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Forum: Terms and Endearment
28th Dec 2016, 13:26
Replies: 226
Views: 181,649
Posted By kumbaya

Thanks for the info, seems that its time to think...

Thanks for the info, seems that its time to think again.
Forum: Terms and Endearment
25th Dec 2016, 05:42
Replies: 226
Views: 181,649
Posted By kumbaya

Is there really a difference in how they treat...

Is there really a difference in how they treat DEFO vs cadets ?
I am surprised because I was under the impression that they need experienced co-pilots / captain candidates.
Would really appreciate...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
19th Jul 2015, 13:42
Replies: 469
Views: 377,763
Posted By kumbaya

Well, firstly I don't even waste my time with...

Well, firstly I don't even waste my time with Facebook.

And, I agree. Wide body is not really an upgrade. Wrong choice of words.
On the other hand, the Turks most definitely see it as an upgrade...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
19th Jul 2015, 09:15
Replies: 469
Views: 377,763
Posted By kumbaya

Lots of guys are complaining, but out of the...

Lots of guys are complaining, but out of the group (expat FO's) of people I know only one is leaving and another is applying elsewhere.
My friends in 330/777 are certainly not considering to leave...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
9th Jun 2015, 14:09
Replies: 469
Views: 377,763
Posted By kumbaya

Well, a lot of us have a family in their home...

Well, a lot of us have a family in their home countries.
The ones that get stuck in the 'honey trap' will have to deal with the 10%+ inflation.

Again, I am happy in THY. But I am worried about...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
9th Jun 2015, 08:23
Replies: 469
Views: 377,763
Posted By kumbaya

I'm happy working for THY. BUT 1 EUR =...

I'm happy working for THY.

BUT

1 EUR = 3,11 TL at the moment :*

I understand that THY is not responsible for this, but I hope they will see that they are losing guys because of it.
Forum: Rumours & News
25th Apr 2015, 10:07
Replies: 106
Views: 117,741
Posted By kumbaya

Touchdown doesn't seem to be that rough ..... or ?

Touchdown doesn't seem to be that rough ..... or ?
Forum: Middle East
8th Apr 2015, 17:33
Replies: 1,061
Views: 857,674
Posted By kumbaya

You're looking in the wrong neighbourhoods. You...

You're looking in the wrong neighbourhoods. You can find very decent and new apartments in good area's for half that money.
Its basically the same in every big city, downtown is more expensive etc.
Forum: Middle East
6th Apr 2015, 12:39
Replies: 1,061
Views: 857,674
Posted By kumbaya

Guys, the first yabanci fo's are currently doing...

Guys, the first yabanci fo's are currently doing their upgrade in THY.
As far as I know these are non university degree guys, others have been asked to submit all documents etc again to see if they...
Forum: Middle East
10th Feb 2015, 17:34
Replies: 54
Views: 51,812
Posted By kumbaya

What I like in THY is that the distance to Europe...

What I like in THY is that the distance to Europe is shorter with more frequent flights. For example 4 daily flights to: Dusseldorf/Frankfurt/Amsterdam et.
They made it very easy to buy a ticket...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
4th Feb 2015, 12:42
Replies: 9
Views: 12,292
Posted By kumbaya

There is a special tax tarif for certain...

There is a special tax tarif for certain professions in Turkey. This includes pilots :ok:

Also, 75% 4 sector days ? Are you sure, THY is not like SXS Kirk ;)
Forum: Middle East
26th Jan 2015, 06:15
Replies: 1,061
Views: 857,674
Posted By kumbaya

There are no relief captains in THY ! ...

There are no relief captains in THY !

Anyways, there are quite a lot of happy guys in THY on narrow and wide body.
Its not perfect, but certainly not as horrific as written here by some people....
Forum: Middle East
30th Nov 2014, 08:07
Replies: 1,061
Views: 857,674
Posted By kumbaya

THY lets you do the type rating in Berlin or...

THY lets you do the type rating in Berlin or Rome, only the Turks do it in Istanbul.
Forum: Middle East
19th Nov 2014, 15:59
Replies: 19
Views: 3,045
Posted By kumbaya

@ THYFOREIGNPILOTS Who are you representing...

@ THYFOREIGNPILOTS

Who are you representing ?

As one of many foreigners in THY I never heard about a single entity representing us in here. If you want to organise something please contact us...
Forum: Middle East
1st Mar 2014, 13:38
Replies: 19
Views: 11,479
Posted By kumbaya

That post is from about 9 months ago mr...

That post is from about 9 months ago mr detective....
Is it that bad to ask about conditions at another company closer to home ?
Seriously, how low can you go ?

I guess some of you have nothing...
Forum: Middle East
1st Mar 2014, 05:50
Replies: 19
Views: 11,479
Posted By kumbaya

On the FO side things are starting to get better...

On the FO side things are starting to get better every day apart from the Lira situation (salary is still quite good for an FO). Lots of guys are getting upgraded to the wide body fleets (no, they...
Forum: Rumours & News
9th Aug 2013, 13:15
Replies: 42
Views: 33,427
Posted By kumbaya

There is no extra payment for these flights. ...

