Emirates recruiting in the USA

Air Transport


DATE:03/06/10

SOURCE:Flight International


Emirates to recruit 700 pilots in next 18 months

By Murdo Morrison

After largely closing its doors to new recruits during the 2009 downturn, Emirates plans to hire more than 700 pilots over the next 18 months to support new routes and aircraft.

The airline has embarked on a recruitment roadshow that will take in much of Europe, Africa, Asia and the Americas. It kicked off on 4 June in Madrid, one of six new destinations this year. It has already begun services from Dubai to Tokyo and Amsterdam, with Prague, Baghdad and Dakar to follow.

Emirates - which has a 147-strong fleet with six aircraft due to arrive this year, part of 144 on order - traditionally recruits only first officers.
Capt Alan Stealey, divisional senior vice-president flight operations, says Emirates is recruiting at a time when much of the industry is cutting back. The airline recently took delivery of its ninth Airbus A380 and will accept number 10 within days.

"That's two giant aircraft to staff in the space of a fortnight," he says. "By the end of the year we will have recruited more than 250 pilots. Next year, we're looking to double that figure and recruit 500."

http://www.emiratesgroupcareers.com/english/

Venues and timings of upcoming sessions
will be confirmed shortly.

USA

Houston 12 July 2010
Miami 13 July 2010
Memphis 14 July 2010
New York 16 July 2010
Chicago 17 July 2010
Denver 18 July 2010
Los Angeles 19 July 2010


Requirements:
To apply to Emirates, candidates must have a minimum of 4000 total and 2000 multi-engine jet hours; or a total of 2500 hours on a modern, commercial multi-engine, multi-crew jet aircraft, ICAO ATPL and ICAO English level (4 or above). We will provide candidates with a round trip ticket to Dubai from an Emirates destination to attend our Selection Programme.

If it wasn't for the 2500 hours on a modern, commercial multi-engine, multi-crew jet aircraft. Don't think the KA is gonna cut it.

=Jason-

If I can get the day off, I'm planning on going to the one in Memphis. Any clues what to expect?

It's primarily an informational presentation. It's best if you've applied and have an application reference number. You can then hand a resume to the presenter with your application reference number on it so they can put a face to the name.

Good place to ask questions about Emirates; living in Dubai; life as an expat; etc. Expect mostly positive answers though.



Typhoonpilot

I've heard a lot of pilots bailed from Emirates and went over to Etihad?

Not really true. A few went over when Etihad started. All had specific reasons. The majority being that they were born and raised in Abu Dhabi. A few first officers that weren't going to be allowed an upgrade at EK and one chief pilot who couldn't get EK to do something necessary for him.

OTOH, a number of Etihad pilots have also come to EK.


TP

That is for Senior First Officer position.

Just to clarify: One doesn't need 4000 total if they have 2500 in a modern jet airliner?

Do you guys think there would be any point to a 2500 TT guy showing up? Just a bunch of SIC light jet and PIC King Air. I've done well in the past showing my ugly mug. It seems to make a good impression to show up in person in the US but I'm not sure how this would be perceived by Middle Eastern folks...

Thanks

If you were to show up, it tells everybody you are sincere and want to try to get a job with them. BUT that doesn't going to help you secure a job!

I would show up, whats the worse that could happen

In that case, you will waste your time and money.

Good Luck! :clap:

Thats what being a pilot is all about. After most of us have spent 30 to 70 thousand on flight training whats another few hundred. Its not just about getting lucky or being in the right place at the right time, its about going all out for what u want:clap:

Good determination! I like your style.

Do you know the venue and timing?

not sure. i was just responding to big wave dave's question, about showing u or not. Thanks for the complement:beer:

Not if you have a day off and they are coming to your city. It'll cost me gas money, and I might miss out on some quality Rock Band time, but that's about it.....

From what I heard from HR they still stand on the over 55 tons limitation but will soon get rid of it.
Still a good idea to pay them a visit

Sentence

Can you kindly simplify this sentence?

I do not understand.:dunno:

In order to meet the requirements having 4000 TT or 2500 hours in a modern jet is not enough.
that jet needs to weigh more than 55.000 Kgs.