Cayenne,
None of these Airlines have to, really. You could have kids attending a local school now, but obviously none of us, other than arabic native speakers, would like to.
Buying a car won't make you leave soon unless you want to lose loads of . Rent (lease) a car to start with and check things out during 6 or 12 months.
On the remainder of your stuff you wrote, I completely agree with you regardless of the company one works for. There will be those with a different opinion, but those will be few versus the universe of individuals affected, and I congratulate them for being able to negotiate better deals than most of us.

Frankbama
 

You receive the full allowance and do as you wish, I subsidized mine as I came out with only a suitcase so didn't bring anything with me.
Housing availability is very fluid so if they tell you only apartments now I wouldn't doubt them. Guys who joined before me had to live in hotels for over six months then housing came on stream, I moved into an apartment almost right away then villas became available shortly after. Chose not to change as apartment living in the city is more attractive to me than villas near the airport, max driving time from my unit is 40 minutes.
There is so much hiring going on that housing is a mess, you might be lucky and arrive as new housing comes on stream or you might have to stay in a hotel for six months, the hotels are similar to the suite hotels in the States, a bedroom, small living area and small kitchen, ok for a single or a couple but too small if you have kids.
When I joined roster changed from day to day but as the fleet became established it became stable, only changes I get now is available days always turn into standby, suppose the 320 will get stable with time.
Etihad is not a US legacy carrier so don't expect legacy captain pay, some posters had valid comments on that issue.

Hi guys, i just wondered if anybody could tell me what the GCAA minimum eyesight requirements are- somebody told me cabin crew has been increased to the same as flight deck?? I am having a problem with my medical and because its the weekend now and the clinic is closed I cant contact them to ask this information and you guys seem to know your stuff. I used to fly with a neighbouring airline and my eyes were ok but UAE appears to be a bit tougher. Thanks

As far as I know, they accept crew with glasses provided what you have is correctable with the glasses. But best to ask the clinic.
Cheers

NG Kaptain, Thank for the info. as far as US pay trust me they don't pay what people seem to think. All the cut's in the US industry are taking it's toll. Unless you are lucky enough to fly for Fed Ex.

Can anyone tell me what the current time to transfer as a Captain from the 320 to the 330/340 fleet is? Or indeed, if they do it, from the 320 to the 777.

Many thanks...

320->330/340: didn't happen so far, still counting...

320->777: I can't see it happening anytime soon...but who knows...

Accomodations...
 

Hey everyone, I just finished the first stage assessment for the cadet program am awaiting to see if I have succeeded through to the second round. I have recently been monitoring this thread and am amazed by all of the negative issues being brought up working here... as for the accomodations issue, I have read a news release speaking of the "Abraj Towers" being built and scheduled to open in February with a first phase of 100 apartments. I found this link with an artists rendering and they look quite nice... what is everybody's opinion on these, and how the situation will be going into the near future??

United Arab Emirates Up

open link and then click on the "Abu Dhabi - Abraj Towers" video....

well is it gonna open or we all gonna live in the sandstorms of abu dhabi???

Wait heavyjet340 do you work for EY or EK and do you flythe A340? If so, ow did you get a job in the US flying an A340? Or do you fly a Saab 340 that you wish would turn into a heavy jet?

nah, just came up with the name...flew the 717,727,737 and a319/320.

Moved into Abraj Towers in June! The front of the complex is fully occupied at the moment but the rear is still a construction site so at the moment looks nothing like the video!
I was told by the building manager that there would apparently be water features when finished which should be next year some time! En shallah!!
As for the front apartments they are all spacious 1 or two bedroomed, large open plan kitchen and 1 or 2 bathrooms! In all fairness very nice!:ok:

Any more 777's on the way? If so, when and how many?

Thank's

B777
 

Five 777 on property with ten ordered plus one simulator.

Thank's NG. Do you know when the 10 777's start to come online?

2013,don't hold me to it. I was told that Emirates is taking all the T7's that come off the line, theres also gonna be 35, 787's

They will start arriving in 2011 and finish in 2020. Was hoping they were sooner (and more).

