Originally Posted by
skydude58
Thanks for the info, Im retired AA, and I have 5-6,000 hrs on the NG and MAX... I know they fly alot to SA and my understanding there is no issue with age down there...so I applied...and I got the text message to set up an appointment for an interview next week.. will see how it goes, but I'm sure they are going to say : "oops, didn't read how old are you.."
Well, with that experience they'll probably hire you on the spot. But something to consider. Its NOT a premium airline. Its a low cost bare bones airline will relatively low pay compared to other companies in the region. Its that and its what to expect. In my country the progression is EXTREMELY slow for left seat. We don't have much airlines. And the few airlines it takes between 4 to 15 years to have the chance to upgrade. At my airline, we are barely flying 200 hours a year. Great for retired guys. Not great if you still have a few years ahead.
I'm pushing 40 and very motivated to leave the country for various economical, governmental and other reasons. With the potential number of hours they fly I could potentially ugprade faster than where I am right now. It could be up to 4 years where I am now. At extremely low pay. Make two and two together; living in Dominican can potentially be cheaper than living in North America. Although you must do your homework and research the type of life and living accommodations that will be cut to your salary.
As long as you KNOW what you are getting in to; do your homework and study every angle of this job, its downsides, its upsides. And if you are ready to accept those conditions. Then you are all set. But these places are not places where you go and automatically start feeling at home.