Emirates Still Hiring

[typhoonpilot]

Hi Mike:

Can't tell if you are being sarcastic or not. Got to use the icons for that you know

Honestly, it isn't painful at all to live here. Quite the opposite, it is a much more enjoyable lifestyle.

A-380 = 24 Flight Attendants

Typhoonpilot

 

[corky]

A-380 = 24 Flight Attendants

Typhoonpilot

The most important number of any airplane.

 

[StaySeated]

24!!!

I thought ONE flight attendant was bad, how the he11 do you handle 24 of those psychos!!!???

 

[80/20]

Emirates & ATP(L)?
Emirates have hired many US and non-US pilots who had FAA ATP.

What is an ICAO ATPL?
Defined by ICAO as: a license issued by ICAO member states in accordance with the standards set in the ICAO annexes. Including a normal FAA ATP. FAA have listed any deviation in the diff section of AIP USA.

Note: Some countries used to have a self defined more "selective (*)" interpretation which excluded the FAA ATP. Most European nations and other countries that followed the UK CAA did this. The JAA ATP License has later replaced much of this.

(*) When I say "selective" I do not suggest that I believe it is better.

 

[Heavy Set]

Hey Typhoonpilot,

Three questions for you:

1. How do you like the 777 vs. what you have flown previously?

2. Favorite and worst destinations you currently fly to and why?

3. Living conditions in Dubai - is it not expensive?


Nice to hear that American pilots are also appreciated over there.


Cheers

 

[typhoonpilot]

Heavy Set:

1. How do you like the 777 vs. what you have flown previously?

Very nice. I liked the DC-9-10 best for pure handling characteristics, like a sports car. The 777 would be more like a luxury SUV. It's big and obviously not as responsive. Even though it is fly by wire it still has decent feel thanks to Boeing putting in control feedback. You can still hand fly it as much as you want or you can let the autopilot do all the work. The flight deck is roomy and comfortable not as quiet as an MD-80/90 though.

2. Favorite and worst destinations you currently fly to and why?

Tough question. It depends on what you like to do. Jakarta for golf, Bangkok for food and shopping, Singapore for shopping/nightlife, anywhere in Europe for a good night out or sightseeing. Still quite a few I haven't been to. The bad list would have to include anywhere in India but we don't stayover ( thank god ).

3. Living conditions in Dubai - is it not expensive?

Living in Dubai is much like living in the States. Prices are very comparable. The city is layed out so that owning a car is mandatory. Lots of activities to suit your taste. Lots of restaurants. Good nightlife. The mixture of people is what makes it different. Expats comprise more than 70% of the total population of over 1 million people. Most of those are Indian/Pakistani with an assortment from everywhere else. Islam is the religion and that is readily apparent from all the mosques around town. That does have an impact on how you can live your life but it is not over bearing as in Saudi Arabia.

On Emirates salary you can live a pretty good life but you won't get rich.


PM me if you have more specific questions. I'd be happy to answer.


Typhoonpilot