Kingfisher life in India

[C433]

Hi there are there any expatriate pilots flying for Kingfisher Airlines that would enlighten we to a few of the following questions.
1. Once you arrive in India how long until you are permanently established in a
base?
2. Are there and problem with your salary being paid into your bank account on
time?
3. Are there any differences to the way you are treated by KF if you are
employed by an agency or KF direct?
4. Apart from the rostering issue are there any other major issues at KF?
All of the above is for the A320. Any information would be much appreciated.

[Wylee coyote]

For all you widebody guys who want a shot at the 380, get your seat at KF soon while the getting is good. Etihad will be cancelling their 380 orders and you'll wait for years to get on it at Emirates:)

[On Final]

I hear the flight attendants are like models, is that true? It would be nice to fly with eye candy.:ugh:

[MASsenger]

Man you`ll be droolling all day long looking at the F/As in KF. Yup, gonna be hard to keep that tiger zipped up in your pants.:E

[On Final]

I guess it must be true. I have read about the "flying models" and started a new thread about it to check the data. I just saw the swimsuit gallery, it's a killer.:ok:

NOTE: Please respond to new thread I started under South east Asia and the Far East Thanks.

[SkyMiles]

Some of the KFA F/A are beautiful. More than half of them are nothing to write home about. They were picked because they have "fair" skin - not because they were beautiful. In India, to be "fair" is considered beautiful, no matter how thick the beer goggles are. One of those beautiful KFA girls belongs to me, so keep your hands off her. Plus Mallya has a hands off policy for the pilots. He personally hand picks are the girls that are hired. Sometimes I question his taste. Several of those girls have scared me out of my wits. Please don't pick an airline to work for because you think you can get lucky.

[RichGPilot]

What is meant by ' hands off'? Pilots and flight attendants are not allowed to 'date' ? How is that possible?

[On Final]

I would never want to fly for a carrier just for the back end. However, if I have to spend many days on the road, I would rather be with flowers than thorns..haha:ouch:

[MASsenger]

Ohh you lucky dog! You`ve managed to break the rule book and get your own comfort in spite of the Maharajah`s off the spicy dish policy. And good try in telling everyone they are nothin but "fair" skinned maidens. Sorry dog, we are a hungry bunch of wolfs and it`s fair game, you dig!!! :}

[Capt.Tentacles]

But the question remains are they "bubblicious & Bootylicious"?

Ok back to the original question?

How's the QOL? Pay? Contract; Yes or NO? and etc. etc.

[jumpdrive]

just receive 2 emails from diff agent's today
KFA just increased $1000 on the salary
plus a $6000 bonus after each 12 month's completed
the other benefits remaing pretty much the same
c ya

[JAJAJA]

wich agency? could tell me your experience?
Thanx

[bichezas]

Go look for my Thread... if is not to late for u:{

[bluepacific]

Hey SKYMILES, you cabin crew ?
Since you've told us cabin crew are off limits to the flight deck crew, I notice one of them " belong " to you.
All is fair game Mr Miles. :ok:

[jumpdrive]

RichGPilot

means that no f/o will take off or land
unless they have 500 on type
it is now DGCA mandatory
it also depends on the hours of the captain
some come never flying for example the ATR72-500
just ATR42-320, & the landing in this case is very different
& even some companies require that noth should be released
in a way if the f/o has 750 hours , but the capt. has not been
signed off to give the f/o's the landings or t/o's
he or she cannot do it

personally do not agree with this
had a huge argument with the chief pilot & another indian cap about this
i hope no capt gets a heart attack................'cause then what?
new f/o with 433 hours but NOT a SINGLE landing~!!!!!!
damn..........how will they learn
but then again..............we could be talking bout this for hours end
it my opinion...........
INcredible INDIAAAAAAAAAAAAAA

[Al Fakhem]

Whilst Vijay Mallya might have been so far considered a marketing wonderboy, he sure hasn't got the right grip on cross-marketing of his airline that just happens to feature the very same name and logo as found on numerous beer bottles in India. Ask for a Kingfisher (lager) aboard any IT flight and you'll get a look as if you'd just arrived from Mars.

[hpcock]

Whilst Vijay Mallya might have been so far considered a marketing wonderboy, he sure hasn't got the right grip on cross-marketing of his airline that just happens to feature the very same name and logo as found on numerous beer bottles in India. Ask for a Kingfisher (lager) aboard any IT flight and you'll get a look as if you'd just arrived from Mars.


Further explanation needed - What exactly do you mean by your statement?

[bluepacific]

Obviously you don't partake in a cool refreshing ale hp .

[bear11]

http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/Desi_carriers_may_take_you_to_a_new_high/articleshow/2058364.cms

[hpcock]

Obviously you don't partake in a cool refreshing ale hp .


On the contrary BP

It's just that Indian regs don't allow any booze on domestic flights....as yet.

Not a marketing blunder by KF. (If thats what the previous poster was implying?)

Off for a cold one!!
HPC

[bluepacific]

Good to see HP, mind you I'd rather be having a cold one then in the air during the monsoon. :ok:
Cheers BP

[jumpdrive]

anyone knows if king started in CCU?
& how many planes they have based in HYD?

[LeftHeadingNorth]

So do we think that Kingfisher is worth looking into or is it just ****? Any figures regarding salary etc? I'm a bit curious about India...seems like an interesting experience...:}

[Fragglerock]

Does anyone have any information on applying for a Captain position with Kingfisher Airlines? Are they hiring directly into the A330 or only the A320? What is the pay? Do they hire directly into the airline, or are you required to use and agency for contract? I would appreciate any info anyone can provide.

[MIIVJ]

Looking to bring my family to India......are there any other pilots that have done the same thing? Is this a no no? Someone please post information or someone I can call ...on my dime, and talk with.

Thanks
Brian

[alouette3]

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