Kingfisher Airlines, India - recruiting pilots in South & Central America

[asvsu]

See below the Kingfisher Airlines ad for pilot recruitment
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Kingfisher Airlines is a UB Group company, a USD 2 billion diversified conglomerate, comprising of over 60 companies in major industries. The airline launched its much awaited services on 9th May 2005. Kingfisher Airlines has grown rapidly in the last 25 months and has in a short span gathered significant market share. We have established ourselves as the airline of choice for the discerning air traveler in India and won many accolades. At present, we have 30 aircrafts into our fleet, which includes 22 Airbus A319/320/321 and 8 ATR 72-500.

We have ordered for brand new fleet of 77 Airbus A319/A320/A321, 35 ATR 72-500, 15 A330, 10 A340, 20 A350 & 5 A380 aircrafts for Domestic & International operations.
We are looking for Type rated pilots for ATR 72-500 and Airbus A 319/320/321/330/340 fleet of aircrafts.
Minimum Criteria for TRE, TRI, Line Captain & First Officer

TRE (Type Rated Examiner) – 5000 hours of total flying experience including 2000 hours on type as PIC with a minimum of 500 hours instructional experience on type.
TRI (Type Rated Instructor) – 4500 hours of total flying experience including 2000 hours on type as PIC with a minimum of 250 hours instructional experience on type.
TLC (Type Rated Line Captain) – 4000 hours of total flying experience including 2000 hours total command experience with 500 hours on type as PIC.
TFO (Type Rated First Officer) – 1000 of total flying experience including 100 hours on type

We are conducting road shows on the below mentioned dates at Brazil (Sao Paulo, Rio de Janeiro) & Venezuela (Caracas). Our recruitment team consisting of senior professional from our Flight Operations and Human Resources department will be in Sao Paulo, Rio de Janeiro & Caracas between 17th July and 24th July’07. Meet our recruitment team along with photocopies of Passport, License, Medical certificate, last two months log book & type rating certificate.

Sao Paulo, Brazil
17th July 2007(Tuesday) / 18th July 2007(Wednesday)
Time: Between 0900 hrs and 1800 hrs (Local time)
Venue: Grand Hyatt, Avenida Nacoes Unidas, 13301, Brooklin Novo, Sao Paulo, Brazil

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
20th July 2007 (Friday)
Time: Between 0900 hrs and 1800 hrs (Local time)
Venue: Sheraton Rio Hotel & Resort, Avenida Niemeyer 121 - Leblon, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Caracas , Venezuela
23rd July 2007(Monday) / 24th July 2007(Tuesday)
Time: Between 0900 hrs and 1800 hrs (Local time)
Venue: Radisson Plaza Eurobuilding Caracas, Final Calle La Guairita, Chuao Caracas, Venezuela

Compensation & other benefits are very attractive and best in the market.

[emirmorocan]

When do you come to Casablanca/Morocco?

[Panama Jack]

Well, neither Sao Paulo, Rio de Janiero, nor Caracas are in Central America (they are all in South America). Nevertheless, it is welcome news for Latin American pilots.

A problem, or maybe a caution, goes out to First Officers. Compared to some of the Middle Eastern airlines that are recruiting, most of the Indian jobs seem to lead towards a dead-end, career wise. Yes, the money is good and attractive, however, these are limited term contracts, which can be OK if you are a Captain, however, few of the Indian airlines upgrade First Officers to the left seat, and I believe this is also the case with Kingfisher.

So what do you do after the 5 years, when the Indians have enough Indian personnel and there is no upward movement? So if you are looking for a "career" instead of just a "job", maybe better to look at some of the Middle Eastern airlines first, where at least there is an upgrade process.

[aviatorpepe]

I echo Panama Jack's advice. In 2003 I flew for a Middle Eastern company as a contract pilot (FO), and although seeing that part of the world was a great experience, I learned from a number of pilots who for many years have flown on contracts worldwide , that one of the rules of contract flying is to not do it as a First Officer.

For the most part upgrades are non-existing in contract flying unless specifically stated in the contract terms. I'm sure that there are exceptions to this rule but consideration of one's long term goals is in order before accepting any flying contract.

P