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Forum: Middle East
25th Jun 2016, 14:19
Replies: 4,941
Views: 2,859,330
Posted By RandyBMC

BritishGuy - it's funny to hear they have groups...

BritishGuy - it's funny to hear they have groups to make things better today. Back in 2010 I was tasked with the same thing. I gathered lots of information, had meetings at the highest level, was...
Forum: Middle East
25th Sep 2013, 12:17
Replies: 4,941
Views: 2,859,330
Posted By RandyBMC

Ok, but then by that logic there should be no...

Ok, but then by that logic there should be no comparisons ever made going the other way as well.

Soooo, no "no more than two days off in a row for flight crew because the office workers can't do...
Forum: Middle East
8th Sep 2013, 11:03
Replies: 4,941
Views: 2,859,330
Posted By RandyBMC

Well most of us had the opportunity to return up...

Well most of us had the opportunity to return up to two years ago. I have done everything in my power and even beyond to make it work here. I really think there is a lot of potential for flydubai -...
Forum: Middle East
25th Aug 2013, 11:20
Replies: 4,941
Views: 2,859,330
Posted By RandyBMC

Still no rosters at 1520...

Still no rosters at 1520...
Forum: Middle East
2nd Aug 2013, 22:00
Replies: 4,941
Views: 2,859,330
Posted By RandyBMC

If it has the normal two plugs, it should work...

If it has the normal two plugs, it should work fine. The Boeing is not a quiet airplane though!
Forum: Middle East
2nd Aug 2013, 09:37
Replies: 4,941
Views: 2,859,330
Posted By RandyBMC

Crappy Telex ones that not too many people use. ...

Crappy Telex ones that not too many people use. Most guys have their own headsets.

Hope that helps!
Forum: Middle East
23rd Apr 2013, 16:14
Replies: 4,941
Views: 2,859,330
Posted By RandyBMC

The best advice I can give regarding the final...

The best advice I can give regarding the final interview at flydubai (and it should help at the CTC final interview as well) is to organize your own past aviation experiences.

The interviews are...
Forum: Middle East
9th Apr 2013, 11:12
Replies: 4,941
Views: 2,859,330
Posted By RandyBMC

Try [email protected] - that goes to all...

Try [email protected] - that goes to all of the appropriate people without inundating their personal e-mails.
Forum: Middle East
31st Mar 2013, 05:33
Replies: 4,941
Views: 2,859,330
Posted By RandyBMC

If you are having issues with the online...

If you are having issues with the online application, you can always try this trick. Re-register a new user. You have to use a new email address. Let me know if that helps.

Randy

PS - I did...
Forum: Middle East
18th Feb 2013, 05:05
Replies: 4,941
Views: 2,859,330
Posted By RandyBMC

From our supplementary SOPs (1.6.1): When...

From our supplementary SOPs (1.6.1):

When traffic and workload are light, hand flying is encouraged to maintain proficient flying skills.

I hand fly often on climb-out and descent. It is all...
Forum: Middle East
14th Jan 2013, 18:39
Replies: 4,941
Views: 2,859,330
Posted By RandyBMC

Actually, the difference is more like 75000AED...

Actually, the difference is more like 75000AED per year from A-scale Captain to B-scale Captain. The FOs that joined on A-scale then upgraded do in fact go to the A-scale for Captain. Fair enough -...
Forum: Middle East
8th Jan 2013, 10:53
Replies: 4,941
Views: 2,859,330
Posted By RandyBMC

The housing and transportation allowances are all...

The housing and transportation allowances are all part of the package, but are broken out separately, along with basic salary. So, you have a basic salary, flight pay, transportation allowance, and...
Forum: Middle East
8th Jan 2013, 09:59
Replies: 4,941
Views: 2,859,330
Posted By RandyBMC

We didn't used to, but lately we have been flying...

We didn't used to, but lately we have been flying close to that or more. I'm not sure if it will remain that way. For the last two years, it was more like 65 hours.

Once you are low vis...
Forum: Middle East
7th Jan 2013, 14:51
Replies: 4,941
Views: 2,859,330
Posted By RandyBMC

Yes, they are slightly cheaper just because there...

Yes, they are slightly cheaper just because there are more of them. However, the good ones are still at or above the allowances. Take a look at a few, or if you have friends with kids in the...
Forum: Middle East
7th Jan 2013, 10:00
Replies: 4,941
Views: 2,859,330
Posted By RandyBMC

35,000AED primary, and 55,000AED secondary. You...

35,000AED primary, and 55,000AED secondary. You pay and present receipts, though you may be able to work with either the school or fz to have the money before you pay out of pocket.

It is enough...
Forum: Middle East
5th Sep 2012, 10:44
Replies: 4,941
Views: 2,859,330
Posted By RandyBMC

EY have narrow bodies (A320), there are many far...

EY have narrow bodies (A320), there are many far east carriers with better packages. Air Arabia is better, even Qatar has narrow bodies and the package is better.

There are benefits at flydubai,...
Forum: Middle East
6th May 2012, 17:58
Replies: 4,941
Views: 2,859,330
Posted By RandyBMC

Vigorous is certainly what I consider the...

Vigorous is certainly what I consider the interview to be, considering there isn't one in the US, at any carrier. It is seniority based. I can't argue with you when you say you have flown with some...
Forum: Middle East
1st May 2012, 07:30
Replies: 4,941
Views: 2,859,330
Posted By RandyBMC

The upgrade requirements are "vigorous", with the...

