Hong Kong Express interview info
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Hong Kong Express interview info
Does anyone have the latest info on Hong Kong express interview? I would love to know the sim profile and tech questions. Thank you for your time.
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Guys!
Hong Kong Express (HKExpress, Hong Kong's Low-Fare airline [Global] > ??) is part of the HNA Group.
Started operations as a LCC in last October, 27. They are flying 5 Airbus A320, planning to add more 6 A320 in 2014, achieving a fleet of 30 A320 in 2018.
The website indicates that they are hiring non type-rated FO's and CAPT's for the A320.
FO's minimuns are pretty low. 1000TT and 500hrs on a FAR25 airplane. CPL and ICAO 4.
This is what I know by searching in the web...
Anyone knows if this is real? Are they really hiring NTR FO's with only 1000TT?
I'm just above this minimuns (1100TT and 900hrs on the E190) and I don't have any Boeing/Airbus type.
This oportunity sounds unique for me!, although the company bad reputation...
Right now my goal is to fly the B737 with COPA Airlines, in Panama, but this oportunity with HK Express sounds really good... with a real chance to upgrade, with the company growing up to +30 A320's by 2018!
Hong Kong Express (HKExpress, Hong Kong's Low-Fare airline [Global] > ??) is part of the HNA Group.
Started operations as a LCC in last October, 27. They are flying 5 Airbus A320, planning to add more 6 A320 in 2014, achieving a fleet of 30 A320 in 2018.
The website indicates that they are hiring non type-rated FO's and CAPT's for the A320.
FO's minimuns are pretty low. 1000TT and 500hrs on a FAR25 airplane. CPL and ICAO 4.
This is what I know by searching in the web...
Anyone knows if this is real? Are they really hiring NTR FO's with only 1000TT?
I'm just above this minimuns (1100TT and 900hrs on the E190) and I don't have any Boeing/Airbus type.
This oportunity sounds unique for me!, although the company bad reputation...
Right now my goal is to fly the B737 with COPA Airlines, in Panama, but this oportunity with HK Express sounds really good... with a real chance to upgrade, with the company growing up to +30 A320's by 2018!
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For sure.
Payment in COPA is around US$4500, and in HKE some guys told me US$ 8000.
US$4500 in Panama is a lot of more money than US$8000 in Hong Kong.
But right now I'm not looking for money. I'm looking for a type rating in Boeing/Airbus and a chance to upgrade after some years. I'm trying to look forward, not only "right now".
I don't have childs or a spouse, so moving to another country even far away from home is not a problem, but I personally think that the culture and the language could be a big problem in Hong Kong.
And of course that Panama is easier than HK for a young brazilian without any international experience, hehe
So COPA is my first choice, but if something goes wrong, I want to have HK as an option, so I'm searching for informations about HK Express and how is the screening.
If anyone have some information about HK Express, don't be shy, share with us!
Payment in COPA is around US$4500, and in HKE some guys told me US$ 8000.
US$4500 in Panama is a lot of more money than US$8000 in Hong Kong.
But right now I'm not looking for money. I'm looking for a type rating in Boeing/Airbus and a chance to upgrade after some years. I'm trying to look forward, not only "right now".
I don't have childs or a spouse, so moving to another country even far away from home is not a problem, but I personally think that the culture and the language could be a big problem in Hong Kong.
And of course that Panama is easier than HK for a young brazilian without any international experience, hehe
So COPA is my first choice, but if something goes wrong, I want to have HK as an option, so I'm searching for informations about HK Express and how is the screening.
If anyone have some information about HK Express, don't be shy, share with us!
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Anyone actually have the pay for HK express for DEC.I saw the breakdown from PARC buts its so much for this and so much for that. Anyone working there who can give a realistic amount per month that you really get.
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Capt > 3000 Jet PIC HK$75,000
Capt < 3000 Jet PIC HK$65,000
FO >3000 jet HK$45,000
>1500 jet HK$35,000
<1500 jet HK$25,000
There are extra payments available but they are "at company discretion". Read your contract carefully! This means they can choose whether to pay you or not. The last time they decided not to pay the extras was this year. The company changed fleet from 737 to 320, which was an expensive exercise. Solution: take money off the pilots!
Even the above basic pay is not guarateed because they change your contract regularly up or down.
It is no place to settle, don't risk bringing a family here and certainly don't count on an upgrade. Only reason to come is short term to get the rating. Lots of guys are doing this now, that's why they are always recruiting.
DEFINITELY don't believe the expand plans. In 2006 there were 5 aircraft. If you read prune threads you will see promises of huge expansions, 787s, 747-Fs and more great plans. Today there are still 5 aircraft.
Capt < 3000 Jet PIC HK$65,000
FO >3000 jet HK$45,000
>1500 jet HK$35,000
<1500 jet HK$25,000
There are extra payments available but they are "at company discretion". Read your contract carefully! This means they can choose whether to pay you or not. The last time they decided not to pay the extras was this year. The company changed fleet from 737 to 320, which was an expensive exercise. Solution: take money off the pilots!
Even the above basic pay is not guarateed because they change your contract regularly up or down.
It is no place to settle, don't risk bringing a family here and certainly don't count on an upgrade. Only reason to come is short term to get the rating. Lots of guys are doing this now, that's why they are always recruiting.
DEFINITELY don't believe the expand plans. In 2006 there were 5 aircraft. If you read prune threads you will see promises of huge expansions, 787s, 747-Fs and more great plans. Today there are still 5 aircraft.
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75000 that's $9675.00 or there abouts.That would be tough in HK if that's all you get.Good apartment and a bit of partying not much left to send home.
Thanks for the info....
Thanks for the info....
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Unless one has family support and willing to eat very locally most of the time, $24000 a month will not make ends meet. One could rent a room, not a flat and barely be able to eat properly. I don't expect there are many HK residents endorsed on the A320 hanging around filling up these vacancies.