Any Flour corp sparks working in Afghanistan

[chris N.I]

Are there any U.K/N.I certified sparks working for flour corp using this forum,if so what are the minimum requirements (quals,h/s,experience etc),for gaining a position as an electrician in Afghanistan?
Any info/opinions would be greatly appreciated.thanks

 

[wee-man]

Hi Steve how's things mate.. Me and Phil have been cleared for the 8th jan se both had our tb results and given to Cathrine on cheistmas eve but a reply from Dubai came on boxing day..

how long has your process taken mate , ive been at mine for best part of 5 months , goal posts being moved etc....starting to crack me up !

also does anyone know if you can send multiple cv`s , does the "other" companies know about each others job applicants, dont want to sound all cloak and dagger but im not sure what way to go now !!

 

[alenklo]

Hello guys again. plese can somebody give me some contact for job offer in Afganistan. I am from Croatia and here is very bad situation about job find and I have big family. Please some help. I am god electrician with 20 years work experience. Please contact me : [email protected]

 

[lloyd1980]

Yes am working in Kunduz, northern Afghan.
Fluor
82 hour weeks
3 months
looking forward to a beer
(no alcohol here)

 

[lloyd1980]

Privelidges depends on where you are
If your unlucky enough to get BAF (bagram) the rules there are crazy and its densly overcrowded.
Get out of there and the smaller FOB's are ok, you may be lucky enough to get a German ran one, rather than american.

Smaller FOBS your generally allowed everything, laptops phones etc

The only way to do it is to apply on Fluor.com like everyone here.


If you get Dyncorp then youll be in southern afghan

Fluor youll be northern Afghan


recruiters will not answer unsolicited CV's and they just deleted, so please dont PM me asking for recruiter details and clog it up.


The only way to get on is to apply through the web site, the next intake is from memory mar/april somewhere in eastern europe.

 

[John81]

Hi, i dont want to intrude but im also out working in Afghanistan for one of the companies. I would strongly advise you not to bring computer phones etc out with you. Us brits are classed as OCN (other country nationals) and we do not get the same privelages as US citizens do. Buy a laptop and phone when you get to your base. People have been fired for having those items. People do chance them and get away with it but its not worth your job if caught and lets face it. Your on 1400 a week tax free anyway.

 

[Engineer54]

Hi, i dont want to intrude but im also out working in Afghanistan for one of the companies. I would strongly advise you not to bring computer phones etc out with you. Us brits are classed as OCN (other country nationals) and we do not get the same privelages as US citizens do. Buy a laptop and phone when you get to your base. People have been fired for having those items. People do chance them and get away with it but its not worth your job if caught and lets face it. Your on 1400 a week tax free anyway.

That's because the yanks can't operate outside of their own country without bringing the States with them. That's why they tend to get more privileges, without them they they crack up.
I've seen this too many times, to be a coincidence... Most stick together like glue too, so they can cover each others bum. Whereas the Brits are stabbing each other in the back, cutting their own throats in the process...

 

[John81]

I have too agree 100%

 

[mark28118]

I'm currently working for dyncorp, testing and inspecting 50 & 60 Hz systems and some remedial work, Its fairly laid back and haven't had any dangerous encounters as of yet. It is absolutely freezing at the minute and rains on occasion but its sure to change within the next 2 month. Foods decent, facilities arent too bad but it's boring as hell so make sure to bring a portable hard drive with you, you can get hundreds of tv series, films etc on them and it'll keep you from ripping your hair out.

 

[tony.byer]

thanks seedy. have just completed their profile and will now wait. with any luck might see you out there sometime.
just for interest, i live in spain and can advise anyone looking for work here 'DONT BOTHER' there isn't any.

 

[stevo]

I'm currently working for dyncorp, testing and inspecting 50 & 60 Hz systems and some remedial work, Its fairly laid back and haven't had any dangerous encounters as of yet. It is absolutely freezing at the minute and rains on occasion but its sure to change within the next 2 month. Foods decent, facilities arent too bad but it's boring as hell so make sure to bring a portable hard drive with you, you can get hundreds of tv series, films etc on them and it'll keep you from ripping your hair out.

hey wilmermark, are you one of the phs guys? im currently in dubai waiting to get my LOA. ive been here for a week and a half now, getting bored!! it was a bit of a rush job to get me over here, so some of the paper work hasnt been done, or been mis-placed. what sort of remedial work are you doing?

 

[steven1235]

I've just recieved an email supposedly for dyncorp asking for me to reply regarding an interview my issue with it is that the spelling and grammar in some parts is a bit shoddy (i know mine isnt perfect) and im wondering wether its legit or not can any give me some info as im kinda wary due to the poor nature of the text in the email i recieved.

The guy who emailed is called zlatan sertovic the email used and such seems legit im just unsure as i'd expect it to be written better for such a large company.

 

[timbobelfast]

They will normally phone you personally. I received a call from Fluor last Thursday at 9 PM.
I am going to sit this one out as it is getting silly over in Afghan and there will be an announcement about an early withdrawal (mid 2013) later on today.

 

[steven1235]

AH they said theyre callin next week .. if they offer it i'm going to accept if the money is right .fed up of being sat about this country is going downhill so fast its untrue.
If it means i have to go there to get a wage then so be it.

 

[bobzzz]

I've just recieved an email supposedly for dyncorp asking for me to reply regarding an interview my issue with it is that the spelling and grammar in some parts is a bit shoddy (i know mine isnt perfect) and im wondering wether its legit or not can any give me some info as im kinda wary due to the poor nature of the text in the email i recieved.

The guy who emailed is called zlatan sertovic the email used and such seems legit im just unsure as i'd expect it to be written better for such a large company.

Got a reply from the same guy. He is from dyncorp but do not know if it is legit. Did you get any response?

 

[robing79]

Steven1235, I received same e-mail as you & was extremely dubious too. I have since had a phone interview with an american recruiter & have been told they want to take me on as an electrical supervisor. I dont have any contract or anything yet but have been told to forward on a completed application they sent me & a copy of my certificates & grade card to start background checks. I checked out the recruiters names by googling them & appears legit. Also they havent asked for any money, which is usually a give away to a scam. Hope this helps. best of luck, hope you get something.