Originally Posted by
RemoveB4Flght
Being typed and experienced on both 777 and 787, if you had to choose between the two at CS can anyone comment on the general route/lifestyle difference?
Depends what you are looking for from the job really.
If your aim is an eventual RSP then take the fleet that services that port. Even then though there is no guarantee it will stay as has been proven by the opening and closing of AKL RSP as the type servicing the route changes.
CSA basically only have 1 cargo AC and its the 777F so those RSP's seem reasonably stable.........for now!!
If your plan is 20/10 CAN or MOMO CAN then take the 787.
777 does alot of flying from PVG aswell which means countless DH'ing between CAN and PVG. A pain in the arse by all accounts especially in the summer which huge flow control delays.
787 does all its flying from CAN so none of that BS to contend with. Also 20 something 787's on order so the destinations will no doubt increase if you are looking for variety.
So think what you are coming for and make the decision accordingly.
As mentioned above though, think if giving up your current job to come here is really what you want to do.
The medical is a big issue here and guys are constantly stepping on CSA landmines and being put on 100$ a day for sweet FA.
Unfortunately we had a spate of 3 pilots(all young) passing away unexpectedly within the space of 6 weeks towards the end of last year. It would seem that this has caused a knee jerk reaction in the medical department and made their ridiculous medicals even more ridiculous.
All the best with what you decide.
Cheers,