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Forum: Middle East
3rd Sep 2018, 02:10
Replies: 109
Views: 221,673
Posted By flyaway777

Does that mean they won’t look at a DEC applicant...

Does that mean they won’t look at a DEC applicant under the age of 40, regardless of experience?
Forum: Middle East
17th Jul 2018, 12:45
Replies: 72
Views: 46,393
Posted By flyaway777

777 LHS 98hrs with 9 days off in blocks of 1...

777 LHS
98hrs with 9 days off in blocks of 1 or 2 as usual.
July roster similar.
It's completely unsustainable.
Forum: Middle East
10th May 2018, 11:47
Replies: 25
Views: 10,876
Posted By flyaway777

Sorry, I was being facetious. They introduced a...

Sorry, I was being facetious. They introduced a minimum age of 35 for command on the 380 (32 on 777) and today, as part of The Great Pay Review of 2018, they reduced it to 30 for both fleets. I...
Forum: Middle East
10th May 2018, 11:32
Replies: 25
Views: 10,876
Posted By flyaway777

No, we are all treated with the same contempt.

No, we are all treated with the same contempt.
Forum: Middle East
13th Mar 2018, 18:36
Replies: 4,944
Views: 3,508,469
Posted By flyaway777

The allowance is paid as part of your salary and...

The allowance is paid as part of your salary and is not connected to any rent or mortgage amount. You can choose to have it paid monthly or as an advance in 6 month lump sums.

Currently, as a new...
Forum: Middle East
21st Jan 2018, 12:42
Replies: 4,944
Views: 3,508,469
Posted By flyaway777

Fantastic post Greenfields. It’s a depressingly...

Fantastic post Greenfields. It’s a depressingly accurate description of the current state of affairs at EK. Essential reading for any prospective new joiner.
Forum: Middle East
24th Dec 2017, 06:41
Replies: 11
Views: 6,420
Posted By flyaway777

Actually, there are thirteen 777F's in the fleet....

Actually, there are thirteen 777F's in the fleet. But yes, the aircraft referred to above are most likely from the passenger fleet. There were 13 of them parked up last time I was there two weeks...
Forum: Middle East
19th Apr 2017, 15:35
Replies: 50
Views: 24,265
Posted By flyaway777

Perhaps oversimplifying things a bit there don't...

Perhaps oversimplifying things a bit there don't you think? You seem to be content with your employer rostering someone to fly 86 hours in a month containing 12 days leave. I think most people would...
Forum: Middle East
25th Feb 2017, 11:21
Replies: 870
Views: 883,973
Posted By flyaway777

Ok, seems fair enough then. Thanks for the info...

Ok, seems fair enough then. Thanks for the info :ok:
Forum: Middle East
24th Feb 2017, 16:10
Replies: 870
Views: 883,973
Posted By flyaway777

Sorry I can't really shed any light on your exact...

Sorry I can't really shed any light on your exact situation but just to add another query on the same subject.

What happens to guys who stay the 15yrs but don't meet the minimum age requirement...
Forum: Middle East
26th Dec 2016, 23:47
Replies: 89
Views: 83,795
Posted By flyaway777

"Ultra long/Long/Medium/Short haul Ryanair" would...

"Ultra long/Long/Medium/Short haul Ryanair" would be a more appropriate description.

And therein lies one of the biggest issues at EK, on the 777 fleet at least. We fly a hybrid mix of every kind...
Forum: Middle East
17th Sep 2016, 12:51
Replies: 77
Views: 52,444
Posted By flyaway777

Even by EK's recent standards, this one sounds...

Even by EK's recent standards, this one sounds rather outlandish. Quite a few guys who upgraded over the last year are under 35 and will be for a few years to come, so what happens to them if it...
Forum: Middle East
29th Jul 2016, 18:19
Replies: 20
Views: 12,481
Posted By flyaway777

Confirmed Business for Capt and FO. Capt gets...

Confirmed Business for Capt and FO. Capt gets upgraded to First if its available.
Forum: Middle East
23rd Mar 2015, 14:01
Replies: 4,944
Views: 3,508,469
Posted By flyaway777

Is the only part of that post that made any...

Is the only part of that post that made any sense. Was the rest of it even in English?

Why don't you leave the advice regarding Emirates to those of us here who are in a position to credibly give...
Forum: Middle East
16th Feb 2015, 21:30
Replies: 90
Views: 78,993
Posted By flyaway777

The post above is as accurate as it is damning of...

The post above is as accurate as it is damning of the current situation in EK. Especially the part at the end about our long term health and how little regard they have for it. This is the single...
Forum: Middle East
15th Feb 2015, 21:12
Replies: 870
Views: 883,973
Posted By flyaway777

Thanks Modesh.

Thanks Modesh.
Forum: Middle East
15th Feb 2015, 17:26
Replies: 870
Views: 883,973
Posted By flyaway777

So if you leave after 15yrs service at the age of...

So if you leave after 15yrs service at the age of 45 for example, do you still get the travel benefits when you reach 55 or are you just forgotten about?
Forum: Middle East
4th Feb 2015, 14:38
Replies: 4,944
Views: 3,508,469
Posted By flyaway777

That figure of 29,700 Dhs includes an hourly...

