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Sharjah or Dubai
not a big difference Sharjah is 15 KMs away from Dubai at peak times u can take it at 01:30 mins drive
at normal u can take it in 20 mins Maximum
the only difference would be no alcoholics at Sharjah
and prices are abit less than dubai
Sharjah or Dubai
not a big difference Sharjah is 15 KMs away from Dubai at peak times u can take it at 01:30 mins drive
at normal u can take it in 20 mins Maximum
the only difference would be no alcoholics at Sharjah
and prices are abit less than dubai
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Why does Fly Dubai have the 500PIC requirment for F/O. Why is this ex Skybus, Southwest guy putting the restrictions higher than EK. Is he targeting all his friends from Skybus, Aloha and all the Regional Barbie Trainer Jet Captains and discrimanting against High time jet experienced F/o with international experience.
This is the only non us carrier in the world requiring 500PIC jet for F/O. In my opinion he is targeting only American Pilots. Only in the US does this practice exist.
This is the only non us carrier in the world requiring 500PIC jet for F/O. In my opinion he is targeting only American Pilots. Only in the US does this practice exist.
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Why does Fly Dubai have the 500PIC requirment for F/O. Why is this ex Skybus, Southwest guy putting the restrictions higher than EK. Is he targeting all his friends from Skybus, Aloha and all the Regional Barbie Trainer Jet Captains and discrimanting against High time jet experienced F/o with international experience.
This is the only non us carrier in the world requiring 500PIC jet for F/O. In my opinion he is targeting only American Pilots. Only in the US does this practice exist.
its obvious that they anticipate a fast upgrade program rather than hiring more DEC's...something they should be commended for
those poor bastards flying barbie jet captain make more command decisions in one month than a "highly experienced international FO" makes in a decade
This is the only non us carrier in the world requiring 500PIC jet for F/O. In my opinion he is targeting only American Pilots. Only in the US does this practice exist.
its obvious that they anticipate a fast upgrade program rather than hiring more DEC's...something they should be commended for
those poor bastards flying barbie jet captain make more command decisions in one month than a "highly experienced international FO" makes in a decade
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Does anybody really think that a current and qualified Capt on a jet is gonna do a right seat at Fly Dubai. Unless your from a cucaracha country, or a US regional jet wonder pilot it isnt gonna happen. Somebody should tell mr COO that he isnt in Alabama anymore and should look at the requirements for F/O inthe rest of the universe.
No, part of the original LCC model (Southwest, easyJet, Ryanair) was to pay staff well, in order to attract and retain them
Cabin and ground crew terms are quite poor and result in high turnover, but obviously this works out for LCCs financially, vs higher pay and lower turnover.
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Originally Posted by pool
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those poor bastards flying barbie jet captain make more command decisions in one month than a "highly experienced international FO" makes in a decade
... maybe that's why the incident rate of barbie jets is higher than on the big stuff ...
those poor bastards flying barbie jet captain make more command decisions in one month than a "highly experienced international FO" makes in a decade
... maybe that's why the incident rate of barbie jets is higher than on the big stuff ...
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The best way to find out is to apply. All the requirements are on the website as well as the application process. If you don't meet the requirements then you probably will not be called. However, you can apply anyway and see what happens. It's all about supply and demand.
So far per fellow pprunners they don't seem to have called anyone as yet other than the initial cadre of management pilots who are probably on property.
So far per fellow pprunners they don't seem to have called anyone as yet other than the initial cadre of management pilots who are probably on property.
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The FlyD major shortcoming is the housing allowance. For someone with 2-3 kids relocating, they would need a 3 bedroom apartment/villa. From the looks of it the allowance is short by around 60,000 AED. Plus if FlyD does not assist in the deposit bond required (6-12 months rent) I doubt that there will be many takers. I for sure don't have that kind of cash laying around to be put to use as a deposit.
Next point, the training bond of USD 24,000 for 3 years. If they are hiring current/qualified Capts why require a bond? Hopefully, the bond is one that decreases with time served with the company. It's not so much that one is planning to leave the company, but what if you have to due to a family illness or other situation back in your home country. There should be provisions for a true hardship case.
Educational allowance. If the allowance is AED 30,000 per family as opposed to per child then you are going to be paying out the a** for school costs. Cost is around 30,000-45,000 per year per child plus deposits etc. Some deposits (American schools especially) are very steep!
Car allowance--I would much rather give up the allowance for a pick-up/drop-off instead. Keep my sanity in the process.
No retirement/provident fund. If one is going to have to dip into the base salary for a)rent b)educational expenses etc etc. there is not going to be much left over for savings!
I guess if you don't have anything else going on then it is worth applying for. For those who have similat T&C at other airlines, crunching the numbers will reveal not much advantage, financially.
Big plus, however is being at a new airline at the ground level with tremendous potential and solid financial backing.
Has anyone heard from FlyD after applying? When are they going to start screening? Is it going to be the EK Screening process?
Next point, the training bond of USD 24,000 for 3 years. If they are hiring current/qualified Capts why require a bond? Hopefully, the bond is one that decreases with time served with the company. It's not so much that one is planning to leave the company, but what if you have to due to a family illness or other situation back in your home country. There should be provisions for a true hardship case.
