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Forum: Middle East
26th Apr 2023, 01:12
Replies: 236
Views: 237,228
Posted By skyvan

The announcement is still at least 2 weeks away,...

The announcement is still at least 2 weeks away, why would you expect a fanfare now?
Forum: Middle East
26th Sep 2022, 04:38
Replies: 1,051
Views: 639,433
Posted By skyvan

We could really do with a "Like " button! ...

We could really do with a "Like " button!

But, truth be told, the incessant negativity is quite draining, especially from the guys who have left (for whatever reason). There are enough posts from...
Forum: Middle East
26th Oct 2021, 06:35
Replies: 165
Views: 117,715
Posted By skyvan

You are right, I obviously didn't get the point...

You are right, I obviously didn't get the point you are trying to make, like you didn't get mine.

Let me re-iterate: You no longer work for EK, there is a better than good chance that you will...
Forum: Middle East
26th Oct 2021, 04:10
Replies: 165
Views: 117,715
Posted By skyvan

Man, you have so much anger and angst in you....

Man, you have so much anger and angst in you. Yes, what happened to you wasn't nice (nor for the 1799 others, who you don't see waxing negatively on here every day) , and you are hurt, but that...
Forum: Middle East
20th Sep 2021, 07:04
Replies: 5
Views: 3,569
Posted By skyvan

What is a resource allocator role? Is it a pilot...

What is a resource allocator role? Is it a pilot role?
Forum: Middle East
2nd Dec 2020, 12:42
Replies: 1,984
Views: 1,923,491
Posted By skyvan

I think Xulu has it pretty much sorted. If...

I think Xulu has it pretty much sorted.
If Emirates was to go to 2019 levels, that will mean recruiting another 1000-1500 pilots in 3 years. But they don't need to. Not all the A380s are coming...
Forum: Middle East
13th Jul 2020, 04:18
Replies: 1,984
Views: 1,923,491
Posted By skyvan

The pilots on LWP from other carriers are on a...

The pilots on LWP from other carriers are on a Fixed Term contract. One of the vagaries of UAE law is that those on a FTC cannot be retrenched cheaply (they would have to be paid out the value of...
Forum: Middle East
22nd Feb 2019, 10:14
Replies: 21
Views: 35,990
Posted By skyvan

First Officers either stay on Sheik Zayed Road,...

First Officers either stay on Sheik Zayed Road, near the canal, or in Tecom (also called Al Barsha Heights). The apartments are fairly large, and the locations are convenient for most things here,...
Forum: Middle East
29th Nov 2018, 01:49
Replies: 6
Views: 6,346
Posted By skyvan

How about you apply? if you're accepted onto...

How about you apply? if you're accepted onto Airbus, respectfully turn them down, with the note that, as you'd made clear at selection, you would only accept a B777 course. Then, depending on the...
Forum: Middle East
20th Nov 2018, 12:29
Replies: 25
Views: 20,771
Posted By skyvan

Does anyone know what will happen to the 787...

Does anyone know what will happen to the 787 orders? At RTGS the managers are planning for them coming, so if that happens, (and they don't end up with flydubai) the numbers will change, a lot.
Forum: Middle East
1st Jun 2018, 12:06
Replies: 15
Views: 5,477
Posted By skyvan

Advertising can be either Positive, or Negative....

Advertising can be either Positive, or Negative. Puff has merely been giving a review of his particular scenario, I doubt he will benefit anymore from LIPS by his posting than he already is.

By...
Forum: Middle East
7th May 2018, 03:56
Replies: 38
Views: 40,804
Posted By skyvan

If you have been expecting something...

If you have been expecting something earth-shattering, then you haven't been paying attention!

The company is run as a business, first, last and everything in-between. Western companies have a...
Forum: Middle East
7th Mar 2018, 05:51
Replies: 239
Views: 143,015
Posted By skyvan

Gardenshed, I have a friend currently...

Gardenshed,

I have a friend currently receiving the API payout, and a couple who did receive it, so I do know that it does work for those with a valid claim, I am also not saying that any other...
Forum: Middle East
7th Mar 2018, 03:29
Replies: 239
Views: 143,015
Posted By skyvan

Who made you our representative? :mad: You...

Who made you our representative? :mad:

You have a beef with API, deal with it.

You are very quick to sprout a whole pile of accusations, if you have the details, pass them on, but if not, then...
Forum: Middle East
8th Jul 2016, 12:07
Replies: 6
Views: 4,319
Posted By skyvan

In January 2016, AED 1100 for an initial Class 1.

In January 2016, AED 1100 for an initial Class 1.
Forum: Middle East
21st Dec 2015, 09:15
Replies: 10
Views: 5,563
Posted By skyvan

I can recommend an optician called Deepak at...

I can recommend an optician called Deepak at Sight Savers in Al Barsha. He has done 3 pairs of progressives for me over the years, and 2 for the missus, and been spot on every time. He is very...
Forum: Middle East
16th Dec 2015, 03:49
Replies: 80
Views: 37,024
Posted By skyvan

Can't complain from my side, bid for 2 blocks of...

Can't complain from my side, bid for 2 blocks of 21 days off, any time during non-peak, got them both.

Low seniority 777 LHS.
Forum: Middle East
8th Nov 2015, 14:16
Replies: 151
Views: 111,733
Posted By skyvan

Just pushing this to the top since the advert is...

