WASINC starts at approx. $85k/yr. USD. Capt. can come in two years at $150k/yr. Renewable three year contracts.
The normal Hellish Japanese training syllabus is required...
Same with the physical. "Bad"cholesterol must be below 200. Body fat must be less than some figure(I guarantee I'm over!). The sim ride is now done at DEN and must be flown precisely and you must show the proper level of comfort without being too laid back. WTF?! Don't shoot the messenger, folks, this is just what my friends at JAL have reported.
They are hiring tons of people. No DEC's though.TC