Originally Posted by
Apokleros
Will it make me more competitive for a U.S. major or ACMI if I go to Emirates for a year or two? Stats: single, 30 years old, ATP with 2000 hours TT and 1000 hours turbojet, four jet type ratings and airline experience....
EDIT: Yes, I have read the thread, and I am not liking what I am hearing. Just considering all options.
Not from my experience. I spent 3.5 years at EK and came back to a regional. Many others have done the same.
6000 TT
270 Jet PIC
2300 777
3000 CRJ-900
Prior enlisted military
Still haven't heard a word from AA, UAL, DL or even Atlas or JetBlue.
The only experience you will gain at EK is how to live completely fatigued. It honestly took me a full month after returning to feel completely normal again.
Also as others have mentioned:
5 year, $42,000 training bond
EK requires 90 days notice for resignation
Will be very difficult to attend an interview with only 9-10 days off per month and minimum 13hr flight to the US.
Saw my friends roster for August. 101hrs scheduled block!
Think long and hard before joining EK