Direct Entry Command @ Emirates

[Nite_Flite]

M.A. RATS - nice to read a positive mail once in a while. I'm sure it is a great company.

LONDON basing sounds nice. What do you think M.A.RATS (or anyone else with good info). I heard from an EK-captain that the plan was scrubed. But if they don't, they sure will have to build a lot of villas and appartments..

To the other guy, who wants an interview. Be patient, they will eventually mail you if you have more than 3500 hours and all the other stuff. Good luck

[nilnotedtks]

...hey 411A, strange how you manage to find the time, again and again to rebuff all and sundry that write into this site... historically, It seems to me that EK are going from strength to strength with or without the luxury of DEC's...Anyway, in my 14 years with the company as a tyre kicker, it strikes me that the bulk of the drivers ( B777, A330, A310,A300, et al ) are a real good bunch, who needs DEC's ? Ask the Engineers,,,,we don't !!!

[Mapshift]

Given the high experience level of the SUCCESSFUL candidates at EK, how could anyone with any conscience accept a DEC in the unlikely event it should occur?

[shogunsina]

My dollar is on DEC in time,once the outfit gets their crew planning into gear.
So those of you keeping an eye on it,please do so.
This topic has too many RATS on board who are only comforting themselves(Job Security).
What the requirements will be will rule the roost.

[addinfurnightem]

IF Emirates go for LHR basing then watch out where you get paid. The tax man is seriously after SIA London based if they think they are evading rather than avoiding, altogether a major purge by George Brown and his brothers on pilots generally.
That is where DE capts could enter the picture if they don't get enough volunteers with Right of UK Abode.
Overseas basing also screws up the rosters of those left at the main base, OS based are rostered first to maximise productivity and the remains of the roster are then shared out in, for example, Dubai. Don't expect to see much of London if you stay in Dubai either!!!

[UAE Camel]

MAPSHIFT When it comes to DEC, conscience goes out the window. Anyone will accept on, it's all down to IF the airline will give you one.

[addinfurnightem]

Mapshift - haven't you heard? Pilots, if required, will eat their own young.

[M.Mouse]

I thought the late George Brown was part of the Wilson government of the sixties?

[addinfurnightem]

Soooree!!!! a typo!. I do mean Gordon.

[Mister Geezer]

Do any people think that EK will recruit 'cruise pilots' with lower experience???? (Personally I know it is very unlikely but it is just a thought)

Any ideas from the sand pit?

MG

[Rommel]

I doubt "cruise pilots" will be required,but I suspect that the ENTRY requirements will change,to attract keen,low time,pilots who seek a widebody job,however expect to see the 6000 hour rule firmly in place for such types.ie younger guys,less hours,longer time to command but entry standard will remain the same.
DECs,if they are needed,they will be hired,but management is astute enough to see both the pros and considerable cons this option brings.Good luck to all who want to come,previous command(1000hrs plus) is a definite advantage.
Rommel

[mutt]

Dorian,

Colleague of mine applies to EK as a B777 DEC. He has over 16,000 hrs, 3 years experience on the B777 as both an IP and Sim Instructor. (using the EK sim!!!)

They turned him down flat, this leads me to believe that EK are not employing DEC's.

Mutt.

[Dorian]

Thanks yet again for all the info folks. As I mentioned earlier, I believe that if Emirates grows to be the size of Singapore they may have no choice but to accept direct entry captains. However I feel this is a long way off and am certain that Emirates has a great deal of respect for the present seniority list and a genuine willingness to keep the ENTIRE pilot group happy. Thanks yet again to all for you mature contribution to this forum. Take care and happy landings to all.