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Forum: Middle East
3rd Jan 2022, 00:19
Replies: 130
Views: 93,050
Posted By desert witch

Yet their solution, is to hire more cadets. They...

Yet their solution, is to hire more cadets. They advertised just today.
There was an experienced ex-cadet in this one.
And an experienced ex-cadet planted a wheels up 777 in Dubai Airport, not so...
Forum: Middle East
31st Dec 2021, 18:54
Replies: 156
Views: 101,134
Posted By desert witch

Re-firing

So, it seems Covid is not going away. We are learning to tame it.
Might be enough, or not, to fill 600 seaters connecting the world.
Has anyone given though to what they would do if things worsen...
Forum: Middle East
13th Nov 2021, 17:26
Replies: 156
Views: 101,134
Posted By desert witch

Reply to some of the replies: Happiness lies...

Reply to some of the replies:

Happiness lies within, no argue there. Some of my happiest moments were in Dubai. But all of us try to pick the better option, don't we?
How is that an argument to...
Forum: Middle East
10th Nov 2021, 23:19
Replies: 156
Views: 101,134
Posted By desert witch

Lets go to EK! maybe...

Hi Chaps. Particularly to the ones thinking of heading to the UAE (Dubai) for the first time.

To start, please answer with your rational mind:
Would you rather go to a financially thriving (or at...
Forum: Middle East
18th Oct 2021, 00:47
Replies: 165
Views: 117,763
Posted By desert witch

Hi gents. Glass half full here. Me and most...

Hi gents. Glass half full here.
Me and most friends are starting to get jobs, and callbacks from applications submitted months ago.
Vaccines are improving.
Medications are improving.
PCRs are...
Forum: Middle East
20th Aug 2021, 00:58
Replies: 35
Views: 21,674
Posted By desert witch

So... The knight of the Long Knives sends an...

So...
The knight of the Long Knives sends an email on a THURSDAY NIGHT to SOME of their axed 380 Pilots, with the new terms.
Of course, as new joiners.
Ah! And it mentions they are also opening...
Forum: Middle East
11th Aug 2021, 19:55
Replies: 35
Views: 21,674
Posted By desert witch

I believe they mailed all ex380, or nearly all. ...

I believe they mailed all ex380, or nearly all.
What is the reaction of the incumbent so far?
Yes?
No?
No :mad: Way?
Beer is too good and cheap where I am now?
The US has jobs for all?
All of...
Forum: Middle East
4th Sep 2020, 08:23
Replies: 1,984
Views: 1,923,954
Posted By desert witch

Timeline. Qatar announced mid June 25% paycut....

Timeline. Qatar announced mid June 25% paycut. Unmentionable last month, 10%. EK just now, 0%.
It is a strange move, to be made still in the middle of a full blown crisis. All three could have kept...
Forum: Middle East
11th Jul 2020, 23:39
Replies: 1,984
Views: 1,923,954
Posted By desert witch

Greetings gents. I am one of the remaining,...

Greetings gents.

I am one of the remaining, and I can't agree more with Xulu.

I am myself an average Joe. Not a perfect file. Not helped with a project, a training development, or recruitment,...
Forum: Middle East
16th Jun 2020, 04:46
Replies: 1,984
Views: 1,923,954
Posted By desert witch

Can someone elighten me as to why Unpaid leave is...

Can someone elighten me as to why Unpaid leave is such a implausible option at EK? I would happily go for a year, Zero pay, and if there is enough of us, save a number of redundancies.
I know...
Forum: Middle East
9th Oct 2018, 18:03
Replies: 123
Views: 100,118
Posted By desert witch

This last ULR we were 4 crew, plus 4 crew already...

This last ULR we were 4 crew, plus 4 crew already there, we had a chat with. This is the final count out of 8 people:
One captain quitting altogether before 60.
Another captain going home to do...
Forum: Middle East
10th Sep 2018, 14:45
Replies: 20
Views: 18,868
Posted By desert witch

I hear all three are in Jail for now. What's...

I hear all three are in Jail for now.

What's with all the judgements? For sure it was not right or responsible or civilized.
But to go report and publish so your neighbour and colleague goes to...
Forum: Middle East
27th Jun 2018, 12:16
Replies: 54
Views: 51,666
Posted By desert witch

Joining and Upgrade Bond

Hello everyone!! (no, I am not him)
I talked recently with an FO that did not pass his upgrade. Nice fellow. I was not aware that the upgrade bond applied even if one did not pass the course....
Forum: Middle East
16th Jun 2018, 14:28
Replies: 72
Views: 46,333
Posted By desert witch

100+ hours. Middle bid, quite broad biddings...