That figure of 29,700 Dhs includes an hourly flying pay of 85hrs so no, the basic salary has not changed. In fact in hasn't changed for the last 3 years. It certainly needs to as it is neither...
Forum: Middle East
29th Jan 2015, 13:42
Replies: 27
Views: 11,012
Posted By flyaway777

Well if this is true then their desperate...

Well if this is true then their desperate measures are becoming even more desperate and extreme. It's borderline vindictive at this stage. As usual electing to punish everyone for the actions of a...
Forum: Middle East
22nd Jan 2015, 16:53
Replies: 12
Views: 5,392
Posted By flyaway777

But with the 24th being a Saturday I don't see...

But with the 24th being a Saturday I don't see that happening! Thats why I thought it would come out today as its never been later than the 24th in my time here and I've never seen it published on a...
Forum: Middle East
22nd Jan 2015, 13:43
Replies: 12
Views: 5,392
Posted By flyaway777

I think its a minimum of 7 days prior to the 1st...

I think its a minimum of 7 days prior to the 1st of the month. So of course the 25th is fine in this case but it wouldn't have been that difficult for them to sort it out by today rather than keeping...
Forum: Middle East
22nd Jan 2015, 13:12
Replies: 12
Views: 5,392
Posted By flyaway777

Clearly I was expecting too much to think they...

Clearly I was expecting too much to think they might release the rosters today with it being a Thursday and the 22nd of the month. Nothing until Sunday 25th now.

I guess it takes some time to get...
Forum: Rumours & News
8th Mar 2014, 03:06
Replies: 11,831
Views: 24,339,562
Posted By flyaway777

Looking at the Aviation Weather Centre satellite...

Looking at the Aviation Weather Centre satellite image from 0315 UTC there was no weather of any significance between KUL and the eastern coast of Vietnam.
...
Forum: Middle East
9th May 2013, 16:17
Replies: 196
Views: 81,864
Posted By flyaway777

'It Takes a World' - whatever that means, was...

'It Takes a World' - whatever that means, was this years theme.

Maybe it's about the world of BS contained in the email.
Forum: Terms and Endearment
28th Jan 2012, 21:15
Replies: 98
Views: 29,259
Posted By flyaway777

If you are referring to EK, it isn't exactly a...

If you are referring to EK, it isn't exactly a box ticking exercise. You still have to do the biz during selection!
Forum: Middle East
7th Dec 2010, 13:10
Replies: 4,944
Views: 3,508,469
Posted By flyaway777

Do you do another medical when actually joining...

Do you do another medical when actually joining the company or does the medical you do during your selection cover this?
Forum: Middle East
24th Nov 2010, 10:02
Replies: 4,944
Views: 3,508,469
Posted By flyaway777

References contacted after a few days and got the...

References contacted after a few days and got the email with job offer about 1 week later. Depends on how quick your ref's are in returning their forms I guess.

Good luck!
Forum: Middle East
10th Nov 2010, 21:19
Replies: 4,944
Views: 3,508,469
Posted By flyaway777

It was my understanding that even if you are...

It was my understanding that even if you are current on type on an EK aircraft you still go through all training like all other new recruits. Is this not the case?
Forum: Middle East
26th Sep 2010, 10:32
Replies: 4,944
Views: 3,508,469
Posted By flyaway777

I was waiting for about 3 weeks but some people I...

I was waiting for about 3 weeks but some people I know where waiting only 3 days, others 3 months!

Anyone here going for selection starting 3rd October?
Forum: Middle East
26th Jun 2010, 12:32
Replies: 4,944
Views: 3,508,469
Posted By flyaway777

On the other side of this coin, just wondering if...

On the other side of this coin, just wondering if there is a lower age limit? I know it doesn't mention anything about this on their website but in reality would it be an issue?

24 yrs old, meet...
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
15th Mar 2010, 22:45
Replies: 24
Views: 3,361
Posted By flyaway777

"Air India's pilots ordered to start dieting...

"Air India's pilots ordered to start dieting immediately following nose gear collapse incident"

:E
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
14th Mar 2010, 19:02
Replies: 126
Views: 47,880
Posted By flyaway777

George111, Yeah i've experienced the same...

George111,

Yeah i've experienced the same problem. I haven't actually applied yet but according to Parc it would be an issue. I guess the best thing to do is apply anyway and see what VN say (if...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
29th Nov 2008, 18:13
Replies: 77
Views: 62,442
Posted By flyaway777

[QUOTE] easyjet have already done pay to fly...

[QUOTE] easyjet have already done pay to fly scheme with ATP. [QUOTE]

The management have already admitted that this was a bad idea and have said that it will not happen again. Unsurprisingly,...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
22nd Nov 2008, 00:43
Replies: 77
Views: 62,442
Posted By flyaway777

Such a sad state of affairs. This profession...

Such a sad state of affairs. This profession really is finished if schemes like this are allowed to continue. Paying a crappy airline money to fly passengers who are also paying this crappy airline...
Forum: Questions
18th Nov 2008, 14:27
Replies: 5
Views: 2,708
Posted By flyaway777

I have recently gained my ATPL and had the same...

I have recently gained my ATPL and had the same problems you are having.

The sectors were you have flown as PF can be entered as PICUS (so that you can meet the minimum PIC time required) and the...
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