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Old 06-15-2007, 06:14 AM
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Originally Posted by fragglerock View Post
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

I took this right off the EK website...

The First Officer Selection Programme
Selection programmes are conducted on a regular basis to meet the recruitment needs of Emirates. Candidates are invited to come to Dubai to participate in a three day selection process. The programme is designed to offer prospective employees the opportunity to experience both Dubai and Emirates and to identify any issues that may be an obstacle in progressing their interest in joining our airline. Additionally, it provides the opportunity for Emirates to get to know you. We encourage candidates to have their spouse accompany them, as it is a lifestyle decision for the entire family.

The selection programme is a two stage process and generally follows the outline below:

Day 1 - Stage 1
The first day of the programme will include a welcome brief, a logbook and documentation check, a technical quiz and the simulator assessment. The simulator session is conducted in one of our full flight simulators. You are not expected to be familiar with this aircraft; we will be assessing your basic flying skills, management and airmanship. This is the end of stage 1 of the assessment.
Following the simulator session, you will be notified if you have been successful in the first stage of the assessment. Candidates who do not progress from stage 1 will be free to return home or remain in the hotel for the duration of their intended stay.
It is important to remember that this is an interim assessment and, as such, does not constitute overall success within the selection programme for those who continue to the next stage.

Day 2 -Stage 2
The second stage consists of some assessment centre workshops, followed by a brief on some important information relating to the terms and conditions and the process of joining the Company. Candidates will then have the opportunity to visit examples of company accommodation, the Emirates Clinic and proceed on a short tour of Dubai, to learn more about the city and the benefits of living and working here. Candidates are encouraged to ask questions to clarify any issues.

Day 3 - Stage 2
Day three commences with psychometric assessments, followed by feedback from the Company Psychologist on your psychometric profile and finally, a panel interview. The interview presents the final opportunity to discuss any issues regarding your application to join Emirates. Candidates will also be required to undertake a medical, following the interview, if time permits.

As the programme is very comprehensive and includes the simulator assessment on the first day, you will be required to arrive in Dubai with sufficient time to be adequately rested prior to the commencement of the programme.

We will contact you to arrange your travel details, costs for the candidate (travel, accommodation for four nights and meals) will be borne by Emirates. Should you wish to bring your partner (which is encouraged), you will be responsible for all costs associated with this. Visas will be arranged by us for you and your spouse (if applicable).


You will be advised of the outcome of the selection programme six to eight weeks following your interview.

Things to remember for the selection programme
To maximize your opportunity for success, please keep the following points in mind:

- Please come prepared! It is important to have all the necessary documentation (including photocopies) collated and readily available.
- Be yourself. We are interested in seeing the real you, not the person you think we want to see.
- We are aware that there is much information in the marketplace about our selection procedures. Candidates should enter the process with an open mind, without preconceived ideas and overly prepared responses. The best way to maximize your opportunity for success is to listen carefully, follow the instructions and be yourself. Don’t place too much emphasis on what you’ve heard from other people. We change our programme regularly!

We look forward to seeing you in Dubai.
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Old 06-15-2007, 08:55 AM
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Fog, just curious. I thought you were pretty happy at GAC, what gives?
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Old 06-15-2007, 09:40 AM
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Oh, I am. Seeing what is out there and keeping my options open. I think there are some rumblings of some exciting stuff coming down the pike.
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Old 06-17-2007, 04:23 AM
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Originally Posted by fogrunner View Post
I took this right off the EK website...

The First Officer Selection Programme
Selection programmes are conducted on a regular basis to meet the recruitment needs of Emirates. Candidates are invited to come to Dubai to participate in a three day selection process. The programme is designed to offer prospective employees the opportunity to experience both Dubai and Emirates and to identify any issues that may be an obstacle in progressing their interest in joining our airline. Additionally, it provides the opportunity for Emirates to get to know you. We encourage candidates to have their spouse accompany them, as it is a lifestyle decision for the entire family.

The selection programme is a two stage process and generally follows the outline below:

Day 1 - Stage 1
The first day of the programme will include a welcome brief, a logbook and documentation check, a technical quiz and the simulator assessment. The simulator session is conducted in one of our full flight simulators. You are not expected to be familiar with this aircraft; we will be assessing your basic flying skills, management and airmanship. This is the end of stage 1 of the assessment.
Following the simulator session, you will be notified if you have been successful in the first stage of the assessment. Candidates who do not progress from stage 1 will be free to return home or remain in the hotel for the duration of their intended stay.
It is important to remember that this is an interim assessment and, as such, does not constitute overall success within the selection programme for those who continue to the next stage.

Day 2 -Stage 2
The second stage consists of some assessment centre workshops, followed by a brief on some important information relating to the terms and conditions and the process of joining the Company. Candidates will then have the opportunity to visit examples of company accommodation, the Emirates Clinic and proceed on a short tour of Dubai, to learn more about the city and the benefits of living and working here. Candidates are encouraged to ask questions to clarify any issues.

