I'm completely new to pprune here, but heard this was the place to get the good international info.
My company in the states (ASA) is currently offering 20 FO's and 20 CA's positions to fly for Air Mekong, a start up airline in Vietnam. Currently they aren't sure about bases, but have said Hanoi and Ho Chi Min will be the focus cities for possible basing. They will be starting the operation with 4 CRJ 900's with the intent to expand the operation in the future. All operations will begin domesticly within Vietnam and then eventually expand throughout SE Asia.
Here's their offer:
CRJ900 Captain
Monthly Pay:
$6250.00 net (Vietnam income tax paid by Air Mekong)
Contract Term:
at least 13 months, renewable with approval
Allowances:
up to $900.00 per month housing allowance
$6000.00 annual travel allowance paid out in quarterly installments of $1500.00
Days off:
10 days off per month, guarantee
Leave:
21 days of individual leave per year, can be used as sick days
Insurance:
Private Health/Medical Insurance coverage, comparable to UHC PPO coverage
Life Insurance
Emergency Evacuation Insurance
CRJ900 First Officer
Monthly Pay:
$4250.00 net (Vietnam income tax paid by Air Mekong)
Contract Term:
at least 13 months, renewable with approval
Allowances:
up to $800.00 per month housing allowance
$4000.00 annual travel allowance paid out in quarterly installments of $1000.00
Days off:
10 days off per month, guarantee
Leave
21 days of individual leave per year, can be used as sick days
Insurance
Private Health/Medical Insurance coverage, comparable to UHC PPO coverage
Life Insurance
Emergency Evacuation Insurance
I have an interview this week, and was wondering what your thoughts are on the QOL, cost of living, and overall experiences in Vietnam. Thanks for your advice.