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Forum: Middle East

5th Nov 2015, 23:47

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Posted By Iver

Have they hired onto the A350 yet?

Have they hired onto the A350 yet?

Forum: Middle East

6th Jul 2015, 17:41

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Posted By Iver

Anyone know if Qatar is still placing newhire...

Anyone know if Qatar is still placing newhire Boeing drivers in Boeing aircraft (i.e., 787) and Airbus drivers in Airbus aircraft? Seems simplistic but I understand the concern about training risk. ...

Forum: Middle East

4th Mar 2015, 23:01

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Posted By Iver

Are the Boeing fleets like the 787 still drawing...

Are the Boeing fleets like the 787 still drawing FOs from the internal A320 fleet?

Forum: Middle East

27th Feb 2015, 18:22

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Posted By Iver

Agreed with posts above. NEVER make a move...

Agreed with posts above. NEVER make a move unless your family is bought in and visits the location first before any decision is made. Try before you buy!

Forum: Middle East

29th Sep 2014, 15:20

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Posted By Iver

Qatar Airways first A350 due in December, New...

Qatar Airways first A350 due in December, New York first destination - ch-aviation.com...

Forum: Middle East

29th Sep 2014, 14:18

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Posted By Iver

Cheers Hobbsmeter for the updated info. ...

Cheers Hobbsmeter for the updated info.

Two questions/points:

1. Regarding the first 5 routes going to Europe, I thought QR announced that the first A350 would be used on a JFK rotation? ...

Forum: Middle East

16th Sep 2014, 17:03

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Posted By Iver

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Forum: Middle East

29th Jun 2014, 17:18

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Posted By Iver

Wonder if Al Baker will ever pull the trigger on...

Wonder if Al Baker will ever pull the trigger on the Bombardier C-Series? True the C-Series has been plagued with delays, but Farnborough is approaching and they do have 4 flight test vehicles...

Forum: Middle East

27th Apr 2014, 20:06

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Posted By Iver

Will the initial 350s be staffed internally or is...

Will the initial 350s be staffed internally or is it possible for newhires to be assigned it? Is there a lot of internal interest in bidding the 350 so far?

Forum: Middle East

16th Feb 2014, 01:26

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Posted By Iver

Thanks for caring Stone... I have been building...

Thanks for caring Stone... I have been building my time for years but haven't been in a position to leave my country until recently due to family obligations. I am now competitive from an...

Forum: Middle East

15th Feb 2014, 17:01

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Posted By Iver

Casablanca, Thank you for the insight about...

Casablanca,

Thank you for the insight about the A350. If a type rated A320 pilot is hired into the A320, would he still be seat locked on that aircraft before bidding on another type like the...

Forum: Middle East

15th Feb 2014, 01:17

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Posted By Iver

How soon before we start to see newhires going to...

How soon before we start to see newhires going to the A350? 2nd half of the year? Or will those be primarily staffed internally from the A330/320 fleets?

Anyone know the delivery rate of the...

Forum: Middle East

30th Jan 2014, 23:01

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Posted By Iver

Well done Smoothflight!

Well done Smoothflight!

Forum: Middle East

30th Jan 2014, 16:06

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Posted By Iver

Agree with Linerider. Get everything in writing...

Agree with Linerider. Get everything in writing and know how you can exit if possible.

With such a big investment, I would personally probably choose to stay closer to home at Easy if I were...

Forum: Middle East

19th Jan 2014, 13:53

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Posted By Iver

What is the latest estimate for opening the new...

What is the latest estimate for opening the new airport in Doha? 1st half of this year?

Forum: Middle East

11th Jan 2014, 23:05

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Posted By Iver

What proportion of recent newhires have been...

What proportion of recent newhires have been allocated to the 787 fleet? Do Airbus rated pilots also get 787 or are they more likely allocated to the A320/330?

Forum: Middle East

1st Jan 2014, 23:04

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Posted By Iver

What are the odds that we will see a big QR order...

What are the odds that we will see a big QR order for Bombardier's C-Series (probably CS300) in 2014? 50/50 I suppose. Al Baker has been a fan of the aircraft but recently stated that he would...

Forum: Middle East

29th Dec 2013, 17:15

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Posted By Iver

Are the A350-900/1000s expected to fly long haul...

Are the A350-900/1000s expected to fly long haul and ultra-long haul flights to North & South America, Australia, etc and supplement the current 777-200LRs and 300ERs? Or will they fly more...

Forum: Middle East

26th Dec 2013, 00:45

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Posted By Iver

Is it true that early QR 787s are not built with...

