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Forum: Middle East

5th Jul 2014, 15:22

Replies: 1,883

Saudia

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Posted By jumbocpt

Saudia

One thing you will learn in Saudi Arabia is patience. So many pilots arrived for training being used to the 500 knot lifestyle 'back home', of getting things done quickly. I was no different when i...

Forum: Middle East

25th May 2014, 14:20

Replies: 1,883

Saudia

Views: 1,006,057

Posted By jumbocpt

tickets

Hi Sam.
i think you retired before the SAP system. Mike Davids from SV-JFK , now retired, was trying to work it out. send him an email.
[email protected]

jim

Forum: Middle East

23rd Apr 2014, 12:16

Replies: 1,883

Saudia

Views: 1,006,057

Posted By jumbocpt

hi Mutt

Hello,
Good to see you are still "on the job". Ive been retired 18 months and enjoying life, or trying too. in the US.
Any huge changes in the airline?

james

[email protected]

Forum: Middle East

19th Sep 2013, 02:23

Replies: 1,883

Saudia

Views: 1,006,057

Posted By jumbocpt

hi Mutt

I couldnt agree more! I came for just two years to save money and return to the "land of round doorknobs" but the cycles in the economy were not favorable and even though I interviewed with US...

Forum: Middle East

6th Jan 2013, 05:30

Replies: 1,883

Saudia

Views: 1,006,057

Posted By jumbocpt

of course not

When i was hired at TWA, i was told i was too young for the line, so had to go to SFS, but the door might open sometime to transfer. Seemed that option would open and close depending on new plane...

Forum: Middle East

6th Jan 2013, 03:10

Replies: 1,883

Saudia

Views: 1,006,057

Posted By jumbocpt

recently retired

To respond to Mutt and Earl; I recently retired from Saudia after a long career.
Many years of searching, as we as contractors usually do, I find that the grass is not always greener; just a...

Forum: Middle East

23rd Jun 2011, 15:14

Replies: 1,883

Saudia

Views: 1,006,057

Posted By jumbocpt

old pilots.

Hello Mutt
one of our former pilots asked if any country allows pilots to fly for airlines that are over the age of 65? I know that would might have some information that i can pass along to him ...

Forum: Middle East

23rd Mar 2010, 13:40

Replies: 1,883

Saudia

Views: 1,006,057

Posted By jumbocpt

new contracts??

Any truth to the rumors that the pilots will be presented with a new contract to replace the existing one in effect? Ive heard much lower base pay, travel benefits and housing. Not to mention...

Forum: Middle East

9th Mar 2010, 01:48

Replies: 1,883

Saudia

Views: 1,006,057

Posted By jumbocpt

Years ago, a contractor Captain joined Saudia. he...

Years ago, a contractor Captain joined Saudia. he had flown for many airlines in his contract flying career. He always said that as a contact pilot. ...'you are only as good as your last flight'. ...

Forum: Middle East

6th Mar 2010, 15:19

Replies: 1,883

Saudia

Views: 1,006,057

Posted By jumbocpt

Looks like Capt M should not have submitted his...

Looks like Capt M should not have submitted his 64 page report to the DG. The plan for the 777 was already underway. It's a simple matter of economics so I see it not only as a waste of time but...

Forum: Middle East

5th Mar 2010, 20:28

Replies: 1,883

Saudia

Views: 1,006,057

Posted By jumbocpt

Perhaps Capt M is not happy about leaving. I...

Perhaps Capt M is not happy about leaving. I heard about the 'new saudia' without medical benefits, ramadan bonus and 40% less pay. I wonder who will be coming to JED under these conditions. ...

Forum: Middle East

4th Mar 2010, 19:03

Replies: 1,883

Saudia

Views: 1,006,057

Posted By jumbocpt

Mutt, what is the official ruling on age 63/65 issue

Somebody mentioned in passing the Capt Miller is leaving in a few weeks. He is almost 64. He was offered a 1 yr contract at a reduced salary and not many benefits. Is this what the pilots have to...

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