In retrospect my post may have been a tad insensitive, and for that I do apologise.

I am certain that EK will HIRE "poolies" first as slots for more drivers become available.

Best of luck to all,

OW

Much has been written with regards to the standard of the CRJ/ERJ pilots who came to EK. Most seem to imply that the poor standards (the general rule, not the exception) of these guys is because of their previous aircraft type.
This is not the case. The poor standards came about because the guys who came from the US expected spoon-feeding in all there is to know when transitioning to a new aircraft type, new company rules (we have a lot of those), proper R/T (don't get me started) and operating in parts of the world they didn't know existed.
At EK, things are done differently - trainees have to work HARD to get through. Not impossibly hard mind you. But certainly showing up for a sim session or a flight without having prepared beforehand does you no good. Hence the poor reputation US pilots have at EK.
Again, this does not apply to everybody, but certainly most. I don't blame EK for biding their time for better quality candidates.
Not meant to aggravate anyone - just stating what I think is fact.

Management meeting next week to determine which ones
will be selected for Aug and Sept courses.

The rest, thrown to the street like so much useless trash.

At least it is finally going to be over.....PREPARE TO EXIT THE HOLD !!!!!

MR bitter olaspoop
 

Dude if the TRUTH HURTS im sorry. Just for your FYI employee number means nothing, it could be cadets, its could be guys who interviewed before,so i suggest you keep YOURRRRRRRRRRR mouth shut in your sinking ship airline.

:D I rest my case!! You numpty!

I would if I were you too.

What happened to July courses?

I just received the May update email and now I know what happened to the July courses.Apparently a week or so to the final.Good luck Gents.

Fuba is a dreamer:{:{ And really not very clued up about EK despite his numerous postings....

Hello fellow Poolies

Considering this part of the last EK update

"We expect this will be before the end of May but it could extend into early June. "

Does anybody have been contacted yet or maybe know somebody who had ???

1 year of swimming pool

Staggerwings:ok:

I was told a few days ago that the final number is 48. Courses to be in Sept and Oct. Apparently there are also plans for a Mar '10 course but considering how far off that is, who knows if it'll happen.

Those on the list for courses, are the guys EK has deemed to be the most experienced. ie, Boeing, Airbus, high time and airline experience. Emails are going out this week to the lucky few.

No recruitment planned for the next fiscal year as aircraft deliveries are going to be deferred.

As always, I've no reason to doubt the info but it's always subject to change.

Class in August
 

Just received an email this morning from Emirates saying that they were awarding me a 777 class date on August 24th.

Don't do it.
 

Ask them if you will be employed under the same terms and conditions they were offering when you interviewed??

Hey Fullboat, when were you interviewed? What time do you have? bus or boeing time? Any other info in the email you can give? Thanks and congrats!

Just been offered a 777 course late sept. Interviewed in June 08. Currently flying the 744.
Some new terms and conditions attached to offer that reflects what has already been posted here !
Good luck to the rest of you

Changed offer info
 

Hey Abortt, pls do us a favor and tell us what the changes to the offer made to you are. It'd be interesting to know what they're offering to you now. Just be careful...."all that glitters isn't gold !!"
Thanks...

Unless you are unemployed or getting shot at on a daily basis I really don't know why anyone would join this company any more.

Just remember the rule: the best day you will ever work for Emirates Airline is the first one...every single one that follows will be worse. (In terms of T's and C's). The constant, bare-faced lying will get to you sooner or later.

One of the T and C's that has just changed is free housing, there is now a cap on utilties 21600 Dhs / year . some guys at DSO have checked their bills 31000 to 40000. Would really like to hear more actual numbers from guys. The memo talked about recovering extra direct from pay at 1000/ month, does that mean that the average is closer to 36000/ year and we are only getting 21600. 21600 is not very much. Water 3fil/L and power 7fil/Kwatt ( i think those are the correct numbers)

Another rumour is deferred orders in 2010/2011, dont be looking at EK for a upgrade quickly. 2400 pilots year end 2009/2010 (Apr). Airbus upgrades starting again in Aug , have not heard about the 777.

Not sure if I'm gonna take it
 

I have a ton of right seat 737 glass time and no real PIC. I interviewed last May and got a class last year that I declined.

I've heard a bunch of bad stuff about EK but there seems to be some good there. I wont be able to do an August class so I'll see if they can let me slide into the September one.

Thoughts and suggestions are greatly appreciated!

At The Time Any Idea How Many Pilots Had Been Called By Hr.?
Or When Is The Dead Line Day To Receive The Mail ?


Cheers.