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Forum: Middle East
12th Oct 2023, 13:21
Replies: 1,052
Views: 646,790
Posted By flyinthesky

Absolutely no firm plans for the 787. A350 is...

Absolutely no firm plans for the 787. A350 is being managed into the fleet as of now. We may not even see the 787 so trying to predict what it may or may not do is pointless.
Forum: Middle East
8th Nov 2022, 09:17
Replies: 1,052
Views: 646,790
Posted By flyinthesky

what a complete and utter **** you are! Not only...

what a complete and utter **** you are! Not only are you quite simply a deluded and offensive poster, you now are willing EK to penalise the 777 pilots.

those same pilots that never chose what...
Forum: Middle East
29th Oct 2022, 15:42
Replies: 1,052
Views: 646,790
Posted By flyinthesky

McToryMug, OK, not entirely sure what you are...

McToryMug, OK, not entirely sure what you are trying to achieve with your answer but I guess it makes you feel better.

I get that you are not happy, and you must be looking to leave. I appreciate...
Forum: Middle East
27th Oct 2022, 10:45
Replies: 1,052
Views: 646,790
Posted By flyinthesky

New joiners get 2 weeks in the Marriott Marquis...

New joiners get 2 weeks in the Marriott Marquis on SZR even if in company accomodation. Gives them time to get their place a tiny bit sorted before moving in.
Forum: Middle East
27th Apr 2020, 12:01
Replies: 4,944
Views: 3,511,897
Posted By flyinthesky

Be sensible, the world and aviation is in a...

Be sensible, the world and aviation is in a calamitous situation.

Do you really think in all seriousness that EK is recruiting. They have no real clear picture as to how they will protect their...
Forum: Middle East
14th Dec 2018, 12:06
Replies: 31
Views: 57,328
Posted By flyinthesky

Yep. Grade 8 is a specialist level role. Non...

Yep. Grade 8 is a specialist level role. Non mgmt. Grade 9 is a mgmt level role. Grade 8 housing allowance is half that of grade 9, and medical insurance is category B compared to category A for...
Forum: Middle East
19th Mar 2018, 17:57
Replies: 4,944
Views: 3,511,897
Posted By flyinthesky

Well since the website asks for 2000hrs, I think...

Well since the website asks for 2000hrs, I think it’s pretty evident that is the minimum. No, it’s NOT flexible nor should it be given what and where we fly. Get the hours and an interview will...
Forum: Medical & Health
11th Jan 2018, 12:49
Replies: 576
Views: 329,118
Posted By flyinthesky

At EK they will give you the Ishihara, which if...

At EK they will give you the Ishihara, which if you fail then leads to a CAD test. It is the only option. The Lantern test is outdated now. You cannot prepare for it, as it is a pass/fail test. Quite...
Forum: Middle East
3rd Nov 2017, 11:06
Replies: 26
Views: 15,630
Posted By flyinthesky

The meal allowance is exactly that! It is clearly...

The meal allowance is exactly that! It is clearly laid out in the manual how it is worked out dependant on time ‘on station’.

My friend in P&L is partially responsible for allowances at some of...
Forum: Middle East
31st May 2017, 09:31
Replies: 6
Views: 4,739
Posted By flyinthesky

Well, since Iran is a turnaround and you dont...

Well, since Iran is a turnaround and you dont enter the country, then I take the view that I have not visited said countries and say the same on my ESTA application. Had no problems so far.
Forum: Middle East
29th Mar 2017, 11:17
Replies: 22
Views: 23,212
Posted By flyinthesky

I'm afraid that the drivers are worked just like...

I'm afraid that the drivers are worked just like us! No matter how tired I am after a flight, I force myself to stay awake and watch the driver just out of self preservation. Although I normally have...
Forum: Middle East
29th Mar 2017, 11:15
Replies: 10
Views: 7,574
Posted By flyinthesky

The power of free publicity! And genuine human...

The power of free publicity! And genuine human feeling. Unfortunately lost on companies in this region. Its all about the millions in sports sponsorship!!

We could do so much more and much more...
Forum: Middle East
9th Feb 2017, 11:36
Replies: 4
Views: 3,635
Posted By flyinthesky

I personally have bought property in Florida. I...

I personally have bought property in Florida. I did not use a Dubai based entity, nor would I. You need boots on the ground there, but most definitely one of the best things I have done. I have...
Forum: Middle East
9th Feb 2017, 11:34
Replies: 24
Views: 17,656
Posted By flyinthesky

I'm on my third incarnation!! Agree with all...

I'm on my third incarnation!! Agree with all points above. Totally unfit for use. Not dependable and how it will be approved is anyones guess but we know it will be of course. My current tablet is...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
16th Nov 2016, 06:09
Replies: 3
Views: 1,594
Posted By flyinthesky

Take a look on flightradar or similar. Usual...

Take a look on flightradar or similar. Usual route from the UK is via Germany, Austria, Romania, Bulgaria, Turkey, Iran and across the gulf to DXB. We dont fly over the troubled regions or the...
Forum: Middle East
16th Oct 2016, 18:45
Replies: 31
Views: 24,429
Posted By flyinthesky

Talparc, sorry but you are well wide of the mark!...

Talparc, sorry but you are well wide of the mark! Selection pilots get a flat daily rate which is not 5k and they lost flight privileges a while ago. And they most certainly DO NOT get day off...
Forum: Middle East
10th Oct 2016, 19:07
Replies: 89
Views: 64,774
Posted By flyinthesky

And when might they bother communicating this...

And when might they bother communicating this enormously important missive to the existing troops?

Have to say, since the advent of the new DSVP, it seems that any Comms are on a need to know...
Forum: Middle East
10th Oct 2016, 18:28
Replies: 89
Views: 64,774
Posted By flyinthesky

Have I missed something? Because when you add up...

