Just passed on NetJets class

[av8tor4239]

there was a good article in the USA today's destinations section about living in Dubai.. weekend edition

 

[transpac]

Did a couple of years at NJA before the current contract. Not a bad job, but it wasn't THAT great. Some of the irritants have since been fixed. But, it's still a fractional job, which is a lot like flying Part 135 charter. IHMO, a good corporate gig is a lot better, both in pay and in lifestyle. But, if I was again 26 and single I'd go to Dubai in a flash. I did a fair amount of overseas flying as an expatriate in my youth and had the best time of my life while doing it. The money was pretty good too!

 

[shanes123]

SIU check your private mesages

 

[IdRtherBsailing]

The Middle East won't be booming forever, so be ready to follow the job market to a different location when the money well dries up.

Thats why the UAE is a different kind of Middle East Animal. They know their oil is going to be gone within the next 40 to 50 years. Tourism is their main focus.

Some amazing stuff their doing.
http://www.theworld.ae/

 

[Wankel7]

Ha, no I did not seriously consider the women in my decision. (OK maybe a little bit)
Ill be leaving Friday, Ill keep in touch and let you guys know how its going.
And fortunately I have some pretty serious contacts at NJA I was told that if I want the job in the future to just call her back, go through a few formalities and get into class.

Women?

Honestly, I would not even bother coming back to the states for my four weeks off. I would just hang out in Europe for 4 weeks and throw down. I hear there are girls in Europe...no?

 

[fischman]

Yeah, but they're hairy and they stink.imp:

 

[siucavflight]

This place is amazing!! I am having a blast. I feel that once word gets out a little more about how we are treated over here the US will be losing many more pilots to this part of the world.

 

[Fox6]

Hmmm, they got any Helo jobs out there?

 

[HighFlyer5532]

SIU I think your job sounds like it would be a blast!! What are the mins to get hired over there? I checked out their website but nothing was posted...so where have you been to in your first week?

 

[siucavflight]

In my first week I have not flown, just getting acclimated and trying to find a place to live. It is hot out here!

 

[HighFlyer5532]

ok cool, well definately keep us posted!

 

[414Flyer]

This place is amazing!! I am having a blast. I feel that once word gets out a little more about how we are treated over here the US will be losing many more pilots to this part of the world.

Maybe in a few years you may regret going to Dubai, but I am sure in the meantime, you will be getting more Russian and Eastern European action than anyone else here

 

[skyward80]

Hmmm, they got any Helo jobs out there?

I think there is a thread called "Jobs in Dubai" in the helo section. I haven't checked it out because I'm not a helo guy (large rotating wings scare me), but you might find something in there.

PPrune is another good place if you can weed your way through all the whining and swearing.

Skyward80

 

[eyeamthechosen1]

Take the job and don't look back. Life is an adventure to be enjoyed. Netjets is the conservative choice but all these guys that are telling you that you are crazy act like everyone should kneel at the alter called Netjets. Everyone seems to forget the time before the pay raise at NJ. I know people that wouldn't have looked twice at NJ. Now all of sudden me you and every other aviator is supposed to drink the koolaid. I don't think so. NJ I'm sure is great job but they are not the only skirt at the party. Enjoy yourself in the Middle East it is a experience of a lifetime.

 

[gunfyter]

With the coming global pilot shortage Kit Darby says we are already in ...And given your age and anticipated increase in International Experience...

You should be quite marketable ... maybe even to NJE ... in the future ... I understand it is quite a good deal as well.

 

[Tgaug6300]

Take the job and don't look back. Life is an adventure to be enjoyed. Netjets is the conservative choice but all these guys that are telling you that you are crazy act like everyone should kneel at the alter called Netjets. Everyone seems to forget the time before the pay raise at NJ. I know people that wouldn't have looked twice at NJ. Now all of sudden me you and every other aviator is supposed to drink the koolaid. I don't think so. NJ I'm sure is great job but they are not the only skirt at the party. Enjoy yourself in the Middle East it is a experience of a lifetime.

I have to second that motion.

 

[bluepost]

From an NJA guy I think you made a great decision....good luck with all you do and have fun!

 

[flexpilot]

The latest?

What's the latest? Job? Women? Living conditions? Initial impressions? Call to prayer? Any trips? Where did you go?

If you make it to Jordan, go to Petra. Unforgetable.

Have you taken any photos on the ramp yet? Don't!

We're all living vicariously through you! Give us an update.

Me HPN-IAD-PBI

Tomorrow:
PBI-MCN-ABQ-LAS

Yawn.

 

[CopilotDoug]

Maybe I am crazy, but I had a class coming up with NetJets and I turned it down, actually talked with Dorinda today and told her that I would not be accecpting a position in the company. I had a job offer out in Dubai an I am going to take it, they are a newer fractional BEX-air http://www.bexair.com/ I was feeling pretty secure with my decision earlier, but I know that I am going to have a tough time sleeping tonight.
What do you guys think? Am I crazy? I am single, and have really nothing tying me down here in Chicago, I will be working six weeks in Dubai, then four weeks off, they will buy me a ticket to and from Dubai during all of my four week off stretches, starting pay is 12,500 a month, and 100 dollars a day per-diem for every day that you are not on your 4 week off stretch, plus 35,000 a year for living expenses.
Anyone done anything like this before? I am nervous.

You deffinitely don't want to look back in 10 years and say "I wish I tried that UAE gig..."

Money isn't everything, but it helps! And at the very least, you'll walk away from this with some stories...and a huge pile of cash!

Good luck man.

 

[badlander45]

I stated my opinion on his decision based on my experiences in aviation... in this business rarely are there bonus points for going out on an "young adventurous journey" to find your career.... It happens, but not often... With that said and in reference to the above quote... He is going to be living in Dubai, but flying to some of the most GOD FORSAKEN places on earth... and yes there is a danger of him being put in a Syrian, Egyptian prision... Look at the World Airways crew that got stranded in Angola when they went on strike and the company quit paying the hotel bill and the security detail walked away... these guys were stuck in the middle of a tribal war with NOTHING... :uzi: :crying:

I wish you the best of luck

"but there is time. And to those that totter on the brink, my advice is to go and climb the mountains of life,and do so while you are young and you will be happy at sixty." Simon Murry. from Legionaire

You made the right choice, go live life and don't worry what the borring people say.