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Forum: Middle East
5th Apr 2009, 06:58
Replies: 15
Views: 3,400
Posted By desert_knight

I wish they would scrap Skwards.......too many...

I wish they would scrap Skwards.......too many Economy Class numptys upgrading to Business Class and taking my nice standby seat!! :sad:
Forum: Middle East
9th Nov 2008, 09:26
Replies: 37
Views: 9,988
Posted By desert_knight

Hmmmm. Shortfuel, nice pictures of the...

Hmmmm.

Shortfuel, nice pictures of the EK/CAE JV facilities, however, remember EK crews aren't supposed to use them!

We have our own (much more modest) facilities.
Forum: Middle East
7th Mar 2008, 11:58
Replies: 200
Views: 36,162
Posted By desert_knight

Recent statement from TC doesn't exactly hold the...

Recent statement from TC doesn't exactly hold the promise of any significant pay rises!!!
Forum: Middle East
3rd Nov 2006, 03:26
Replies: 15
Views: 4,758
Posted By desert_knight

Ummm , Kalium, you obviously don't know too much...

Ummm , Kalium, you obviously don't know too much about life at Emirates! There has been a good deal of recent speculation as to whether they would take the A340-600 as a capacity stop gap or...
Forum: Middle East
28th Oct 2006, 04:00
Replies: 15
Views: 4,758
Posted By desert_knight

Emirates Cancels A340-600

From the Independent Online:
"......Mr Clark confirmed Emirates is cancelling an order for 18 long-range Airbus A340-600 aircraft as it had decided they were no longer suitable for its route...
Forum: Middle East
4th Oct 2006, 18:23
Replies: 25
Views: 4,815
Posted By desert_knight

This directive is much more to do with ensuring...

This directive is much more to do with ensuring Engineering know when the device is required and can ensure it is presented in a servicable state, ready for use.
You wouldn't expect to just turn up...
Forum: Middle East
6th Sep 2006, 07:57
Replies: 193
Views: 43,661
Posted By desert_knight

The new building will have 2 x A380 Full Flight...

The new building will have 2 x A380 Full Flight Simulators leaving two spare bays for whatever type EK finally selects........ A350 or B787.

The new B777-300ER FFS will join the B777-300 FFS in...
Forum: Middle East
3rd Aug 2006, 20:22
Replies: 17
Views: 3,254
Posted By desert_knight

Sorry Uplock, I have to agree with MR8 on this,...

Sorry Uplock, I have to agree with MR8 on this, the allowance is pretty fair.

It is a personal choice to take the allowance or stay within company provided accomodation. Some people took the...
Forum: Middle East
21st Jul 2006, 14:57
Replies: 8
Views: 3,597
Posted By desert_knight

Certainly will include Captains who are grade 10...

Certainly will include Captains who are grade 10 equivalent.
Forum: Middle East
21st Jul 2006, 11:07
Replies: 8
Views: 3,597
Posted By desert_knight

Silico Oasis Villas are also open to EK grade 10...

Silico Oasis Villas are also open to EK grade 10 and above management.
Forum: Middle East
22nd Aug 2005, 14:17
Replies: 4
Views: 1,972
Posted By desert_knight

There is an A320 Full Flight Simulator at the...

There is an A320 Full Flight Simulator at the Emirates-CAE Flight Training Centre here in Dubai. It is CAA/FAA certified.
Forum: Middle East
10th Jun 2005, 18:42
Replies: 11
Views: 2,077
Posted By desert_knight

You get EK staff?? Be nice people, I know...

You get EK staff??

Be nice people, I know this is a rumour network, but I suspect none of us have any real idea what happened and if it would not happen the same way in many "first world"...
Forum: Middle East
7th Jun 2005, 19:11
Replies: 31
Views: 7,106
Posted By desert_knight

Assuming you mean "right" as in correct and not...

Assuming you mean "right" as in correct and not "Wright" as in those pioneer flying chaps, then, yes, you are correct.

The pay increase was for the core EK grades 1 to 10.
Forum: Middle East
7th Jun 2005, 16:32
Replies: 31
Views: 7,106
Posted By desert_knight

pay rise for EK core grades: 7% increase to...

pay rise for EK core grades:

7% increase to basic salary band (this means that depending where you are in the salary band you might get anywhere from just under 4% to 7%)
3% Merit rise
10%...
Forum: Middle East
3rd Jun 2005, 02:08
Replies: 31
Views: 7,106
Posted By desert_knight

"....Dubai core grades pay review effective, 1st...

"....Dubai core grades pay review effective, 1st July 2005..."

"........all Line Managers in grades EK.09 and above are invited to attend the presentation....."

Tuesday 7th June 2005 : ...
Forum: Middle East
2nd Jun 2005, 21:18
Replies: 31
Views: 7,106
Posted By desert_knight

616200 Beacause that's the day the...

616200



Beacause that's the day the corporate email told me I could go and hear about my Payrise..............do none of you log into your company email accounts?

Cheers
Forum: Middle East
1st Jun 2005, 14:03
Replies: 6
Views: 1,460
Posted By desert_knight

From ATWOnline Jet Airways of India is in...

From ATWOnline

Jet Airways of India is in final talks concerning an order for up to 15 long-haul aircraft to replace and supplement three A340s leased from South African Airways and four new A330s...
Forum: Middle East
8th May 2005, 18:20
Replies: 67
Views: 13,659
Posted By desert_knight

It would be interesting to hear EXACTLY what...

It would be interesting to hear EXACTLY what would satisfy the likes of Bird On or SS.