Day 3 - Stage 2
Day three commences with psychometric assessments, followed by feedback from the Company Psychologist on your psychometric profile and finally, a panel interview. The interview presents the final opportunity to discuss any issues regarding your application to join Emirates. Candidates will also be required to undertake a medical, following the interview, if time permits.

As the programme is very comprehensive and includes the simulator assessment on the first day, you will be required to arrive in Dubai with sufficient time to be adequately rested prior to the commencement of the programme.

We will contact you to arrange your travel details, costs for the candidate (travel, accommodation for four nights and meals) will be borne by Emirates. Should you wish to bring your partner (which is encouraged), you will be responsible for all costs associated with this. Visas will be arranged by us for you and your spouse (if applicable).


You will be advised of the outcome of the selection programme six to eight weeks following your interview.

Things to remember for the selection programme
To maximize your opportunity for success, please keep the following points in mind:

- Please come prepared! It is important to have all the necessary documentation (including photocopies) collated and readily available.
- Be yourself. We are interested in seeing the real you, not the person you think we want to see.
- We are aware that there is much information in the marketplace about our selection procedures. Candidates should enter the process with an open mind, without preconceived ideas and overly prepared responses. The best way to maximize your opportunity for success is to listen carefully, follow the instructions and be yourself. Don’t place too much emphasis on what you’ve heard from other people. We change our programme regularly!

We look forward to seeing you in Dubai.

Hello fogrunner,

Thanks, for all the info and PMs. I made it through the full 3 days and the info both you and Typhoonpilot gave on the whole process was very valuable. Overall success rate for both fo and dec were very high during the week I was there.
Did you hear anything yet? You posted that you hear that good things may be coming up. Are you speaking of your current job or EK?

Thanks, again.

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Old 06-17-2007, 06:09 AM
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Originally Posted by fragglerock View Post
Hello fogrunner,

Thanks, for all the info and PMs. I made it through the full 3 days and the info both you and Typhoonpilot gave on the whole process was very valuable. Overall success rate for both fo and dec were very high during the week I was there.
Did you hear anything yet? You posted that you hear that good things may be coming up. Are you speaking of your current job or EK?

Thanks, again.

F-Rock
You are more than welcome. I am glad it went well for you. I was refering to my current position.
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Originally Posted by fogrunner View Post
You are more than welcome. I am glad it went well for you. I was refering to my current position.

Hello fogrunner,

Any news from Emirates yet? I'm still waiting to hear from them, myself. Please, PM me if you need to. Thanks.

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Just curious. What do the EK interviewers have to say about your likely aircraft assignment? If you get far enough, do you get an indication as to whether you would likely get A330/40, 777 or A310 (cargo)? Also, what are they saying in the interviews about upcoming A380s? Are they saying that you might start on the 777 and then have a direct route to A380s as they come on board or do they not make any suggestions?

Any mention of potential non-Dubai bases in the future (like Cathay Cargo)?
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Originally Posted by Bill Lumberg View Post
Just curious. What do the EK interviewers have to say about your likely aircraft assignment? If you get far enough, do you get an indication as to whether you would likely get A330/40, 777 or A310 (cargo)? Also, what are they saying in the interviews about upcoming A380s? Are they saying that you might start on the 777 and then have a direct route to A380s as they come on board or do they not make any suggestions?

Any mention of potential non-Dubai bases in the future (like Cathay Cargo)?
First, it will snow here in the desert before off bases. In a word NO. If you have a lot of Boeing glass time, you probably will get the Boeing, otherwise they will let you know when they hire you. Right now they are saying that there won't be any mixed fleet flying on the A380, ie, if you are flying the other buses presently, you won't fly both. Of course all that is this week. And don't see the chance of many Boeing pilots going to the 380. Hope this helps a little.
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First, it will snow here in the desert before off bases. In a word NO. If you have a lot of Boeing glass time, you probably will get the Boeing, otherwise they will let you know when they hire you. Right now they are saying that there won't be any mixed fleet flying on the A380, ie, if you are flying the other buses presently, you won't fly both. Of course all that is this week. And don't see the chance of many Boeing pilots going to the 380. Hope this helps a little.
So, there is a possibility of hiring into the A380 when they arrive? The reason why I asked is that I heard that some retiring Delta pilots (early retirements) were told that they would get the "fast track" to the A380 when it arrived if they brought their 20,000+ hours of experience to EK. This was a year or two ago and completely 2nd hand information but that is what I heard.........
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Originally Posted by Bill Lumberg View Post
So, there is a possibility of hiring into the A380 when they arrive? The reason why I asked is that I heard that some retiring Delta pilots (early retirements) were told that they would get the "fast track" to the A380 when it arrived if they brought their 20,000+ hours of experience to EK. This was a year or two ago and completely 2nd hand information but that is what I heard.........
Perhaps someone like TP can shed more light on the A380, but I don't think they will be putting any new hires into the 380 right away. And the Delta pilot rumor-no way. I guess I only had 19000 hours so they didn't put me on the fast track. Plus since DAL has never had any buses (except the 310 from Pan Am) they would be better off getting bus experience from somewhere else. But again, from my perspective there won't be any new hires for a couple of years on the 380. But like the shifting sands here, everything can change.
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