Emirates

[DHPFLYN]

Do you get flight benefits to non-rev? Just curious it would be nice to get in one of those first class seats !!

Thanks

 

[typhoonpilot]

Do you get flight benefits to non-rev? Just curious it would be nice to get in one of those first class seats !!

Thanks

First Officers get Business class benefits and Captains get First Class. It's not like in the USA. Tickets are purchased from company travel at various discount rates similar to ID90 or ZED. One firm annual leave ticket is given per year. At various length of service milestones additional space available tickets can be obtained almost free. DXB-JFK round trip in First Class is about $500 last time I looked, probably more now with fuel surcharges. DXB-LHR used to be around $200 in Business Class and maybe $250 in First. In Feb I bought a Business class Round trip to HKG for $214. First Class to Beijing and back was $268 last August.


Typhoonpilot

 

[TooLow]

Typhoonpilot:

Are annual leave and annual destination tickets based on a calendar year? For example, if you get hired in May/June can you use all your 42 days leave before the end of the year and do you qualify for the annual dest. tickets that same year? I think there's a 6 month restriction in there somewhere....

Thanks,

TooLow

 

[pookie]

TP,

Are the cost of business seat travel positive space or only space available? Is it also unlimited travel? My last question is, do you get buddy passes like they do here in usa?

 

[typhoonpilot]

TP,

Are the cost of business seat travel positive space or only space available? Is it also unlimited travel? My last question is, do you get buddy passes like they do here in usa?

Space available. Unlimited for your immediate family. No buddy passes.

Annual leave tickets are based on the Fiscal Year which runs April 1st to March 31st. I believe you can use them after 6 months. If you joined in May then you would get a prorated amount of the 42 days for the Fiscal year and those can be used in that year.


TP

 

[DHPFLYN]

could you give me an idea of your schedule? Average amount of days off? I have seen that you bid in a different senority level each month. That does sound nice so you aren't on the bottom all the time.

 

[typhoonpilot]

could you give me an idea of your schedule? = No, there is no typical schedule. The trips are so diverse and rosters so different that one can't point to a typical roster and say, "this is what it is" Average amount of days off? = 12, not including vacation or rest days. I have seen that you bid in a different senority level each month. That does sound nice so you aren't on the bottom all the time.

Typhoonpilot

 

[TooLow]

EK Dental

TP:

How do you rate EK's dental care? I'm wondering whether to have a crown done with my dentist in the US or wait till I'm in Dubai and let EK foot the bill...

Thanks

 

[Sioux115]

Emirates will make you do a pre-employment dental exam with your dentist and refund your costs. On the piece of paper that you give your dentist states that all major work ie. (fillings, crowns, wisdom teeth removal) needs to be done before joining.

Sioux

 

[DHPFLYN]

What is a rest day? I am sure different from a day off.

 

[FlyWolf]

If you have a very early am show time ie. 2am show time, then you get the day before off as a rest day.

 

[FlyWolf]

pprune website have a lot more info

 

[bailey3083]

Emirates is a dream flying job and the type of flying they do is exactly what I have always wanted. BUT after being in DXB I can say I could not handle living there. The internet is restricted, TV sucks, not much to do without spending money, and you HAVE to have a hobby. Do not get me wrong some people get along over there but to me it was not just an adjustment to living in a new area but a change in lifestyle.

 

[DoubtingThomas]

Emirates is a dream flying job and the type of flying they do is exactly what I have always wanted. BUT after being in DXB I can say I could not handle living there. The internet is restricted, TV sucks, not much to do without spending money, and you HAVE to have a hobby. Do not get me wrong some people get along over there but to me it was not just an adjustment to living in a new area but a change in lifestyle.

Wait a second... I thought you said this:

You gotta get some stamp or a letter from your current employer who will certify flight times or get a Notary to stamp it.I listen to other people and tried to explain that my company and the FAA refused to certify the logbook. Not having that stamp is one reason I was rejected.

So which is it... did you choose not to go or were you rejected?

I'm guessing rejected.... sour grapes, dude.

 

[fogrunner]

Originally Posted by bailey3083
Emirates is a dream flying job and the type of flying they do is exactly what I have always wanted. BUT after being in DXB I can say I could not handle living there. The internet is restricted, TV sucks, not much to do without spending money, and you HAVE to have a hobby. Do not get me wrong some people get along over there but to me it was not just an adjustment to living in a new area but a change in lifestyle.

Having been there quite a few times, I enjoy it. Others do not.

I will say this, many of the people I know who have worked there or the region last about seven to ten years and then return home. Not all but the majority.

Originally Posted by bailey3083
You gotta get some stamp or a letter from your current employer who will certify flight times or get a Notary to stamp it.I listen to other people and tried to explain that my company and the FAA refused to certify the logbook. Not having that stamp is one reason I was rejected.

This I do not understand. Usually if your paperwork is not in order on the first day you are sent home.

DoubtingThomasQuote:

I'm guessing rejected.... sour grapes, dude.

Not necessarily so, could be, but he does raise some valid points.

I know of a family who moved (non-aviation) there 18 months ago. The wife and the children have since returned leaving the husband to finish his commitment. It works for some people and not for others.

 

[On Your Six]

Wait a second... I thought you said this:



So which is it... did you choose not to go or were you rejected?

I'm guessing rejected.... sour grapes, dude.

That's a bit harsh. I would say rejection and then backwards rationalization - which is natural. I think living there could definitely be difficult for some people. Inflation is incredible. Still, if offered a right seat in a 777, most people would find a way to make it work (at least for the short term or until living in Dubai drove them NUTS).

 

[bailey3083]

No sour grapes here. Yes I was rejected by Emirates which honestly made it easier. My main reason, I should say my belief, is I really screwed the pooch in the sims because I have never had flyby wire so I was over controlling and I could not understand the "ATC" instructions. I was also dinged for not having my logbooks stamped, signed, etc.
If you want to go to Emirates go as it is a good company who does take very good care of you BUT make sure you check out if you can handle living in DXB. Better then Half of the people who leave in the first 3 years do so because of living in DXB not because of the company.

 

[On Your Six]

EK would be smart to open foreign bases like CX if they want to attract and retain the best pilots. That won't happen because they always want to have FULL CONTROL.

 

[metroplex]

anybody more examples for the technical questions?

 

[CRJ200pilot]

I have an interview in June. I know emirates will fly me out there.....but do they fly my wife (pay for her ticket on the same flight Im on?) She really wants to go. Any help will be great.