Emirates Interview

[Limeyflyer]

I emailed them and got a travel itinerary within 6 hours. My interview is may 30th - June 2nd. However the travel dates are a day too early, and leaving Dubai to come back on the 1st?? Trying to get it figured out.... hopefully!

 

[Limeyflyer]

I have heard that Emirates will fly you business class over, is that true? Also, do you still get bypassed around a lot of the immigration lines in Dubai?

 

[DHPFLYN]

I have heard that Emirates will fly you business class over, is that true? Also, do you still get bypassed around a lot of the immigration lines in Dubai?

Yes business class both ways. When I arrived I didn't wait more than 20 seconds for immigration. They know why you are there. The guy that helped me told me "good luck".

 

[Sgt. Hartman]

Confirmed economy seats with upgrade to business if space is available at departure time is the arrangement for f/o's. Some are luckier than others.

 

[sociald]

Any idea when they will be interviewing next?

 

[gringo]

Realistically speaking, how difficult would it be for a new-hire widebody FO to get something that resembled a 2 week on/ 2 week off schedule? Even something like 17 on/13 off, etc etc... Completely impossible, or doable?

 

[Varmint]

Realistically speaking, how difficult would it be for a new-hire widebody FO to get something that resembled a 2 week on/ 2 week off schedule? Even something like 17 on/13 off, etc etc... Completely impossible, or doable?

For the most part, I would say impossible.

 

[Dumb Pilot]

Realistically speaking, how difficult would it be for a new-hire widebody FO to get something that resembled a 2 week on/ 2 week off schedule? Even something like 17 on/13 off, etc etc... Completely impossible, or doable?

The only way you could get a schedule like that would be on a commuting contract, ANA or KAL. Other contracts in China and Vietnam are six weeks on and two weeks off

 

[gringo]

For the most part, I would say impossible.

...ok, next question. What about if you lived in Madrid or Paris? Any easier to swing a more commuter-friendly lifestyle?

 

[typhoonpilot]

If you really work the system you could maybe get home once a month for 5 days. Emirates is not a commuting airline PERIOD.

TP

 

[gringo]

If you really work the system you could maybe get home once a month for 5 days. Emirates is not a commuting airline PERIOD.

TP

Thanks TP!

 

[Limeyflyer]

Any idea when they will be interviewing next?

They are interviewing about 32 pilots a week and between 90 - 100 cabin attendants a week

 

[sociald]

That's great, hopefully I will get a call or email soon...

 

[Varmint]

For those considering applying, remember image is everything. Sometimes, your application and qualifications are perfect and then the recruitment staff go to the final step of choosing to send you an email and find a contact mail address like [email protected] or [email protected]. That is where your quest for an interview ends. If you are one of those with stupid email addresses trying to be funny for your friends or show what a great pilot you are, might I suggest making a separate interview email account with your first initial and last name.

Not trying to play Dad here.....just wanting to make people aware. Some don't think the contact address matters.

 

[Regional4life]

For the last six months, I've always had one stretch of a minimum of 5 days off a month in a row, the last two months, I've had 8 day stretches, and that's without swapping. I commute to the U.S. And it's a pain in the ass. I would not suggest commuting at all as it's expensive and if you miss a flight, you are screwed. Management won't care if you got bumped and if you call in sick due to it, better not be traveling on an EK flight or using your E-Gate card, because they do check. Not to mention, at least for the U.S. flights, loads are heavy. In January I couldn't make it home due to loads on my days off. If you are coming here to commute, I would suggest that there are better contracts at other carriers than Emirates.

 

[Varmint]

Emirates US Roadshows. If you attend and fill out the expression of interest form you will more than likely get an interview if you meet the requirements. If you are on the 50 seat CRJ...all you need is 1 hour in the 70 to meet the requirements.

11th July 2011 -- New York -- Doubletree Hilton JFK Airport Hotel -- 10:00 am
12th July 2011 -- Chicago -- Chicago Marriott O'hare Airport Hotel -- 10:00 am
13th July 2011 -- Detroit -- Westin Detroit Metropolitan Airport Hotel -- 10:00 am
14th July 2011 -- Cincinnati -- Hilton Cincinnati Airport Hotel -- 10:00 am

 

[sociald]

So if I have been "shortlisted" a couple weeks ago is it still worth jumpseating to one of these roadshows, or it it pretty certain I will get an interview date?

 

[Varmint]

So if I have been "shortlisted" a couple weeks ago is it still worth jumpseating to one of these roadshows, or it it pretty certain I will get an interview date?

Even if you have been shortlisted, going to the roadshow will afford you the opportunity to meet the individuals who might be interviewing you (which will allow you to see their personalities in advance for when you are face to face in an interview). While at the road show, you will also fill out an expression of interest form with your flight times/email etc on it and those are given A LOT of attention when interviews are being scheduled. Good Luck.

 

[OPECJet]

Do they look at 121 turboprop time at all, or are they hard on the 2000 hr jet.

 

[overseas boy]

Opec,
Jet only at present