"Many factors are taken into consideration, not only experience and professional qualifications, but we must also consider many administrative requirements"
This is not a rejection letter but just a standard form letter sent initially to most people. Upon further screening some receive a call for interview followed by an email with applications, etc.
Someone had a safety concern, that NJME put safety at the bottom of the list. In fact, it is just the opposite. Safety is their number 1 concern, even more than most US operators. I know this from first hand contact with their top management. Many US regional jet operators will hire 500 - 1000 hour CFI types, instead of the 7000 hour experienced furloughed pilots. There certainly is no logic there, if you look at it from a safety point of view. Just like any other classy US operator, NJME are looking for safety and customer sevice as their priorities.
With regards to the November lack of email response, thats when they just got done hiring in October. The next hiring was planned for several months later.
With regards to type of company, NJME operations are managed by NAS of Saudi Arabia, which is probably one of the best run companies in Saudi, besides Aramco, their national oil company.
The wild card, however, remains the ME factor... , no booze, no gambling, no night clubs, etc.. Furthermore, boys and girls schools are segregated, (except for the US embassy schools), women cannot drive outside private compounds, must dress conservatively, generally be accompanied by a male adult relative, not allowed to work in public places except for, girls schools/universities, women hospital sections, women security staff, etc. Strict law enforcement for violators, especially for drugs, prostitution, confessed adultery, murder, where the punishment is death, enforced swiftly. Other serious crimes are open alcohol consumption, theft, rape, gambling, public lewedness, etc..
Looks like if someone is a devout and practicing christian, they should fit right in the society. Every place has its ups and downs, and it is all a matter of trade-off.
The other wild card is the Iraq situation. So guys, pick your choice, because the aviation flying bug has bitten us all. Where do we go from here? Good luck to youall!