100+ hours. Middle bid, quite broad biddings used, and nothing awarded. Didn't even try swapping...
Keep Rowing
Forum: Middle East
23rd May 2018, 18:25
Replies: 184
Views: 97,746
Posted By desert witch

Not crewing planes

EK is trying 'im-not-shure-what' to try and crew the airplanes, but is definitely not trying to match the market. And it has not worked.
And the new 3 man crew rules, duty free rules, decrasing...
Forum: Middle East
10th May 2018, 14:05
Replies: 50
Views: 20,233
Posted By desert witch

I stand corrected, a couple joined.

I stand corrected, a couple joined.
Forum: Middle East
10th May 2018, 11:28
Replies: 50
Views: 20,233
Posted By desert witch

It could be worse. They could have... nah. It's...

It could be worse. They could have... nah. It's the worst. A bit surreal. They could have even hinted it in the forum, to keep down expectations.
I really hope no company goes bankrupt soon....
Forum: Middle East
10th May 2018, 10:49
Replies: 25
Views: 10,860
Posted By desert witch

Last FO I talked to that upgraded said failure...

Last FO I talked to that upgraded said failure rate at about 30%. And that's the guys that gain access to the course. So maybe never "congratulations captain". He said he survived one sim failure,...
Forum: Middle East
19th Apr 2018, 22:28
Replies: 51
Views: 32,318
Posted By desert witch

Can you do my taxes as well as Don's?? My...

Can you do my taxes as well as Don's??
My calculator is much more generous than yours.
Or are you sleep-pruning again??
Cheers.
Forum: Middle East
9th Apr 2018, 13:45
Replies: 40
Views: 39,520
Posted By desert witch

I have just heard otherwise... Rumour, yes, but...

I have just heard otherwise... Rumour, yes, but with substance if planes are actually crewless.
Wouldn't it be fun if he found out here in pprune.

Maybe he goes as COO of your train company.
Forum: Middle East
4th Apr 2018, 13:27
Replies: 23
Views: 17,959
Posted By desert witch

My wife will become beautiful?? Opening Laptop......

My wife will become beautiful?? Opening Laptop...

Jokes aside, all the best to Dixi and the rest leaving/left. Glad it worked.
See you on the other side...
Forum: Middle East
26th Mar 2018, 09:44
Replies: 85
Views: 74,982
Posted By desert witch

I had it confirmed, by an insider, that things...

I had it confirmed, by an insider, that things are rocking up there, 6th and 7th floor.
What they are ready to do about it: Prop up recruitment. Lower requirements are already in place.
Problems...
Forum: Middle East
8th Mar 2018, 11:32
Replies: 85
Views: 74,982
Posted By desert witch

Thanks to the PDF creators!! Hope some stuff...

Thanks to the PDF creators!! Hope some stuff catches on.

Not to disillusion you though...
But this Forum is for THEM to get the pilots numbers back on track with the MINIMUM salary rise. They...
Forum: Middle East
26th Feb 2018, 12:14
Replies: 7
Views: 5,974
Posted By desert witch

EVA as well. Dim Sum time.

EVA as well. Dim Sum time.
Forum: Middle East
25th Feb 2018, 13:38
Replies: 54
Views: 51,666
Posted By desert witch

Hi prospect joiners. A few new confirmed...

Hi prospect joiners.

A few new confirmed demotions and failed upgrades have recently reached my ears.

I regrettably do not have access to data, but the numbers some of the posters here are...
Forum: Middle East
19th Feb 2018, 12:01
Replies: 232
Views: 283,255
Posted By desert witch

ahhh Capt... this layover is soooo nice, I feel I...

ahhh Capt... this layover is soooo nice, I feel I should be staying a bit longer 😈

ahhh FO's... he is probably late for pickup updating the EPT. What a nice fella. Should I get him a Cappuccino...
Forum: Middle East
10th Feb 2018, 12:15
Replies: 232
Views: 283,255
Posted By desert witch

I remember when the last Pilot forum was. ...

I remember when the last Pilot forum was.
(About the time I got my CPL...)
Forum: Middle East
27th Jan 2018, 19:06
Replies: 25
Views: 17,405
Posted By desert witch

See? I had my laugh today cheerios. Slick. Good...

See? I had my laugh today cheerios. Slick. Good for the training college next slogan.
Forum: Middle East
22nd Jan 2018, 17:03
Replies: 232
Views: 283,255
Posted By desert witch

Thanks for letting me land in the middle observer...

Thanks for letting me land in the middle observer seat !! The view is so much better.
You can seat in the corner seat, and... oh, you are already taking a nap. I wonder why you should be so tired...
Forum: Middle East
22nd Jan 2018, 16:42
Replies: 54
Views: 51,666
Posted By desert witch

Good post greenfields. My first post in over...

Good post greenfields.

My first post in over a decade in the sandpit, trying to add succintly:
- Randomness. This is applicable to everything below. It is the sublimation process embedded in all....
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