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Old 3rd Jun 2006, 12:28
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I recall Massey University in NZ trained Garuda cadets a few years ago. Part of the agreement with Garuda required it to offer internships to selected Massey University flying instructors which included a 737 type rating and one or two years guaranteed first officer positions with Garuda. Their wages were bare bones but the instructors picked up the jet hours which in turn put them in a good position for other jet jobs. One of those instructors eventually flew with several 737 operators and is now a 737 captain in Australia.

There is no shortage of keen and enthusiastic Aussie flying instructors training Chinese airline cadets who would be happy to accept internships in China if the Australian flying schools could cut a deal with the Chinese. Unfortunately it probably won't happen as flying schools cut each others throats to win Chinese cadet training contracts.
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