There are pilots who stay in Japan, however that does not mean that Air Japan allows it. The official contract is a commuting contract. You will not be sponsored for residency. But if you want to pay for an apartment, which a lot of people do, then that is ok. It is up to you where you go on your off days. If you want to stay then stay. You always have the option of getting the C-Class ticket from them or the $2000. But you will need to leave the country once every 90 days which is not a problem with our job.
Last edited by jrmyl; 22nd Jul 2013 at 21:40.