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Forum: Middle East

27th Feb 2010, 12:45

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Posted By Captain Oryx

wheelbarrow, Just to pile on KK's post. He...

wheelbarrow,

Just to pile on KK's post. He is correct about housing. Currently, there are villas empty in two places (not Ain Khalid), that doesn't necessarily mean they are "available". If you...

Forum: Middle East

23rd Feb 2010, 05:08

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Posted By Captain Oryx

eicasmsg, It depends on why you were...

eicasmsg,

It depends on why you were rejected. I'm assuming the sim assessment did you in as they would not have let you get that far if everything else wasn't in order.

I would try again, if...

Forum: Middle East

5th Feb 2010, 05:34

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Posted By Captain Oryx

GREAT NEWS! I stand corrected, thanks for...

GREAT NEWS!

I stand corrected, thanks for the update.:ok:

Good luck!

Winton,
Should be no problem. Have you sent in an app?

Forum: Middle East

4th Feb 2010, 02:47

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Posted By Captain Oryx

Winton, Not Krunch, when did you last fly? ...

Winton,

Not Krunch, when did you last fly?

When did you last fly the 777?

DEC's are not currently being screened by Pilot Recruitment. Some Dec's have been in recent classes, however, they...

Forum: Middle East

2nd Feb 2010, 06:27

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Posted By Captain Oryx

Skywriter, Welcome to Qatar Airways! ...

Skywriter,

Welcome to Qatar Airways!

If you've been on this board, you are aware that there is a small, albeit noisy group of individuals who are constantly stirring up ****e.

If it's...

Forum: Middle East

10th Jan 2010, 14:16

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Posted By Captain Oryx

[QUOTE]FUBA You are such a tool. That's all...

[QUOTE]FUBA

You are such a tool. That's all I have to tell you/QUOTE]

Now, Now, be gentle with Fuba. After being "embraced" by China Airlines' cabin crew he has discovered that the flight ops...

Forum: Middle East

9th Jan 2010, 09:31

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Posted By Captain Oryx

It is a fairy representative roster. No...

It is a fairy representative roster. No commuting.

In case you missed it,

NO COMMUTING!!:=:=:=

Good Luck.

Forum: Middle East

6th Jan 2010, 10:34

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Posted By Captain Oryx

Actually, I found them very representative.:ok:

Actually, I found them very representative.:ok:

Forum: Middle East

4th Jan 2010, 02:00

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Posted By Captain Oryx

"Im not sure I could leave her for 3 weeks per...

"Im not sure I could leave her for 3 weeks per month..."

DC,

If this means you are going to attempt to commute, forget it!

Stay where you are.

Forum: Middle East

20th Dec 2009, 15:23

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Posted By Captain Oryx

KJ, PLEAASE, stay in Oz!!!:D

KJ,

PLEAASE, stay in Oz!!!:D

Forum: Middle East

12th Nov 2009, 13:12

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Posted By Captain Oryx

ST, My point precisely. We will just...

ST,

My point precisely.

We will just have to respectfully disagree about the R to L upgrade

Cheers!

Forum: Middle East

11th Nov 2009, 12:04

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Posted By Captain Oryx

OK boys, let's straighten a few things out. ...

OK boys, let's straighten a few things out.

ST,

The reason people don't "jump the que" has nothing to do with "weight speed formula". It is strictly a function of a seniority system.

Nowhere...

Forum: Middle East

11th Nov 2009, 06:54

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Posted By Captain Oryx

ST, In airlines with rates of pay determined...

ST,

In airlines with rates of pay determined by "weight/speed formula" (most US carriers) the larger the aircraft, the higher the pay rate. The other part of the formula is pilot seniority. The...

Forum: Middle East

10th Nov 2009, 07:17

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Posted By Captain Oryx

Schneidertrophy, The "bigger the airplane...

Schneidertrophy,

The "bigger the airplane the more it pays" idea is not unique to the ME. It is the cornerstone on which pay is determined in the US and some far east carriers.

As for the...

Forum: Middle East

4th Nov 2009, 16:26

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Posted By Captain Oryx

And you know this, how?

And you know this, how?

Forum: Middle East

28th Oct 2009, 11:11

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Posted By Captain Oryx

NE Dude-2-4 weeks after interview/sim eval is the...