Is it true that early QR 787s are not built with the separate crew rest quarters and thus not enabling flights beyond Europe?

With 80 A350s on firm order, I can see why many current QR Airbus...

Forum: Middle East

25th Dec 2013, 13:07

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Posted By Iver

Nice to see that 787 FO slots are indeed being...

Nice to see that 787 FO slots are indeed being offered to newhires! If you are looking for a new job, why not at least get a desirable type rating and gain some new experiences in the process? ...

Forum: Middle East

28th Nov 2013, 21:39

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Posted By Iver

The Bombardier C-Series won't require typed...

The Bombardier C-Series won't require typed pilots since it will be brand new. Will be interesting to see if Al Baker actually orders it in a few months (rumour) for longer/thinner routes out of...

Forum: Middle East

20th Nov 2013, 18:22

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Posted By Iver

Flying Apple, Don't know of any...

Flying Apple,

Don't know of any fleet-specific route maps, but you can now add EDI to the 787 routes effective next Spring...

Press Release | Qatar Airways...

Forum: Middle East

19th Nov 2013, 14:32

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Posted By Iver

Scott T, I would apply and see how it goes....

Scott T,

I would apply and see how it goes. QR is notoriously BAD in terms of their recruiting/interviewing/training queue processes - but you won't know unless you apply. Tell them you expect...

Forum: Middle East

19th Nov 2013, 13:24

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Posted By Iver

Now hiring directly onto the 787?

Interesting. 6-9 months ago there were a lot of naysayers about direct hiring into the 787 - instead saying all 787 positions would be internal movement from the A320 fleet.

I guess if you are...

Forum: Middle East

10th Nov 2013, 16:47

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Posted By Iver

If Qatar orders the Bombardier C-Series like Al...

If Qatar orders the Bombardier C-Series like Al Baker has "hinted" for awhile now, those aircraft will have a unique type rating so everyone should be eligible assuming they hit certain minimums. ...

Forum: Middle East

7th Aug 2013, 23:30

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Posted By Iver

With A330 time I would apply to the other two big...

With A330 time I would apply to the other two big UAE carriers first...

Good luck!

Forum: Middle East

26th Jul 2013, 18:59

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Posted By Iver

Potential C-Series Order at QR?????

Al Baker has mentioned that he is "very" interested in ordering the Bombardier C-Series for shorter/thinner regional routes (if the airplane can actually start its flight testing!!!). A big order...

Forum: Middle East

23rd Jul 2013, 20:18

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Posted By Iver

Frenzo - may be a blessing in disguise for you. ...

Frenzo - may be a blessing in disguise for you. I would try the 2 big UAE carriers. Not sure about EK given the RJ type (whether competitive), but you may want to try the other big UAE carrier.
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Forum: Middle East

24th Jun 2013, 15:27

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Posted By Iver

I do not work for QR so I do not know. I was...

I do not work for QR so I do not know. I was asking questions related to existing pilots who want to swap fleets after their 3 year post-training period has expired.

Forum: Middle East

24th Jun 2013, 13:28

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Posted By Iver

In regards to fleet transfers, once your 3 year...

In regards to fleet transfers, once your 3 year post-training period is finished, can one "bid" or request another fleet (i.e., bid 787 from A320) or is one offered options based on specific fleet...

Forum: Middle East

26th Apr 2013, 14:51

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Posted By Iver

Questions about 787 fleet

Anyone know the likely 787 delivery (and re-delivery) rate at QR now that the 787 will be certified in the next month or two? QR had 3-4 787s in operation before the grounding - how many have been...

Forum: Middle East

31st Mar 2013, 00:34

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Posted By Iver

Guam - with your 747 background I am surprised...

Guam - with your 747 background I am surprised Emirates or that other large UAE airline hasn't picked you up. At QR I would look for a DEC position if I were in your shoes. EK would still be my...

Forum: Middle East

20th Jan 2013, 17:10

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Posted By Iver

Very clear message for those who qualify and have...

Very clear message for those who qualify and have good experience: EK and the other big UAE airline should be your top choices in the Gulf. Simple as that. If you haven't already, send out your...

Forum: Middle East

16th Dec 2012, 21:16

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Posted By Iver

Not heard anything since July? That is...

Not heard anything since July? That is outrageous and should be very embarrassing for any Qatar HR personnel - if they actually cared about their own reputations (down the toilet).......

Forum: Middle East

16th Dec 2012, 02:06

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Posted By Iver

Congrats to Laura for getting the position. But...

Congrats to Laura for getting the position. But the grass is not always greener on the other side - it is better to come with your eyes WIDE OPEN and know what to expect... Not sure how familiar...

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