I have some inside guff on the DHL/AHK spots. Cx have told mainline and freighter drivers that the initial crews will be contracted from europe.
What they failed to say was that their package was so sh1t that they couldn't get enough pilots to commence full services for the 6 airframes!
They were and still are offering minimal pay, no housing allowance in WSSS, no travel allowance ( big hit there expats if you would like to travel home once per year to let the kiddies see the oldies b4 they die), minimal medical and LOLI.
All in all this whole deal is promoting a potentially dangerous environment if they cannot get the required numbers they might drop the standard and thn start dropping airframes.
The A300-600 is not a small acft and just because its night freight doesn't mean all smooth sailing.
I welcome the unlucky sods to the equator and southern chinese coast during the upcoming wet season. Don't forget when flying approaches in typhoon wx if the radar is all red it hasn't failed it is just that !!!!ty.
Godd luck flying with DHL if you really think you are worth that little.
Try applying to CX freighters or Dragonair cargo they have just announced 3 744's to be converted to freighters for extra services to europe!
Then again you will need right of abode in europe won't you.
