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Old 1st May 2011, 08:39
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Direct Entry Captains at Emirates

Hearing rumours that EK will open DEC in November time later this year, imagine their SFO's wouldn't love that idea.

Any truth to the rumour?
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Old 1st May 2011, 11:57
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Guess ya find out in November...
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Old 1st May 2011, 12:48
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I love it! What's it been now since the last "DEC at EK" rumour?

You coming over then?
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Old 1st May 2011, 13:45
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Got a call from them a few days ago offering me an interview for an F/O position, apparently they will not be taking DECs at all!
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Old 1st May 2011, 14:07
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interview last week :

15 people on the first day , 3 at the end . 20% passed.
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Why is everyone so keen to join Emirates?Over-rated and a soul-destroying place to live and work.A sandpit is a sandpit however you dress it up.Far more interesting places to live and work as an expat if not quite so financially stable.
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a soul-destroying place to live
Which part of your soul was destroyed?
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the enlightened part
the hoping part
the happy part
the righteous part
the fair part
the just part
the legitimate part
the free part
the democratic part
the religious part
the free speech part
the human rights part
...
(to be continued)
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Gosh Heavy, all those chips on one shoulder. You should join a circus as a clown.
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Old 4th May 2011, 05:48
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Do you think so Jack? Actually I think heavy got it spot on...Off to polish my 'chips'
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Old 4th May 2011, 09:02
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The UAE may a life style that some may enjoy and some may feel imposing.

Before applying, be it with Emirates, FLYDubai, Etihad, or Qatar, one must do comprehensive research as to see if UAE is a viable alternative to their current situation be it at home or at a different place on the planet.

Potential possible disappointment(s) can be avoided by one doing their homework... especially when young families are involved.

Jobs in the region will still be there after research has been completed and issues have been discussed with family members.

Over my 21 years as an expat in different parts of the world, I’ve heard the typical “Gee had I known that…..” or I would have never come here had I known…” So again, don’t disrupt your personal and family life because of lack of information before accepting the job without understanding and complete disclosure to your loved ones.

Where ever you go, expat support networks can help to buffer and temper the transition to the new life style, and help educate new individuals of the dos and don’ts within the region.

Given the alternatives there are not many choices out there, especially for First Officers.

Good luck to one and all.
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Old 4th May 2011, 11:01
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Qatar
21 years an expat and you don't know Qatar isn't part of the UAE?
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Old 4th May 2011, 11:21
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Over my 21 years as an expat in different parts of the world,
Try reading it properly.
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Old 5th May 2011, 13:56
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For the Cliterals... I should have mentioned that Qatar is not part of the UAE... please forgive me. It was more of a discussion of working for carriers within the region.


Oops... I was in a rush and submitted without proof reading. Hey... was my spelling OK?

With the numerous hotels I layover, I'm lucky to find the W/C without banging into walls.
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Old 6th May 2011, 08:27
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No sweat captjns,

Just giving your chain a mild yank!!
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Once they open up a new division (B748F), they might look for some DEC
(just a guess)
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Old 8th May 2011, 14:03
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Morphine to the eyes

Jes#s Captjns or what ever your nom de plume is, your post helps me go to sleep. Tell the truth, money makes the world go around. Retirement from such a demanding profession demands that pilots earn top dollar till age 55/60/65 (if you are that silly). EK/BA/CX/etc/etc are not paying the money. Until young chaps wake up and realize they are being exploited by hard nosed accountants for their enthusiasm to 'touch the stars' then what hope is there for this 'job'.
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