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[Machiavelli]

@BAP, you actually got a reply?!
I applied a month after you, so I'll get my NO in about a month from now...
Thanks for posting though!!!


@mission: You're right, there is other ways and yes it's a good thing not to be tied to a company you don't know anything about. Nevertheless taking out any uncertainty in a profession such as aviation by at least knowing you're not gonna eat mac and cheese after you paid 50 grant or more for training is a pretty tempting deal...

@aqeel: Dude, are you a EU citizen? I'm German and Lufthansa has a program in which you can enroll... Downside: contract till you pay back 40.000 EUR...


Looking forward to more news from us Etihad hopefuls!!!

[Machiavelli]

Never mind, just got mine...

Please be advised your application has been reviewed but has not been shortlisted on 29/5/2008. Please feel free to apply for other opportunities that are a suitable match with your skills and experience.

[aqeeliqb9@hotmail.co.uk]

Originally Posted by fly8slep

Mins, as in minimum experience. Flight hours, lots and lots of flight hours, preferably captain time.

cheers mate

[aqeeliqb9@hotmail.co.uk]

Originally Posted by Machiavelli

@BAP, you actually got a reply?!
I applied a month after you, so I'll get my NO in about a month from now...
Thanks for posting though!!!


@mission: You're right, there is other ways and yes it's a good thing not to be tied to a company you don't know anything about. Nevertheless taking out any uncertainty in a profession such as aviation by at least knowing you're not gonna eat mac and cheese after you paid 50 grant or more for training is a pretty tempting deal...

@aqeel: Dude, are you a EU citizen? I'm German and Lufthansa has a program in which you can enroll... Downside: contract till you pay back 40.000 EUR...


Looking forward to more news from us Etihad hopefuls!!!

hi mate ... well i live in UK london ... i am planning to apply for etihad after i done my degree ...but tell me more about this lufthansa programme ...fees ..course info money etc....
thanks for the update
oh yes ...dont worry about not getting into etihad you still have options out ...keep ur head up bro ..and keep the confidence
take care

[Machiavelli]

Hey Aqeel!

Well Lufthansa (Lufthansa-pilot.de) has a programm with two years of schooling and a guaranteed job as FO after that. Downside like I said: You pay back 40000 Euros once you start work and only after that are free to move on, if you want...
You have to be a EU citizen and speak German and English.

Regards

[aqeeliqb9@hotmail.co.uk]

Originally Posted by Machiavelli

Hey Aqeel!

Well Lufthansa (Lufthansa-pilot.de) has a programm with two years of schooling and a guaranteed job as FO after that. Downside like I said: You pay back 40000 Euros once you start work and only after that are free to move on, if you want...
You have to be a EU citizen and speak German and English.

Regards

thanks for the reply mate... to pay back the 40000 euros ...they will take that out of ur salary when u work ..am i right ..also i live in the uk london ...english no problem ... but i learned abit of german like in high school ...
but anyway thanks for the update bro ...
are u applying for it ..if so all the best

regards

aqeel

[mission_aviation]

Originally Posted by Machiavelli

@BAP, you actually got a reply?!
I applied a month after you, so I'll get my NO in about a month from now...
Thanks for posting though!!!


@mission: You're right, there is other ways and yes it's a good thing not to be tied to a company you don't know anything about. Nevertheless taking out any uncertainty in a profession such as aviation by at least knowing you're not gonna eat mac and cheese after you paid 50 grant or more for training is a pretty tempting deal...

@aqeel: Dude, are you a EU citizen? I'm German and Lufthansa has a program in which you can enroll... Downside: contract till you pay back 40.000 EUR...


Looking forward to more news from us Etihad hopefuls!!!

unfortunately, some have taken borrowing to the extreme and invested over a 100K for training for a 20K starting job. Don't kill yourself in debt either.

[aqeeliqb9@hotmail.co.uk]

Originally Posted by mission_aviation

unfortunately, some have taken borrowing to the extreme and invested over a 100K for training for a 20K starting job. Don't kill yourself in debt either.

hey has anyone got any replies yet from etihad

wish u all the best

[holyshirt]

I recieved an email today from Etihad stating I have been selected for stage 1 (assessment stage). They asked me in the email to report to NYC on the 25th of August. It is to be an information and testing session. It says though in the email to confirm several things, one of them being that I do not hold a CPL. However I do and I guess that would disqualify me. Otherwise I meet everything else. FYI, I applied to this thing a looong time ago. I am a US citizen and live in NY which is nice too but looks like im out from here. Anyway, just thought Id mention this.

[RWH1986]

I received the same email as the person above this morning. Too bad I won't be able to make it cause its my first day of college in AZ. Maybe I should just blow it off and go?

[airplanerik]

Ummm, yeah. Got the same email... but I also have a CPL, so I guess that is that! Also, there is no way in hell I would pay for my own travel expenses to New York! Sounds like it is more of an information session than anything else.

[aloft]

Originally Posted by srleslie

What about religious freedom over there? Are Christians allowed to be open about their faith and are there churches over there? That's something that would be very important to me if I were ever to move there.

