Things may be happening at last
Caco - there were interviews in DXB last week - I believe about 15 people interviewed. Apparently pretty straightforward - followed usual pattern with combination of indoctrination bull, personal interview and technical group session plus simulator ride. Not heard any results yet. Apparently the same number to be interviewed in Macau next week.
Nyaminyami - I would contact them again if you meet their profile and have not heard. I have it from the horses mouth that potential Captains are on a winner if they can find the LHS in the simulator.
I have also heard that the guy they had appointed as Training Manager has turned it down, so they are probably looking for a TRE with management experience as well.
Arrowhead - your latest post is not up to your normal insightful norm! I know for a fact that MAX have signed for six aircraft, and I also know for fact that the PRC airlines DO have expatriate pilots, and the pay rates are going up by the day. They may be reluctant to pay, but they are not fools and they realise that pay peanuts etc. However whether MAX and AMU realise this is something else given their anal fixation about Macau being the centre of aviation, especially if spiced up with a few past it ex Dragonair types.
Certainly the rumour mill indicates that the talk in the smoke filled rooms is all about "co-operation" between AMU and MAX, and AMU claims that they will rule. That will ruffle a few feathers no doubt, but could be good news for the security of potential employees.
It begs the question, of course, as to why this sham of an exercise of needing a second airline ever got off the ground, but there is no doubt the added capacity, planes and pilots are needed, so jobs should be secure.
I have seen the MAX briefing sheet on their Conditions of Service, and although you need an abacus to work it out, the salary scale now is not bad at all. It could be a good move.
Hailer