Ammroc

[fuelman407]

Originally Posted by Bounty Hunter

Yes, I just wanted to say it was good to hear good things about AMMROC. I have been in touch with some folks thru Linkedin that used to work for AMMROC and well....they didn't have great expieriences with them. From what it sounds like, there will be a huge wave of new people so I think things are looking up!

Bounty Hunter

I sure hope so!! If one of two people do not have a good experience with them then it could be just a individual thing, but if many have the same experience it is a trend! We will see! Will give them the benefit of the doubt for now. Will try my best to make this work. Good to hear from you!

[Bounty Hunter]

Originally Posted by fuelman407

Well, it took them about two weeks for the visa.

Did you have to send something for your security clearance? I was never asked for anything for a security clearance. Although it has been 3 weeks and I am still waiting for my visa. I got an email about two weeks after I sent in all my papers asking me for a copy of my passport again and had to send it to Nirmala Richien. Has anyone had to deal with her? Would this have slowed down the process? I am just sitting and waiting. Hopefully, I'll get some news soon.

Bounty Hunter

[chucktownmo]

Originally Posted by fuelman407

It took me about two weeks to get my security clearance and same time for the visa. Wanted to take my wife there with me on a visitor visa, but she is Chinese and that is making it difficult to do. Ammroc is coordinating with the hotel so the hotel I will be staying at to do the visitor visa. I do appreciate your words about the company and were welcome to see. Been wanting other comments, good and bad! I sure hope things can change! Just have to see! Sorry it did not workout with you!

LMAO what words about the company I never said anything bad about the company i'm on my way there. Trying to find out about the company like you.

[chucktownmo]

Originally Posted by Bounty Hunter

Did you have to send something for your security clearance? I was never asked for anything for a security clearance. Although it has been 3 weeks and I am still waiting for my visa. I got an email about two weeks after I sent in all my papers asking me for a copy of my passport again and had to send it to Nirmala Richien. Has anyone had to deal with her? Would this have slowed down the process? I am just sitting and waiting. Hopefully, I'll get some news soon.

Bounty Hunter

well I sent my attested documents to Sara and the clearance came back in 2weeks never dealt with Nirmala Richien.

[Bounty Hunter]

Originally Posted by chucktownmo

well I sent my attested documents to Sara and the clearance came back in 2weeks never dealt with Nirmala Richien.

I am thinking that I should recieve my clearance soon. Like I mentioned earlier, it has been 3 weeks today (Fri) since I sent my documents to them.

[fuelman407]

Originally Posted by Bounty Hunter

Did you have to send something for your security clearance? I was never asked for anything for a security clearance. Although it has been 3 weeks and I am still waiting for my visa. I got an email about two weeks after I sent in all my papers asking me for a copy of my passport again and had to send it to Nirmala Richien. Has anyone had to deal with her? Would this have slowed down the process? I am just sitting and waiting. Hopefully, I'll get some news soon.

Bounty Hunter

Hi, Yes I have been dealing with Nirmala because Sara Galliott is on vacation till this Sunday. It took me about two weeks for my security clearance and then my visa cam shortly after that. Just think the office working these issues is overwhelmed right now. THey are working with 40 new hires! So, they do not have time to answer many emails. That is not an exuse, but tells me things and given other issues, the red flags are flying. Will keep hanging in there though. Want to give them the benefit of the doubt right now. I get there on 15 July and if I can provide any assistance to others I will do what I can. Do not know when I will have internet access though.

[Bounty Hunter]

Originally Posted by fuelman407

Hi, Yes I have been dealing with Nirmala because Sara Galliott is on vacation till this Sunday. It took me about two weeks for my security clearance and then my visa cam shortly after that. Just think the office working these issues is overwhelmed right now. THey are working with 40 new hires! So, they do not have time to answer many emails. That is not an exuse, but tells me things and given other issues, the red flags are flying. Will keep hanging in there though. Want to give them the benefit of the doubt right now. I get there on 15 July and if I can provide any assistance to others I will do what I can. Do not know when I will have internet access though.

