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Interview Process:
1. Panel Interview with management pilots
2. Simulator Assessment
3. COMPASS Test
4. Medical Check
5. English Test
The simulator is done completely raw data. Expect to do V1 Cut, ILS Go around and other airwork such as intercepting a VOR Radial.
Salary
All salary is based on 50hrs guaranteed. If you fly more than 50hrs in the month you will be payed at an overtime hourly rate. On average expect to fly about 70hrs a month. The numbers quoted below is the total salary.
There is a relocation allowance.
First Officer
<1500hrs Jet = HK$53750
1500-3000hrs Jet = HK$68750
3000hrs+ Jet = HK$78750
Captain
<3000hrs Jet PIC = HK$106250
3000hrs+ Jet PIC = HK$116250
28 Days Annual Leave + Wrap around days off before and after you leave periods.
14 Days Sick Leave
Command Upgrades
HKE has always had a very active upgrade program. It was stopped due to the fleet change but has now started again this month. There are already a number of candidates selected for the coming months.Selection is based on seniority and you are required to be in the company for 12months and meet all flying experience requirements. Line captains are asked to submit their choices to training department as to who they think are suitable for promotion.
Lifestyle
Normally about 10 days off per month
3 Red eye flights per month
1 Overnight per month (Tokyo - may be removed during winter schedule)
The flying is good. The crews are very nice to work with. A good mixture from all around the world.
The company currently has 8 aircraft with the 9 by years end and many more coming next year.
The culture and standards of HKE is very different to Hong Kong Airlines. They are 2 separate companies.