A word of caution:
Skymark will invite almost everybody with a pulse to the interview but the word is that they will end up hiring only rated skippers.
The trip to Tokyo or the states is paid out of your own pocket.
It appears that they are building a pool so don't expect to be hired into the next class.
a brief description of the process:
The interview is conducted by a Japanese instructor pilot and a representative from HR.
The first does not speak or understand much of the English language and uses a translator provided by IASCO. the HR rep English is quite limited.
During the interview (about 5-7 minutes) you will be asked one and one question only : "why do you want to work for SKYMARK " what ever your answer is , it does not appear that they bother listening. the instructor pilot will be preoccupied with your papers and logbook so make sure those are in
perfect order.
You will be given a form detailing a visual approach maneuver that you will need to demonstrate on the following day in the simulator .
The simulator evaluation includes a visual approach at RGAA , it will be modified and not flown according to the form you received on the previous day.
You will fly it raw data ( no AP no AT no FD) the instructor will run your heading bug and flaps without asking you or waiting for you to call for those. (CRM ? )
You will fly a normal ILS to a full stop. figure 10-12 minutes ride.
Although the IASCO rep will tell you on the previous day that you could ask for a few minutes warm up session , for most non is offered or given whether you flown the equipment before or not.
If you ask they will tell you that the results will be announced in a week , the actual results are given about three weeks later and according to the IASCO rep sometimes even months later.
Rumor is that due to high bust rate of the JCAB medical , you will be required to pass those at your home country prior to arriving in Japan where you will have to pass those again with a JCAB MD - you will be responsible to cover the cost for the "pre medical"
If you are hired there is no time off to visit home during the 6-8 months of training.
Out of approximately 25 applicant in a recent interview the word is that only 5 were offered employment and some for a possible September class.
Get you jeans and t shirts ready - these will be your uniform at SKYMARK
Good luck.