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Forum: Middle East
14th Feb 2023, 08:45
Replies: 6
Views: 4,251
Posted By bananaman2

It’s unlikely you’ll get 4 or more. Even if you...

It’s unlikely you’ll get 4 or more. Even if you did one month, the bidding works on satisfaction, so you’d be getting close to your optimum roster for that month, which means the next month you’d be...
Forum: Middle East
10th Feb 2023, 20:23
Replies: 6
Views: 4,251
Posted By bananaman2

If everything runs smoothly, count on 2.5 months+...

If everything runs smoothly, count on 2.5 months+ from start to Final Line Check. Includes around a month on the Ground at the start doing all the ground courses and formalities (Medicals etc) then...
Forum: Middle East
5th Feb 2023, 15:24
Replies: 6
Views: 4,251
Posted By bananaman2

Generally speaking there is no bond for pilots...

Generally speaking there is no bond for pilots Rated and current on Type. Some Rated guys have been bonded if they haven’t flown in 2 years on the actual aircraft or they are put on say the 787 and...
Forum: Middle East
29th Dec 2022, 10:12
Replies: 1,270
Views: 958,404
Posted By bananaman2

lots of good info about accom above. It can...

lots of good info about accom above.

It can be one month (sometimes even less) but it depends on when you join. It changes all the time. I believe at the moment, post-world cup it’s slow. It can...
Forum: Middle East
29th Dec 2022, 10:07
Replies: 1,270
Views: 958,404
Posted By bananaman2

yes per diem is provided, it’s dependent on...

yes per diem is provided, it’s dependent on destination. You’ll get a per diem for breakfast but some hotels provide free breakfast but don’t count on this. If they do provide free breakfast it will...
Forum: Middle East
29th May 2021, 10:15
Replies: 1,246
Views: 1,257,658
Posted By bananaman2

yep it’s the standard 3 year bond - I know a...

yep it’s the standard 3 year bond - I know a couple of guys. However most of these guys have no/minimal Boeing experience. They figure they’ll need minimum 1,000 - 2,000hrs PIC on Type to make...
Forum: Middle East
21st Apr 2021, 20:18
Replies: 1,246
Views: 1,257,658
Posted By bananaman2

is this with or without the 25% reduction?... I...

is this with or without the 25% reduction?... I know pilots (rejoiners) who received contracts based on yr1 base pay reduced by 25%... so what you say is actually better.

Of the people I spoke to...
Forum: Middle East
16th Mar 2021, 16:18
Replies: 1,246
Views: 1,257,658
Posted By bananaman2

FlyingAce77 yes... I’ve seen it... but as I...

FlyingAce77

yes... I’ve seen it... but as I said, the same article confirms UK citizens and residents can still enter... it’s the visitors that are banned. So it’s effectively the same thing as...
Forum: Middle East
16th Mar 2021, 15:37
Replies: 1,246
Views: 1,257,658
Posted By bananaman2

not banned... just Qatar has been put on the UKs...

not banned... just Qatar has been put on the UKs ‘red list’... which means hotel quarantine instead of home quarantine. Also no visitors only Nationals and those with the right to stay.
Forum: Middle East
5th Mar 2020, 12:59
Replies: 10,198
Views: 6,724,871
Posted By bananaman2

Not the best. Dubai would be better for that.

Not the best. Dubai would be better for that.
Forum: Middle East
21st Nov 2019, 18:57
Replies: 11
Views: 6,010
Posted By bananaman2

I would go a step further and say you could even...

I would go a step further and say you could even consider doing the entire QCAA Class One before you’ve joined (know a few people who’ve done this). Cost you £200 or whatever it is... will remove any...
Forum: Middle East
12th Nov 2019, 14:40
Replies: 10,198
Views: 6,724,871
Posted By bananaman2

Nonsense as far as Flight Deck goes... we have...

Nonsense as far as Flight Deck goes... we have let’s say 4000 pilots give or take. 30% would be 1333 per year = over 100 per month. There are pilots of course leaving every month for the usual...
Forum: Middle East
13th Aug 2019, 20:43
Replies: 10,198
Views: 6,724,871
Posted By bananaman2

... from the people I know, a lot of the issues...

... from the people I know, a lot of the issues seem to be centred around claiming stuff back. Also it seems it’s hard now to get stuff done outside of Qatar.

For me the change in provider hasn’t...
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
12th Aug 2019, 15:16
Replies: 46
Views: 40,787
Posted By bananaman2

not really a lie... article from the outset said...

not really a lie... article from the outset said departing flights 'not already checked in'. So if the check-in was/has been completed they can depart. Also if the flight was already airborne/inbound...
Forum: Middle East
25th Jul 2019, 23:01
Replies: 230
Views: 295,494
Posted By bananaman2

not that it’s my question to answer but the 5year...

not that it’s my question to answer but the 5year bond only came in the last 2years or something like that, it was 3years before that from what I remember.
Forum: Middle East
23rd Jul 2019, 09:57
Replies: 10,198
Views: 6,724,871
Posted By bananaman2

Don't read too much into 8-9years.... as some of...

Don't read too much into 8-9years.... as some of these FOs would've joined as SOs and don't have the hours after 4-5years for Upgrade. Also some FOs have failed the Command Upgrade once or multiple...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
4th Jun 2019, 10:29
Replies: 6,987
Views: 7,144,060
Posted By bananaman2

Although you say, ‘Chinese whispers’/rumour or...

Although you say, ‘Chinese whispers’/rumour or whatever... as someone who has always hoped, considered, been intrigued with working for their national carrier... where would a 777 bod (I accept it...
Forum: Middle East
5th Apr 2019, 08:35
Replies: 10,198
Views: 6,724,871
Posted By bananaman2

There are slight variations... it will depend on...

