Pilots Direct ? /Middle east job
 

Hi guys,
need some advice ..... been offered what appears to be a very lucrative permanent job for an up and coming middle-eastern flag carrier. I'm presently working in the uk and like the idea of getting a large aircraft rating on my licence. Anyone been way out yonder that could give me some valuable advice as to what it's like and if the money is as godas it seems?:hmm:

looks like it could be good but you have to be careful of the terms and conditions. It's been offered to me by a third party "PILOTS DIRECT" not heard of them before but they appear to be professional. Anyone got any gen on them? The deal is as follows :
"First Officers (A300-600, A320 & A330)

Hi Mokey,
I have asked a wise man for you.
He say 'That Mokey must seek the wisdom of the Middle East forum'.
Having read most of it I'd say GO GO GO and make the most of a new experience but it won't be Utopia.
Set yourself a working limit in years, of the minimum time required to get all the company contribution out of the pension fund.
If you like it .... stay on.
If you hate it ....... well you have your plan, right?
Good luck! :ok:

hey jester,

you truly are a wise man...thanks for the posting. I'll try as you suggest.

really appreciate it...:)

Plenty of info on the Middle East forum which should give you a feel for working in sandpits.

But note that although grass is always greener elswhere, it takes a lot to make grass green in a desert!

You can say that again!
Make sure you look not only at the job "terms and conditions" but also the qaulity of the accommodation being offered.
Then follow the two bucket rule.
One for money and one for SHXT.
Leave after one of them is filled.

Thanks guys, looks like it could be good but you have to be careful of the terms and conditions. It's been offered to me by a third party "PILOTS DIRECT" not heard of them before but they appear to be professional. Anyone got any gen on them? The deal is as follows :
"First Officers (A300-600, A320 & A330)

Requirements
Total minimum hours 1000 (airline time) 500 hours shall be on type.
Valid ICAO ATPL or frozen ICAO ATPL.
Below 45 years of age for type rated applicants.
Captains (A300-600, A320 & A330)

Requirements
Total minimum hours 6000 (airline time) with at least 2000 hours of jet command of which 500 hours shall be on type.
Valid ICAO license.
Below 57 years of age for type rated applicants.
We are also considering non-rated people however at the moment we would prefer currently rated people on the A320 series.

The remuneration package is as follows:
These positions carry all inclusive average monthly remuneration packages of approximately US$ 10,550 for married Captains, approximately US$ 10,300 for single status Captains, approximately US$ 7,950 for married First Officers and approximately US$ 7,650 for single status First Officers inclusive of housing allowance. Other benefits include meal allowances, school fee subsidy for children and Loss of License/Medical/Group Life Insurances. All remuneration is TAX FREE.



Staff travel: Full staff travel privileges on all networks for employee and family.

Leave ticket: 100% free , once a year for employee and family I.e. spouse and children (maximum of three children up to the age of 18 years). First class for Captains and business class for First Officers. On client airline's network.

Leave entitlement: 45 days per year on full pay.

Medical insurance: Full cover for employee and family in accordance with the rules of the insurer (excludes dental and optical).

Monthly hours: 60-80 block hours on average with sector length varying between 45mins and 5hs 40mins (typical A320 rosters).

Down route accommodation: At least 5 star accommodation pre-organised by the company including crew transportation between airport and hotel.

Command time: 3 Years within the company including 3,000 total hours."

WHAT D'YA RECKON.....AND HOW DOES IT COMPARE TO OTHER DEALS THAT ARE OUT THERE?:hmm:

Have a look at Qatar Airways career page, it should ring a bell.
http://www.qatarairways.com/?jobsearch&section=deckcrew

Its Qatar Mate......good luck:ok:

I have also been in touch with them. Does anyone have any first hand info about what QR is like to work for. It seems there is a lot of nepotism there?

Why not apply direct to Qatar. Are you a skipper or f/o.pm me