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xavier95 19th Aug 2006 08:29

Horizon, Advertising for Instructors again
 
I see in flight magazine that Horizon are looking for instructors again, after lots left. Has things improved over there in Al Ain, or are they still not good? Is the man that no-one likes still in charge?

206av8 19th Aug 2006 15:14

From what I hear, things are getting progressively worse if anything. Same guy in charge, good place to steer clear of.

six_degrees 28th Aug 2006 02:52

Can anyone explain what the actual problem with it is? I'm looking into it and trying to find some background info...

helopat 31st Aug 2006 19:56

Just spoke to a friend of mine who (until recently) worked for them...he's gone now because of (as I recall) the director of ops who was a non pilot pain in the ice hole. Reason I contacted him is to get some low down on the flying etc. He said the flying was alright, but didn't balance against the management issues...he's since gone to another company over there flying 212/412.

Despite his advice I sent a resume to Horizon. Sent another email to Horizon to check on whether they'd received the resume. The following is an excerpt from a subsequent email from my friend over there who'd just spoken to the Ops Mgr on the phone:

HORIZON DUDE: Why does this guy keep emailing me and sending resumes?
FRIEND: He's interested in coming to work for you.
HORIZON DUDE: Tell him to contact me.
FRIEND: I believe he already has (by email).

Sheeeesh! Horizon Dude isn't the brightest bulb in the box, is he? Opinions?

Apparently, apart from the Jet Ranger instruction they are starting some fixed wing training on 182's.

HP

Heli-Ice 31st Aug 2006 23:44

Heh... This reminds me...

I heard that some companies and institutions use a special pre-employment screening test. The test is somewhat like this:

You light up a candle, hold it up against one of Mr. Bloggs ears and blow into the other. If the candle goes out the guy gets the job!

Horizon dude must have had taken it. :}

Cheesaburger 1st Sep 2006 20:48

The problem with Horizon is Mohammed Al Zaabi. If he is still involved, leave it alone.

LeakyLucy 1st Dec 2007 19:13

Horizon middle east
 
anyone know anything about these guys for rotary training?
http://www.horizonuae.ae/training.php

expatron 2nd Dec 2007 06:55

Horizon,
 
Horizon is a flight school located in Al-Ain almost 100 miles away from Abu Dhabi, they use 206s to train pilots (mostly locals) to feed military and now ADA, I have heard the salary is not so good but is a good chance for low time IPs.
Cheers:ok:

r44driver 2nd Dec 2007 16:24

LeakyLucy,
Are you asking as a potential student or employee?

sani 15th Jun 2008 02:42

Horizon Flying Academy, Uae
 
HI:D
Can any one guide me about the requiements for horizon flying academy as an rotory instructor i.e experience, flying qualification, any special reqiurement for type rating etc and their pay package?

How is the working envoinament there? Any expat limitation for work over there? any other information if any one have?

Thanks in anticipation:ugh::ugh::ugh:

tophelios 16th Jun 2008 01:10

Hi Sani

Check your PM...

helipeek 11th Dec 2008 15:26

Horizon International Flight Academy
 
Does anyone know what the Horizon InternationalFlightAcademy in the UAE is like to work for? Pay rates conditions etc?

WylieCoyote 11th Dec 2008 16:17

If he's paying attention fluffy5 can answer your questions.

helipeek 12th Dec 2008 10:27

Horizon
 
Many thanks for that. Fluffy makes it sound quite good, just waiting for an interveiw and we'll see what happens.

helipeek 16th Dec 2008 11:48

Horizon
 
Thanks fluffy, just waiting for a telephone interview from them. What does pm mean - not to good with this technology thingy.

Brilliant Stuff 16th Dec 2008 15:34

pm = private message

it's an internal email on this forum you will find them top right hand corner

expatron 17th Dec 2008 16:28

:ugh:I ve heard the job sucks :uhoh:

Camp Freddie 17th Dec 2008 18:31

I have heard from a direct source that if you do the work that is asked of you i.e. turn up every day on time, fly with the students in a professional manner, dont rock the boat, keep your head down etc, that it is ok.

with the exchange rate how it is now the pay is substantially higher (in £'s) as you are paid in dirhams which is linked to dollar allegedly.

regards

CF

murdock 18th Dec 2008 02:51

I still keep seeing ads for this job from a recruiter's site, and I had sent my CV to Horizon directly, but I guess didnt make the cut since I have heard nothing back. Thought I was in with a good chance since I had plenty more than the requirements. Anyone know if they are still looking for people, or is the decline in Dubai gonna be affecting it all. The HR lady there had told me they were looking for new pilots and instructors in the first quarter.

ralphmalph 21st Feb 2012 18:40

Incoherent Post.....??


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