RAK Airways

RT· RKM· RAKAIR· Ras Al Khaimah· Flying since 2007· Middle East· Official site

RAK Airways was an airline based in Ras Al Khaimah, United Arab Emirates. It was established in 2006 but briefly suspended operations in 2009 and relaunched in 2010 with a new livery and under new management. On 1 January 2014, the airline ceased operations.

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Figures dated Feb 19, 2008 – Jan 3, 2014Published in USD, not converted

Recruitment

Negative outlook

All operations are suspended until further notice (from 01/01/2014) as of Jan 3, 2014 · 12 yrs old

Expanding. Need more 757 in short term, plus 737NG pilots long term. as of Jun 6, 2008 · 18 yrs old

Published pay

Captain
$9,000$9,000
Bottom to top of scale · period not stated
as of Jun 6, 2008 · 18 yrs old
First Officer
$6,000$6,000
Bottom to top of scale · period not stated
as of Jun 6, 2008 · 18 yrs old

Duty pay and per diems

Captain$100Per Night Away from Baseas of Jun 6, 2008 · 18 yrs old
First Officer$100Per Night Away from Baseas of Jun 6, 2008 · 18 yrs old

Conditions

Annual leave: 30 Days Per Year as of Jun 6, 2008 · 18 yrs old
Roster and how it is published: Fairly Stable 7 flights plus standbys a month. Mostly long sectors. as of Jun 6, 2008 · 18 yrs old

Entry requirements

Captain: B757/767 Type rating. Some command experience. as of Jun 6, 2008 · 18 yrs old
First Officer: Minimum Requirements for Position of First Officer: * A minimum of 1500 hours total flying time * A minimum of 1000 hours on multi ? crew, multi- engine Jet aircraft in excess of 55 tonnes MTOW of which 500 hours must be on type * ICAO ATPL * English language fluency ( written and verbal comprehension) * Experience commensurate with age * Type rated and valid as of Feb 19, 2008 · 18 yrs old

On order

Planning to acquire at least 1 x B757, Plus 4 x B737-800 on order. as of Jun 6, 2008 · 18 yrs old