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Search: Posts Made By: RandyBMC
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Forum: Middle East
25th Jun 2016, 14:19
Replies: 4,952
Views: 2,879,852
Posted By RandyBMC

BritishGuy - it's funny to hear they have groups...

BritishGuy - it's funny to hear they have groups to make things better today. Back in 2010 I was tasked with the same thing. I gathered lots of information, had meetings at the highest level, was...
Forum: Rumours & News
7th Sep 2014, 18:39
Replies: 21
Views: 19,455
Posted By RandyBMC

If, as Mr. Ilkhani stated, they were unaware...

If, as Mr. Ilkhani stated, they were unaware Americans were onboard, why did Mr. Haghighatpour feel the need to discuss the attitude Americans should expect?
Forum: Middle East
25th Sep 2013, 12:17
Replies: 4,952
Views: 2,879,852
Posted By RandyBMC

Ok, but then by that logic there should be no...

Ok, but then by that logic there should be no comparisons ever made going the other way as well.

Soooo, no "no more than two days off in a row for flight crew because the office workers can't do...
Forum: Middle East
24th Sep 2013, 11:50
Replies: 13
Views: 7,952
Posted By RandyBMC

Doha through Dubai and Bahrain through Kuwait all...

Doha through Dubai and Bahrain through Kuwait all to Washington Dulles.
Forum: Middle East
8th Sep 2013, 11:03
Replies: 4,952
Views: 2,879,852
Posted By RandyBMC

Well most of us had the opportunity to return up...

Well most of us had the opportunity to return up to two years ago. I have done everything in my power and even beyond to make it work here. I really think there is a lot of potential for flydubai -...
Forum: Middle East
3rd Sep 2013, 08:11
Replies: 7
Views: 2,664
Posted By RandyBMC

I'm a furloughed UAL pilot, and I get to use my...

I'm a furloughed UAL pilot, and I get to use my seniority to list as an employee of UAL (14 years) and we still get bumped regularly. Most of the time we have to resort to Kuwait flights just to get...
Forum: Middle East
25th Aug 2013, 11:20
Replies: 4,952
Views: 2,879,852
Posted By RandyBMC

Still no rosters at 1520...

Still no rosters at 1520...
Forum: Middle East
14th Aug 2013, 06:50
Replies: 5
Views: 2,441
Posted By RandyBMC

GOOD realty agent DXB?

Hi guys,

I am having to move out due to rent increases and a change in needs. Does anyone have any reference for a GOOD realtor in Dubai? I have been scouring Dubizzle and most of the listings...
Forum: Middle East
2nd Aug 2013, 22:00
Replies: 4,952
Views: 2,879,852
Posted By RandyBMC

If it has the normal two plugs, it should work...

If it has the normal two plugs, it should work fine. The Boeing is not a quiet airplane though!
Forum: Middle East
2nd Aug 2013, 09:37
Replies: 4,952
Views: 2,879,852
Posted By RandyBMC

Crappy Telex ones that not too many people use. ...

Crappy Telex ones that not too many people use. Most guys have their own headsets.

Hope that helps!
Forum: Middle East
23rd Apr 2013, 16:14
Replies: 4,952
Views: 2,879,852
Posted By RandyBMC

The best advice I can give regarding the final...

The best advice I can give regarding the final interview at flydubai (and it should help at the CTC final interview as well) is to organize your own past aviation experiences.

The interviews are...
Forum: Middle East
9th Apr 2013, 11:12
Replies: 4,952
Views: 2,879,852
Posted By RandyBMC

Try [email protected] - that goes to all...

Try [email protected] - that goes to all of the appropriate people without inundating their personal e-mails.
Forum: Middle East
31st Mar 2013, 05:33
Replies: 4,952
Views: 2,879,852
Posted By RandyBMC

If you are having issues with the online...

If you are having issues with the online application, you can always try this trick. Re-register a new user. You have to use a new email address. Let me know if that helps.

Randy

PS - I did...
Forum: Middle East
23rd Mar 2013, 08:01
Replies: 15
Views: 6,800
Posted By RandyBMC

I know they are planning more road shows around...

I know they are planning more road shows around the world - I'm not sure which locations have been approved. We do have assessments through CTC in Dubai on occasion, so those interested in this part...
Forum: Middle East
20th Mar 2013, 07:01
Replies: 15
Views: 6,800
Posted By RandyBMC

flydubai Vegas job fair

Hello all,

Just some info for those of you Stateside that may be interested in flydubai. We will be attending the job fair listed below next month. This is an information distribution type...
Forum: Middle East
18th Feb 2013, 05:05
Replies: 4,952
Views: 2,879,852
Posted By RandyBMC

From our supplementary SOPs (1.6.1): When...

From our supplementary SOPs (1.6.1):

When traffic and workload are light, hand flying is encouraged to maintain proficient flying skills.

I hand fly often on climb-out and descent. It is all...
Forum: Middle East
14th Jan 2013, 18:39
Replies: 4,952
Views: 2,879,852
Posted By RandyBMC

Actually, the difference is more like 75000AED...

Actually, the difference is more like 75000AED per year from A-scale Captain to B-scale Captain. The FOs that joined on A-scale then upgraded do in fact go to the A-scale for Captain. Fair enough -...
Forum: Middle East
8th Jan 2013, 10:53
Replies: 4,952
Views: 2,879,852
Posted By RandyBMC

The housing and transportation allowances are all...