NE Dude-2-4 weeks after interview/sim eval is the normal length of time for notification. You will be asked for additional info and at some point given for class date. If you are proactive and call,...

Forum: Middle East

3rd Sep 2009, 06:18

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Posted By Captain Oryx

Starskate- "...On the inside"? No, a...

Starskate-

"...On the inside"? No, a reliable source who spoke with someone in the know.

Aerodmb- The response was in answer to the question, "Are Qatar taking DEC's at present?" Qatar is still...

Forum: Middle East

2nd Sep 2009, 16:30

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Posted By Captain Oryx

DQ4, If you are not already in the que, they...

DQ4,

If you are not already in the que, they will not process you until first quarter of next year.

I'd recommend you hold off on the app. until then.

Good Luck!!!

Forum: Middle East

30th Aug 2009, 10:30

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Posted By Captain Oryx

I share his belief.;)

I share his belief.;)

Forum: Middle East

27th Aug 2009, 20:09

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Posted By Captain Oryx

I wouldn't begin to guess about the size. Only...

I wouldn't begin to guess about the size. Only because I would not want you to get your hopes up!

I will say this, they are designed to be fully furnished. And I mean linens kitchen and all. This...

Forum: Middle East

27th Aug 2009, 19:04

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Posted By Captain Oryx

I can certainly relate to that!!! Just...

I can certainly relate to that!!!

Just thought you ought to know the facts before you make any decisions.

Good Luck:ok:

Forum: Middle East

27th Aug 2009, 18:35

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Posted By Captain Oryx

Cencelled??? Abeo, All F/O's are...

Cencelled???

Abeo,

All F/O's are required to occupy company housing. Only Capts. have the option to move into the city. This is true regardless of family size.

I know for a fact that there...

Forum: Middle East

27th Aug 2009, 16:20

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Posted By Captain Oryx

It doesn't matter if you are married, at present...

It doesn't matter if you are married, at present F/O's are required to live in flats.

Now, you may be able to procure a 3br instead of 2br depending on your circumstances.

Good Luck!:ok:

Forum: Middle East

26th Aug 2009, 16:59

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Posted By Captain Oryx

Uhh!? Might want to check another thread...

Uhh!?

Might want to check another thread about KAL.:eek:

Cheers

Forum: Middle East

20th Aug 2009, 11:05

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Posted By Captain Oryx

VV001- Were you invited to interview as a Capt....

VV001- Were you invited to interview as a Capt. or F/O. Just curious.

FMC- No news is good news. When I interviewed we had one pilot receive a rejection notice. He received it 2 weeks to the day....

Forum: Middle East

18th Aug 2009, 11:41

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Posted By Captain Oryx

Below 60 without type rating. Below 62 with type...

Below 60 without type rating. Below 62 with type rating.

Forum: Middle East

9th Aug 2009, 09:22

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Posted By Captain Oryx

My interview was also during a road show. I...

My interview was also during a road show.

I experienced the same scenario as Argpilot757 except number 3 (the group session).

Concerning number 2, the book "Ace The Pilot Technical Interview"...

Forum: Middle East

8th Aug 2009, 09:54

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Posted By Captain Oryx

Good luck to all who are interested!:ok:

Good luck to all who are interested!:ok:

Forum: Middle East

5th Aug 2009, 18:08

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Posted By Captain Oryx

shneidertrophy, Most of what you are...

shneidertrophy,

Most of what you are whining about currently exists at every major airline in the world. Exactly, other than the gross exageration about the medical, what are you complaining...

Forum: Middle East

20th Jul 2009, 07:01

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Posted By Captain Oryx

Argpilot, Read Ace The Pilot Technical...

Argpilot,

Read Ace The Pilot Technical interview and you should be fine with the test.

The CP recruitment is South African (last time I checked it was part of Africa not Europe) and has a...

Forum: Middle East

13th Jul 2009, 11:33

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Posted By Captain Oryx

Mounster, If they offered you a 777 seat. with...

Mounster,
If they offered you a 777 seat. with your experience, you will probably get it.

There have been cases, albeit rare, when an individual was made to switch fleets after joining.

i'm...

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