The upgrade requirements are "vigorous", with the average flight time of an upgrade candidate being around 7000 hours (some a lot more, some less). The minimum requirement to upgrade is 4000 total,...
Forum: Middle East
21st Mar 2012, 08:04
Replies: 4,941
Views: 2,859,330
Posted By RandyBMC

Not sure exactly how this would help, as the...

Not sure exactly how this would help, as the biggest issue would be an airplane going tech. If it didn't, we can fly it back as planned. :confused:
Forum: Middle East
6th Nov 2011, 13:39
Replies: 4,941
Views: 2,859,330
Posted By RandyBMC

You are absolutely right - you don't lose your...

You are absolutely right - you don't lose your basic salary. I wrote that it is unpaid because the compensation package listed uses 80 hours for an average of flight pay for your monthly...
Forum: Middle East
3rd Nov 2011, 03:02
Replies: 4,941
Views: 2,859,330
Posted By RandyBMC

We are definitely still taking non-typed pilots. ...

We are definitely still taking non-typed pilots. They are great guys - most of the FO applicants are current turbo-prop guys with a lot of experience.

Health insurance has co-pays with in...
Forum: Middle East
2nd Nov 2011, 08:50
Replies: 4,941
Views: 2,859,330
Posted By RandyBMC

Actually, 5 years you receive a significant...

Actually, 5 years you receive a significant pension pay out from EK, and at 7 years, you receive the full payout if I'm not mistaken. I will have to check with some EK friends, and maybe some can...
Forum: Middle East
19th Sep 2011, 17:41
Replies: 4,941
Views: 2,859,330
Posted By RandyBMC

As was stated, the following are the pay totals...

As was stated, the following are the pay totals for a "D" scale Captain (which is what any new DEC or upgrade will receive):

Basic: 23500AED
House Rent Allowance: 14000AED
Transport allowance:...
Forum: Middle East
2nd May 2011, 06:20
Replies: 4,941
Views: 2,859,330
Posted By RandyBMC

To answer you dubaigong, I have been in aviation...

To answer you dubaigong, I have been in aviation for a shade over twenty years, but I know that is relatively short in comparison to some.

From the experience I do have though, I know what cost...
Forum: Middle East
1st May 2011, 10:19
Replies: 4,941
Views: 2,859,330
Posted By RandyBMC

No suggestion for a strike, just a hope that our...

No suggestion for a strike, just a hope that our managers responsible for the pay change may take heed at the level of divisiveness this pay scale scheme can cause.

I am hopeful that they can...
Forum: Middle East
29th Apr 2011, 15:45
Replies: 4,941
Views: 2,859,330
Posted By RandyBMC

Air India flights cancelled by strike - The...

Air India flights cancelled by strike - The National (http://www.thenational.ae/news/uae-news/air-india-flights-cancelled-by-strike)

I found this an interesting read. The biggest issue is...
Forum: Middle East
14th Apr 2011, 07:01
Replies: 4,941
Views: 2,859,330
Posted By RandyBMC

This actually creates four possible scales for...

This actually creates four possible scales for Captains:

For arguments sake, we will call them A-D scales. Our first Captains until around September of 2009 received one scale (as did FOs), which...
Forum: Middle East
14th Feb 2010, 07:05
Replies: 4,941
Views: 2,859,330
Posted By RandyBMC

I know it will have to get better than it is now...

I know it will have to get better than it is now simply because we will be getting more routes.While we only have 7-8 days scheduled off, I know I am getting quite a few more than that since we...
Forum: Middle East
10th Feb 2010, 03:22
Replies: 4,941
Views: 2,859,330
Posted By RandyBMC

To address some of the issues posted: The...

To address some of the issues posted:

The one thing that impresses me the most about flydubai is that the issues are known, and there are steps being taken to change them.

With regard to...
Forum: Middle East
14th Jan 2010, 07:11
Replies: 4,941
Views: 2,859,330
Posted By RandyBMC

I am loving it! I had a tough time when I...

I am loving it!

I had a tough time when I first arrived, which was definitely due to the company being new. There was just confusion about the procedures in Dubai to attain housing, loans, set...
Forum: Middle East
31st Oct 2009, 19:26
Replies: 4,941
Views: 2,859,330
Posted By RandyBMC

Obviously, there will be issues with different...

Obviously, there will be issues with different individuals' flight times. The good news is that there are provisions in the manual to allow upgrade at the discretion of the Chief Pilot. All...
Forum: Middle East
16th Oct 2009, 12:45
Replies: 4,941
Views: 2,859,330
Posted By RandyBMC

I believe according to the GCAA you can...

I believe according to the GCAA you can substitute up to 50% of your FO time for PIC.

EDIT

- I found out that you can actually use one landing for one hour up to half of the time required for...
Forum: Middle East
15th Oct 2009, 22:53
Replies: 4,941
Views: 2,859,330
Posted By RandyBMC

Money is decent, eh (I see you are from Canada). ...

Money is decent, eh (I see you are from Canada).

I honestly love it so far! Very close knit community, and a lot of good guys/girls here.

They are planning to phase out all together the DECs...
Forum: Middle East
14th Oct 2009, 19:19
Replies: 4,941
Views: 2,859,330
Posted By RandyBMC

You actually start getting paid when you step on...

You actually start getting paid when you step on the airplane to come to Dubai for induction. I am figuring out the 6 month allowance advance now, so I am not sure yet how it will go. I was told...
Forum: Middle East
1st Oct 2009, 22:13
Replies: 4,941
Views: 2,859,330
Posted By RandyBMC

Cool primeco, I look forward to meeting you and...

Cool primeco, I look forward to meeting you and having a chat.

Take care!
Randy
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