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