based in West Africa and don't really have access to Lebanese newspapers...

Thanks.

i think the best contact is being there urself. i believe they are looking for candidates to show up in person within a few weeks.

Hi,

I understand that but while I am willing and ready to go to Lebanon as soon as they call me, I can not just leave my present job just to go apply for another one...

I would really appreciate it if someone could either send me the contact info or refer me to the ad in an online newspaper...

Thanks a lot!

Marhaba guys,

How many Lebs are out there with this kind of experience and credentials. How many guys do they want? How about the Ab-Initio programme? I'm a low-timer, but my licences are done with and the company would not have to pay it...something to consider isn't it?

Ma3Salamé

canlieb: I would check their site, they've got a list of email contacts. Maybe some phone numbers. www.annahar.com & www.albaladonline.com, both had adds.

bcqc: I believe they're looking for 8-10 direct entry. The ab initio is not gonna happen now, maybe later.

I actually emailed both human resources and flight ops but no news yet... I'll try the websites.

Thanks!

You do have to be there. in order to apply. There will be some a few tests to be done by the candidates in Lebanon and abroad.


Try sending an email to:
Capt Ousama Balaa
Head Technical
[email protected]

Thanks Cedarjet for the info: email is on the way...

Cheers

I can't believe they are actually asking the candidates to pay for the tests! Unfortunately, I simply can not get to Beirut before August 13 but I wish good luck to those of you who have applied!

To repeat the question asked by bcqc: how many lebs are qualified and where would they be coming from (military, TMA, from other countries)?

Hi!

Interesting question canileb.. I guess they'll find many pilots with a licence but very few with the A320 rating.

Don't know their background though.

Heard as well that you have to pay for the tests... What a sad attitude..

And the salary will be less than US$2000.. Guys... Even east european companies pay more!!!! I don't tell me that a Lebanese pilot will fly for free for MEA!!!

On the other hand you get to fly for a nice company, in some nice new planes where the service is very good.

And I am sure that living in Beirut now that the war is over is a lot better than in other places in the Gulf!

Take care!
DII

Hi Gents,

So they require candidates to pay for the tests...no comments...
Does anyone know what kind of tests and if those can be written outside Lebanon? What if you can't make it to Beirut before the 13th?
Cheers, Saha

From what have been written here, it seems that if you can't make it before the 13th than you can forget it!

As for paying for the tests... Well... Thought MEA was a national carrier.. Not a low cost one..

Cheers!
DII

Hey guys...

How is Menajet doing over there in Beirut? Do they have an AC on property yet? Anyone seen anything? I think they will be a good oufit once up and running.

Paying for the tests does not have to do if you're a low Cost or Full Service. It is partly a cost issue but also a selection issue
. If the candidate is sure of his/her qualifications and potential he'll not worry of the costs, if someone is a bit hesitant as to his chances and qualifications he'll have second doughts and spare MEA the trouble of an extra application.
With regard to the pay let us remember that most of these pilots are very low hours candidates who can't apply to the other jobs in the Gulf that require a lot of experience. Their slary will increase yearly as they get more experience.

As for MenaJet, they have finaly found an aircraft:ok: a 7 year old A320 and should start Charter operations this weekend flying for Lebanese Tour operators.... No Low Cost for now:{