hi everyone.
I just wanted to say thanks to all the previous posters, and add my 2 cents!
Ive just been given the nod for the interview and medical and am now waiting for the contract.
all previous write ups are on point.
For me I started the application in April and had the interview in October, could have done it faster but due to busy work schedule and holidays I chose to take my time.
I used Xplane 11 with a b767 setup in VR as a glorified paper dragon for the procedural stuff.
I have very clear reasons for the commute, namely no kids and both myself and partner already being expats and intending to go home. -a lot of weight on this question from both HR and the psychiatrist.
i did 12 hrs sim with crew (6 actual stick time) and I needed every bit of it. It was done at Ana training center in Tokyo.
The end product wasn’t perfect but if I was 10ft high on downwind, or 5kts fast on approach I was correcting and announcing it.
the only real **** up was my v1 cut as it was wobbly after takeoff but I
put it behind me and moved on. Was late with checklists but caught everything in time.
there was no time in Tokyo to study really, I just tried to relax and go for a run etc.
Im 34yo, 5300hrs with 1200h a320 FO, about 850 FO atr, 650 FO b1900d. 500multi pic instructing and rest is s/e instructing.
feel free to ask anything, still trying to figure out the tax side though, any one banking with HSBC or other international bank?
cheers and good luck everyone!