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Forum: Middle East
11th Dec 2016, 10:35
Replies: 4,943
Views: 2,862,849
Posted By Vortac1

This ^^^^^^^^

This ^^^^^^^^
Forum: Middle East
21st Jun 2016, 11:17
Replies: 4,943
Views: 2,862,849
Posted By Vortac1

I couldn't agree more. I've also heard about...

I couldn't agree more. I've also heard about this 57 days of leave thing. I also think we may have brought this one unto ourselves.

Sometimes us pilots are our own worst enemy...
Forum: Middle East
21st Jun 2016, 07:16
Replies: 4,943
Views: 2,862,849
Posted By Vortac1

Alright, let's not get carried away. I...

Alright, let's not get carried away. I definitely understand the hate towards the company, I also dislike a lot of things about it, but to type that the company has "prohibited" calling in sick...
Forum: Middle East
3rd Apr 2016, 11:35
Replies: 4,943
Views: 2,862,849
Posted By Vortac1

Call your training department, they have the...

Call your training department, they have the paper that lists your last PC with all the "Acceptable" or "Pass" markers. Its a standard document that all airlines have, you just dont see it, we just...
Forum: Middle East
8th Mar 2016, 02:24
Replies: 4,943
Views: 2,862,849
Posted By Vortac1

As far as places to live, it all depends on...

As far as places to live, it all depends on personal taste and affordability, I suggest you start with Dubizzle to get an idea of how much you can spend on housing in different areas and different...
Forum: Middle East
7th Jan 2016, 10:00
Replies: 2
Views: 4,005
Posted By Vortac1

What wash ups?

What wash ups?
Forum: Middle East
28th Oct 2015, 20:07
Replies: 4,943
Views: 2,862,849
Posted By Vortac1

For whatever it's worth, a good buddy of mine...

For whatever it's worth, a good buddy of mine (FO) called crew control this week in order to pick up a flight, he tried it for 4 days. Each time he was told there were enough FOs on stand by to...
Forum: Middle East
4th Oct 2015, 12:52
Replies: 4,943
Views: 2,862,849
Posted By Vortac1

I would strongly recommend not getting into loans...

I would strongly recommend not getting into loans until your probation period is over, 6 months after released to the line.

Wait until your first SIM check at the 6 month mark, then go get your...
Forum: Middle East
18th Aug 2015, 08:02
Replies: 4,943
Views: 2,862,849
Posted By Vortac1

I second what jetstreem said. CAE is the...

I second what jetstreem said.

CAE is the only possible provider of 737 TR available in Dubai, and they know it. Their training is very week and disorganized, a lot of confusion within CAE about...
Forum: Middle East
28th Jul 2015, 06:35
Replies: 4,943
Views: 2,862,849
Posted By Vortac1

Email more than likely...

Email more than likely...
Forum: Middle East
25th May 2015, 04:45
Replies: 4,943
Views: 2,862,849
Posted By Vortac1

Let me guess, you were on that 90% group?

Let me guess, you were on that 90% group?
Forum: Middle East
18th May 2015, 17:46
Replies: 4,943
Views: 2,862,849
Posted By Vortac1

Gmax, whether the salary would be enough for you...

Gmax, whether the salary would be enough for you or not depends on your current situation: current debt (if any), single, married, kids/no kids, etc. If you're single or married with no children its...
Forum: Middle East
19th Apr 2015, 09:22
Replies: 27
Views: 19,283
Posted By Vortac1

Agree with whistleblower, for 2 people with no...

Agree with whistleblower, for 2 people with no kids 14,000 euro is plenty to live well in Dubai. Granted, assuming you dont have any massive debt back home, exwives demanding massive child support,...
Forum: Middle East
8th Apr 2015, 13:14
Replies: 52
Views: 85,630
Posted By Vortac1

I'd say play it safe and run your numbers on 24...

I'd say play it safe and run your numbers on 24 months before upgrade, to be conservative. Still DEC coming on board.
Forum: Middle East
26th Feb 2015, 10:28
Replies: 4,943
Views: 2,862,849
Posted By Vortac1

Jetstreem is stating facts, don't take it...

Jetstreem is stating facts, don't take it personal.

If you're coming from spicejet, I wouldn't be surprised if HR over-scrutinized you're application due to recent events.

It was those Spicejet...
Forum: Middle East
14th Feb 2015, 16:49
Replies: 4,943
Views: 2,862,849
Posted By Vortac1

For whatever it's worth, I was also non-typed and...

For whatever it's worth, I was also non-typed and I was flying the line after 2 months, ymmv.

You could also qualify for Income Tax Exclusion (not evasion,Lol!) even if you don't spend a full year...
Forum: Middle East
14th Feb 2015, 13:35
Replies: 4,943
Views: 2,862,849
Posted By Vortac1

I second most of what Jetstreem posted. ...

I second most of what Jetstreem posted. Specially about coming over to Dubai first and checking it out before you commit. If you have a family, then its a must to bring the wife over to check it...
Forum: Middle East
8th Dec 2014, 18:45
Replies: 4,943
Views: 2,862,849
Posted By Vortac1

For whatever it's worth, some of the guys that...