Honest question, not trying to be rude: why is it important that the stranger standing next to you be aware of your faith? Such personal matters SHOULD be kept to yourself.

p.s., something tells me there ain't no southern baptist churches in the middle east.

[88MPH]

Originally Posted by aloft

Honest question, not trying to be rude: why is it important that the stranger standing next to you be aware of your faith? Such personal matters SHOULD be kept to yourself.

No offense to Christians, but trying to tell them that is like trying to explain C++ to a cat. I'm not trying to be rude either, for the vast majority, that's just the way they think, that's the "mission" of a fisher of men, is to "fish" men.

I'm all for a home worship. I hate the pushiness of Christians, and I was brought up in it!

[88MPH]

Originally Posted by holyshirt

It says though in the email to confirm several things, one of them being that I do not hold a CPL. However I do and I guess that would disqualify me.

Does anyone know a good reason they would count that as a DQ? I think you'd be better suited, unless the flight rules are WAY different over there ...

[moose]

Haven't found the time to read through the entire thread but anyone know how they would look at guys with experience?

I was thinking about this since I will more than likely be furloughed soon and wouldn't mind a change of scenery but don't know how they would look at guys with some time.

I'm at about 1100tt 500turbine 1000 multi. I'm hoping they would skip the training and send me into ground school on the airplane to sit as a second officer... maybe reduced commitment aswell... anyone with info... your help is appreciated!

[aqeeliqb9@hotmail.co.uk]

Originally Posted by moose

Haven't found the time to read through the entire thread but anyone know how they would look at guys with experience?

I was thinking about this since I will more than likely be furloughed soon and wouldn't mind a change of scenery but don't know how they would look at guys with some time.

I'm at about 1100tt 500turbine 1000 multi. I'm hoping they would skip the training and send me into ground school on the airplane to sit as a second officer... maybe reduced commitment aswell... anyone with info... your help is appreciated!

HI mate thats great that you got already experience and your license as well. give it a shot and apply.
but i think you should try applying for actual pilot positions rather then cadet cos i think that you still need to do all the training for cadet programmes. but u never know ..apply anyway all the best
i am gonna apply after degree

good luck mate

[Narayan]

I got the email to go to NYC on the 25th im gonna try to make it. I sent them a reply email yesterday but I haven't received the details from them yet.

[holyshirt]

Originally Posted by aqeeliqb9@hotmail.co.uk

HI mate thats great that you got already experience and your license as well. give it a shot and apply.
but i think you should try applying for actual pilot positions rather then cadet cos i think that you still need to do all the training for cadet programmes. but u never know ..apply anyway all the best
i am gonna apply after degree

good luck mate

I mentioned in my previous post that they wont accept anyone into the cadet program with a CPL. So even though he has all that time, like you mentioned, he should apply to an actual pilot position.

[aqeeliqb9@hotmail.co.uk]

Originally Posted by Narayan

I got the email to go to NYC on the 25th im gonna try to make it. I sent them a reply email yesterday but I haven't received the details from them yet.

hi mate

congrats for being selected for interview stage. i also hope you make it and pass the selection process. please keep in touch and say wot happened in the interview like wot sort of tests and questions . it would really help me prepare once i apply after my degree.

all the very best

[srleslie]

Originally Posted by aloft

Honest question, not trying to be rude: why is it important that the stranger standing next to you be aware of your faith? Such personal matters SHOULD be kept to yourself.

p.s., something tells me there ain't no southern baptist churches in the middle east.

Perhaps you shouldn't try to read too much into what I asked. I do not care if the person standing next to me knows my faith. I was simply wondering what kind of freedoms Christians would have in what is still a MUSLIM nation. I had heard that there were Christian chuches in Dubai and was wanting to know more about that and what restrictions were placed on them. Oh, and I'm not a Baptist.

[Narayan]

Has anyone gotten a reply email back from them with the details, I replied yes to all of their questions and have gotten nothing back from them.

[granlistillo]

Originally Posted by aloft

Honest question, not trying to be rude: why is it important that the stranger standing next to you be aware of your faith? Such personal matters SHOULD be kept to yourself.

p.s., something tells me there ain't no southern baptist churches in the middle east.

You have a problem with free speech? What "should" be is a unsolicited proselytizer should be prepared to hear "jump in the lake". Unfortunately, in that part of the world the islamic authorities have accused 3rd party nationals (read not arabic and not western indentured servants) of proselytization for merely having a Bible in their possession.

[Narayan]

For the love of god or allah or whatever you guys prefer can we please keep this thread about the job.

[Shhhh, not while im flyin]

soooo, is anybody goin on the 25th? If so please post your experience

[Shhhh, not while im flyin]

Qualifications: Etihad is an equal opportunities employer and encourages both male and female applicants to apply. Candidates should be:
• between 18-26 years old
• medically fit to fly
• accredited secondary school diploma or higher with proven pass grades in Physics, Mathematics and English


Please note: Candidates with a CPL, Frozen ATPL, or those who have completed their Commercial Pilot training are not eligible for this programme.