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Forum: Middle East
27th May 2018, 22:23
Replies: 10
Views: 7,499
Posted By Paper Lad

I arrived back home at the end of March '18 after...

I arrived back home at the end of March '18 after eight years with QR. All monies paid correctly and promptly (except 2500QAR retantion money, due in next few days).

i kept all my licences and...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
28th Feb 2018, 16:50
Replies: 833
Views: 685,253
Posted By Paper Lad

And zero pension. Surely that's illegal in UK?

And zero pension. Surely that's illegal in UK?
Forum: Terms and Endearment
30th Dec 2017, 17:02
Replies: 147
Views: 103,002
Posted By Paper Lad

I applied a couple of weeks ago and was invited...

I applied a couple of weeks ago and was invited for the Skype 'meeting' where I asked about the possibility of flexible working (part time/life style roster/fixed roster pattern....call it what you...
Forum: Middle East
18th Jul 2017, 13:10
Replies: 10,198
Views: 6,697,802
Posted By Paper Lad

[QUOTE=Sailvi767;9834427]If you get involved in...

[QUOTE=Sailvi767;9834427]If you get involved in that it would make employment at many US airlines not a viable option.

Absolute :mad:
Forum: Middle East
4th Jul 2017, 04:16
Replies: 197
Views: 251,931
Posted By Paper Lad

Qatar riyal back near peg as local banks assert...

Qatar riyal back near peg as local banks assert control, cool speculation (http://www.qatarscoop.com/qatar/qatar-riyal-back-near-peg-local-banks-assert-control-cool-speculation/)
Forum: Middle East
9th May 2017, 18:13
Replies: 3
Views: 4,503
Posted By Paper Lad

QR tried something similar about four years ago,...

QR tried something similar about four years ago, it lasted about 18 months before QR dumped its holdings in Cargolux!
Forum: Middle East
5th Dec 2016, 12:22
Replies: 10,198
Views: 6,697,802
Posted By Paper Lad

My understanding is that an exit visa is still...

My understanding is that an exit visa is still required under the new system. The method of applying is different and is aimed at those workers who are having difficulty getting their employer to...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
13th Jul 2016, 21:52
Replies: 10
Views: 7,651
Posted By Paper Lad

Why is that?

Why is that?
Forum: Terms and Endearment
7th Jul 2016, 07:10
Replies: 84
Views: 118,498
Posted By Paper Lad

Rank: Capt. Current a/c type: A330 Years in...

Rank: Capt.
Current a/c type: A330
Years in service: 6
Type of airline (name if you’re brave!): ME3
Base country: The desert.
Hours per month (average): 85
Monthly salary (before tax): $13600...
Forum: Middle East
12th May 2016, 19:09
Replies: 34
Views: 18,422
Posted By Paper Lad

atpcliff, no idea what your supposed source is...

atpcliff, no idea what your supposed source is but it isn't correct!
Forum: Middle East
10th May 2016, 11:53
Replies: 42
Views: 22,094
Posted By Paper Lad

Which company is this referring to?

Which company is this referring to?
Forum: Middle East
8th May 2016, 19:22
Replies: 10,198
Views: 6,697,802
Posted By Paper Lad

This may not help the people in the pool..... ...

This may not help the people in the pool.....

Qatar Airways cuts flights due to aircraft shortage - Doha News (http://dohanews.co/qatar-airways-cuts-flights-due-to-aircraft-shortage/)
Forum: Terms and Endearment
21st Jan 2016, 14:47
Replies: 1,175
Views: 987,552
Posted By Paper Lad

Here's my experience of the recruitment...

Here's my experience of the recruitment process.....

My background, 15000 hours, mostly Airbus, 8000 PIC. Thinking of escaping from the sandpit.

On line application completed late last year...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
15th Sep 2015, 08:39
Replies: 33
Views: 6,925
Posted By Paper Lad

Probably not because a bank won't give a loan to...

Probably not because a bank won't give a loan to a robot in order to pay for a type rating.:hmm:
Forum: Middle East
29th Jan 2015, 12:30
Replies: 10,198
Views: 6,697,802
Posted By Paper Lad

In my opinion, wait until you have the hours for...

In my opinion, wait until you have the hours for DEC. Upgrades in QR can be very subjective!

PL.
Forum: Middle East
22nd Dec 2014, 16:30
Replies: 10,198
Views: 6,697,802
Posted By Paper Lad

If I remember correctly, it's six months after...

If I remember correctly, it's six months after final line check, then you can apply to the training dept.

PL.
Forum: Middle East
15th Oct 2014, 05:48
Replies: 391
Views: 471,153
Posted By Paper Lad

And still we wait for any info. Let's hope the...

And still we wait for any info. Let's hope the new package is worth the wait and not simply a bit of tinkering.

We live in hope, but people are getting impatient now.

PL
Forum: Middle East
27th Sep 2014, 08:09
Replies: 10,198
Views: 6,697,802
Posted By Paper Lad

I, for one, am quite optimistic about the new...

I, for one, am quite optimistic about the new terms and conditions announced at the recent pilot forum. There seems to be a clear intention, from the new management team, to make QR a much better...
Forum: Middle East
24th Aug 2014, 11:54
Replies: 391
Views: 471,153
Posted By Paper Lad

TG24, I'm pretty sure you need to be a...

