Brookfield Abused
9th Jul 2010, 03:06
So you've applied to several Agents for various Airlines in China.
Here's the catch;
If you do a medical and the CAAC ATPL exam in China and pass, then the Airline that sponsored this OWNS your medical booklet and ATPL!
Now you decide to go to another Airline through another Agent before signing your Agreement.
WILL NOT WORK!
Why - the Airline can/will advise the CAAC about you, as you are entered into the CAAC Data Base.
Thus you will be denied any chance with the 2nd Agent/Airline.
Example- one friend applied to Hainan through Brookfield. Passed all but decided the "Agreements" changing terms and conditions and reputation of Brookfield and Hainan were too questionable.
He then had a potential offer with Air China through PARC.
Result- had to pay RMB 30,000 to release himself for Air China.
Paid the Agent (See above) and is now flying for Air China.
Another problem.
Once you start with your new Airline and Agent.
You simply cannot with the required Notice quit and go to another Chinese job.
Regardless of how you are treated, short payed or ignored.
Why - again the Airline has to release you through the CAAC!
Therefore it is a sure bet, you leave before your Agreement is over (1-3 yrs.) and you will be blacklisted in China for future employment by the CAAC with any airline.
NO WAY AROUND THIS!
Except - the Airline MUST relase your medical booklet and most importantly your ATPL Lic.! So you had better get an official release letter from them stating the fact. Good luck!
So I suggest you make sure such a shotgun clause is in your Agreement to your advantage!
Here's the catch;
If you do a medical and the CAAC ATPL exam in China and pass, then the Airline that sponsored this OWNS your medical booklet and ATPL!
Now you decide to go to another Airline through another Agent before signing your Agreement.
WILL NOT WORK!
Why - the Airline can/will advise the CAAC about you, as you are entered into the CAAC Data Base.
Thus you will be denied any chance with the 2nd Agent/Airline.
Example- one friend applied to Hainan through Brookfield. Passed all but decided the "Agreements" changing terms and conditions and reputation of Brookfield and Hainan were too questionable.
He then had a potential offer with Air China through PARC.
Result- had to pay RMB 30,000 to release himself for Air China.
Paid the Agent (See above) and is now flying for Air China.
Another problem.
Once you start with your new Airline and Agent.
You simply cannot with the required Notice quit and go to another Chinese job.
Regardless of how you are treated, short payed or ignored.
Why - again the Airline has to release you through the CAAC!
Therefore it is a sure bet, you leave before your Agreement is over (1-3 yrs.) and you will be blacklisted in China for future employment by the CAAC with any airline.
NO WAY AROUND THIS!
Except - the Airline MUST relase your medical booklet and most importantly your ATPL Lic.! So you had better get an official release letter from them stating the fact. Good luck!
So I suggest you make sure such a shotgun clause is in your Agreement to your advantage!