I've done a little looking through other threads..
There is ad's now on
AFAP in Australia..
It would be nice to get a current synopsis from anyone who has just started or is in the process of moving there.??
Many Thanks FB..
extract from
May 2009 ..
" Hong Kong Airlines/hong Kong Express
Sister companies, but salary the same.
You think you guys are hard done by, try living in one of the most expensive cities in the world and earning this.
Salary figures can be confirmed on PPJN.
737-800 Captain basic Salary = 30000 HKD per month (3867 USD)
737-800 F/O basic salary = 17500 HKD per month (2255 USD)
Those figures are before tax.
No increase in pay each year. A 20 year pilot will earn the same as a 1st year pilot.
No pension, no gratuity. Only 1,500 HKD (193 USD)will be contributed into your provident fund (MPF) per month, after the first 13 months service in the company.
Annual leave = 28 days per annum. No credit given or extra annual leave given for working public holidays. No extra pay for working public holiday.
No flights home to home country.
Roster still unstable, even after 4 years they can not get it right.
No housing allowance.
They have flight pay but with no minimum guarantee. You really could earn Base salary, and not much more.
No communication. You do not realize your getting a pay cut until your paycheck comes through or not. They do not even send an email to explain their plans.
Labour law in Hong Kong supports the company not the employee. Employee has no rights.
You disagree with changes to contract = employment terminated with no reason.
Bonded for 15,000 USD - 50,000 USD even if your type rated with experience on type. Bond period 1-5 years
Good things about these companies...... NIL
If your considering working here, apply for ANY OTHER AIRLINE IN THE WORLD, or jump off a building. Both are better options."