Emirates places order for 50 Boeing 777-300 ERs with options for 20 777-300 ERs

[atpcliff]

Just heard a rumour, that BEFORE this big order, EK will not be able to man their -777s by 2014...due to a shortage of pilots.

I think EK is a very nice option for US pilots who are looking overseas. There are also jobs at Qatar, FlyDubai, Etihad, and other Chinese, Asian, and African carriers.

cliff
SYD

 

[Flyer1015]

Just heard a rumour, that BEFORE this big order, EK will not be able to man their -777s by 2014...due to a shortage of pilots.

I think EK is a very nice option for US pilots who are looking overseas. There are also jobs at Qatar, FlyDubai, Etihad, and other Chinese, Asian, and African carriers.

cliff
SYD

All they have to do is drop their 30 ton jet time rule, and they'll have all the applicants they could want from the US alone.

 

[Freight Dog]

Glass half empty kinda guy, aren't ya Kalifornia?

 

[Kalifornia]

Glass half empty kinda guy, aren't ya Kalifornia?

Glass half empty kinda guy, aren't ya Kalifornia?

In regards to the airline pilot profession, absolutely - Tempered enthusiasm leads to sounder judgement. It also helps to create a real pilot shortage versus promoting this career as still the best part time job you can have or other kick yourself mindsets. The funny thing is Emirates could pay out more to the pilots and even offer out of Middle East basing and safety nets but regional Joe from Nickelback Airlines is already kicking back in the recliner at the compound because it is way better than the race to the bottom regional carrier they left::They burn the bridge to a better deal by over promoting the one at hand

 

[Flyer1015]

In regards to the airline pilot profession, absolutely - Tempered enthusiasm leads to sounder judgement. It also helps to create a real pilot shortage versus promoting this career as still the best part time job you can have or other kick yourself mindsets. The funny thing is Emirates could pay out more to the pilots and even offer out of Middle East basing and safety nets but regional Joe from Nickelback Airlines is already kicking back in the recliner at the compound because it is way better than the race to the bottom regional carrier they left::They burn the bridge to a better deal by over promoting the one at hand

You're delusional. Enjoy the Emb-145 XR luxury edition.

 

[Kalifornia]

You're delusional. Enjoy the Emb-145 XR luxury edition.

No, that's the extra extra luxury Long Range Emb-145, let's be fully correct and recognize it's standing in a long line of Shiny Jet Syndrome. Makes all them college flight instructors looking to fly for free droooolllll. They'd fly it from North Korea to Iran to Siberia if given the chance, oh yea!

 

[CE750Driver]

No, that's the extra extra luxury Long Range Emb-145, let's be fully correct and recognize it's standing in a long line of Shiny Jet Syndrome. Makes all them college flight instructors looking to fly for free droooolllll. They'd fly it from North Korea to Iran to Siberia if given the chance, oh yea!

You are a sad person. You lower the standards for everyone. Sad.

 

[Flyer1015]

For people like Kalifornia, the world ends when you hit the California Pacific coastline in the west and the eastern coastline of the US.

 

[Kalifornia]

No that's not quite right, i had a lovely vacation in North Korea 2 months ago, didn't run into Hans Blix, major bummer. But I did visit their space station training facility and Astronaut Comrade Hundyia said the universe ends for people like Flyer1015 between Dirkistan and Dirkistan.

Ce750, I'm just following the lead of every starry eyed pilot. Dude, it would just be awesome to fly the A380. I would pay for my type rating and work for free for the first 6 months to experience it's massive awesomeness. Do they have an XXL version?

 

[Flyer1015]

No that's not quite right, i had a lovely vacation in North Korea 2 months ago, didn't run into Hans Blix, major bummer. But I did visit their space station training facility and Astronaut Comrade Hundyia said the universe ends for people like Flyer1015 between Dirkistan and Dirkistan.

Ce750, I'm just following the lead of every starry eyed pilot. Dude, it would just be awesome to fly the A380. I would pay for my type rating and work for free for the first 6 months to experience it's massive awesomeness. Do they have an XXL version?

You do realize a first year EK pilot outearns every single major FO in America, right? When you look at the tax-free package and housing + benefits included. It isn't shiny jet syndrome. It's $$$$ and the fact that many people are finally just fed up with the aviation landscape here in the US. Your post history proves you don't get out much. I have a hard time believing you've been anywhere outside the USA, save for Canada or Mexico for spring break.