There are slight variations... it will depend on whether you’re doing a CCQ, are Type Rated or need a Full Type Rating, also where you do your training but count on 3months. For the first 4weeks or...
Forum: Middle East
28th Mar 2019, 20:08
Replies: 10,198
Views: 6,724,871
Posted By bananaman2

very good for First Officers, good for Capt’s as...

very good for First Officers, good for Capt’s as well depending on who you speak too (you can’t please everyone... some prefer good destinations, some days Off, some don’t like Freighter, some want...
Forum: Middle East
7th Mar 2019, 20:34
Replies: 10,198
Views: 6,724,871
Posted By bananaman2

There’s a Cargo allowance when you join... off...

There’s a Cargo allowance when you join... off the top of my head it was something like 150kg per person up to max of 3 (so max 450kg) then a slightly enhanced Check-in luggage allowance on your...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
26th Feb 2019, 17:00
Replies: 14
Views: 6,751
Posted By bananaman2

Same in Qantas and Korean I believe.

Same in Qantas and Korean I believe.
Forum: Middle East
22nd Aug 2018, 19:36
Replies: 10,198
Views: 6,724,871
Posted By bananaman2

yes: 320 family has been affected - no UAE, Saudi...

yes: 320 family has been affected - no UAE, Saudi or Bahrain flights and flights that were once 320 now on other fleets (e.g EBB, KRT).

Most 320 pilots would say the effect has been positive on...
Forum: Middle East
9th Aug 2018, 15:48
Replies: 10,198
Views: 6,724,871
Posted By bananaman2

Life in Doha’s what you make of it... in fact i’d...

Life in Doha’s what you make of it... in fact i’d say life in the Middle East is what you make of it.

For sure it’s no Dubai or Bahrain but you need to focus on what’s important for you. I’m...
Forum: Middle East
2nd Jun 2018, 15:14
Replies: 10,198
Views: 6,724,871
Posted By bananaman2

... the previous posts were referring to DEC...

... the previous posts were referring to DEC Boeing (777)... your friend is going for DEC Airbus (A320)....
Forum: Middle East
15th May 2018, 17:11
Replies: 78
Views: 175,489
Posted By bananaman2

Half the time what people post on this forum is...

Half the time what people post on this forum is pure speculation, even 'knowing a mate' who works for the company is hardly factual information... I guess it's a rumour network after all!

7 pilot...
Forum: Middle East
30th Apr 2018, 11:43
Replies: 10,198
Views: 6,724,871
Posted By bananaman2

According to our pilot logbook (magazine with...

According to our pilot logbook (magazine with latest news about the company inc upgrades etc)... people are going from DOJ to successful completion of their Command Upgrade Training in anything from...
Forum: Middle East
29th Apr 2018, 09:14
Replies: 10,198
Views: 6,724,871
Posted By bananaman2

1) Don't fly the Boeing... so can't really...

1) Don't fly the Boeing... so can't really comment.
2) Staff Travel for 'dependents' remains unchanged -the inclusions would include your spouse's Mother/Father, so not a problem. What has changed...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
12th Feb 2018, 12:35
Replies: 1,399
Views: 1,259,347
Posted By bananaman2

The interview that CorrectSensing I'm sure is...

The interview that CorrectSensing I'm sure is referring to is the external recruitment campaign of cSept2017 - I also 'threw' in an application myself for this recruitment.... the point being they've...
Forum: Middle East
7th Nov 2017, 07:04
Replies: 10,198
Views: 6,724,871
Posted By bananaman2

... and your point is? There are lots of factors...

... and your point is? There are lots of factors that may have influenced this...

1) How many years in the company?
2) What's his overall widebody hours?... it's unlikely 2years on Type would...
Forum: Middle East
2nd Jul 2017, 19:59
Replies: 10,198
Views: 6,724,871
Posted By bananaman2

Don't know any couple personally but surely...

Don't know any couple personally but surely concerning time off, you would just sit down and plan your time off together.

Roster and Leave is all done on bidding... if you were asking from the...
Forum: Middle East
1st Jul 2017, 04:04
Replies: 23
Views: 11,132
Posted By bananaman2

... the thread was referenced to 'pilots'......

... the thread was referenced to 'pilots'... surely it's the cabin crew on strike and not the pilots... so a totally different job group. I even remember during some other BA cabin crew dispute circa...
Forum: Middle East
13th Apr 2017, 21:27
Replies: 38
Views: 34,846
Posted By bananaman2

Comes down to what is important to you at the end...

Comes down to what is important to you at the end of the day.

I did the assessment at the unmentionable in 2015 before going to QR last year. I'm happy with my decision 'overall'.

Things to...
Forum: Middle East
27th Mar 2017, 07:41
Replies: 38
Views: 34,846
Posted By bananaman2

I backup most of the previous comments. I...

I backup most of the previous comments.

I chose QR but got widebody and am reasonably happy right now (from a flying, roster, staff travel point of view etc etc).

I'm single also and you'll...
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
17th Mar 2017, 12:48
Replies: 111
Views: 143,229
Posted By bananaman2

Regarding QR, that's not entirely correct... GOFF...

Regarding QR, that's not entirely correct... GOFF and Off are 2 different things. GOFF represents a 'guaranteed' minimum of 4 days off... that doesn't stop you bidding for extra which could be...
Forum: Middle East
3rd Feb 2017, 19:37
Replies: 193
Views: 187,220
Posted By bananaman2

An ex-colleague of mine... interviewed in October...

An ex-colleague of mine... interviewed in October and started early last month - so 2months wait. He was an FO on the A320 and was offered the same at QR. He could've just been at the right place at...
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