Go Back  Airline Pilot Central Forums > Airline Pilot Forums > Foreign
Emirates Aircraft Fleet >

Emirates Aircraft Fleet

Notices
Foreign Airlines that hire U.S. pilots

Emirates Aircraft Fleet

Old 01-29-2008, 08:44 AM
  #1  
On Reserve
Thread Starter
 
Joined APC: Jan 2008
Position: TEMPORARY ACCOMMODATION
Posts: 14
Default Emirates Aircraft Fleet

got a question for you EK fellas

i see you guys have 2 A310's still
are they gone soon?

also... when the A380 starts flying this year....will that be another type rating with another pilot group to fly it?
or will the A340/330 pilot group be flying it?

thanks
Philly Boy is offline  
Old 01-30-2008, 05:22 AM
  #2  
Gets Weekends Off
 
Joined APC: Aug 2005
Position: tri current
Posts: 1,485
Default

The A310s are freighters and were just bought a few years ago. They are a versatile aircraft for some regional freight markets and other specialty flights. The company has been pretty good about letting guys hired on the A310 go to other fleets after about 3 years on type.

The A380 will be operated as a separate type from the A330/340 fleet, which is operated as a single fleet. The A330/340 guys already have to deal with three different models; the A330-200, A340-300, and A340-500. The current plan is to take A340 qualified pilots to the A380 for the first year of operation, after that they will allow some senior B777 pilots over.

Emirates nominally operates with freezes on type of varying lengths, but that is waived for new types. The true policy is they move people where they need them. Sometimes it works out, sometimes it doesn't. The official written policy is that a First Officer is frozen in type for 3 years from final check and Captain is frozen for 6 years.

There is a policy for direct entry first officers on the A380 which states a minimum of 1000 hours on A330/340 or other widebody jet, among other requirements.


Typhoonpilot
Typhoonpilot is offline  
Old 01-30-2008, 09:54 AM
  #3  
On Reserve
Thread Starter
 
Joined APC: Jan 2008
Position: TEMPORARY ACCOMMODATION
Posts: 14
Default

do you have any idea how much training it will take to transition from the 340/330 to the 380?
a few days of differences training?.....or a full training cycle?

thanks for the info!!!!
Philly Boy is offline  
Old 01-30-2008, 05:23 PM
  #4  
Line Holder
 
Joined APC: Jun 2006
Position: A332/A340
Posts: 69
Default

Originally Posted by Philly Boy View Post
do you have any idea how much training it will take to transition from the 340/330 to the 380?
a few days of differences training?.....or a full training cycle?

thanks for the info!!!!
It's not a CCQ. About 1/2 to 2/3's of a full transition course. About 4 -5 weeks total.

Obviously it's a full transition course from the Boeing, so it wouldn't surprise me if the "freeze" periods are extended and they are 'left out in the cold...'
(Ouch, bad pun...)
bus canuck is offline  
Old 01-30-2008, 10:04 PM
  #5  
Gets Weekends Off
 
KingAirPIC's Avatar
 
Joined APC: Apr 2007
Posts: 307
Default

Originally Posted by bus canuck View Post
It's not a CCQ. About 1/2 to 2/3's of a full transition course. About 4 -5 weeks total.

Obviously it's a full transition course from the Boeing, so it wouldn't surprise me if the "freeze" periods are extended and they are 'left out in the cold...'
(Ouch, bad pun...)
Do you drive the Big Bus for AC Canuck?
KingAirPIC is offline  
Old 01-31-2008, 07:35 AM
  #6  
Line Holder
 
Joined APC: Mar 2006
Posts: 55
Default

What will be the incentive to get the people to fly the A380? I've heard the money will be the same as the other types. Maybe the schedules will be better? Any idea?

Thanks
shogun is offline  
Old 01-31-2008, 10:05 AM
  #7  
On Reserve
Thread Starter
 
Joined APC: Jan 2008
Position: TEMPORARY ACCOMMODATION
Posts: 14
Default

Originally Posted by shogun View Post
What will be the incentive to get the people to fly the A380? I've heard the money will be the same as the other types.
the incentive would probably be......
when you are asked the common question.........."What aircraft do you fly?"............

you can answer it with a big smile on your face.....
Philly Boy is offline  
Old 01-31-2008, 01:22 PM
  #8  
Gets Weekends Off
 
Joined APC: Sep 2005
Position: Telecom Company, President
Posts: 421
Default

Originally Posted by Philly Boy View Post
the incentive would probably be......
when you are asked the common question.........."What aircraft do you fly?"............

you can answer it with a big smile on your face.....
Then ask, "how much money do you make" and watch the smile go away as reality sets in.
IronWalt is offline  
Old 01-31-2008, 09:23 PM
  #9  
Line Holder
 
Joined APC: Jun 2006
Position: A332/A340
Posts: 69
Default

Originally Posted by Philly Boy View Post
the incentive would probably be......
when you are asked the common question.........."What aircraft do you fly?"............

you can answer it with a big smile on your face.....
Actually, the incentive will be the fact that the 380 will only fly to major centers. It will be virtually all long haul and thus should provide a good schedule.

On the other types you get stuck with a lot of short trips, often to dodgy places in the middle of the night.

As stated though, the money is the same 380 to 310.
bus canuck is offline  
Old 01-31-2008, 09:30 PM
  #10  
Gets Weekends Off
 
KingAirPIC's Avatar
 
Joined APC: Apr 2007
Posts: 307
Default

Are many Canadian pilots considering going to Emirates after 60?
KingAirPIC is offline  
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
Typhoonpilot
Foreign
20
11-15-2007 12:51 PM
KnightFlyer
Cargo
49
10-11-2007 01:14 PM
CloudSailor
Cargo
35
10-10-2007 08:31 PM
nightrider
Cargo
23
09-27-2007 05:26 AM

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Trackbacks are On
Pingbacks are On
Refbacks are On


Thread Tools
Search this Thread
Your Privacy Choices