Fly dubai?
10-16-2011, 04:52 PM
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Some RJ FOs looking to make the jump don't have the 4000TT Emirates requires. To me it doesn't seem like a bad idea to go FlyDubai for a couple years, make ALOT more money than sitting right seat in a RJ, then make the jump to Emirates. Might even upgrade while you're at it
To the original poster, while I don't know any of them personally, I've heard couple ASA FOs are making the jump over there
To the original poster, while I don't know any of them personally, I've heard couple ASA FOs are making the jump over there
10-16-2011, 06:31 PM
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[QUOTE=Trip7;1070632]Some RJ FOs looking to make the jump don't have the 4000TT Emirates requires. To me it doesn't seem like a bad idea to go FlyDubai for a couple years, make ALOT more money than sitting right seat in a RJ, then make the jump to Emirates. Might even upgrade while you're at it
Upside... great way to transition into a larger type aircraft with respectable pay to go along with the job. Great experience to live overseas on somebody’s dime, Euro, Duram, whatever.
Downside... Non-commuting contract... training bond... can be difficult on young families with children because of distance from home, cost of living, and education tuition.
At the end of the day that ship has sailed from the US when it comes to pay, terms and conditions, and most of all respect for the profession.
The medical, exams, and evaluation process for air carriers overseas are a bit more comprehensive than those in the US. Thus the selection process overseas is far more legitimate than that of the in the US.
However, those with aspirations of flying even larger equipment, do not join Fly Dubai expecting a seamless transition to Emirates. Typhoon pilot, who is a very respected poster on APC, may be able to shed light on Emirates policies for hiring of Fly Dubai pilots.
Upside... great way to transition into a larger type aircraft with respectable pay to go along with the job. Great experience to live overseas on somebody’s dime, Euro, Duram, whatever.
Downside... Non-commuting contract... training bond... can be difficult on young families with children because of distance from home, cost of living, and education tuition.
At the end of the day that ship has sailed from the US when it comes to pay, terms and conditions, and most of all respect for the profession.
The medical, exams, and evaluation process for air carriers overseas are a bit more comprehensive than those in the US. Thus the selection process overseas is far more legitimate than that of the in the US.
However, those with aspirations of flying even larger equipment, do not join Fly Dubai expecting a seamless transition to Emirates. Typhoon pilot, who is a very respected poster on APC, may be able to shed light on Emirates policies for hiring of Fly Dubai pilots.
Last edited by captjns; 10-16-2011 at 06:45 PM.
10-17-2011, 03:11 PM
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Some RJ FOs looking to make the jump don't have the 4000TT Emirates requires.
The CRJ-700/900 qualify for Emirates requirement of 30 tons, but the CRJ-200 is less than 30 tons. Therefore, I'm apparently not qualified. flyDubai on the other hand requires jet time in greater than 10 tons, so the CRJ-200 qualifies.
02-11-2012, 11:50 PM
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For those that are still considering flydubai as a bridge to Emirates, be aware that flydubai has just increased the ban of being hired at Emirates to 3 years. Previously after 2 years you could interview, be hired, and then leave for Emirates.
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