TG24,

I'm pretty sure you need to be a current Captain to get a left seat gig at QR.
Forum: Middle East
21st Aug 2014, 07:14
Replies: 15
Views: 7,406
Posted By Paper Lad

QR have just changed the entry requirements for...

QR have just changed the entry requirements for DEC and F/O with an increase in the maximum age limit and a reduction of the minimum hours required.

I guess it's all due to not having enough...
Forum: Middle East
9th May 2014, 15:18
Replies: 9
Views: 3,418
Posted By Paper Lad

Especially if one has leave beginning in the...

Especially if one has leave beginning in the period of embargo or stuck in the backlog immediately after !

There's always the possibility of the embargo being extended too, if the new airport...
Forum: Middle East
27th Jun 2013, 11:47
Replies: 10,198
Views: 6,697,802
Posted By Paper Lad

End of May 2013. Been with the company a number...

End of May 2013. Been with the company a number of years, so not a new joiner.
Forum: Middle East
27th Jun 2013, 08:55
Replies: 10,198
Views: 6,697,802
Posted By Paper Lad

Most definitely not gone! PAT is still being...

Most definitely not gone! PAT is still being actively used. Some earlier posts give an insight to its format but there is little prior preparation available.

Before you ask, yes, I have done it...
Forum: Middle East
21st Mar 2013, 12:48
Replies: 10,198
Views: 6,697,802
Posted By Paper Lad

Would you like to back the above statement with...

Would you like to back the above statement with some proof. It's the first I've heard of any terminations as a result of PAT, indeed, the company have stated that they will offer support to anyone...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
5th Mar 2013, 14:00
Replies: 85
Views: 134,862
Posted By Paper Lad

No matter what passport you have, or multiples...

No matter what passport you have, or multiples thereof, you still need an Exit Visa to get out of Qatar.

I am told that N. Korea and Cuba have similar systems.
Forum: Middle East
23rd Feb 2013, 15:26
Replies: 10,198
Views: 6,697,802
Posted By Paper Lad

As I said, "that's all the info I have". No...

As I said, "that's all the info I have".

No idea whether it will apply to swimmers. Rumour suggests that if you have swum for a period of one year, then yes it will. Only a rumour though.

PL
Forum: Middle East
23rd Feb 2013, 04:25
Replies: 10,198
Views: 6,697,802
Posted By Paper Lad

The new aptitude testing is being run by a UK...

The new aptitude testing is being run by a UK company called Symbiotics LTD and will apply to all new joiners, fleet transfers, command upgrades and poeple joining the training dept.

It seems to...
Forum: Middle East
8th Feb 2013, 16:11
Replies: 10,198
Views: 6,697,802
Posted By Paper Lad

A little bit of info for you : new airport is...

A little bit of info for you : new airport is scheduled to open in stages, beginning in April this year. It's anybody's guess whether it happens or not!

I hear that QR were in Bahrain last week,...
Forum: Middle East
3rd Nov 2012, 21:06
Replies: 68
Views: 85,038
Posted By Paper Lad

1- you go around; nobody will question you. ...

1- you go around; nobody will question you.

Not true.

Despite what is written in the Part A, more than one person has been called to the safety office when a go-around was performed but the...
Forum: Middle East
25th Sep 2012, 13:14
Replies: 10,198
Views: 6,697,802
Posted By Paper Lad

Just a little more info for all the swimmers and...

Just a little more info for all the swimmers and potential swimmers:

I am told that the current talent pool membership is approaching 500 people but the recruitment team is about to set off to...
Forum: Middle East
21st Jul 2012, 12:07
Replies: 10,198
Views: 6,697,802
Posted By Paper Lad

Seven days on, followed by a single day off,...

Seven days on, followed by a single day off, followed by a further three or four days on is common.......particularly on the 320 fleet.

Advantages:

Company gets maximum work and flexibility...
Forum: Middle East
21st Jul 2012, 08:34
Replies: 10,198
Views: 6,697,802
Posted By Paper Lad

Unfortunately leave in QR is not in addition to...

Unfortunately leave in QR is not in addition to your days off.

We get a minimum of 8 days off per month but it is averaged over a three month period. Therefore, in the month that leave is taken...
Forum: Middle East
17th Jun 2012, 08:08
Replies: 10,198
Views: 6,697,802
Posted By Paper Lad

Recruitment and selection interviews have been...

Recruitment and selection interviews have been reduced significantly in recent weeks. Management suggest that crewing levels are about right for the current aircraft numbers especially when all the...
Forum: Middle East
5th Apr 2012, 06:43
Replies: 13
Views: 4,284
Posted By Paper Lad

What email? I don't recall seeing one. ...

What email? I don't recall seeing one.

Bearing in mind that the leave week was removed, from all pilots, without any form of consultation, it would have been nice to have been informed when the...
Forum: Middle East
9th Feb 2012, 17:44
Replies: 36
Views: 15,596
Posted By Paper Lad

a 320 Capt getting a fleet trans.........??? ...

a 320 Capt getting a fleet trans.........??? and pigs might fly :{

Good luck anyway.

Current rumour: There will not be any 320 pilots moved to the 787, when they begin arriving, due to the...
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