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[fuelman407]

Originally Posted by Bounty Hunter

Swig,

Are you there now? What pay grade did you get picked up as? I only ask because you mention getting 20K after the 90 days that you do not have to pay back. Does everyone get it? Please, pm me if you want or post here; I am very interested to learn about it!

Hi, I do not want to miss lead you on this! I do not know for sure! I do not want to get into the exact amount of money. I just do not know if all get it and that figure is not right! Sorry!

[Sandscorpion]

Originally Posted by fuelman407

Hi, I do not want to miss lead you on this! I do not know for sure! I do not want to get into the exact amount of money. I just do not know if all get it and that figure is not right! Sorry!

Fuelman407 Different grades get different amounts. I think Swig is quoting his own rate that was on his offer letter for his grade.

Reading back through your posts which are always very informative I see you arrived in UAE this week.
Interested in seeing what the social life holds there in terms of other expats during the first few weeks of settling in.

What are weekends like there?
Much to do?

[BlackHawk]

Based on my research, different platforms pay different amounts. And only the J grade and higher get the family package, which includes annual return trip home for entire family, relo money, a salary of at least 11K USD more than the H grade, and I believe some tuition assistance as well. Is there anyone on here that is being hired for the Black Hawk or Apache programs?

[aero55]

Originally Posted by BlackHawk

Based on my research, different platforms pay different amounts. And only the J grade and higher get the family package, which includes annual return trip home for entire family, relo money, a salary of at least 11K USD more than the H grade, and I believe some tuition assistance as well. Is there anyone on here that is being hired for the Black Hawk or Apache programs?

Yes you are right the family package (including education assistant) is for J and higher grades. The difference between H and J (or higher) grades is mainly education assistant and family tickets.

Any one hired in Engineering/PMO department? I will be joining AMMROC HQ in engineering/PMO department mid August.

[irishman66]

Originally Posted by BlackHawk

Based on my research, different platforms pay different amounts. And only the J grade and higher get the family package, which includes annual return trip home for entire family, relo money, a salary of at least 11K USD more than the H grade, and I believe some tuition assistance as well. Is there anyone on here that is being hired for the Black Hawk or Apache programs?

I am coming out in a week onto the Blackhawk program and will be a J grade.

[irishman66]

Originally Posted by aero55

Yes you are right the family package (including education assistant) is for J and higher grades. The difference between H and J (or higher) grades is mainly education assistant and family tickets.

Any one hired in Engineering/PMO department? I will be joining AMMROC HQ in engineering/PMO department mid August.

I will be in the PMO and fly out on 30th July.

[aitke12]

Originally Posted by aitke12

nm is the Dubai Airport.

can anyone confirm this? im still confused.

[BlackHawk]

Originally Posted by aero55

Yes you are right the family package (including education assistant) is for J and higher grades. The difference between H and J (or higher) grades is mainly education assistant and family tickets.

Any one hired in Engineering/PMO department? I will be joining AMMROC HQ in engineering/PMO department mid August.

Aero55,

What platform will you be supporting? I've been hired as an H grade but they have me in limbo as to whether I will support Black Hawk or Apaches. Do you mind sharing your grade?

[BlackHawk]

Originally Posted by irishman66

I am coming out in a week onto the Blackhawk program and will be a J grade.

Funny, the program manager said that they don't have the contract yet for the Black Hawk, which is why they wanted to switch me over to the Apache one. As I understand, Global Aerospace Logistics currently has that maintenance contract, with the weaponization to be done by AMMROC late this year or early next. What is your job title Irishman?

I'm also under the impression that different programs will be in different cities? Am I correct? Is the HQ located separate from the main MRO facility in Abu Dhabi?

[aero55]

I have seen the posts regarding accomodation and lifestyle. Well my views and few of the links below;


Abu Dhai is developing but living in Dubai for the past 3 years, Dubai has western lifestyle with bars and pubs around which mainly people from western countries are looking for. There are more options in Dubai for being social and having enjoyable family weekend- having Malls (Emirates Mall, Dubai Mall, City center) and many other amusement places.

Regarding accomodation ;

As compare to Abu Dhabi more options and variety based upon one's taste and pocket. You can have one bedroom apartment from 35K to 100K or more based upon location and your taste. The only thing is drive to AMMROC which can be hectic if you are alone however many people do car pooling/sharing to drive back and forth to Abu Dhabi which can be an easy option to stay in Dubai with your family.