For whatever it's worth, some of the guys that interviewed with me got a class date for 2-3 months later. Most of us got the email to start 8 months later. Granted they advised us of the delay...
Forum: Middle East
8th Dec 2014, 18:09
Replies: 4,943
Views: 2,862,849
Posted By Vortac1

Guys/gals, The wait is horrible, and leaves...

Guys/gals,

The wait is horrible, and leaves much to be desired from FD. I think this has been their MO unfortunately for a long time.

For whatever it's worth, the start date will come, the...
Forum: Middle East
1st Dec 2014, 10:09
Replies: 4,943
Views: 2,862,849
Posted By Vortac1

Just one thing, on the post above, item 2, I...

Just one thing, on the post above, item 2, I believe High Energy meant "after 4 WEEKS you will have to find something on your own." Not 4 months... :ok:

Also, keep in mind, if you decide to take...
Forum: Middle East
20th Nov 2014, 06:17
Replies: 4,943
Views: 2,862,849
Posted By Vortac1

In regards to No 4: yes you'll get about $1000...

In regards to No 4: yes you'll get about $1000 for relocating expenses (besides the airline ticket), you can use it for extra luggage fees, shipping your belongings over, etc. As soon as you finish...
Forum: Middle East
30th Oct 2014, 09:36
Replies: 4,943
Views: 2,862,849
Posted By Vortac1

I'd stay away from Sharja, traffic to/from Dubai...

I'd stay away from Sharja, traffic to/from Dubai is living hell.
Forum: Middle East
17th Oct 2014, 06:48
Replies: 4,943
Views: 2,862,849
Posted By Vortac1

Just to add to what High Energy posted... As...

Just to add to what High Energy posted...

As a junior pilot you will definitely get flights into those war zones, until you're senior enough to avoid them via pbs.

Also, you should be able to...
Forum: Middle East
7th Oct 2014, 09:12
Replies: 4,943
Views: 2,862,849
Posted By Vortac1

Interview in Dubai should be very similar to the...

Interview in Dubai should be very similar to the one on one you had with CTC in uk. Mostly TAAT questions, why FD, etc. Just make sure you bring all the paperwork they ask for to DXB for the...
Forum: Middle East
29th Sep 2014, 09:57
Replies: 4,943
Views: 2,862,849
Posted By Vortac1

Lol! That's funny. Hold your horses there...

Lol! That's funny.

Hold your horses there big boy, I didn't say Sana'a was false, I just stated I didn't know about it and as such I was still looking it up, since I hadn't heard about it.

That...
Forum: Middle East
29th Sep 2014, 07:39
Replies: 4,943
Views: 2,862,849
Posted By Vortac1

I stand corrected about the Sana'a issue. Just...

I stand corrected about the Sana'a issue. Just came back from leave and just saw the memo. ;)

Yup, I was aware of the airplane with the bullet hole from the "lost" bullet. But it wasn't the case...
Forum: Middle East
29th Sep 2014, 06:33
Replies: 4,943
Views: 2,862,849
Posted By Vortac1

Jesus man, if you're gonna try to discourage...

Jesus man, if you're gonna try to discourage people to go to an airline at least get your facts straight, makes you look like a fool.

Shooting of the airplane on approach was a Pakistani...
Forum: Middle East
16th Sep 2014, 18:09
Replies: 4,943
Views: 2,862,849
Posted By Vortac1

Keep in mind, those bullet points he lists in his...

Keep in mind, those bullet points he lists in his post are completely subjective, not inaccurate, just subjective.

Those items will be better or worse for you personally depending what you...
Forum: Middle East
14th Sep 2014, 07:07
Replies: 18
Views: 5,441
Posted By Vortac1

Flightfaa, PM sent.

Flightfaa, PM sent.
Forum: Middle East
12th Sep 2014, 14:42
Replies: 18
Views: 5,441
Posted By Vortac1

Smoothee, you came to the wrong place for advice....

Smoothee, you came to the wrong place for advice. I suggest you try to find fellow americans that are already in FD, talk to them about this.

FD and the ME has pros and cons. You will not get...
Forum: Middle East
2nd Aug 2014, 08:04
Replies: 67
Views: 24,849
Posted By Vortac1

This ^^^ (10char)

This ^^^

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Forum: Middle East
3rd Jul 2014, 07:36
Replies: 4,943
Views: 2,862,849
Posted By Vortac1

Flydubai also uses the Crown plaza hotel in a...

Flydubai also uses the Crown plaza hotel in a Sheik Zayed Rd for those who elect to take company accommodation for the first 30 days. Once your 30days are gone you can elect to stay at that hotel...
Forum: Middle East
21st May 2014, 10:15
Replies: 4,943
Views: 2,862,849
Posted By Vortac1

Guys, most (if not all) of that info is already...

Guys, most (if not all) of that info is already on this thread. I'd strongly suggest to go ahead and read up the entire thing, worth your time. At least the last third of it for the most...
Forum: Middle East
5th May 2014, 17:53
Replies: 4,943
Views: 2,862,849
Posted By Vortac1

Thanks for the great info High Energy. ...

Thanks for the great info High Energy.

Definitely an interesting article about FD possibly moving to DWC next year. Guess time will tell.
Forum: Middle East
19th Apr 2014, 21:47
Replies: 17
Views: 8,216
Posted By Vortac1

Post of the month right here fellas...

Post of the month right here fellas...
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