Hong Kong Express...anyone?
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Hong Kong Express...anyone?
Just wondering if anyone is aware of the recruitment situation at Hong Kong Express on those Embraers? Their site calls for 1000TT and turbine preferred etc etc....
Anyone work there or know some insides of the compnay ...willing to share info?
Thanks
Anyone work there or know some insides of the compnay ...willing to share info?
Thanks
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Canyon Runner,
Crew experience varies. Most Co's are around 2-4000hrs with Captains typically around 4-6000hrs with some higher. Most pilots are from turbo prop backgrounds but some with jet experience also.
Hope this helps.
Sum Yung Guy
Crew experience varies. Most Co's are around 2-4000hrs with Captains typically around 4-6000hrs with some higher. Most pilots are from turbo prop backgrounds but some with jet experience also.
Hope this helps.
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I've been sending them my resume for the past year and I can't get anything from them. I got thousands of experience on E145/140, so I don't know what they're looking for. 
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I think they've completed the hiring process for this year. However the sister company Golden Dragon is still to be started up this year, no pilots for that outfit so far. We haven't been told if we're going to fly those or if they'll hire new crews to live in Macau.
The hiring process has not finished ! It is an ongoing process.
The trouble is that the quantity of applications that are received, either by the online system or snail mail, is massive. As there is no pressing immediate need for crew, man hours are being used elsewhere.
Medwin, it may be the case that yours has somehow "slipped through to the keeper". Although there is around 50 guys on file with 145 experience.
The trouble is that the quantity of applications that are received, either by the online system or snail mail, is massive. As there is no pressing immediate need for crew, man hours are being used elsewhere.
Medwin, it may be the case that yours has somehow "slipped through to the keeper". Although there is around 50 guys on file with 145 experience.
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Interviews with HKE
The word is interviews will be held around March/April but the exact date is still to be confirm by management. HKE still has aircraft 4 to arrive which was scheduled for around the same time.
Looks like the company is in an area of change with the mention of a "B" scale type pay. Not sure what will happen as the market place is now picking up quickly.
As for Golden Dragon, it is expected to launch by the end of 2006 but no date has been set and the type has not been confirmed although the ERJ 170 is likely.
Good luck to those who get interviews.
Looks like the company is in an area of change with the mention of a "B" scale type pay. Not sure what will happen as the market place is now picking up quickly.
As for Golden Dragon, it is expected to launch by the end of 2006 but no date has been set and the type has not been confirmed although the ERJ 170 is likely.
Good luck to those who get interviews.
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Salary Package
For those with an upcoming interview;
Salary
Captain- $8500.00 usd (Training Capt +5%)
Co Pilot- $6500.00 usd
This is a local contract, no housing and no education.
Relocation allowance- $30,000.00 hkd. After 3 years service a relocation allowance is payed again if you resign.
1 x return ticket/pa to country of domicle.
Local super scheme (not good)
Dental/Medical
This is the original contract. It is believed that the intention of HKE is to offer a "B" scale to all new entrants. At this stage not sure what else will be offered (cut).
There have been changes in management with the resignation of the HR Manager (Nov) and the Fleet Captain (Dec). The jury is out as far as the state of the operation is concerned.
If you are keen to join my only advice is to do the numbers first. Hong Kong is not cheap particularly if you have family.
Salary
Captain- $8500.00 usd (Training Capt +5%)
Co Pilot- $6500.00 usd
This is a local contract, no housing and no education.
Relocation allowance- $30,000.00 hkd. After 3 years service a relocation allowance is payed again if you resign.
1 x return ticket/pa to country of domicle.
Local super scheme (not good)
Dental/Medical
This is the original contract. It is believed that the intention of HKE is to offer a "B" scale to all new entrants. At this stage not sure what else will be offered (cut).
There have been changes in management with the resignation of the HR Manager (Nov) and the Fleet Captain (Dec). The jury is out as far as the state of the operation is concerned.
If you are keen to join my only advice is to do the numbers first. Hong Kong is not cheap particularly if you have family.
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hong kong express interview
so did anyone of the six get hired? how many are they interviewing for how many positions?????
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That was the old salary but the new one is less, not sure how much exactly.
One area that I can confirm is the $36,000.00 USD bank agreement (bond) the company wants for the training. Absolutely CRAZY stuff.
Can anyone that had an interview confirm the package offered.
S.Y Guy
One area that I can confirm is the $36,000.00 USD bank agreement (bond) the company wants for the training. Absolutely CRAZY stuff.
Can anyone that had an interview confirm the package offered.
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Very close to the numbers. From what I have heard the BOND is NOT enforceable in HK ie illegal. Which is why Air HK was set up in Singapore and not in HK as it is all above board down there in Singas. I do stand corrected on that though and any facts would be greatly appreciated.
The B scale salary is predicated on sectors flown. Base is topped up by sectors and if more than 40 sectors are flown in the roster then the pay is identical to that of the original offer.
Obviously TC is a harder gent than his replacement and I for one will be asking for what the original guys are getting. After all as the saying goes "if you pay peanuts ....."
These startup operators must realise that they have to make it financially viable for guys to come and live in HK, and as I do realize this company does have deep pockets(and will need to), they must be seen to be making a genuine offer to experienced people. After all it is a real risk!!
SYG, in YHO do you think that the company is open to the old/original offer to an individual if he/she has a training background in multi crew RPT ops.
Very close to the numbers. From what I have heard the BOND is NOT enforceable in HK ie illegal. Which is why Air HK was set up in Singapore and not in HK as it is all above board down there in Singas. I do stand corrected on that though and any facts would be greatly appreciated.
The B scale salary is predicated on sectors flown. Base is topped up by sectors and if more than 40 sectors are flown in the roster then the pay is identical to that of the original offer.
Obviously TC is a harder gent than his replacement and I for one will be asking for what the original guys are getting. After all as the saying goes "if you pay peanuts ....."
These startup operators must realise that they have to make it financially viable for guys to come and live in HK, and as I do realize this company does have deep pockets(and will need to), they must be seen to be making a genuine offer to experienced people. After all it is a real risk!!
SYG, in YHO do you think that the company is open to the old/original offer to an individual if he/she has a training background in multi crew RPT ops.
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For all those who have been offered positions and for those who have interviews on the 6th of March, the "ball" maybe in your court. At this stage a number of individuals have not accepted interviews and we think only one person has accpeted a position at this stage.If you are going to be poor in Hong Kong flying a jet you might as well be poor living downunder. Go for the money.
What "TC" wants and what "TC" gets might be two different things.
S.Y Guy
