Originally Posted by
Mikhail B
I am in the same boat... err... aircraft. 13 months now since I've obtained my A320 rating and 13 months unemployed. I've been in contact with Jetline and am now strongly considering converting from ICAO to EASA and they seem to have all the information and have always answered my questions. My concern now is that if I push through with this, will I just be stuck in the same rut? Or are there actually airlines in EU (Im a EU Passport holder as well) that are willing to hire A320 + 0 hours on type? The guys from Jetline have reassured me that there are jobs for 0 hours, but then again that's simply taking someones word for it and its quite a large investment to convert to the European license.
The only demand in Asia for 0 hours on type seems to be Cadet Programs, for the right price of about 75k USD (Vietjet) or 80k USD (Lanmei) and that's simply not something I'm able to afford. Please correct me if I'm wrong.
well, I am at the same page with all of you guys and searching for information regarding cadet. to correct your comment 75K for Vietjet is what the company says, but they don't hire direct apply. you should contact agency and they ask extra 100K. that's how it works in SE Asia nowadays. and other airlines who doesn't ask that much for line training they also start to ask more and more.. so I can say P2F became common.
here is my question for you, if you have EU passport, why didn't you get the EASA license at the first stage? some of SEAsia companies seeking EASA license with A320 + 0 time coz they do WET lease to Europe.
also I've heard that in Europe, you can find leasing company so they can send aircraft with all set of crew.
I also considered to convert EASA but seems it takes a year and I will be stuck there...