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Forum: Middle East
15th Nov 2002, 21:56
Replies: 39
Views: 4,037
Posted By Big_Yellow_Bird

GoldStone, Feris Thanks for your repies. ...

GoldStone, Feris

Thanks for your repies. Believe it or not I appreciate your honesty. It seems to be turning out that I am just a naive kid. I still have a lot to learn about the industry, and...
Forum: Middle East
15th Nov 2002, 21:33
Replies: 31
Views: 4,432
Posted By Big_Yellow_Bird

4HP, I didn't by any means think I was...

4HP,

I didn't by any means think I was stiring things up. I read a post on it a couple of months ago in an EK recruitment thread and thought it might have some relevence as a reply to E.P's post....
Forum: Middle East
15th Nov 2002, 18:14
Replies: 31
Views: 4,432
Posted By Big_Yellow_Bird

If these pilots in Australia are A320 Type Rated,...

If these pilots in Australia are A320 Type Rated, I assume you are talking about ex Ansett guys. However maybe QR is looking for guys who have worked on the aircraft recently. They can't take on...
Forum: Middle East
14th Nov 2002, 18:28
Replies: 12
Views: 2,628
Posted By Big_Yellow_Bird

I agree with Flat-Spot. Try some of the majors. ...

I agree with Flat-Spot. Try some of the majors. They all have their own web sites. I dont know them all off the top of my head, but just run a search and they will pop up. Im sure carriers in the...
Forum: Middle East
12th Nov 2002, 19:35
Replies: 39
Views: 4,037
Posted By Big_Yellow_Bird

Ferris, Reading back over my posts, yeah, it...

Ferris,

Reading back over my posts, yeah, it sounds like Im just being a naive kid. Working for QR is something I may like to do, however I am young and there some areas of aviation I would like...
Forum: Middle East
12th Nov 2002, 15:22
Replies: 39
Views: 4,037
Posted By Big_Yellow_Bird

Kenoco, Im sorry things didnt work out for...

Kenoco,

Im sorry things didnt work out for you at QR. I hope things are better where you are now. What you have to understand is that AAB is not the only leader who is this way. Probably 90%...
Forum: Middle East
12th Nov 2002, 03:09
Replies: 39
Views: 4,037
Posted By Big_Yellow_Bird

Hi All, PLEASE READ ALL BEFORE REPLYING ...

Hi All,

PLEASE READ ALL BEFORE REPLYING

Ive been reading through all the posts and there are obviouly those of you that enjoy QR and those of you who carry a big grudge.

I think Chevy SS...
Forum: Middle East
7th Nov 2002, 15:53
Replies: 39
Views: 4,037
Posted By Big_Yellow_Bird

A300MAN, Ok, GS got it wrong with the...

A300MAN,

Ok, GS got it wrong with the manager of FFP, but that still leaves..

GM Commercial
GM Finance
GM Flight Ops
Assistant GM Commercial
Manager Ground Services
Manager Airports
Forum: Middle East
6th Nov 2002, 15:42
Replies: 19
Views: 2,540
Posted By Big_Yellow_Bird

How owns FECA? You have Mr Maktoum as the...

How owns FECA?

You have Mr Maktoum as the owner of EK, who is the man behind FECA? Is FECA part of a large consortium of companies in Dubai?

Cheers

BYB
Forum: Middle East
5th Nov 2002, 10:07
Replies: 39
Views: 9,565
Posted By Big_Yellow_Bird

Fullforward, If you want a job with EK,...

Fullforward,

If you want a job with EK, don't let your pride get in the way. If you really WANT the job, you should have no problem considering hopping into the right seat for a wee while. The...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
2nd Nov 2002, 22:23
Replies: 6
Views: 1,066
Posted By Big_Yellow_Bird

This might be a daft question, but if you choose...

This might be a daft question, but if you choose to fly with an operator outside of the JAA states, do all of the hours you gain away from Europe count the same towards your ATPL as if you flew with...
Forum: Middle East
31st Oct 2002, 20:27
Replies: 3
Views: 1,419
Posted By Big_Yellow_Bird

Are you sure this isnt just a new batch of...

