I don't want to be a jackass here, but going from Capt of a CRJ to Capt of a 330........I'm sorry but it doesn't feel right.
There is a huge gap between domestic RJ to a widebody International operations.
At least EK has a fast track command where you go as a FO for 18 months even though you have tons of experience on widebody and international and then upgrade as a Captain.
I wouldn't feel comfortable flying with somebody brand new on the plane, brand new on the network and brand new in the company/country. it's too much of "brand new"!!!!
To come back to the original thread, PLEASE make sure you do your homework before joining QR. I agree that it all depends what are your goals for your career and your family but do a minimum of research before making any move.
It could be a decent job for a single guy but think twice before moving the whole family to Doha. Qatar ain't no Dubai.............
The job is good as soon as you're off the gate but your private life will be a total misery. You basically need authorization from the company to do anything.
You want to leave the country on your days off, you need to ask permission to the company first, you want to get married with a cabin crew, you need to ask permission to the CEO!!!! You have to wear the hat while doing the preflight or you will get a warning letter.
everything works with a reprimand system and everybody is stabing everybody else's back, Cabin Crew reporting pilots eating First Class meals or resting in a First Class seat on Ultra Long Haul.....
I am sorry but this is the reality ( coming from good friends of mine working there, so no PPrune Bul$$hit here)
If you think you will be stuck at a regional forever and feel the need to fly something bigger and do international ops, then going to QR could be a good career move. Equipment is fine, pilot group pretty good but be aware that the lifestyle in this company will not be easy nor glamorous.
Whatever you decide to do, explore all the other options before going to QR. The Shiny Jet Syndrome could affect you as well............
There is a huge gap between domestic RJ to a widebody International operations.
At least EK has a fast track command where you go as a FO for 18 months even though you have tons of experience on widebody and international and then upgrade as a Captain.
I wouldn't feel comfortable flying with somebody brand new on the plane, brand new on the network and brand new in the company/country. it's too much of "brand new"!!!!
To come back to the original thread, PLEASE make sure you do your homework before joining QR. I agree that it all depends what are your goals for your career and your family but do a minimum of research before making any move.
It could be a decent job for a single guy but think twice before moving the whole family to Doha. Qatar ain't no Dubai.............
The job is good as soon as you're off the gate but your private life will be a total misery. You basically need authorization from the company to do anything.
You want to leave the country on your days off, you need to ask permission to the company first, you want to get married with a cabin crew, you need to ask permission to the CEO!!!! You have to wear the hat while doing the preflight or you will get a warning letter.
everything works with a reprimand system and everybody is stabing everybody else's back, Cabin Crew reporting pilots eating First Class meals or resting in a First Class seat on Ultra Long Haul.....
I am sorry but this is the reality ( coming from good friends of mine working there, so no PPrune Bul$$hit here)
If you think you will be stuck at a regional forever and feel the need to fly something bigger and do international ops, then going to QR could be a good career move. Equipment is fine, pilot group pretty good but be aware that the lifestyle in this company will not be easy nor glamorous.
Whatever you decide to do, explore all the other options before going to QR. The Shiny Jet Syndrome could affect you as well............