Emirates interviews

[Lear70]

Hi!

What is the "bona fide residence" test? And it is more than 30 days in the US, or you have to pay!

cliff
NBO

My understanding is that the residence test means that it really IS your primary residence out of the U.S., not just an address you claim then come home to the U.S. all the time.

Part of it is no more than 30 days in the U.S. in any calendar year, the other is maintaining a house that can be verified if you get audited, etc.

Thanks for the clarification on the rest, would be great if they WERE paying for transportation from an EK station. As of last month on PPrune, people who were going indicated they had to pay for it on their own.

Glad to hear the housing is straightened out, but are they still only paying a portion of your utilities?

I wouldn't necessarily have to come back to the U.S. each vacation time, but if I'm working that kind of rotation all year, I would like 4 blocks of 15 or 16 days off with the ability to get positive-space business class travel without paying full fare. Get to the U.S. twice a year for 15 days each, satisfy the expat requirements, use the other two to go to Europe or Australia or something with the kids.

It's close to what it would take me to go Expat. AJV has a much better deal right now IMHO. The money is just as good, 10 days off in a row each month, positive space business class travel each month back to an ANA station state-side, full access to ZED fares without restriction on reciprocating airlines, etc.

If Emirates would tweak their pass privileges, bidding issues, and a few other things I've heard repeated on PPrune (even from the people who are usually pretty positive), it wouldn't bother me at all to go over there. I'm a pretty low-maintenance person when it comes to daily life. Just need to see my son regularly, have a comfortable place to live, things to do when I don't have him (which is why I would want pass privileges to get out of the country on my blocks of 4 days off), and some good books to read, maybe a bike to tinker on and a good gym.

Oh, and internet access, obviously. LOL

 

[typhoonpilot]

My understanding is that the residence test means that it really IS your primary residence out of the U.S., not just an address you claim then come home to the U.S. all the time. = It means you have a residence permit for at least one full calendar year in a foreign country.

Part of it is no more than 30 days in the U.S. in any calendar year, the other is maintaining a house that can be verified if you get audited, etc. = The 30 day rule does not apply if you have residency in a foreign country, withing reason of course, but lots of guys spend more than 30 days in the States and still get the full foreign earned income exclusion.

Thanks for the clarification on the rest, would be great if they WERE paying for transportation from an EK station. As of last month on PPrune, people who were going indicated they had to pay for it on their own. = Changed a couple of days ago. They are providing transportation now.

Glad to hear the housing is straightened out, but are they still only paying a portion of your utilities? = They pay up to a certain limit. It's kind of a crapshoot to be honest. Some villas have far higher utility costs than others. Things like detached villa, versus townhome; size of yard; age of villa; etc all come into play. I have a four bedroom townhouse and everybody in my block is well under the cap. Most people in Silicon Oasis ( detached villas with huge yards ) are struggling to get down to the cap.

I wouldn't necessarily have to come back to the U.S. each vacation time, but if I'm working that kind of rotation all year, I would like 4 blocks of 15 or 16 days off with the ability to get positive-space business class travel without paying full fare. Get to the U.S. twice a year for 15 days each, satisfy the expat requirements, use the other two to go to Europe or Australia or something with the kids. = Staff travel policy is not going to change. Rostering might change, but I'm not holding my breath.

It's close to what it would take me to go Expat. AJV has a much better deal right now IMHO. The money is just as good, 10 days off in a row each month, positive space business class travel each month back to an ANA station state-side, full access to ZED fares without restriction on reciprocating airlines, etc. = Depends on one's circumstances. Commuting versus stable living. Those who live in Dubai and make a life here can be quite happy.

If Emirates would tweak their pass privileges, bidding issues, and a few other things I've heard repeated on PPrune (even from the people who are usually pretty positive), it wouldn't bother me at all to go over there. I'm a pretty low-maintenance person when it comes to daily life. Just need to see my son regularly, have a comfortable place to live, things to do when I don't have him (which is why I would want pass privileges to get out of the country on my blocks of 4 days off), and some good books to read, maybe a bike to tinker on and a good gym.

Oh, and internet access, obviously. LOL

Unrestricted internet access only takes a VPN.


EK works for some people and doesn't for others. It isn't what it was even 3 or 4 years ago because the upgrade times are going to be longer, but there aren't many airline jobs out there with starting pay approaching what EK pays.



Typhoonpilot

 

[atpcliff]

Hi!

TP, thanks for the update.

