Emirates
08-17-2016 | 07:27 PM
#51
Proponent of Hysteria
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From: "Part of the problem." : JL
You two guys on this page who say you aren't getting any calls from US Majors you didn't mention if you have a 4 year degree.
As far as I know, no us major is waiving that requirement yet.
As far as I know, no us major is waiving that requirement yet.
08-17-2016 | 07:51 PM
#52
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08-17-2016 | 09:54 PM
#53
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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.
EDIT: Yes, I have read the thread, and I am not liking what I am hearing. Just considering all options.
A friend of mine worked there around 9 or 10 years ago. He left with less than a 90 day notice due to a family emergency. He left about 60-70 days after he notified them of the situation(but before the separation date he gave them due to the critical medical nature of an immediate family member), and received no resistance from Emirates. Fast forward 6-7 years later...he flew into DXB as a crew member. He was then told by UAE Customs that he would not be allowed to leave UAE until he sorted out his issue with EK, and they confiscated his passport. He contacted EK, they told him since he left with less than 90 days notice, he had to pay them back his last 3 months pay(the last 3 months that he worked, 30 days before he gave his notice and 60 days after) AND the cost for his housing, etc for that time. He was held hostage in UAE until paid. He ended up paying close to $50k before he was allowed to leave UAE.
This was several years ago before they were as desperate as they are. They will not treat you as a human being, simply as a piece of property. If that sounds good to you, go ahead and apply to EK.
08-19-2016 | 10:25 AM
#54
Gets Weekends Off
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You would definitely have A LOT of fun with the FA's there, but overall it would be a very negative experience I believe. As others have stated, there is a long bond term there.
A friend of mine worked there around 9 or 10 years ago. He left with less than a 90 day notice due to a family emergency. He left about 60-70 days after he notified them of the situation(but before the separation date he gave them due to the critical medical nature of an immediate family member), and received no resistance from Emirates. Fast forward 6-7 years later...he flew into DXB as a crew member. He was then told by UAE Customs that he would not be allowed to leave UAE until he sorted out his issue with EK, and they confiscated his passport. He contacted EK, they told him since he left with less than 90 days notice, he had to pay them back his last 3 months pay(the last 3 months that he worked, 30 days before he gave his notice and 60 days after) AND the cost for his housing, etc for that time. He was held hostage in UAE until paid. He ended up paying close to $50k before he was allowed to leave UAE.
This was several years ago before they were as desperate as they are. They will not treat you as a human being, simply as a piece of property. If that sounds good to you, go ahead and apply to EK.
A friend of mine worked there around 9 or 10 years ago. He left with less than a 90 day notice due to a family emergency. He left about 60-70 days after he notified them of the situation(but before the separation date he gave them due to the critical medical nature of an immediate family member), and received no resistance from Emirates. Fast forward 6-7 years later...he flew into DXB as a crew member. He was then told by UAE Customs that he would not be allowed to leave UAE until he sorted out his issue with EK, and they confiscated his passport. He contacted EK, they told him since he left with less than 90 days notice, he had to pay them back his last 3 months pay(the last 3 months that he worked, 30 days before he gave his notice and 60 days after) AND the cost for his housing, etc for that time. He was held hostage in UAE until paid. He ended up paying close to $50k before he was allowed to leave UAE.
This was several years ago before they were as desperate as they are. They will not treat you as a human being, simply as a piece of property. If that sounds good to you, go ahead and apply to EK.
01-31-2017 | 02:42 AM
#55
New Hire
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From: AircrewDoc
I am looking for some information about how many pilots with foreign licences are flying for Emirates or Dubai based air charter services - basically need to see if I can do FAA / TCC / CASA / CAA NZ medicals for pilots in Abu Dhabi.
Can anyone give me an approx idea ? Or where I can get this information ?
Regards
Can anyone give me an approx idea ? Or where I can get this information ?
Regards
01-31-2017 | 06:03 AM
#56
Gets Weekends Off
Joined: Feb 2006
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From: B-737NG preferably in first class with a glass of champagne and caviar
I am looking for some information about how many pilots with foreign licences are flying for Emirates or Dubai based air charter services - basically need to see if I can do FAA / TCC / CASA / CAA NZ medicals for pilots in Abu Dhabi.
Can anyone give me an approx idea ? Or where I can get this information ?
Regards
Can anyone give me an approx idea ? Or where I can get this information ?
Regards
02-04-2017 | 02:28 PM
#57
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Joined: Feb 2008
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If you are not based in Dubai they lose absolute control over you. With you living there since they are tied directly to the government and all that goes with that including passport, legal and visa issues you are their *****!
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