Originally Posted by
Konyagi
Do many take LWOP from Oz to chase a quick command in Jetstar Vietnam/Japan? Is it a practical option?
A lot of guys have taken the oppurtunity to head across, although I haven't seen it advertised for a while. Its not really a 'quick' option though, you have to meet the company minimums for command which would take most guys around 3 years of A320/1 flying to do if joining from GA/Regionals (can't recall the specific requirements off my head, the figure is what I came up with when looking at it a while ago).
That said, its a great option for guys without family commitments etc who are after an adventure - I haven't heard anyone regret doing it. Being able to choose between a Vietnam 320 command, Japan 320 FO, or B787 FO from around 4 years in is pretty great career path for those looking at joining JQ.