I am trying to get on with African Express as DC-9 Capt/MD FO, which means I would be in DXB sometimes as AE flies there 2-3 times a week. I just updated my stuff with EK (and Japan Contract).

cliff
NBO
PS-You don't HAVE to have time over 55K kg. It WAS a requirement a few months ago, but EK changed it now...it is "preferred" or something like that now.

 

[CRJFlyer]

Hi!

TP, thanks for the update.

I am trying to get on with African Express as DC-9 Capt/MD FO, which means I would be in DXB sometimes as AE flies there 2-3 times a week. I just updated my stuff with EK (and Japan Contract).

cliff
NBO
PS-You don't HAVE to have time over 55K kg. It WAS a requirement a few months ago, but EK changed it now...it is "preferred" or something like that now.

Is that small change the reason I got an e-mail this morning from Emirates? It was more like an advertisement saying "we're hiring FO's requirements are 4000TT, 2000Jet, pref. >55Tons"

I applied in Sept. and have never heard anything or received any e-mails from them whatsoever...(except your app. has been received) I can't imagine they have any trouble finding applicants, that's why I was curious as to why I'd receive anything.. (I think it was just a blast e-mail from the list of applicants they have?)

But then again why the change in weight restrictions/or change in any requirements? I thought all the furloughed heavy drivers were getting those overseas jobs?

Thanks
Another Furloughed Netjet'er

 

[overseas boy]

They very much are having problems finding applicants because those that know don't want to come anymore. If you don't have job then use and abuse EK like they will do to you. If you do then sit tight until something better than EK comes along.
Typhoon is right EK has changed vastly even over the past 4 years and it ain't for the better.

 

[NEDude]

If they are having such a hard time finding people, why are they not calling those who have applied and meet the qualifications? Had my stuff in for quite a while and update regularly.

 

[overseas boy]

Lets just say that recruitment has been on hold cause we're doing more with less and now they realise they've "lost the paddle" and the creek is around the next bend. Expect most will be called in the mad panic.

 

[CRJFlyer]

If they are having such a hard time finding people, why are they not calling those who have applied and meet the qualifications? Had my stuff in for quite a while and update regularly.

Looks like you've atleast got the A-320/737 time...Atleast the ratings...I'm hopefull but not expecting a call for myself....My CRJ time probably doesn't mean squat, and instead of trying to get into a heavier a/c I went with NJA and somehow downgraded my qualifications...Looking back I should have tried to get on with a larger carrier in '06-'07. My QOL was great but now it has done a 180. I almost would have had liked a mediocre QOL and still be employed...or more employable:0

 

[NEDude]

Looks like you've atleast got the A-320/737 time...Atleast the ratings...I'm hopefull but not expecting a call for myself....My CRJ time probably doesn't mean squat, and instead of trying to get into a heavier a/c I went with NJA and somehow downgraded my qualifications...Looking back I should have tried to get on with a larger carrier in '06-'07. My QOL was great but now it has done a 180. I almost would have had liked a mediocre QOL and still be employed...or more employable:0

I have over 2000hrs in the A320. The 737 is just the rating (tried to do the SWA thing a few years back). I have not flown in a while, and that may be the reason no call yet. But I just finished training with Compass (need to add the ERJ-170/190 type to my ratings) and will be flying again this weekend. Hopefully that may spur a call. Good luck.

 

[CRJFlyer]

Thats good. I gotta ask where did you get that kinda 320 time and end up at Compass? I'm thinking United, but I don't think anyone was there long enough to get that many hours before they furloughed again? JB maybe?

Looks like we have simialr times etc. except my largest a/c never made it past the damn CRJ

 

[tyuwerty]

My bet is ACA

 

[CaptSeth]

AWA perhaps.

 

[johnsonrod]

Usa 3000?

 

[Lear70]

Skybus.

What did I win?

 

[uspilot]

SkyBus or Indy were not around long enough for anybody to log 2000 hours....trust me.

 

[RP170]

Is the 4000 hour total time requirement a hard number? I'm at about 3850 total hours. Most of which is Part 121 flying. I have about 2000 hours of E170 time (not sure if that counts for anything). Another furloughed NJA guy here. Should have taken that Allegiant job I was offered back in 2007. Story of my career!

 

[NEDude]

Usa 3000?

Ding Ding Ding...we have a winner.

And correction, it is just under 2000 hours.

 

[uspilot]

Have you submit your application with Qatar Airways...Your chances are better with them than EK. Please understand that I am not saying EK will not call but while your waitting you should have application with others also. My friend with over 8000 hours and 3000 hours Jet PIC and 1900 hours on B747 was shortlisted 6 month ago and hasn't heard back from them so he interviewed with Qatar and was hired on B777. Good luck and dont give up.

