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@767 Autopilot .... I thought that might be the case re the JCAB. I spoke to the current company about switching to the 737 and it turns out they'd want to restart the clock on a 3 year bond if I switched ..... no thanks!
Will just have to up the FI hours in my spare time and hope for some generous rostering at work!
Will just have to up the FI hours in my spare time and hope for some generous rostering at work!
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B757UK there was a pilot here who left as soon as he possibly could to return to Jet2. Sometimes the grass isn't greener on the other side. Might be worth having an ask around to hear his perspective on things before you jump ship?
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@Hobbit I haven't come across this person yet so I'll see if I can figure out who that is and speak to them, unless you could just let me know somehow?
Unless they tell me something much worse to the things I've read in here I do think it is something I would like to apply for (whether I get it or not is a whole different matter).
Are there things that haven't been discussed in here that you would say I need to have in mind?
Unless they tell me something much worse to the things I've read in here I do think it is something I would like to apply for (whether I get it or not is a whole different matter).
Are there things that haven't been discussed in here that you would say I need to have in mind?
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I sense a lot of disturbance in "the force" I understand people's frustrations and genetically by design we are ment to complain. We all have different reasons for taking or leaving jobs. (I'm giving up left seat 777 for this so I know some of you might cringe at that)
Was mainly wondering any POSITIVE feedback here? From the people I have personally met they seem quite happy!
Was mainly wondering any POSITIVE feedback here? From the people I have personally met they seem quite happy!
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767 Autopilot
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I am quite sure that the 3000 total is a hard JCAB requirement for you to be eligible for the Japanese ATPL transition course
767 Autopilot
Join Date: Jan 2014
Location: Japan
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I am quite sure that the 3000 total is a hard JCAB requirement for you to be eligible for the Japanese ATPL transition course
@Machpoint89.. Like in every job there are good things along with the bad T&C's MUST be improved, that is a fact.
Scheduling is a major issue as well.
But averall a great pilot group to fly with (we do have our 5%) the ability ti choose your days off and C class commute are good things about this gig. At the end of the day it works for some and not for others.
Come for the interview, find some of us in any watering hole in NRT, there are always a couple of us around and ask many questions.
Good luck
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I'd send you a PM, but looks like my brain isn't working today. Can't find that option. Thanks for the info!
Like in every job there are good things along with the bad T&C's MUST be improved, that is a fact.
Scheduling is a major issue as well.
But averall a great pilot group to fly with (we do have our 5%) the ability ti choose your days off and C class commute are good things about this gig. At the end of the day it works for some and not for others.
Come for the interview, find some of us in any watering hole in NRT, there are always a couple of us around and ask many questions.
Good luck
Scheduling is a major issue as well.
But averall a great pilot group to fly with (we do have our 5%) the ability ti choose your days off and C class commute are good things about this gig. At the end of the day it works for some and not for others.
Come for the interview, find some of us in any watering hole in NRT, there are always a couple of us around and ask many questions.
Good luck
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Would being fluent in Japanese and having a work visa for Japan help? I don't even have my CFI yet (faa commercial ASEL 400TT 23yo) but once I have the 3000TT and the 500Jet I would be pretty interested in this gig. Bonus if the 787 comes online before too long.
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what are my chances?
I have been very interested in AJX for the last 2 years and I have been building my time. I live on Guam with my Japanese wife and I travel to Japan on a monthly basis. I would like to live in Japan full time. I am currently a Captain on an ATR42 flying in Micronesia for Cape Air as United Express. I have just over 3000 hours TT 1500 121 and around 150 hours pic in 121 turbine. the web sight says no prop time. Is that a hard core no go? Do i have a chance without jet time? Have the hired anyone without Jet time. I really don't want to quit my job just to get 500 jet time.
thanks!
thanks!
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I received this email from CAE Parc Aviation
New Bonus Structure for Air Japan
Air Japan recently introduced a very generous annual bonus for a five year period for pilots who have worked with the airline for 3 years or more. Captains will receive USD 30,000 per year, increasing to USD 36,000 per year in the last 2 years. First Officers will receive USD 25,000 per year, increasing to USD 30,000 per year in the last 2 years.
Air Japan is a B767 operator based in Tokyo, Japan. It offers a family- friendly commuting contract of 18 days on with 12 consecutive days off, confirmed business class tickets home each month and a lucrative salary. The airline is committed to actively upgrading their First Officers and accepts applications from both rated and non-rated commercial jet pilots.
They will be coming to Frankfurt from November 17th to 19th to hold 3 days of screening for non-rated B767 First Officers. Both First Officers and Captains are welcome to apply for the role of First Officer. If you are interested in attending, please apply today as there are only 12 slots available!
New Bonus Structure for Air Japan
Air Japan recently introduced a very generous annual bonus for a five year period for pilots who have worked with the airline for 3 years or more. Captains will receive USD 30,000 per year, increasing to USD 36,000 per year in the last 2 years. First Officers will receive USD 25,000 per year, increasing to USD 30,000 per year in the last 2 years.
Air Japan is a B767 operator based in Tokyo, Japan. It offers a family- friendly commuting contract of 18 days on with 12 consecutive days off, confirmed business class tickets home each month and a lucrative salary. The airline is committed to actively upgrading their First Officers and accepts applications from both rated and non-rated commercial jet pilots.
They will be coming to Frankfurt from November 17th to 19th to hold 3 days of screening for non-rated B767 First Officers. Both First Officers and Captains are welcome to apply for the role of First Officer. If you are interested in attending, please apply today as there are only 12 slots available!
a few years ago the company decided they would only look at DEC's who had a JCAB licence. What led to this was a high failure rate of non JCAB licensed DEC pilots.I guess there thinking was that a JCAB licence holder would know the Japanese system better and would improve the chances of success, I have no proof , but I don't think it made a huge difference. The way DEC's are trained makes it a very demanding option. I don't think getting a JCAB licence on your own is a practical option, the language would be one of the many problems.If one really wanted to come work here, I think it may be a safer option to join as an FO and then wait your turn for the upgrade. Just saying!
All new hires will have their licences converted to JCAB during the training period.
The requirements, as far as experience goes, are pretty firm. If you really want the answer, submit an application. The worst they can do is say "no"
The documentation we received about the bonus scheme said the bonus was for the next 5 years. It is not written into our contract yet, only an email from Air Japan. Whether the bonus will be paid after 5 years, who knows?
All new hires will have their licences converted to JCAB during the training period.
The requirements, as far as experience goes, are pretty firm. If you really want the answer, submit an application. The worst they can do is say "no"
The documentation we received about the bonus scheme said the bonus was for the next 5 years. It is not written into our contract yet, only an email from Air Japan. Whether the bonus will be paid after 5 years, who knows?
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On one side I suppose they must be getting enough applicants otherwise they would offer a different type to foreigners as well and ease the requirements, on the other I must say they have been hiring non stop for the last decade or more...so something must be going on.
The last ad says both capt and fo are welcome to apply for the fo role..on a VERY old aircraft, for half the money on offer in many other places. I sure am wrong, but this seems unlikely to me.
The last ad says both capt and fo are welcome to apply for the fo role..on a VERY old aircraft, for half the money on offer in many other places. I sure am wrong, but this seems unlikely to me.
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This is Japan I know I know, but if you confirm this is the situation are they not asking themselves questions?
(Not mentioning they need people for peach which is now mostly ana too)
(Not mentioning they need people for peach which is now mostly ana too)
