Originally Posted by
SebastianDesoto
Thanks for posting that. Some people are discounting ME carriers and other foreign carriers (Air Japan). They do not need TPIC time and offer good pay to start. Not easy jobs to get, but they seem to be fine with getting disgruntled regional FOs, especially ones from Endeavor, PSA and Eagle.
If you are at a company that is insisting on more concessions which would put you in a position to suffer 2-5 years in working conditions you did not sign up for, I would highly recommend giving them consideration. At least if you are going to suffer through crappy work rules, get compensated for it
I got an acceptance letter from baby Emirates (flydubai) and they do not need the +30 tons. Jet time is a must. 737 Type rating is highly preferred.
I was strongly considering flydubai last year when I was an EmJ FO and things weren't moving. Got the offer to go to the interview there. Then right after, I got the upgrade here. That made the choice harder. I don't like how they have a 3 yr hold on pilots switching to EK.. (Where I would rather be) plus I felt like I was waiting forever to upgrade here, may as well do it for a little bit, log some TPIC to help with my qualifications for any job. Then just apply directly to Emirates instead in 6mo to a year with some CR7 time.
Good luck if you go.