 

[NEDude]

Have you submit your application with Qatar Airways...Your chances are better with them than EK. Please understand that I am not saying EK will not call but while your waitting you should have application with others also. My friend with over 8000 hours and 3000 hours Jet PIC and 1900 hours on B747 was shortlisted 6 month ago and hasn't heard back from them so he interviewed with Qatar and was hired on B777. Good luck and dont give up.

Yep, already interviewed with them. The flew me all the way to Doha, I passed the written, only to have them tell me in the interview that it has been too long since I had flown (7 months at that point) and they could not offer me a position. But I am back flying again as of today, so hopefully that currency issue will be no more.

 

[Kenny]

Well they must be desperate; I just received my 2nd email regarding their need for FO's, in as many days.

Perhaps they shouldn't have flushed the 50 guys they had in the pool last year.

Good luck to anyone who feels it's a good gig but I wouldn't touch it now.

 

[Scarabus]

I interviewed with Emirates two years ago. 6 of 14 got hired. I was not one of them, but I lacked the jet time. They were kind enough to interview me anyway. I just got an email yesterday from them as well needing FO's. I have kept my info updated over that time and still would like to try again. I need to call my friend that's there instead of just emails. Get a good update on his time lately. Good luck to those who are still wanting this.

 

[dondk]

4 years ago I went through the process, got up to where they wanted to interview me. This is when you had to pay your own way over to the interview. Being cash strapped (what regional guy isn't), I said thanks but no thanks at this time.

Well, I got the same email asking me to consider them. When I logged back into my application, there was a note from them (dated in '06) politely telling me that since I did not interview, my application was withdrawn and don't even bother re-applying EVER. I updated the info and sent it in.

I don't know what to think, when they are canvassing from applicants from 4 years ago.

 

[DustyBottoms]

Does anyone know what the currency requirement is? I thought I saw something about 6 months, but I can't find anything on their current list of req's that address it... thx.

 

[Kenny]

Does anyone know what the currency requirement is? I thought I saw something about 6 months, but I can't find anything on their current list of req's that address it... thx.

From a mate of mine in Mgt at EK, it's 6 months since you last operated an A/C. Up until now they've been pretty steadfast in sticking to that.

 

[cr7driver]

I wasn't offered an interview at EK because my BMI was 1.2 over their limit and I needed another PC (i was furloughed). This was in September of '09. I can't say for sure, but I am willing to bet they still have those requirements.
I haven't updated my app since.
Good Luck to all.

 

[Dumb Pilot]

A BMI of 30 and bellow is pretty much a standard used by most of the foreign carriers, cholesterol under 200 also

 

[unclepetey]

I'm in the process of applying. I have a BMI of 31 but I have been a gym rat for the last 15 years. I am not fat by any means. Does anyone think this will be a problem?

I did overestimate my height and reduced my weight on the app.

 

[TEN HUT]

I'm in the process of applying. I have a BMI of 31 but I have been a gym rat for the last 15 years. I am not fat by any means. Does anyone think this will be a problem?

I did overestimate my height and reduced my weight on the app.

I was in the same boat your in a while back, my recommendation is don't overestimate anything!

I played football in college, and have a large build. Drink plenty of water, drop your sodium intake, and cut down on the soda-pop, coffee, and red meat. I've got no doubt that you can drop below the 30 BMI within thirty days with a regular work out while doing all the above...

Good luck brother..

 

[unclepetey]

I already do all of that including working out twice a day, weights then cargo. With body fat of about 8% I am not fat by any means. This just shows that bmi is a very inaccurate measurment.

On paper, I appear to be more out of shape than a 200 pound peice of lard that I see shoving their pie hole with everything in sight.

I was in the same boat your in a while back, my recommendation is don't overestimate anything!

I played football in college, and have a large build. Drink plenty of water, drop your sodium intake, and cut down on the soda-pop, coffee, and red meat. I've got no doubt that you can drop below the 30 BMI within thirty days with a regular work out while doing all the above...

Good luck brother..

 

[Lear70]

BMI is a farce...

It was NEVER designed to be used on an individual basis, but rather as a tool for measuring obesity rates of a specific demographic or large population.

Unfortunately, someone neglected to mention it to the other countries that seem to like using it, as well as mentioning that some of us really LIKE to work out. At 5' 11" and 175 pounds I'm "borderline" on BMI, but also sit between 8% and 9% body fat, as I'm also in the gym 5-6 days a week.

Just means, prior to interview, I'll have to cut down to cardio only for a MONTH, then bulk back up after they've hired me and put me through training. They want to throw away a $250,000 investment because I like to work out? Knock yourself out...