My EK interview is 6 days away

[CRJ200pilot]

Hi.....I am going to DXB for the interview...I am very excited. I have been studying and reading everything I can for Dubai. Is there any thing else I should focus on before I come for my 1 chance in a lifetime.

Any encouragement and suggestions wil help greatly.

 

[Dizel8]

Like my old instructor used to say, just don't mess up, although used some different words.

Best of luck, let us know how it goes!

 

[Sunnfun]

Hi.....I am going to DXB for the interview...I am very excited. I have been studying and reading everything I can for Dubai. Is there any thing else I should focus on before I come for my 1 chance in a lifetime.

Any encouragement and suggestions wil help greatly.

My one recommendation would be: Be yourself. If they like you, they will hire you. If not, then not.

If you try to act the way you think they want, they will not hire you.

Good luck!

 

[On Your Six]

Remember to smile. Be yourself. And remember that there are other opportunities out there.

 

[sqwkvfr]

One of the sim instructors has been talking about the problems that they've had finding pilots who can actually handle an emergency situation in the sim.

He cited an American CRJ captain who, for some reason, failed to turn back to the airport on an engine fire. After SEVERAL hints, the sim evaluator finally reached up and changed the heading for the return to the airport. They were 30 miles from the airport when this happened.

They kept asking, "Captain, should we turn back to the airport?"....and he didn't take the hint.

He was also at a very low altitude and descending to which the back seat evaluator playing the role of ATC asked if they were descending...to which the applicant replied "yes" and kept right on descending.

He didn't get the gig. Anyway, the sim gouges are available on the internet and the sim evaluators are apparently surprised when people show up not knowing what they are.

 

[BUDDHA145]

HEY CRJ200 how long you whaited since you put the papper work?? and dont forget to post your experience when you return!!! good luck men...B

 

[dash8driver]

good luck.....we're all counting on you...

 

[Gillegan]

He cited an American CRJ captain who, for some reason, failed to turn back to the airport on an engine fire. After SEVERAL hints, the sim evaluator finally reached up and changed the heading for the return to the airport. They were 30 miles from the airport when this happened.

I'm not sure of the specifics of the example that you cite but there is no engine fire on the sim evaluation for FO's and a CRJ captain would not qualify for a DEC interview (unless he previously had gobs of time in command of something bigger - a lot bigger).

 

[CRJ200pilot]

I started my application in March. I had about 3,400 total when I first submitted my application. On April 13th I went to an Emirates information session in Detroit. I printed my online application and turned it into the HR person in DTW and scheduled my interview for June 2-4. I have Vacation from May25-June 11. So it worked out perfect. I will talk to you guys when I get back. Later on.

 

[capt_zman]

Going to be in Dubai next week (get in Fri am) and am flying out on Saturday. If you're around, I'll buy you a beer or two on Friday night. We (FDX) stay at the Renaissance.

 

[CRJ200pilot]

That would be great.....But, My wife and I get in on Saturday May 31st at 645 pm local. If you are still around we will be staying at the Majestic hotel in Dubai.....

Your an MD11 Pilot? Do you know Steve McCabe. I believe he is you Chief Pilot in MEM. His Son flies with me at Pinnacle.

Take Care.

 

[capt_zman]

Steve's a great guy. Had beers with him in ANC a month ago or so.

I'll probably be long gone by Sat at 1845, but if not, I'll send you a message. Always good to see fellow Americans in Dubai, especially if it's your first time.

If not, good luck. I think EK is a good company with an excellent business plan. If you can deal with Dubai, you're probably going to really enjoy EK.

 

[sqwkvfr]

I'm not sure of the specifics of the example that you cite but there is no engine fire on the sim evaluation for FO's and a CRJ captain would not qualify for a DEC interview (unless he previously had gobs of time in command of something bigger - a lot bigger).

Well, the story may have gotten twisted but it came from a British sim evaluator who used to work for BMI....does that ring a bell with you?

 

[colejer]

Chair Fly a lot.

Think of your past scenarios and answer them in this format

1. Set up the scenario (I had been a captain on the crj for two years, flying out of Dallas...)
2. Explain the situation (While climbing out of Dallas we got a oil pressure low warning)
3. Explain how you resolved the situation (Ran the checklist...)
4. Explain what you learned from it (Following standard operating procedures kept us safe...)

I didn't have a engine fire on my sim eval.

Good Luck

 

[Richard Gozinya]

I didn't have a engine fire on my sim eval.

I had a flame out right after V1. Immediately after leveling at 1500ft, I declared an emergency, asked for vectors to return, asked for the wx..........It must have done the trick.

DG

 

[metroplex]

I had an interview 4 weeks agao and I had a great time. If they like you they hire you, I do not know about that..... I made it through all three days and just got nailed in the panel interview. they can fail anybody doing that. they can ask you questions and you WILL not have an answer. I guess thats how they wash people out. If the hr girl does not like you , you can have had the greatest sim ride, do good on the psyche evaluation, do well on the group exercise, they will just bury you then. so do not expect to be a nice guy and think that will do it, it helps of course but they look at tons of other things..good luck

 

[CRJ200pilot]

Well what kinds of things did they ask you that you had no answer for? Is it like good cop, bad cop? This is the first I have heard of this.

 

[Varmint]

Well what kinds of things did they ask you that you had no answer for? Is it like good cop, bad cop? This is the first I have heard of this.

I just got back and did not have this problem. Go there and be yourself. I found that being polite, humble, and willing to learn worked well but I have not gotten the outcome of my interview yet. I am keeping my fingers crossed. It was a great experience with a very good group of people.

 

[CRJ200pilot]

Congrats....I hope it works out for you. I heard the same thing you said.

 

[the turtle]

CRJ pilot I live right behind the Majestic and would be happy to stop in and talk to you about Dubai.

I'm on reserve this month and need more reasons to get out!