Have I missed something? Because when you add up 12x the higher amount and throw in 160k for the accommodation allowance (as stated on the website) that gives an income of approx 48kAED per month for...
Forum: Middle East
26th Aug 2016, 18:20
Replies: 151
Views: 111,918
Posted By flyinthesky

So, Tata. Having looked at all your posts. It...

So, Tata. Having looked at all your posts. It seems in 2010 you were just finishing your ATPL!! That puts you somewhere really close to the minimums for DEC. As someone who recruits both FO and DEC,...
Forum: Middle East
25th Aug 2016, 07:54
Replies: 91
Views: 71,138
Posted By flyinthesky

2nd top bid - B777 FO. Pretty senior. Got the...

2nd top bid - B777 FO. Pretty senior. Got the square root of cock all on either request or preferences.

A sensible email is being constructed to highlight the inadequacies and inequalities. Will...
Forum: Middle East
13th Aug 2016, 08:46
Replies: 276
Views: 342,637
Posted By flyinthesky

Well I'll hazard a guess it's to do with those...

Well I'll hazard a guess it's to do with those small rectangular pieces of paper that normally reside in your wallet!!!!

All about the money!!
Forum: Middle East
13th Aug 2016, 08:44
Replies: 71
Views: 83,401
Posted By flyinthesky

I am sure that the details you post regarding the...

I am sure that the details you post regarding the 330 guys being disadvantaged is true, however your text concerning the road to command staying upgrades by 30months is well wide of the mark.

Yes...
Forum: Middle East
5th Aug 2016, 03:49
Replies: 408
Views: 512,646
Posted By flyinthesky

As usual, people don't read the statements...

As usual, people don't read the statements carefully. What the Chairman actually said was, and I quote;

"Both of our pilots are well experienced - they each have over 7000 flying hours to their...
Forum: Middle East
18th Jan 2016, 11:25
Replies: 94
Views: 67,668
Posted By flyinthesky

Exactly what Don said.

Exactly what Don said.
Forum: Middle East
18th Jan 2016, 09:45
Replies: 94
Views: 67,668
Posted By flyinthesky

As someone with first hand knowledge of our...

As someone with first hand knowledge of our recruitment and selection process, I can assure Xiamen that there is no prejudice from the team.

The quality of many candidates is quite simply,...
Forum: Middle East
20th Dec 2015, 13:10
Replies: 55
Views: 30,021
Posted By flyinthesky

Political appointment! AAR has appointed someone...

Political appointment! AAR has appointed someone that will carry out his every wish. JA not appointed due being 'too soft' toward flight crew. Don't ask for further explanation as i cannot give but...
Forum: Middle East
5th Aug 2015, 10:12
Replies: 7
Views: 2,234
Posted By flyinthesky

Just purchased a house in the US. DO NOT use...

Just purchased a house in the US. DO NOT use HSBC!!

They impose enhanced due diligence because of the area we live in. Even with a single source of income, the hoops we had to jump through and...
Forum: Middle East
29th Jun 2015, 06:52
Replies: 34
Views: 12,508
Posted By flyinthesky

Come on.... what are we all worrying about. ...

Come on.... what are we all worrying about.

I guarantee that in a couple of weeks the great impartial news source that is the Gulf News, will be carrying a picture of someone in a brilliant white...
Forum: Middle East
17th Mar 2015, 02:35
Replies: 44
Views: 13,884
Posted By flyinthesky

Same issue with night Chennai. Impossible for one...

Same issue with night Chennai. Impossible for one guy to get 3 hours on one sector. It is operated as a burnout but even so, both guys cannot get 3 hours.

Discretion report submitted but operating...
Forum: Middle East
4th Feb 2015, 12:57
Replies: 54
Views: 14,104
Posted By flyinthesky

30 days in the first round. ZERO in the second....

30 days in the first round. ZERO in the second. No kids so bid for months that should be unpopular. 21days to carry since we all know that no further leave will now be granted.

I guess option 2...
Forum: Middle East
18th Dec 2014, 10:07
Replies: 16
Views: 24,827
Posted By flyinthesky

OK, to be a little more constructive.... At...

OK, to be a little more constructive....

At EK, FO's nominally equate to a grade 9 role with skippers roughly equating grade 10. That is in reality just for allowance levels.

The pilot...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
12th Sep 2014, 03:33
Replies: 2,722
Views: 1,255,473
Posted By flyinthesky

Pre 2007 MYT/TCX merger and greater than 10 years...

Pre 2007 MYT/TCX merger and greater than 10 years ago. Very much doubt that info even exists.

Not even sure why you would want it. Seems pointless to me but whatever floats your boat I guess.
Forum: Middle East
23rd May 2013, 10:44
Replies: 23
Views: 6,991
Posted By flyinthesky

Apron I use Global Currency Exchange...

Apron

I use Global Currency Exchange Network. They have an office here in Dubai and it is a simple process to organise. They quote you a very competitive rate which is always better than HSBC and...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
23rd May 2013, 10:39
Replies: 60
Views: 14,677
Posted By flyinthesky

So here we go again. They moved the age from 60...

So here we go again. They moved the age from 60 to 65 a few years back and those that were at the top of the tree managed to milk a bit more out of the industry. Now they're back for more.

You've...
Forum: Middle East
3rd Apr 2013, 14:14
Replies: 19
Views: 12,945
Posted By flyinthesky

HoHum Not all about the bonus!! What works...

HoHum

Not all about the bonus!! What works for some, doesn't for others.

Don't be such a t*sser and make such sweeping statements!!

I don't need balls to stay OR leave. It's a mathematical...
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