I am just wondering what red flags are you thinking of? What sort of "things" are you thinking about? I was unaware that Sara Galliott was on vacation; that may be why I am STILL waiting for my security clearance and visa. If my calculations are correct, now is Saturday in Abu Dhabi so I am hoping that I will recieve some news today.

[fuelman407]

Originally Posted by Bounty Hunter

I am just wondering what red flags are you thinking of? What sort of "things" are you thinking about? I was unaware that Sara Galliott was on vacation; that may be why I am STILL waiting for my security clearance and visa. If my calculations are correct, now is Saturday in Abu Dhabi so I am hoping that I will recieve some news today.

The red flags I am talking about are the lack of good communication, lack of information about things there, the trip to South Carolina I had to do for the job, while being in Saudi just next door. I was told during the interview that we would get 30 days hotel and transportation. THe other lady said no transportation now! Do not know who (if anyone will meet us at the airport. I have asked many questions and have little answers. Sara gave me a point of contact with a person in the training department and they gave e little info and did not answer my questions. Would think a large and respectable company like AMMROC would do better! My expectations are higher than what I have experienced working with this Saudi contractor. If it sounds like a duck, then it is! LOL So we will see. I come there with a open mind and a new slate. Like I said, the 90 probation works both ways!

[Bounty Hunter]

Originally Posted by fuelman407

The red flags I am talking about are the lack of good communication, lack of information about things there, the trip to South Carolina I had to do for the job, while being in Saudi just next door. I was told during the interview that we would get 30 days hotel and transportation. THe other lady said no transportation now! Do not know who (if anyone will meet us at the airport. I have asked many questions and have little answers. Sara gave me a point of contact with a person in the training department and they gave e little info and did not answer my questions. Would think a large and respectable company like AMMROC would do better! My expectations are higher than what I have experienced working with this Saudi contractor. If it sounds like a duck, then it is! LOL So we will see. I come there with a open mind and a new slate. Like I said, the 90 probation works both ways!

Yes it does work both ways! I am going to tell you now that there will be a company man that will meet you and the airport and take you to your hotel. I was told my Sara that there will be no one to take you around to view places or anything like that. This is from a guy that used to work with them but now, no more. I meet him on a forum and he has been telling me some interesting things. Speaking of whice, it has been 3 weeks and still no security clearance. Any ideas? I am trying to go in July too. July 16-20th. I had an old chief that used to say, "sometimes, you just gotta call the baby ugly!"

[fuelman407]

Originally Posted by Bounty Hunter

Yes it does work both ways! I am going to tell you now that there will be a company man that will meet you and the airport and take you to your hotel. I was told my Sara that there will be no one to take you around to view places or anything like that. This is from a guy that used to work with them but now, no more. I meet him on a forum and he has been telling me some interesting things. Speaking of whice, it has been 3 weeks and still no security clearance. Any ideas? I am trying to go in July too. July 16-20th. I had an old chief that used to say, "sometimes, you just gotta call the baby ugly!"

LOL!! Good says! All I can say is keep trying. Sara should be in her office today! But, I know she will have a ton of emails waiting for her. Being over here I can call but they do not answer all the time. So, do not expect much the first few days! They will get the medical exam over the first few days. Did some looking online for a rental car for the short term. They sub-compacks started at almost $800 per month, not cheap there. One concern I have is the 90 day probation. Should I wait till that is over to lease or buy a car. And when you are renting a apartment you just cannot do it one month at a time, think it is a long tern thing. Need to findout about buying verse renting there. If we stay there for eight years, might be better to buy a apartment. This way you will have something to sell when you leave. Think Dubai is the best place for that now. I know the drive is long but money in my pocket will be worth it. Just have to see once we are there! What job are you being hired for? I am looking forward to getting back on the F-16 again! I have more experience with the F-15, but the fuel system is much better on the F-16. Spent seven years as a FTD instructor on it! Where are you located now? Keep intouch and if I can help with anything once I am there let me know. Hope you get there when you want! It is a long flight over there! much jet lag! Temps are so hot there now, the height of the summer! See ya!