Hello Skyone,

Do you currently work at Emirates? I was there recently for the interview, and according to them the initial cadre for the 380 will be current 340 drivers. This does make sense. Not even the current 777 drivers will be able to bid over until after the first year or inial 10 380's have been filled, I believe. So, you're right, no new hires will be able to fly it, initially.

F-Rock

 

I think they will put new hires onto the A380 in very short order due to cost savings versus taking A330/340 First Officers over and then having to replace them on the A330/340. By having new hires straight onto the A380 it is only one training event versus two if you take A330/340 First Officers. That said I think they will be choosy in which new hires go to the A380. Most likely only ones with previous time in A320/330/340 would qualify.

I do not think this same logic will be applied to Direct Entry Captains for two reasons. One is that by taking A330/340 Captains over to the A380 they free up spots for upgrade on the A330/340 thus improving morale. Two is that they will have far higher quality control on which Captains go to the A380, at least initially. The DEC hiring is supposed to be winding down anyway.

Current A330/340 First Officers with some minimum time in service ( one or two years ) and new hires (with previous Airbus time) will get the A380.

It may or may not matter in the big scheme of things unless a person has some great desire to fly the biggest airplane made. The airplanes all pay the same so the one with the faster upgrade; best variety of flying; and most days off would be the best one to be on.

That's my two cents,


Typhoonpilot

 

Hello to all. New to the forum. Need some advice.
I'm interested in applying for Emirates but want to know if I'm spinning my wheels. Currently fly for DHS and close to retirement but stuck in a desk job for the past year. Have 6300 TT, 23OO jet, Typed in B737 and CE550. Will Emirates even consider someone like me.
Any thoughts and/or suggestions.
Thanks.

 

Well, I was called for a First Officer interview (Aug 12-14) and I'm a lowly CRJ driver. 4400TT, 1700PIC, so I would say just put in your application and see what happens.

On that note, can someone provide a little insight into how it is to work for Emirates? How is living in Dubai?

Thanks!

 

Well first off, although I'm sure you're being sarcastic, I don't really like the constant talk of "lowly RJ driver." I was a "lowly" driver when I was hired by EK almost 5 years ago and I don't recall feeling second rate, although there are some here who feel "their" experience is superior. Your quoted level of experience is perfectly acceptable for an F/O position at a major carrier.

Anyway, as to your other question, most of that information is covered on this board, even in this thread, so you should do a bit of surfing.

I can quickly summarize what this reasonably happy pilot tells people.

There are 2 issues, Dubai and EK. You have to be able to find satisfaction in both.

MOST IMPORTANTLY, the better-half has to like (or at least tolerate) DXB. We hate the traffic, the lack of manners and the brutal summer heat. We like the education, health care and we're able to pursue most of our hobbies. Kids are well adjusted and happy.

For EK, a pretty good company with the exception of horrible Flight Ops senior management. That means that pay and benefits are OK, I've had mostly good experiences with HR, Accommodations and other departments. Flights Ops, however, are incompetent, lazy and immoral. There is no regard for seniority when if comes to upgrades and there is no regard for international standards and law when it comes to Flight time and Duty Limitations. Sadly, Mr. Ed, our import from Mesaba, has turned out to be the worst of the lot, for which of course he was recently rewarded with a promotion to "Senior VP."

Middle Flight Ops management is OK. For example training is getting better and the Fleet Managers are generally helpful.

Hope this helps.

 

Yikes!

 

hello bus canuck-just curious, I worked with Capt A for a while, although not surprised by some of comments about him, just curious about specifics. You can PM me a reply if that's easier. Thanks

 

I assume you mean the "Talking Horse?"

I don't want to go too far in public forum, but suffice to say he has put his signature to some arrogant memos, has presided over the adoption of "factoring" hours which allows us to fly to an and illegal level and continues to rule over an upgrade process that ignores seniority. (Actually, it ignores any common sense or logic.)

It’s even weird that he insists on being addressed as “Captain” even though he’s in a non-flying position and has never been a Captain on any of our aircraft.

Anyway, these types don't last too long at EK, so I'll just wait and look forward to the next one.

As I keep saying, EK is still generally a pretty good gig, if you're so inclined, and I really don't want to dwell too much on a few screwball VPs.

 

Back to the Emirates Interview part of this thread.
I finally got the word 3 months after returning from my Emirates interview that I was unsuccessful. It was hard for me to believe it would take them 3 months to tell me no, but it happened. Pretty disappointed about the result. Would have loved to fly for Emirates. Good luck to all that are applying. If any applicants are interested in my interview experience shoot me a PM and I'll be happy to help out.

 

Sorry to hear that. Perhaps Cathay Cargo on the 400F would be a good next option - at least you can live in the States.