Just pushing this to the top since the advert is now on the website.
Forum: Middle East
14th Oct 2015, 14:28
Replies: 19
Views: 13,145
Posted By skyvan

I doubt there are many who work here who would...

I doubt there are many who work here who would consider the management team in any shape or form, as "gentlemen".

Besides, I doubt they would voluntarily cut off a potential source of new...
Forum: Middle East
25th Jun 2015, 07:21
Replies: 85
Views: 23,853
Posted By skyvan

Well Harry, before you get bogged down with the...

Well Harry, before you get bogged down with the ULR being the problem for swaps, I am sitting in top bid, got nothing I bid for, not even days off, the one ULR that I had bid for I did not get,...
Forum: Middle East
2nd Jun 2015, 04:51
Replies: 67
Views: 24,739
Posted By skyvan

777 LHS 12 days off 75 hours plus 1 day...

777
LHS
12 days off
75 hours plus 1 day groundschool and 2 days in the sim

Unable to swap flights as maxed out hours for the preceding 12 months.
Last 3 months have been at 88-92 each month.
Forum: Middle East
26th May 2015, 13:14
Replies: 149
Views: 76,732
Posted By skyvan

The big pay turnaround: 2015 Salary Forecasts ...

The big pay turnaround: 2015 Salary Forecasts
More Sharing Services
1
The big pay turnaround: Eurozone recovering, emerging markets falter in 2015

• Global salary rises up compared to last...
Forum: Middle East
23rd Mar 2015, 12:36
Replies: 9
Views: 4,635
Posted By skyvan

Could not have been an expat or it would have...

Could not have been an expat or it would have said where they were from.

Just got to read between the lines.:confused:
Forum: Middle East
22nd Mar 2015, 15:52
Replies: 23
Views: 7,576
Posted By skyvan

Marsellus, For someone who isn't at EK, you...

Marsellus,

For someone who isn't at EK, you seem to show a huge amount of interest in declaring the current pilot's don't know what they're talking about.

It would appear that you are very...
Forum: Middle East
22nd Mar 2015, 15:51
Replies: 170
Views: 134,062
Posted By skyvan

Marsellus, For someone who isn't at EK, you...

Marsellus,

For someone who isn't at EK, you seem to show a huge amount of interest in declaring the current pilot's don't know what they're talking about.

It would appear that you are very...
Forum: Middle East
20th Feb 2015, 14:41
Replies: 80
Views: 24,282
Posted By skyvan

I wonder how Shk Mo would respond if this was...

I wonder how Shk Mo would respond if this was aired by everyone's favorite reporter, Richard Quest?

Maybe he could use this as an attempt to regain what many consider his lost journalistic...
Forum: Middle East
20th Oct 2014, 11:49
Replies: 4,944
Views: 3,499,503
Posted By skyvan

You have a good job and you still wanted to come...

You have a good job and you still wanted to come here? That's a red flag already!:}
Forum: Middle East
22nd Jul 2014, 12:31
Replies: 78
Views: 32,394
Posted By skyvan

It's not a flight bag, it is a laptop bag for a...

It's not a flight bag, it is a laptop bag for a traveling salesman!

Since when has a flight bag come with a compartment for your clothes?

And have you tried to get anything out of the "office"...
Forum: Middle East
14th Jun 2014, 06:52
Replies: 78
Views: 32,394
Posted By skyvan

If they don't want us to nick the olive oil, why...

If they don't want us to nick the olive oil, why do they give us such a big case?
Forum: Middle East
12th Mar 2014, 15:06
Replies: 41
Views: 11,438
Posted By skyvan

Maybe this is a demonstration of "The Extra Mile"...

Maybe this is a demonstration of "The Extra Mile" by the leaders?
Forum: Middle East
24th Feb 2014, 07:54
Replies: 20
Views: 4,760
Posted By skyvan

It would appear that most of the links have been...

It would appear that most of the links have been mis-coded, hence you can't get anywhere.

Maybe the IT guys were pushed into implementing something that wasn't ready, or that they thought was...
Forum: Middle East
28th Oct 2013, 09:23
Replies: 10
Views: 2,485
Posted By skyvan

He is sure because most of the pilots here have...

He is sure because most of the pilots here have had their home licences converted to GCAA licences.

Most people come here with an ATPL, and some experience on the aircraft type they intend to...
Forum: Middle East
3rd Oct 2013, 16:06
Replies: 31
Views: 18,912
Posted By skyvan

There's been six intake groups in the last two...

There's been six intake groups in the last two months, so hiring has not stopped. Before you ask, yes, it's been on all the fleets, but mainly on the B777 and the A380.

There appears to have been...
Forum: Tech Log
7th Jun 2013, 16:35
Replies: 13
Views: 6,290
Posted By skyvan

The B737 NG is capable of deploying the reversers...

The B737 NG is capable of deploying the reversers below 10' RA, although it is specifically prohibited under the Limitations section of the FCOM. I believe that was developed due to an Airbus event...
Forum: Middle East
30th Aug 2012, 18:47
Replies: 8
Views: 2,973
Posted By skyvan

Don't trust the predictions, they are based on...

Don't trust the predictions, they are based on historical data and we are in a dynamic environment, therefore predictions tend to be a tad "unreal".

Look at the capacity vs booked numbers, and...
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