There is no extra payment for these flights.

I'm surprised this happened in Beirut considering the other destinations for THY lay-overs......
There are some places deemed very dangerous by...
Forum: Middle East
17th Jul 2013, 13:21
Replies: 1,061
Views: 857,674
Posted By kumbaya

Archer, can you confirm this is also for the...

Archer, can you confirm this is also for the foreigners the case ?
Forum: Middle East
16th Jul 2013, 15:18
Replies: 1,061
Views: 857,674
Posted By kumbaya

Block off: Yes, 4 days a month. Type/Upgrade:...

Block off: Yes, 4 days a month.
Type/Upgrade: They say yes....but no proof yet ;)
Hours: around 90, sometimes 70 sometimes 100.
Stretches: Yes, several times per month 3 days away from home....
Forum: Terms and Endearment
15th Jun 2013, 06:51
Replies: 389
Views: 202,309
Posted By kumbaya

Is there any insider information regarding the...

Is there any insider information regarding the expected salary ?
I'm very interested in the NET amount one could get monthly.

Thanks
Forum: Middle East
28th Mar 2013, 06:12
Replies: 1,061
Views: 857,674
Posted By kumbaya

Payment is the same as for a 737 or A320 FO.........

Payment is the same as for a 737 or A320 FO......
At least that is what i've been told.
Forum: Terms and Endearment
28th Mar 2013, 06:10
Replies: 162
Views: 85,935
Posted By kumbaya

If they would offer FULL TIME contracts I would...

If they would offer FULL TIME contracts I would have applied yesterday !
How can they think that a rated pilot with a full time job (aviation or non-aviation) will give up everything to fly a...
Forum: Middle East
18th Nov 2012, 06:23
Replies: 11
Views: 3,328
Posted By kumbaya

Funny thing is that they are now desperately...

Funny thing is that they are now desperately seeking Turks that graduated from flightschools in Europe that lived in other countries for years..
And then these guys come to Turkey, and start telling...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
21st Dec 2011, 14:44
Replies: 2
Views: 2,681
Posted By kumbaya

Check SmartCockpit - Airline training guides,...

Check SmartCockpit - Airline training guides, Aviation, Operations, Safety (http://www.smartcockpit.com)

They have lot's of practice questions.
Forum: Terms and Endearment
23rd Jul 2011, 13:18
Replies: 86
Views: 48,775
Posted By kumbaya

In that case, i was misinformed !

In that case, i was misinformed !
Forum: Terms and Endearment
23rd Jul 2011, 09:05
Replies: 86
Views: 48,775
Posted By kumbaya

It seems that Sunexpress have their own TRTO now....

It seems that Sunexpress have their own TRTO now.
New hires have to pay about 30.000 hard earned euro's for the type rating.

But at the moment no new recruitment !
Forum: Terms and Endearment
24th Jun 2011, 16:27
Replies: 389
Views: 202,309
Posted By kumbaya

Got it as well, PFO ! For reference, i'm a...

Got it as well, PFO !
For reference, i'm a 'lowtimer' .

Good luck all !
Forum: Terms and Endearment
19th Mar 2011, 13:48
Replies: 706
Views: 201,153
Posted By kumbaya

The rumour is that they have performed well and...

The rumour is that they have performed well and didn't get the job. So the question is if these rumours are true.
Forum: Terms and Endearment
19th Mar 2011, 10:24
Replies: 706
Views: 201,153
Posted By kumbaya

LHI ?

Could anyone elaborate on what's going on at LHI ?
I've heard lots of rumours about LHI and Air Dolomiti but i would really like to know what's going on.

Especially with the current recruitment...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
9th Mar 2011, 13:42
Replies: 706
Views: 201,153
Posted By kumbaya

Thanks for posting the salary again !

Thanks for posting the salary again !
Forum: Terms and Endearment
8th Mar 2011, 15:30
Replies: 706
Views: 201,153
Posted By kumbaya

Could anybody shed some light on the actual FO...

Could anybody shed some light on the actual FO salary ?
I remember a post from a while ago but i can't seem to find it anymore.

Thanks !
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
3rd Mar 2011, 19:54
Replies: 9,974
Views: 6,732,815
Posted By kumbaya

I know lots of guys that applied directly after...

I know lots of guys that applied directly after finishing training.
No one got called, applied 5-6 months ago.
Forum: Terms and Endearment
7th Feb 2011, 08:31
Replies: 706
Views: 201,153
Posted By kumbaya

Just use your common sense ! Questions are not...

Just use your common sense !
Questions are not that difficult.
Forum: Terms and Endearment
22nd Jan 2011, 15:42
Replies: 706
Views: 201,153
Posted By kumbaya

No, only during the practice run before the real...

No, only during the practice run before the real test.
Forum: Terms and Endearment
15th Jan 2011, 06:42
Replies: 389
Views: 202,309
Posted By kumbaya

Thanks for the info Lord Lardy, there's still...

Thanks for the info Lord Lardy, there's still hope it seems !
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