Emirates to recruit 700 pilots next 18 months

[chignutsak]

Don't underestimate the culture shock thing. You can read blogs, you can talk to folks who have been there, but you won't know if you like it until you and your family have lived there a while. Think long and hard about going to a place that can unilaterally change your working terms and conditions, just 'cuz.

 

[DHPFLYN]

Doesn't sound any different from the US airlines. They do what they want and let the unions file grievance's they could careless.

Once you get to Dubai and see the setup they have nothing in the US can touch their operation.

 

[aviatormar]

Does Ek even accept people without PIC? I don't think that they do.

This is a great point, would EK even look at me, I have about 3000 hours, 2000 in the CRJ-200 here at Air Wisconsin. Just thinking out loud.

 

[Flyer1015]

You need either 4000TT and 2000jet, or 2500 total time in a commercial, multi-engine airline jet equipment. If you only have 2000 hrs commercial airline and 3000 total, you don't meet either requirement (yet).

 

[atpcliff]

Hi!

Is TyphoonPilot here on FI???????????? EK MAY have PIC limits: All the CRJ guys I have heard of being interviewed were PICs. They DO have age limits, but they are NOT published on their hiring website...it is "secret". So they may also have "secret" PIC limits????

cliff
LFW

 

[southern cross 7]

Also just thinking out loud. I have the total times all RJ unfortunately, but no PIC because upgrades are over 6 years now at my current employer. Is it better to get your stuff in now and attend the open house? Would my chances be better to submit everything when I get the Captain on my CV? Any EK pilots please feel free to PM me or answer here. Just looking for the best odds.

 

[typhoonpilot]

No Cliff, I'm not here. I'm somewhere else. Can't say the name because it is censored here. Which, in a nutshell, is why I'm not here.


Typhoonpilot

 

[atpcliff]

Hahahahaha!

Do U know if there is a PIC requirement? Some other guys asking on other threads also.

Thanx!

cliff
LFW
Still hanging in Togo. Have gotten the hang of this West Africa flying. Next would be the Congo jungle, and then the Sahara, and I'd have the whole continent down!

 

[TSA145]

Cliff,

There is not PIC requirement. I know a few guys who are here who never sat in the left seat of a jet/turboprop before. Hope it helps.

 

[atpcliff]

I was TSA on J-41.

Hope EK is going very well for you.

 

[milflyboy]

Any loopholes for fast jet guys? 4000 hours is quite a bit when you are only gaining 150-200 yearly )

 

[atpcliff]

Hi!

That IS a problem, and not just for fast-jet guys. I had 6.5 years in and got about 1500 hours. If not for the Persian Gulf War I would've had MUCH less!

cliff
LFW

 

[uba757]

Hey guys, EK hired me without any PIC and 3540tt, I had FE time and they used 500 hours out of that to get me over the 4000tt. I don't agree about the 10 year time frame to upgrade, the guys I know are upgrading right now have been here for about 3.5 to 4 years. I have a friend who applied with CRJ200 and Citation X time over the 4000tt and was put on the short list, about 2 weeks ago I went to talk to the lady in charge of HR Recruitment and she told me that the company at this time is not counting the CRJ100/200 time tor-wards the minimum requirements, the next day my friends application was changed to "UNDER REVIEW" so take that with a grain of salt. If you are going to come to EK, YOU NEED TO THINK ABOUT IT REALLY, REALLY CAREFULLY, there are some good things about being here at EK but also there are some things that just drive you nuts. The European Management of EK does not really care about their pilots, especially Americans. You have to be prepared for contract changes that are just done overnight, without a single thought on how they affect you and your family. Airplanes and destinations are great but at the end of the day that does not pay the bills specially if you are going to have a home in the U.S. and one in Dubai. The guys you fly with are about 95% great, 3% average and the other 2% are real morons. Dubai is a very expensive, cosmopolitan and in my opinion beautiful city and the company wants to make sure you spend most of your salary in Dubai. I will say that the local Emirati's will treat you better and with more respect compared to the other EX-PATS (EK MANAGEMENT). The best way I can compare EK to the U.S. is that back home the Airline Management does not bother to lie to you because they don't give a $hit anymore, here at EK, management will lie to you over and over but make it seem that they are doing you a favor in the process. Just my 02 cents.

uba757

 

[atpcliff]

Hi!

uba757: Great summary and explaination for Americans.

If you are RJ only, all you need to do is wait, and EK will want you soon enough.

cliff
LFW

 

[CX880]

. If you are going to come to EK, YOU NEED TO THINK ABOUT IT REALLY, REALLY CAREFULLY, there are some good things about being here at EK but also there are some things that just drive you nuts. The European Manher 2% are real moragement of EK does not really care about their pilots, especially Americans. You have to be prepared for contract changes that are just done overnight,
uba757

What is longevity like for expats from the U.S? I heard rumors that people are coming back within a few years? Do you recommend people go to Dubai and take the time to explore it or will going there first time for the interview be enough to get a good impression of the city??