The housing and transportation allowances are all part of the package, but are broken out separately, along with basic salary. So, you have a basic salary, flight pay, transportation allowance, and...
Forum: Middle East
8th Jan 2013, 09:59
Replies: 4,952
Views: 2,879,852
Posted By RandyBMC

We didn't used to, but lately we have been flying...

We didn't used to, but lately we have been flying close to that or more. I'm not sure if it will remain that way. For the last two years, it was more like 65 hours.

Once you are low vis...
Forum: Middle East
7th Jan 2013, 14:51
Replies: 4,952
Views: 2,879,852
Posted By RandyBMC

Yes, they are slightly cheaper just because there...

Yes, they are slightly cheaper just because there are more of them. However, the good ones are still at or above the allowances. Take a look at a few, or if you have friends with kids in the...
Forum: Middle East
7th Jan 2013, 10:00
Replies: 4,952
Views: 2,879,852
Posted By RandyBMC

35,000AED primary, and 55,000AED secondary. You...

35,000AED primary, and 55,000AED secondary. You pay and present receipts, though you may be able to work with either the school or fz to have the money before you pay out of pocket.

It is enough...
Forum: Middle East
4th Dec 2012, 05:00
Replies: 58
Views: 26,917
Posted By RandyBMC

Wow vfenext, such wisdom. Have you walked a...

Wow vfenext, such wisdom.

Have you walked a mile on girzz's shoes? If you are not familiar with what it is like to go through two furloughs after being promised during your new hire ceremony that...
Forum: Middle East
24th Nov 2012, 16:17
Replies: 11
Views: 3,008
Posted By RandyBMC

I saw it taxi in. The guys flying it were Airbus...

I saw it taxi in. The guys flying it were Airbus pilots, callsign Airbus. I think it was for flydubai :}
Forum: Middle East
22nd Nov 2012, 04:54
Replies: 11
Views: 5,468
Posted By RandyBMC

It looks nice - bigger in person than I thought...

It looks nice - bigger in person than I thought it would be. I saw it last night when taxiing in from JED.
Forum: Middle East
13th Nov 2012, 10:30
Replies: 6
Views: 3,162
Posted By RandyBMC

I wish Kuwait made that much sense! What do they...

I wish Kuwait made that much sense! What do they have, six names for each taxiway?? That place is crazy with the taxiway names. Then, they don't even use the names to clear you - "second left,...
Forum: Middle East
5th Sep 2012, 10:44
Replies: 4,952
Views: 2,879,852
Posted By RandyBMC

EY have narrow bodies (A320), there are many far...

EY have narrow bodies (A320), there are many far east carriers with better packages. Air Arabia is better, even Qatar has narrow bodies and the package is better.

There are benefits at flydubai,...
Forum: Middle East
25th May 2012, 18:25
Replies: 41
Views: 11,648
Posted By RandyBMC

I'm not debating the Safety Department, but just...

I'm not debating the Safety Department, but just so you know, there has since been a tech issue in KBL. I know personally that the crew was taken care of by the procedures that the Safety Department...
Forum: Middle East
6th May 2012, 17:58
Replies: 4,952
Views: 2,879,852
Posted By RandyBMC

Vigorous is certainly what I consider the...

Vigorous is certainly what I consider the interview to be, considering there isn't one in the US, at any carrier. It is seniority based. I can't argue with you when you say you have flown with some...
Forum: Middle East
1st May 2012, 07:30
Replies: 4,952
Views: 2,879,852
Posted By RandyBMC

The upgrade requirements are "vigorous", with the...

The upgrade requirements are "vigorous", with the average flight time of an upgrade candidate being around 7000 hours (some a lot more, some less). The minimum requirement to upgrade is 4000 total,...
Forum: Middle East
20th Apr 2012, 19:28
Replies: 35
Views: 9,426
Posted By RandyBMC

To the idiot who made the above post regarding...

To the idiot who made the above post regarding 9/11 being some government conspiracy plot, you are not only profoundly stupid and ignorant (two different things that are boxes you should tick if...
Forum: Middle East
21st Mar 2012, 08:04
Replies: 4,952
Views: 2,879,852
Posted By RandyBMC

Not sure exactly how this would help, as the...

Not sure exactly how this would help, as the biggest issue would be an airplane going tech. If it didn't, we can fly it back as planned. :confused:
Forum: Middle East
24th Nov 2011, 11:56
Replies: 41
Views: 11,648
Posted By RandyBMC

Couple of quick corrections - There is no...

Couple of quick corrections -

There is no way it would have been prudent to fly without the wing anti-ice working. The current ATIS and visual conditions were 7C and rain, with moderate icing...
Forum: Middle East
6th Nov 2011, 13:39
Replies: 4,952
Views: 2,879,852
Posted By RandyBMC

You are absolutely right - you don't lose your...

You are absolutely right - you don't lose your basic salary. I wrote that it is unpaid because the compensation package listed uses 80 hours for an average of flight pay for your monthly...
Forum: Middle East
3rd Nov 2011, 03:02
Replies: 4,952
Views: 2,879,852
Posted By RandyBMC

We are definitely still taking non-typed pilots. ...

We are definitely still taking non-typed pilots. They are great guys - most of the FO applicants are current turbo-prop guys with a lot of experience.

Health insurance has co-pays with in...
Forum: Middle East
2nd Nov 2011, 08:50
Replies: 4,952
Views: 2,879,852
Posted By RandyBMC

Actually, 5 years you receive a significant...

Actually, 5 years you receive a significant pension pay out from EK, and at 7 years, you receive the full payout if I'm not mistaken. I will have to check with some EK friends, and maybe some can...
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