OState597
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- Jan 16, 2004
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Hello to all...
I've been reading quite a bit here about EK from A-Z. Quite a lot of good info in regards to hiring, pay, housing, trip scheds etc. I'm a young 30's single guy, former 121 U.S. regional on the RJ 2/7/9 and jumped ship for a corporate captain offer. Long story short, I'm better served in airline life and seriously eyeing the worldwide flying experience.
I've seen the cautions about Dubai, that if you're not flexible, adaptable and adventurous then don't come. I happen to be all of those, and would love to hear some opinions with day-to-day pro's and con's about living in Dubai as a single expat. In other words...lets pretend I just landed a trip, got a few days off...wake up at home, what do people do for enjoyment? Is the heat a major factor in daily life there? Do pilots end up bidding long schedules away from base to avoid Dubai and live life on the road? I suppose I could ask a thousand hypothetical questions. Anything and everything helps...thanks!
I've been reading quite a bit here about EK from A-Z. Quite a lot of good info in regards to hiring, pay, housing, trip scheds etc. I'm a young 30's single guy, former 121 U.S. regional on the RJ 2/7/9 and jumped ship for a corporate captain offer. Long story short, I'm better served in airline life and seriously eyeing the worldwide flying experience.
I've seen the cautions about Dubai, that if you're not flexible, adaptable and adventurous then don't come. I happen to be all of those, and would love to hear some opinions with day-to-day pro's and con's about living in Dubai as a single expat. In other words...lets pretend I just landed a trip, got a few days off...wake up at home, what do people do for enjoyment? Is the heat a major factor in daily life there? Do pilots end up bidding long schedules away from base to avoid Dubai and live life on the road? I suppose I could ask a thousand hypothetical questions. Anything and everything helps...thanks!