Are you sure this isnt just a new batch of freshly trained Qatari Cadets? QR provides full pilot sponsorships for Qatari Nationals. They do up to their CPL/Multi IR in Doha at the Doha Aeronautical...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
30th Oct 2002, 18:32
Replies: 30
Views: 2,397
Posted By Big_Yellow_Bird

Stargazer, Sorry if I got the wrong end of...

Stargazer,

Sorry if I got the wrong end of the stick. It was possibly just the placement of your post made me assume that you were talking about some of the guys posting here.

You are right,...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
30th Oct 2002, 00:11
Replies: 30
Views: 2,397
Posted By Big_Yellow_Bird

Stargazer, All but one of the posts on this...

Stargazer,

All but one of the posts on this thread have been positive. There are no "begruders" or "backstabbers" replying here, just folks offerring advice. I am not far ahead from where Paul...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
29th Oct 2002, 23:23
Replies: 30
Views: 2,397
Posted By Big_Yellow_Bird

Hi again Paul, Try and understand where some...

Hi again Paul,

Try and understand where some of these guys are comming from. A lot of people here have done the training, built a lot of hours and have experience and degrees from another line of...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
29th Oct 2002, 18:56
Replies: 30
Views: 2,397
Posted By Big_Yellow_Bird

I am a young pilot half way through my JAA...

I am a young pilot half way through my JAA training. I have spoken to other young guys who finished up quite recently and spent hardly any time out of work. What they have done is after the...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
27th Oct 2002, 22:05
Replies: 92
Views: 12,769
Posted By Big_Yellow_Bird

Age: 19 Live: Residential at school ...

Age: 19

Live: Residential at school

Training: PPL/Night, 200Hrs TT, 1/2 way through ATPLS

Occupation: Full Time student

Salary: 0 at the moments. :(
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
27th Oct 2002, 02:22
Replies: 22
Views: 4,121
Posted By Big_Yellow_Bird

British Midland Regional is based in Aberdeen. ...

British Midland Regional is based in Aberdeen. Although I believe ther is only one aircraft actually based there if that. They have their headquarters in the old Bond Helicopters building. I...
Forum: Middle East
23rd Oct 2002, 18:01
Replies: 10
Views: 1,269
Posted By Big_Yellow_Bird

I wasnt aware that Sharjah was dry. They serve...

I wasnt aware that Sharjah was dry. They serve drink in the hotels and sports clubs. Plus, the hole in the wall at Ajman isnt that far away either. I just dont think there are MMI and A&E places...
Forum: Middle East
23rd Oct 2002, 16:14
Replies: 2
Views: 2,140
Posted By Big_Yellow_Bird

The UAE has a standard Class 1,2 + 3 medical...

The UAE has a standard Class 1,2 + 3 medical issuance similar to the UK CAA. The pilots hold the UAE Class 1 mediacal. The Emirates doctors are quallified to conduct and issue CAA/JAA Class 1...
Forum: Middle East
23rd Oct 2002, 12:49
Replies: 10
Views: 1,269
Posted By Big_Yellow_Bird

There is no local test needed if you already hold...

There is no local test needed if you already hold a valid driving licence from another country. You need to get a blood test and an eyetest. Then prividing you hold a UAE visa, you get a Dubai...
Forum: Middle East
22nd Oct 2002, 17:54
Replies: 18
Views: 3,172
Posted By Big_Yellow_Bird

As an occasional passenger on QR, I have not...

As an occasional passenger on QR, I have not noticed the lack of cabin crew. Im not opposing what you are saying from first hand experience as that can not be disputed. I have always had excellent...
Forum: Middle East
21st Oct 2002, 11:54
Replies: 10
Views: 2,675
Posted By Big_Yellow_Bird

Ok, this is all good and well, but the airline...

Ok, this is all good and well, but the airline has not started any sort of operations out of SHJ yet. First it was going to be March, than July, and now next year. According to different articles...
Forum: Middle East
21st Oct 2002, 11:36
Replies: 33
Views: 4,034
Posted By Big_Yellow_Bird

I dont really like taking sides on the QR topic. ...