If not EK, which Airline in the world does meet your criteria for a first rate employer?

I suspect that no...
Forum: Middle East
5th May 2005, 06:33
Replies: 36
Views: 7,625
Posted By desert_knight

Well done and good luck to you all (Pilots). ...

Well done and good luck to you all (Pilots).

Haven't heard any news of a payrise for us non flying types as yet, but fingers crossed we will get al LEAST as much you!

Cerberus,

I aggree...
Forum: Middle East
15th Mar 2005, 15:57
Replies: 3
Views: 1,321
Posted By desert_knight

What they have actually said is that they do not...

What they have actually said is that they do not want LCC operators based in Dubai. LCCs will be able to fly into Dubai.

:ok:
Forum: Middle East
18th Dec 2004, 17:12
Replies: 24
Views: 5,507
Posted By desert_knight

PARC advert could just as easily be for Etihad as...

PARC advert could just as easily be for Etihad as they are starting cargo ops with a couple of A300s and an A310.

:ok:
Forum: Middle East
23rd Nov 2004, 01:21
Replies: 11
Views: 2,306
Posted By desert_knight

gaz90 The construction of the engineering...

gaz90

The construction of the engineering complex, new EGHQ, Cabin Crew Training Centre, etc, will all have to be paid for by EK. They may get the land cheaper, I'm not sure, but this idea that...
Forum: Middle East
21st Nov 2004, 17:06
Replies: 11
Views: 2,306
Posted By desert_knight

Thumbs down Much of this profit was achieved by a record...

Much of this profit was achieved by a record first three months. EK are suffering the same as other carriers and the surge in fuel costs are likely to have a serious impact on the whole year...
Forum: Middle East
2nd Nov 2004, 17:40
Replies: 267
Views: 56,075
Posted By desert_knight

At last, the discussion is heading in a sensible...

At last, the discussion is heading in a sensible direction! Glad to see it moving on from the "If they screw me, I'm gonna screw everyone" mentality.

Despite what many of you might think, I do...
Forum: Middle East
2nd Nov 2004, 16:48
Replies: 16
Views: 11,486
Posted By desert_knight

A great shame, he will be very much missed by his...

A great shame, he will be very much missed by his people.:(

Sonic340:

From the BBC website




Didn't expect it, have you been away? It's been the Buzz around Dubai for the last two...
Forum: Middle East
29th Oct 2004, 20:06
Replies: 267
Views: 56,075
Posted By desert_knight

In regards to my previous posts, yes, I have made...

In regards to my previous posts, yes, I have made flippant remarks and generalizations about the Pilot fraternity. But, if I were to search this forum, how many instances would I find of similar...
Forum: Middle East
27th Oct 2004, 02:34
Replies: 267
Views: 56,075
Posted By desert_knight

There is nothing wrong with being upset over what...

There is nothing wrong with being upset over what you see as being a change to your T&Cs..........you just don't ned to rant and rave to the world about how hard done by you think are.

My standard...
Forum: Middle East
26th Oct 2004, 18:33
Replies: 267
Views: 56,075
Posted By desert_knight

Yawn.......once again, so much hot air. Many...

Yawn.......once again, so much hot air.

Many of us here at EK in Management grades (and yes, Pilots really are in Management grades) are expected to work as required without overtime or time of in...
Forum: Middle East
14th Sep 2004, 19:05
Replies: 36
Views: 5,491
Posted By desert_knight

bound_for_dubai, Almost zero Pilots are...

bound_for_dubai,

Almost zero Pilots are leaving.

Much huffing and puffing by some, but that is the norm in most airlines.
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
31st Aug 2004, 02:16
Replies: 103
Views: 45,267
Posted By desert_knight

Dogma, a comment just for me? I didn't know you...

Dogma, a comment just for me? I didn't know you cared :D

Anyway, if I had worked a little harder at school I would have been an airline beancounter :ok:
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
30th Aug 2004, 13:24
Replies: 103
Views: 45,267
Posted By desert_knight

Gentlemen, You force me to keep this thread...

Gentlemen,

You force me to keep this thread off topic for a little longer!



I never claimed to be able to do any such thing! I merly asserted that I felt I would be able to fly and land a...
Forum: Rumours & News
30th Aug 2004, 02:25
Replies: 44
Views: 11,905
Posted By desert_knight

A secure ground feed would possibly be useful in...

A secure ground feed would possibly be useful in the decision to shoot down a hijacked plane approaching any urban areas.

I hear the Pentagon is very keen on the idea!

Not much use on 9/11 as...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
28th Aug 2004, 16:43
Replies: 103
Views: 45,267
Posted By desert_knight

OK, OK I stand corrected! I am off back to...

OK, OK I stand corrected!

I am off back to the Simulator to stare in awe and wonder at this group called Pilots and the feats that only they can perform in a cockpit.

Come to think about it, I...
Forum: Rumours & News
28th Aug 2004, 02:42
Replies: 44
Views: 11,905
Posted By desert_knight

I don't think there was any suggestion hat these...

I don't think there was any suggestion hat these feeds would be sent to the cabin if introduced now. The use would be for...

1. Accident investigation as with CVR.

2. Possible secure ground...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
28th Aug 2004, 02:28
Replies: 103
Views: 45,267
Posted By desert_knight

Gentlemen, Once again, I am confused. ...

Gentlemen,

Once again, I am confused.

How many in this forum assume that they would also be able to cope in such conditions and based on what??

Training in a Simulator!

I suspect that...
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