Emirates and Logbooks

[Bertie Wooster]

thanks

 

[johnsonrod]

1 day short of 8 weeks. They checked my references at 6. Class date 7 Jul on the A330.

DG

Congrats on the EK offer. Did you have a choice of aircraft types or were you assigned the A330/A340? Most recent newhires that I have read about seem to be getting the 777.

I have another slightly off-topic question. Given that you will join the A330 fleet, is it more or less likely that you could fly the A380 at some point? I had heard that Airbus pilots had a "better chance" of flying the A380 than the 777 pilots but that was never confirmed. And no, I don't have sjs, although flying the A380 would boost anyone's ego I would think... How long (estimate) before an A330 FO could potentially bid an A380 FO slot?

How many A380s are expected to arrive over the next 2-3 years?

 

[On Your Six]

Hey, I'll fly one of those 777s any day:

http://www.airliners.net/open.file?id=0923252&size=L

 

[typhoonpilot]

Congrats on the EK offer. Did you have a choice of aircraft types or were you assigned the A330/A340? Most recent newhires that I have read about seem to be getting the 777.= The B777 is becoming adequately staffed. Pilots hired from other Boeing equipment are still likely to be placed on the B777 but any other pilots will be placed on the A330.

I have another slightly off-topic question. Given that you will join the A330 fleet, is it more or less likely that you could fly the A380 at some point? = More likely. I had heard that Airbus pilots had a "better chance" of flying the A380 than the 777 pilots but that was never confirmed. And no, I don't have sjs, although flying the A380 would boost anyone's ego I would think... How long (estimate) before an A330 FO could potentially bid an A380 FO slot? = Per the FOM " First Officer Transfer to the A380. To be eligible for a transfer to the A380 the following minimum requirements must be met: Minimum 3000 jet hours. 2 years on Company Type with Emirates. To serve a minimum of 8 years on the aircraft from the start of the training course." ( Note that you could then upgrade on the A380 after 2 of those 8 years have elapsed).

How many A380s are expected to arrive over the next 2-3 years? = Lots [/quote]




Typhoonpilot

 

[Skyward]

Typhoonpilot, check your PM,s.

 

[On Your Six]

Can EK pilots bid specific routes or layovers in their bids? For example, let's say you are an American who really misses American cookin', can you bid primarily flights that hit the US - JFK, IAH, and LAX when it starts (depending upon your seniority)? Are US layovers popular with American pilots or is it luck of the draw with your bidding? I suppose the Aussies would be bidding SYD a lot as well.

 

[Father Jack]

Yes we can. And yes, some of the blokes do like to bid oz so they can see their mates.

 

[Gillegan]

Can EK pilots bid specific routes or layovers in their bids? For example, let's say you are an American who really misses American cookin', can you bid primarily flights that hit the US - JFK, IAH, and LAX when it starts (depending upon your seniority)? Are US layovers popular with American pilots or is it luck of the draw with your bidding? I suppose the Aussies would be bidding SYD a lot as well.

The rules currently say that a pilot will not be awarded more than 2 ULR trips per month. They currently don't seem to be following that rule (or a lot of other rules regarding rostering that are on their books).

If cuisine is your desire, you shouldn't have a problem though - lots of American restaurants with the standard American fare (humongous portions) including Chilies, Fridays, Pizza Uno, Johnny Rockets, Tony Roma's, Applebees to name a few.

 

[gcaflyer]

1 day short of 8 weeks. They checked my references at 6. Class date 7 Jul on the A330.

DG

RG,
PM me. Similar background leaving in a couple of weeks.

gcaflyer

 

[Father Jack]

More coming every day

The future of Emirates Airline: US RJ Drivers. The flood gates are open!

 

[SonicPig]

The official answer from Emirates recruiting on logbooks is this:

The acceptable ways of having logbooks verified are:


1. Logbook stamped and signed by Chief Pilot, Operations Director
or equivalent. Some have succeeded in having the FAA sign their logbook,
that has been accepted so far by our CAA.


2. If no stamp then a verification letter from the previous
company(ies) stating Aircraft types, hours as CDR and as FO on those
types BUT...the last 3 pages of the logbook must reflect detailed
description of the last few months of flying (normally 3).


These rules are needed for us to establish proof both to the GCAA and to
Emirates Flight Operations that this is the actual experience of the
pilot.



Typhoonpilot

What about previous 121 carriers? 4 for me including 1 that no longer exists.

Thanks.

 

[TSA145]

Have it signed on the last page and should be fine. I, also worked for companies that no longer exist, but as long as you have the last page signed/stamped or have a letter from your current employer verifying your time it's all good.

 

[A-V-8]

My current company will sign the logbooks, but my previous employers are not as considerate, so therein lies the problem.

Also has anyone interviewed with a printout of an electronic logbook?

I am short of the 4000TT so no soup for me as of yet but in the open house they said "Your current employer verified your log books during screening for there. Your current employer vouches for what you have done there and the time before your current employment is also verified by that stamp." You don't need specifically a stamp in your book. You can also have a letter and they will pre verify your stuff before the interview if that makes you more comfortable. They have to get your stuff past the UAE FAA. Since they have pilots from like 80 countries that makes a big mess for them. Your log book is subjected mostly to honesty anyway. They have to have some way to justify telling the UAE FAA that your times are accurate.

 

[Freight Dog]

Is Emirates automatically out if your first logbook was lost?

My first logbook was lost during the move from Hawaii to the mainland in the box with some other valuables.

 

[Tristar]

FWIW - I went back years ago and entered all of my data into an electronic logbook. I printed this out, had a notary stamp the last page where I signed the statement "I certify all of the entries in this log book are correct." This seemed to satisfy them completely. I also gave them a statement from my previous employer as to the amount I'd flown while there, which they took but did not review at the time.

I took my originals logbooks in case they wanted to see signoffs, but they never looked at them or asked about them. At least in my case, the review consisted primarily of showing the first/last dates I'd flown a few types of equipment, when I check out as captain, ect. It seemed to be primary a matter of does what's on the application and what your experience has been jive with what's in the book.

Your mileage may vary, and bear in mind I don't have an offer yet (but I have had a couple references checked . . .)

 

[TSA145]

Is Emirates automatically out if your first logbook was lost?

My first logbook was lost during the move from Hawaii to the mainland in the box with some other valuables.

No. Mine was stolen (my first flight case was stolen from my car) and I got in and I am doing training right now.
I just wrote a statement on the first three pages of my new logbook saying that the previous one had been stolen and that these were the forwarded hours and had it notarized and apostilled, but I think I over did it....Of course they like stamps and signatures here so it might be worth doing that anyway. Good luck