Quote:
Originally Posted by Idaho
I work for a U.S. regional carrier and have an interview coming up in Dubai with Emirates. I am wondering how to interpret and meet their requirment that logbooks be "stamped and certified by the employer or regulatory agency."
Additionally, they require two management references, one of whom you have flown with from your current employer. Would a check airman count? I have not flown with a chief pilot and none of them know me well. What should I do about getting a management reference from my previous employer if they are out of business?
Here is what I did, and it worked for me. Here in the ME, stamps are a big deal. But there have been enough US guys come through, that they know the drill. Have all your logbooks, OR, a computer readout of your time. Get someone write a letter on company letterhead stating that the hours are true and correct. Company out of business? I believe as long as you have logbooks that don't look bogus, then that will do. Some guys have gone to their local FSDO and had some sort of verification.
It's not EK that need this, but rather the GCAA (faa) when you apply for your license. EK just wants to make sure when they submit your paperwork it isn't thrown back.
References: Your CP should be an ok reference, even if he doesn't know you well. But give him a heads up. A LCA should be ok, it worked for me. I had two CPs and two LCAs.
Hope this helps a little.
BYW, stay off Pprune. Some good info but a lot of disgruntlement by a very few. Is some of it correct...yeah, but it gives you a skewed look at life here in the desert. For me, the airline is great, but Dubai is challenging. But then so would be living anywhere that isn't home.