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Forum: Middle East
25th Aug 2023, 23:59
Replies: 1,052
Views: 641,996
Posted By Emma Royds

Just to echo what has been said already, there is...

Just to echo what has been said already, there is now very limited capacity at DXB for EK to grow in size. During the busy rush hour periods, all the EK concourses are saturated. There is little...
Forum: Middle East
19th Apr 2023, 14:12
Replies: 1,052
Views: 641,996
Posted By Emma Royds

Whilst some trainers will be more protected than...

Whilst some trainers will be more protected than others, a number have fallen on their sword due to trends forming from unfavourable feedback. Can't speak for the Airbus mind you.
Forum: Middle East
19th Apr 2023, 11:16
Replies: 1,052
Views: 641,996
Posted By Emma Royds

We all make errors and the company knows that but...

We all make errors and the company knows that but what EK profoundly dislikes (message to those joining) are people who don't take accountability for their actions and deflect responsibility...
Forum: Middle East
18th Apr 2023, 20:17
Replies: 1,052
Views: 641,996
Posted By Emma Royds

If so many areas of concern were raised, your...

If so many areas of concern were raised, your friend got off lightly with just a performance review! We are paid to operate a jet to a series of SOPs and if you go outside of what is expected, one...
Forum: Middle East
18th Apr 2023, 10:27
Replies: 1,052
Views: 641,996
Posted By Emma Royds

As a current EK pilot, I don’t even know what you...

As a current EK pilot, I don’t even know what you are talking about with three monthly reviews.
Forum: Middle East
18th Apr 2023, 01:47
Replies: 1,052
Views: 641,996
Posted By Emma Royds

To anyone thinking of joining, just make sure you...

To anyone thinking of joining, just make sure you are aware of the sick leave policy that changed during the pandemic. It now leaves pilots much more vulnerable to losing their job following periods...
Forum: Middle East
13th Apr 2023, 23:06
Replies: 1,052
Views: 641,996
Posted By Emma Royds

I have heard that this is the case. If you have...

I have heard that this is the case. If you have your heart set on getting the allowance, it will come back at some point. Opting out is simply down to the pressures of supply and demand.



As...
Forum: Middle East
7th Feb 2023, 21:53
Replies: 1,052
Views: 641,996
Posted By Emma Royds

To add some context, the company is desperately...

To add some context, the company is desperately short of trainers on the Boeing at least and I suspect the Airbus is similar. A job that is coveted in so many carriers, yet EK can't attract enough...
Forum: Middle East
7th Feb 2023, 13:13
Replies: 1,052
Views: 641,996
Posted By Emma Royds

The interesting thing is there is very little to...

The interesting thing is there is very little to no room to expand now. Even with 380s still parked up gathering dust in DWC, I have heard of colleagues having to wait after landing at DXB, due to...
Forum: Middle East
7th Feb 2023, 13:00
Replies: 1,052
Views: 641,996
Posted By Emma Royds

Plenty of time for experience to be gained at...

Plenty of time for experience to be gained at Rock Bottom after joining. :}
Forum: Middle East
11th Jan 2023, 21:12
Replies: 1,052
Views: 641,996
Posted By Emma Royds

Colleagues have been waiting months to have their...

Colleagues have been waiting months to have their applications processed for internal promotions, never mind external recruitment. I have said it many times and will repeat it again: HR has always...
Forum: Middle East
31st Dec 2022, 08:10
Replies: 1,052
Views: 641,996
Posted By Emma Royds

I can assure you what I posted was not plucked...

I can assure you what I posted was not plucked from thin air and is the current HR policy. As for me, I am not negative but merely highlighting factual information and what I think is one of the...
Forum: Middle East
30th Dec 2022, 07:25
Replies: 1,052
Views: 641,996
Posted By Emma Royds

For anyone thinking of joining, please please...

For anyone thinking of joining, please please give thought to the revised sickness policy. If you are off for anything more than two weeks at a time, any additional days are deducted from a bank of...
Forum: Middle East
15th Nov 2022, 13:00
Replies: 1,052
Views: 641,996
Posted By Emma Royds

From a work versus lifestyle balance, it is no...

From a work versus lifestyle balance, it is no where near decent. No flexible working such as part-time and minimal control over your roster, regardless of seniority. You don't find very many that...
Forum: Middle East
5th Nov 2022, 03:11
Replies: 1,052
Views: 641,996
Posted By Emma Royds

Ditto

Ditto
Forum: Middle East
2nd Nov 2022, 22:50
Replies: 1,052
Views: 641,996
Posted By Emma Royds

A couple of folks have messaged me recently but...

A couple of folks have messaged me recently but it is worth highlighting this to all: HR are totally overloaded at the moment. To give some perspective, colleagues are waiting many weeks to be...
Forum: Middle East
30th Sep 2022, 14:41
Replies: 1,052
Views: 641,996
Posted By Emma Royds

In all my years here, I have attended more events...

In all my years here, I have attended more events back home rather than missed them.
Forum: Middle East
23rd Sep 2022, 09:59
Replies: 1,052
Views: 641,996
Posted By Emma Royds

HR are known for their incompetence rather than...

HR are known for their incompetence rather than for their competence. The numbers that are resigning do seem to be rising and I am flying more frequently with F/Os that are either serving their...
Forum: Middle East
12th Sep 2022, 09:38
Replies: 1,052
Views: 641,996
Posted By Emma Royds

Depends on how many pilots are in the car. :}

Depends on how many pilots are in the car. :}
Forum: Middle East
25th Aug 2022, 22:56
Replies: 1,052
Views: 641,996
Posted By Emma Royds

I was under no illusion from day one when I...

I was under no illusion from day one when I joined that I was and still am a dispensable employee that could be dropped at a moment's notice. For anyone thinking of joining, it has never been a...
Forum: Middle East
21st Aug 2022, 09:52
Replies: 1,052
Views: 641,996
Posted By Emma Royds

It simply means your application is buried in...

It simply means your application is buried in amongst others and it is not at the top of the pile yet. HR are notourious for being very disorganised and for their overall lack of planning. I would...
Forum: Middle East
11th Aug 2022, 16:31
Replies: 1,052
Views: 641,996
Posted By Emma Royds

Didn't we all know that before we all joined...

Didn't we all know that before we all joined though?
Forum: Middle East
4th Aug 2022, 14:31
Replies: 1,052
Views: 641,996
Posted By Emma Royds

Just to share that the camel skin drums are...

Just to share that the camel skin drums are resounding to the tune of DECs. Nothing official but this is a rumour forum afterall and given the apparent increase in numbers that are leaving, it would...
Forum: Middle East
11th Jul 2022, 07:39
Replies: 1,052
Views: 641,996
Posted By Emma Royds

Go back twenty years ago. Plenty joining then...

Go back twenty years ago. Plenty joining then gave up careers at reputable legacy airlines to come to EK.
Forum: Middle East
18th Jun 2022, 04:36
Replies: 1,052
Views: 641,996
Posted By Emma Royds

I generally find the happiest colleagues are the...

I generally find the happiest colleagues are the ones that have more going on outside of work. Hobbies, getting out of DXB on days off or a side business etc. In the searing summer heat when getting...
Forum: Middle East
30th May 2022, 23:07
Replies: 1,052
Views: 641,996
Posted By Emma Royds

When the rosters are created, the company will go...

When the rosters are created, the company will go to great lengths to avoid paying productivity pay. On a 31 day month, this kicks in at 88 block hours and on a 28 day month the threshold is 79...
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