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Emirates Invites Experienced Airbus Captains to Join A380 Direct Entry Captains Program

Emirates will soon lay out the red carpet for experienced Airbus captains as the airline continues to increase its all-wide-body aircraft while experiencing strong demand across the network. The airline is now accepting applications from experienced captains to join its Direct Entry Captains programme for its Airbus A380 aircraft.

Emirates has launched a recruitment drive globally. Interested pilots and their families can join an online info session on 4 October at 1 pm Dubai time, attend open days in select destinations, and keep an eye out for exciting opportunities here: https://www.emiratesgroupcareers.com/pilots/

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The Direct Entry Captains programme is designed for technically skilled captains with at least 3,000 hours of recent command experience on Airbus fly-by-wire wide-body aircraft such as the A330, A340, A350, and A380. In addition to completing other eligibility criteria, candidates must have a minimum of 7,000 hours of total flying time on multi-crew, multi-engine aircraft.

Emirates’ pilots find flying the airline’s fleet professionally fulfilling, rewarding, and thrilling. Newcomers will be welcomed into a 4,200-strong flight crew community, including 1,515 A380 pilots who take delight in flying the airline’s overall fleet of 260 aircraft. Emirates’ all-wide-body fleet is one of the world’s youngest and most modern, with famous Airbus A380s and Boeing 777s. Emirates will begin getting A350s in mid-2024 and 777-9s in 2025.

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The airline’s pilots also enjoy the excitement and adventure of flying one of the most extensive global route networks, which encompasses six continents. They run everything from regional routes in the Middle East to ultra-long-haul destinations and cross-polar flights, resulting in a diverse and exciting portfolio.

Designed for Airbus Captains who currently command narrow-body aircraft and have a minimum of 1,500 hours of Airbus fly-by-wire experience. They join as A380 First Officers on an enhanced salary package. After a minimum of 700 flying hours and two successful recurrent checks, they’re eligible for an accelerated command upgrade, which they typically achieve in a little over a year.

Interested pilots, who would like to learn more about the various flight deck roles and register for the info session, can click here.

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Federal Court Imposes $100M Fine on Qantas for “Ghost Flights” Scandal

In a major ruling, the Federal Court has confirmed a hefty A$100 million penalty against Qantas for its involvement in the “ghost flights” scandal. As reported by FlightGlobal.

The court found that Qantas misled consumers by offering and selling tickets for flights that the airline had already decided to cancel. Adding to the controversy, Qantas failed to promptly notify ticket holders about these cancellations.

The penalty follows Qantas’ admission of violating the Australian Consumer Law (ACL). The airline agreed with the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) on the penalty amount, aiming to deter Qantas and other businesses from similar breaches in the future.

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The ACCC emphasized that this substantial fine sends a clear message: misleading customers will lead to serious consequences, regardless of a company’s size. In addition to the penalty, Qantas has committed to paying approximately A$20 million to affected passengers who unknowingly purchased tickets for canceled flights.

This compensation comes on top of any refunds or alternative flight arrangements already provided. ACCC Chair Gina Cass-Gottlieb praised the penalty, underscoring the importance of robust compliance programs red energy qantas in large corporations like Qantas.

She pointed out that Qantas has since made changes to its operating and scheduling procedures to prevent similar issues in the future.