Koi,
So do you know Craig Seville? You see i'm curious, i've searched some of your postings.
on 5th December 2005 you wrote regarding DHL
The job is fine and getting better. Fair roster, Live where you want within reason, report and then enter the network for 5 to seven on and then days off back at EMA. Well maintained airframes, quieter working environment, experienced crews and high standard of operation. Tiring at night , yes, but no more than flogging around with the charters day and night with slot times or enjoying your 100 hrs a month east west oceanic. Money purchase pension 5% contribution and 5 star hotels to rest. Some dont enjoy this lifestyle, fair enough, but the security is there, big time. Jobs a goodun. cheers koi
This seems to indicate you have first hand knowledge of DHL. Then in 2011 you wrote
You must reside in LEJ, pay german tax as a resident when there, have english as a spoken language that can be easily understood by the other international crews and show CRM skills to fit in with a highly professional workforce.
The contract is limited duration to comply with union rules and protection for the existing first officers. The job is demanding but decent time off compared with contract work or the sandpit.
Hotac is great, allowances reasonable, aircraft well maintained.
You wont sniff a 767 for some years. Bit of a political waiting game meanwhile.
The management and training staff are fair.
Rosters are easy, just follow the rules, live NEAR work and pay your taxes and suddenly it all gets sweet. Limited fixed block roster may be available but not necessarily for contract folks.
If you fit in, then that is fine, if not you will soon realise and move.
Cargo makes huge profit compared to SLF. No cabin crew is just purrfectt.
Again indicating first hand knowledge of DHL and it certainly seems you have been with them for some time. So i'm curious as to how you know Mr Seville.
Then in 2009 you wrote
Try Global Aviation at Manchester. Ms Di Worby is an excellent Instr /Examiner. Rates aregood.
Regards Koi
Seeming to indicate a Manchester location