Originally Posted by Woofer (Post 175765)

Fogrunner,

Thanks a lot for your help and time on the matter. Hope that all goes well for you.

thanks again

Originally Posted by fogrunner (Post 174380)

Hey Woofer I will PM you shortly.

A basic break down of the interview. Now the majority of info on PPRUNE is accurate as far as the format.

Day 1. Tech test and SIM. Forget about the ACE book, CAPT XYZ and the Emirates interview book for the TECH exam. They have changed it completely. You would be better off studying from the ATP written and FEX written.
The Emirates interview book is good review for the SIM profile, it is exactly what you will get.

You have to get through the first day, no ifs ands or buts.

Out of our group of 7, 5 made it through to days two and three.

One DEC candidate and one FO candidate were not asked to come back. As a matter of interest every DEC candidate from last week, I think there were 5, did not make it beyond day 1.

I thought about getting some SIM time prior to going to DXB. I was advised by a couple of folks at EK that I know not to bother.

Typhoonpilot gave me some excellent advice about the SIM. Basically map it out in your mind how you are going to fly each profile, basically chair fly each segment. Brief, brief, brief.



Day 2 Group exercises, tour and lunch.

Day 3 Psychometrics. Meet with the psychologist and the a board interview (pilot and HR lady)

However all this works out, I had a great time in Dubai. Our group worked really well together. When I was finishing up the panel interview the comment was made that our group had been very interesting to watch.

If you are interested our group consisted of 1 American, 1 Fijian, 1 Czech,
1 English, 1 French.

A/C we were currently flying, MD11, 744, A319, A320, B777

Originally Posted by Typhoonpilot (Post 172933)

Fogrunner is there as we speak. Send him a PM in a couple of days, I'm sure he'll be happy to answer.


Typhoonpilot

Originally Posted by fragglerock (Post 177137)

Hello Fogrunner,

This is a great debrief you have given from your interview. I'm new to the forum and this is my first post. I'm trying to find info on study material, and was in the process of buying all the books you said are not needed. What do you recommend for study? Or, do you recommend just going in without any prep? I've been invited to an interview, and need any help you can offer. I've read a few of your previous posts and hope you make it this time. Both you and TP have provided a lot of good info, so far. Thanks, for any help you may be able to provide.

F-rock

Originally Posted by fragglerock (Post 177138)

Hello Typhoonpilot,

I've read several of your posts and have learned a lot about Emirates from them. Are you a Training Captain? I have and intervew scheduled soon, and was wondering if you could give me any info on what to use for preparation. It seems that all the books that I've been told to get are obsolete, now. What about the Emirates interview handbook? Is this a good aid? Do you have any info on the sim profile? I will be interviewing for a DEC position, and it seems that the success rate is low for them.

Do you really like it in Dubai? It's good to read some positive posts here after visiting Pprune. That is really a depressed group. It looks like you may not be taking the recall to US anytime soon. Too bad about the combined list.

Any info you could provide would be appreciated. Thanks.

F-Rock

Originally Posted by fogrunner (Post 177173)

Tech test and SIM: Forget about the ACE book, CAPT XYZ and the Emirates interview book for the TECH exam. They have changed it completely. You would be better off studying from the ATP written and FEX written.
The Emirates interview book is good review for the SIM profile, it is exactly what you will get.

The written is more operationally based now.

Originally Posted by Typhoonpilot (Post 177201)

In terms of preparation I'd listen to Fogrunner as he has interviewed recently. The DEC sim profile is slightly different with some more emphasis on CRM and decision making. The engine failure may occur in a different situation than you expect.

I like Dubai and I like my job, for the most part. Travelled in the States recently and it makes me so glad I don't work for a U.S. airline anymore.


Typhoonpilot

Originally Posted by fragglerock (Post 177213)

Hello Typhoonpilot,

Do you have any info on the DEC sim profile? Fogrunner says it is as per the Interview Handbook, so I should be prepared. I've never flown the 777 sim, though. Is this the one used for the ride? Please, PM me if you would rather not discuss on the open forum.

As far as living in the States, I've lived abroad for quite a whild during my military years, and I did enjoy it. Thanks, again.

F-Rock