Originally Posted by
malinkijan
Hi
I was working the last 4 years in Indonesia, not for Batik. Batik is one of the better companies you can work for in Indonesia. But you have to be aware, that they have a anti foreigner attitude in Indonesia. Meaning that you will not be able to obtain a Indonesian license, only a validation. That means, that you can fly maximum of two years on a validation. After that they are not able to renew it. Some companies are offering 5 year contracts but to be honest, no idea how they want to renew your validation after two years.There are some rumors that they will give you a two year visa, then cancel it again and then a new two years visa with a new number. And at the end a one year visa again. But to be honest no idea what they actually plan. Fact is, that Indonesia and also the DGCA is getting anti foreigner. At Susi Air, the director of the DGCA told them, to lower there standards to match the local pilots. Also be aware that usually all mandatory classes are in Bahasa Indonesia and not in english. You will have to attempt then and sit in for the whole day understanding zero. Its a nice place to life if you can ignore the religious movement. But be sure that they actually do not want you there. If they have enough of there own to fill your job they will let you know three month or even less prior your last working day.
Is anyone in Indo taking foreign FOs? via direct airline or agency?
Currently at 350TT...