I dont really like taking sides on the QR topic. There are so many conflicting reports from all over saying yes they are the best or dont touch them with a barge pole.

However, I am beginning to...
Forum: Middle East
21st Oct 2002, 09:05
Replies: 33
Views: 4,034
Posted By Big_Yellow_Bird

NW, Actually it was last year when the talk...

NW,

Actually it was last year when the talk started of possible Virgin Links to Dubai. I believe RB's first visit was in March '01. He had long talks with the ruling parties in Dubai and...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
20th Oct 2002, 14:02
Replies: 13
Views: 1,696
Posted By Big_Yellow_Bird

I heard a story about an Irishman once. He...

I heard a story about an Irishman once. He finished his CPL/Multi IR, sold every thing he had at home and he said...

"Im going west. Im going to carry on going west until I find a job"

6...
Forum: Middle East
20th Oct 2002, 13:46
Replies: 33
Views: 4,034
Posted By Big_Yellow_Bird

Newswatcher, I cant argue with your point on...

Newswatcher,

I cant argue with your point on the 'package brigade.' My knowledge of the new airport comes from my Dad who is an architect/project manager in Dubai. When the whole idea came up...
Forum: Middle East
20th Oct 2002, 06:09
Replies: 33
Views: 4,034
Posted By Big_Yellow_Bird

The new Jebel Ali airport has rumours of going...

The new Jebel Ali airport has rumours of going ahead, not going ahead....the subject of a new Jebel Ali airport is still not at all clear at this time. The proposal for a new airport is for cargo,...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
19th Oct 2002, 03:49
Replies: 11
Views: 1,932
Posted By Big_Yellow_Bird

Ok, seems to be a large amount of configurations....

Ok, seems to be a large amount of configurations.

Could anyone tell me which config is used on routes to the Middle East, ie...Dubai, Doha/Bahrain, Abu Dhabi, Muscat...

So far we have:

With...
Forum: Questions
18th Oct 2002, 12:31
Replies: 5
Views: 757
Posted By Big_Yellow_Bird

As we are on the licence topic, could someone...

As we are on the licence topic, could someone answer this question?

When someone gains a JAR Frozen ATPL, what has to be accomplished for the Frozen Licence to be converted into a full ATPL?
...
Forum: Middle East
18th Oct 2002, 09:27
Replies: 26
Views: 3,879
Posted By Big_Yellow_Bird

Im not entirely sure how the system works around...

Im not entirely sure how the system works around the UAE under IFR as I have only done a lot of private flying around the UAE. However, on 2 occasions when returning towards DXB from RAK, there was...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
18th Oct 2002, 03:46
Replies: 11
Views: 1,932
Posted By Big_Yellow_Bird

Question British Airways 777 Pax Capacity?

Hi All,

Could anyone, particularly those of you with accurite information on BA aircraft, let me know the passenger capacity of the BA 777?

I find it so hard to get accurite information on...
Forum: Middle East
16th Oct 2002, 23:15
Replies: 26
Views: 3,879
Posted By Big_Yellow_Bird

Does DXB ever operate both parallel runways at...

Does DXB ever operate both parallel runways at the same time? I have flown in and out of there a number of times and 30R is closed for maintenance while 30L used for T/O and Landings or visa versa. ...
Forum: Middle East
12th Oct 2002, 14:37
Replies: 33
Views: 4,034
Posted By Big_Yellow_Bird

I havent been in Dubai for a while, but on the...

I havent been in Dubai for a while, but on the last intra gulf flight I booked, I was under the impression that all NON STOP flights had to be the same price. On my last trip to Doha, I looked into...
Forum: Middle East
11th Oct 2002, 16:47
Replies: 21
Views: 5,088
Posted By Big_Yellow_Bird

In Dubai, for many high skilled jobs, people dont...

In Dubai, for many high skilled jobs, people dont get paid salaries as such, they get a package. For example, a package could include:

A villa. In most cases it is not possible for expats to buy...
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