Educational allowance. If the allowance is AED 30,000 per family as opposed to per child then you are going to be paying out the a** for school costs. Cost is around 30,000-45,000 per year per child plus deposits etc. Some deposits (American schools especially) are very steep!
Car allowance--I would much rather give up the allowance for a pick-up/drop-off instead. Keep my sanity in the process.
No retirement/provident fund. If one is going to have to dip into the base salary for a)rent b)educational expenses etc etc. there is not going to be much left over for savings!
I guess if you don't have anything else going on then it is worth applying for. For those who have similat T&C at other airlines, crunching the numbers will reveal not much advantage, financially.
Big plus, however is being at a new airline at the ground level with tremendous potential and solid financial backing.
Has anyone heard from FlyD after applying? When are they going to start screening? Is it going to be the EK Screening process?
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flydubai interview end of September
Flydubai will interview on September 30th a two day process. Airfare, hotel and meals are to be provided. Thats all I know for now. Stay tuned.
I've heard a lot of chatter on this board about paying 6 months to a year in advance for rental property. Is this a down payment followed by monthly rent or an advance paid once a year? Either way it seems a guy has got to have an initial outlay of 50-90k dollars....ouch
I've heard a lot of chatter on this board about paying 6 months to a year in advance for rental property. Is this a down payment followed by monthly rent or an advance paid once a year? Either way it seems a guy has got to have an initial outlay of 50-90k dollars....ouch
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Also keep inmind that they said the pay was based on 80 hours /month and at first you may not reach 80 /m while the operation gets started, IE lower pay at first.
I would ask if there is employee parking, where it is and how much would it cost. Nothing, repeat nothing, is free in dubai.
Was there anything about staff travel on EK, it is said to be a different company.
As for schools, I hear there is still lots of room at Gems World School
I would ask if there is employee parking, where it is and how much would it cost. Nothing, repeat nothing, is free in dubai.
Was there anything about staff travel on EK, it is said to be a different company.
As for schools, I hear there is still lots of room at Gems World School
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Fly Dubai F/O
Why would a pilot with 500 PIC on type, apply for an F/O position to them, while next door LCC takes scare bus drivers with a min 800 hrs PIC as DEC (non rated)!! making about 59,000/m take home!
this strategy would only cater for the already job-less pilots in the North of the globe!
this strategy would only cater for the already job-less pilots in the North of the globe!
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buying and living in your appartment?
.... was just thinking that why doesnt one think of putting some down payment and taking a loan in dubai and buy an appartment to live while flying for flydubai??? Rate of interest is somewhat around 7 percent... and a decent house in marina (1000-1400) 2BHK costs around 2mill dhiram (which is fine for a young couple with no kids or 1 small kid). so if someone can put a downpayment of half a million dhirams, then one can pay about 16000 dhirams P.M. as emi for the home loan, and whenever one wants to pull out of dubai in say 3-6 years, he can sell it off and carry his riches home 
now now... i know its an ideal world case, and most ppruners would be smart to think like that, but i just wanna know the glitch here.... where is the catch??? cuz i somehow know there is a catch somewhere...
some potential glitches:
a) you lease the property for 99 years..... so what?? you're only investing.
b) the property market is gonna crash..... but whatever the king has done has worked till now, from the airline to the various projects,has worked well. And even if the bubble bursts, i fail to accept that one will sell after 3-6 years at a depreciated price..and even if you do, well it was as it is your HRA....
c) inflation of rentals.....if you have bought your residence...it does guard against price rise in real estate rentals.... now you WANT the prices to rise
p.s. i dont live in dubai... this is just some numbers i could pull off the net... someone suggested me bhomes.com as a great site for home hunting... and also checked a couple of bank sites for interest rate numbers. so if you have any other accurate numbers.. feel free to reply!
now now... i know its an ideal world case, and most ppruners would be smart to think like that, but i just wanna know the glitch here.... where is the catch??? cuz i somehow know there is a catch somewhere...
some potential glitches:
a) you lease the property for 99 years..... so what?? you're only investing.
b) the property market is gonna crash..... but whatever the king has done has worked till now, from the airline to the various projects,has worked well. And even if the bubble bursts, i fail to accept that one will sell after 3-6 years at a depreciated price..and even if you do, well it was as it is your HRA....
c) inflation of rentals.....if you have bought your residence...it does guard against price rise in real estate rentals.... now you WANT the prices to rise
p.s. i dont live in dubai... this is just some numbers i could pull off the net... someone suggested me bhomes.com as a great site for home hunting... and also checked a couple of bank sites for interest rate numbers. so if you have any other accurate numbers.. feel free to reply!
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The biggest problem is the 500,000 deposit. That is 136,000 USD and most people don't have that kind of money lying about. I can understand people being reluctant to sell up properties in their home countries just to buy somewhere in Dubai when it will never be a permanent home for them. You also have to factor in the rocketing maintenance charges in the marina which can add another 20,000 Dhs a year to your figures, and the housing "fee" which would add another 10,000 or so. Not forgetting DEWA bills (which actually wouldn't be that high for the property you have described.
You could make it work, but only with a very large deposit.
You could make it work, but only with a very large deposit.
