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can anyone please tell me if Copa is hiring pilots from the States or with a European passport? If so, what are their minimums? I really appreciate any inputs.
Hi, I think there is no problem with the passport issue, about experience they are hiring now just captains with airline time, just guessing about 3000 hrs PIC. You have to relocate to Panama. Send your CV to gdepimentel@copaair.com. I am going to an interview next 27th, so I can tell more after that.
Sorry, to change the subject!! Does anyone know if TACA Peru, or TACA airline is hiring. I could not find anything on their website. I have heard that they are very interested in pilots with FAA ATP lincense, because of their airplanes are N registered. And also if they hire expats? and requirments for a FO?
Did not hear a thing, even called them and nothing, wouldn't even talk to me because I'm not panamanian, although I speak spanish and meet their minimums don't know exactly what they're looking for, I hope you have better luck. Keep us posted.
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Found an ad for COPA Airlines, published on Dec 26, 2006:
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Copa Airlines
SOLICITA
Para trabajar en PANAMA
Capitán
5,000 horas de vuelo
1,000 horas-PIC en avión de turbo reactor
Certificado medico vigente de Primera Clase
Dominio del idioma inglés
Demostrar proeficiencia del equipo que esta volando
Interesados por favor enviar su curriculum vitae actualizado a través de nuestra página de internet: www.copaair.com, dentro de la sección Recursos Humanos y seguir las instrucciones del sistema. (Dentro del sistema debe seleccionar la posición específica a la que desea aplicar. Tambien enviar sus resumes al email contratado@gmail.com y colocar la posición Piloto en la sección de asunto del email.
View Job Postings Job Description Job Title: Co-Piloto Location: Aeropuerto - Oficina Central Referencia: 000283 Qualifications - Mínimo 250 horas de Vuelo
- Licencia vigente de piloto comercial multimotor e instrumento
- Certificado médico de 1ra clase
- Dominio del Idioma Inglés Responsibilities ANTES DEL VUELO
Coopera con el comandante al mando en la preparación del Plan Operacional de Vuelo, Plan de Vuelo ATC y otra documentación previa al vuelo. En ausencia de personal de tierra o de un mecánico de abordo, supervisa las actividades de pre-vuelo relacionadas con abastecimiento de combustible y distribución de carga en la aeronave, prepara la documentación de peso y centrado. Coopera con el comandante al mando en la inspección de pre-vuelo o realizarla, si éste así lo dispone.
DURANTE EL VUELO
Participa activamente en los procedimientos de la cabina de control, verificación por lista, de emergencia y de aproximación instrumental, siguiendo las instrucciones del comandante al mando y los procedimientos establecidos. Ayuda al piloto al mando en la dirección del vuelo y en el pilotaje del avión, siguiendo las instrucciones que éste le indique. Mantener comunicación aire - tierra durante el desarrollo del vuelo, las que deberá realizar dando cumplimiento a las instrucciones del comandante al mando, los procedimientos establecidos para las comunicaciones y las disposiciones vigentes relacionadas. Excepto que el comandante al mando disponga lo contrario, el copiloto será responsable ante éste de dirigir la navegación de la aeronave, utilizando todo los procedimientos y técnicas establecidos en los manuales correspondientes. Mantiene informado al comandante al mando del avance del vuelo, dándole toda la información adicional que éste requiera. Controla el consumo de combustible y saldo en tanque; calcula la autonomía remanente cada vez que corresponda. Informa al ATC de la posición de la aeronave. En caso necesario asume las funciones del comandante al mando; de acuerdo a lo dispuesto en el párrafo 4.1.4.2 del Manual de Operaciones.
was anyone able to access copa's website to apply for the co-pilot position? i tried and it gets stuck to one page after i click to start the application....
Hi gents...I flew as an A320 F/O with TACA El Salvador for around 5 years...Unfortunately if you're not either a citizen of El Salvador, Honduras, Nicaragua, Guatemala or Peru your chances of getting hired are close no nil..My suggestion is for those out there able to slug it out and get some Jet time (even in regional airlines), then with some experience under your belt you can look for good paying jobs in either the middle east ( were I have a lot of mates doing well) or in Asia..Thats were the future lies for those coming up in the ranks...Again you can try applying to this South or Central American Airlines but I'd say you will be wasting your time...Anyway Good luck to all!!!
Airbusenzo, What nationality do you have? Are you currently flying in Australia? How come you left TACA? I would like to know in order to exchange points of view in the matter. Cheers!! AA
Other than that, as a Salvadoran you should apply at the TACA office in El Salvador.
The number for the administrative offices of TACA in San Salvador is +503-2667-8888. I don't know how it is in El Salvador specifically, but I find that in much of Central America, a company may be desperate for pilots but will make it fairly difficult for you to contact them by keeping contacts a mystery, including a cool reception or being totally unapproachable, etc. I think it is part of a misguided master/slave mentality. Treat them mean, keep them keen.
sent them resumes (CV's)