Awesome, thanks for the update sweet chariot - that is good to know. That shows to me that it seems as if they truly are working towards a viable housing solution for their employee's! I would be happy to be there, they do look quite nice! :ok:

Thank's NG

I was told they exercised some of their purchase rights...beyond those that are firm...anyone know?

Hi ...I might have a possible call for Capt.. position at EY on the 320s...I'd appreciate an honest opinion of the airline in terms of work environment , pay , roster and life in AD....thanks

So much has been said/written on the subject, Im sure a bit of a search should answer most questions.

"I was told they exercised some of their purchase rights...beyond those that are firm...anyone know? "

We were told 117 firm orders at the Miami Roadshow last week

At a certain point of this thread Posters were speaking of the isolation of Mohammed Bin Zayed City. The local government seems to have major plans for teh area even if they will be commissioned in 10 years or everyone moved to a "cheaper" location. Here is one of the plans: The National Newspaper.

What is the situation regarding schooling?

I have a ten year old son and would appreciate some information regarding the availability and quality of schools in the area.


Thanx

Somebody mentioned something about sharing hotel rooms???????! Does Etihad force you to share your hotel room on a layover? This must be a joke!

Laker, it's not a joke, but it must mentioned as well, that the total time in the hotel is about 1 hour 50 minutes and it is call time again. This room sharing applies to cabin crew, unless you in favor of the co-pilot! Maximum time in the hotel on this one, is less than 3 hours. It's a split duty flight to Delhi, India. A lot of the time, some of the crew visit family and friends in Delhi. Some of the crew prefer to remain on board the aircraft, watching movies, resting for longer than traveling to the hotel. It either all go to the hotel, or all stay on board. If you're running late, the crew prefer to remain on board.

JetJock. Review your FTL's and the OMA. You can not legally complete a split duty day with less than 3 hours rest in the hotel. Time spent travelling back and forth and your 30 minutes post flight and 1 hr preflight can't count.
DEL must be 4 hrs 30 minutes minimum block to block plus travel time to the hotel to give you 30 minutes rest. Don't accept any less.

Toubob, you are indeed correct, reality might be within minutes of 3 hours, and it is 1:15 sign on at out of base station.

requirements
 

Guys,

a little off topic but I recently applied for the B777 FO position and got an email saying I wasn't shortlisted. "feel free to apply for other opportunties".

I do meet thier min requirments (2200 CRJ time, 6500 total)

Is it worth applying for A320 FO. Is a type rating required for Etihad.


Anyone cares to reply.

Thank you.

Hey guys, I'm a A340 Typed Capt. 17,000+ TT and 8000+ pic time on jets, 5000+ EFIS "but" just 300Hrs PIC time on the A340, Am I wasting my time applying Etihad or I have a chance? Thanks for the imputs.:}

Rumours are that the DEC recruitment will slow down/stop, or at least that what was said at the recent staff roadshows!
You will probably only get F/O consideration, if that suits you then contact them

Dear noflare, we are and we will be accepting DECs on 320 and 340. A320 upgrades have been suspended indefinitely with only DECs to fill the slots. We might see a few A330 upgrades Q1 2009 subject to availability of A340 DECs on the market. The only rumor is all Captains will be qualified to fly from the right seat.

Good afternoon,

applied this morning as an FO 777 and just now got an email back that I am not shortlisted because my qualifications do not match...
I got 4800TT with 4300 on B737NG and TRI Rating. Does anybody know what kind of qualification is needed to be shortlisted?

Greetings

How much wide body time do you have? Reading between the lines, possibly nil. The B737 time counts towards your total time, but right now, you probably classed as non type rated, which would mean you don't fit the immediate requirements.

Just hold out for a while is all I can suggest. I think F/O's have more priority for now.

Thanks Jetlock...so I´ll just stay put until they are looking for non type-rated F/O´s again ;)

cu

John60 is that your statement or are you quoting someone?

Dear Stratosphere, I wish it was just my statement but it's not. I don't like it either but this is how it is.

So where and when was this statement made? And by whom?