Jetstar Pacific recruitment

[OM4]

Recently Jetstar Australia and New Zealand pilots have been told of opportunities to take LWOP and go to Jetstar Pacific.
Does anyone know what's it like to work for Jetstar Pacific?
Does anyone know what the interview process is like?
Thanks

[Smokie]

Yes more info please .

[Bus Junkie]

You mean Jetstar Pacifiky with the 25% captain turnover this year?

[OM4]

Was that turn over Qantas guys going back to Qantas?

[Bus Junkie]

Before that, last year too. The GM when he was last here, 4 years ago, had the same inability to retain pilots.

[OM4]

Has anyone heard anymore on this? Has anyone got an example contract that wouldn't mind sending to me?

[BAe 146-100]

Notably less aussie voices on atc then they were.

[jklm05]

Any latest info about jetstar pacific will be appreciated. Kindly pm me. Thank you.
Most interested in knowing the current upgrade time for a first officer joining the company now?

[OM4]

Haven't heard much lately. But murmurs they are gearing up for the expansion soon.

[Smokie]

Interview shortly, anyone with any info that I should be aware of?
Cheers m Deers :ok:

[OM4]

I still haven't heard anything yet. But I'd love some interview info if it's available too thanks 😊

[OM4]

Has anyone from Jetstar aus received any more info regarding the position? I was hoping to have some more info before Christmas. Looks like maybe it will b in the new year at this rate ...

[OM4]

Been nearly a month and still nothing. Has anyone got an idea when things might start happening at JQ PAC?

[VH DSJ]

A mate of mine is going through the selection process. He's been through the behavorial interview followed by technical interview on Skype. Then an ADAPT online test and if all is good, then a sim ride at CAE in Singapore.

[OM4]

Thanks DSJ.

Looks like they have been recruiting but no one from Jetstar aus yet.

It's good guys are getting through the process, hopefully I'll get a chance soon too 👍

A mate of mine is going through the selection process. He's been through the behavorial interview followed by technical interview on Skype. Then an ADAPT online test and if all is good, then a sim ride at CAE in Singapore.

[OM4]

Looks like interviews are starting next week. Any info if people have it would be great :)

[avoka]

Has anyone got any updated T&C for J*P????

[OM4]

Maybe we don't get it till after interview?

Has anyone got any updated T&C for J*P????

[birddriver]

Hi guys

Does anybody know whether Jetstar Pacific are still open to hiring non type rated FOs or at least accepting applications? All I know is a few years back, some pilots landed jobs there with little more than piston twin time.

From what information I have gathered, they are only hiring pilots through a few select agencies. I'm assuming with their "tick all the boxes" requirement for a type rating and time on type, I wouldn't be able to submit.

I also hear that postings are open to Jetstar AUS/NZ crew.

Can somebody please bring me the good news that they are open to accepting applications through email or some other means or that they know somebody important in the HR or flight operations department in Vietnam?...as I think for me this would be a real hoot of a job and a great base.

Any information or advice is much appreciated!

Thanks in advance.

[OM4]

Hey guys

I know everyone interviewed last Friday and Saturday.

Has anyone heard anything yet?

[VH DSJ]

Hey guys

I know everyone interviewed last Friday and Saturday.

Has anyone heard anything yet?

Those successful have been contacted and have started classes already.

[OM4]

Sorry I mean in Australia.

Those guys only just interviewed. And no one has started class in that group

Those successful have been contacted and have started classes already.

[AviatoR21]

I believe they have 2 guys starting in March, obviously the ones keen to drop everything and go! No commitments etc. Courses till July I was told, did you interview OM4?

[OM4]

I did interview. I was told originally should hear Wednesday last week. But no one I know has heard (apart from the 2 you mention).

[Just_landed]

I did sim in SIN last week, I am told to be starting June 1st week. Appeared for P1 320 type rated. Need any info, PM me.

[HH Chan]

I did sim in SIN last week, I am told to be starting June 1st week. Appeared for P1 320 type rated. Need any info, PM me.
Sims in Spore for Jetstar or Jetstar pacific?

[Smokie]

OM4,
2 guys on my course from JSA.

[OM4]

OM4,
2 guys on my course from JSA.
Is your course all captains? Or FO's too?

[Ratherbdying]

Hello!
Could anyone please shed some light on the fast upgrade subject? I am 320 TR with 3500 hours on the equipment and would like to know if that's even a possibility.

[Smokie]

Only 1 I know of got fast upgrade within 6 months, the rest are normally 12-18 months. Myself included. Depends on who you get in the Sim on your Second recurrent... mine was a bloody nitemare. At best Negative Training on that one, considering I ticked all the boxes on the intinial....

A lot of the good guys( instructors) gone back to Qantas with offers they can’t refuse.

[Smokie]

OM4, sorry for late reply.
2 Captains and 2 CUGs, the rest all F/Os, 12 in all but 5 Vietnam Airlines on Secondment.

[airbus1906]

Could someone please share company overall experience, training, treatment to pilot community, command upgrade, roster life too if possible.

Thanks

[kimono1950]

Go there : https://careers.vietjetair.com/Jobs/Vacancy/2033

[Ratherbdying]

Does anyone know if CAAV will submit verification letter to China in case I want to flee as a captain?

[Andrew.A320]

Hello! Does anybody know some fresh info about Jetstar Pacific? I'm interested in REAL work conditions, upgrade to Captain opportunities, overall experience (I've got ads from Parc and Rishworth, they recommend it furiously).
How does an average roster look like? Night shifts? Layovers?
Is it a place worth being there or there are some better options?
I'd really appreciate any help, thanx! :)

[Porter2018]

I did sim in SIN last week, I am told to be starting June 1st week. Appeared for P1 320 type rated. Need any info, PM me.
Just landed, I have skype interview can you please share info on what to prep for.

thanks

[alohadje]

Hey guys,

Just had an interview with them. It lasted more than an hour. It is first a skype interview, if you pass, you ll have an ADAPT test online ( you have to pay for it, dont remember exactly but I think it was around 150$).

You are in front of 2 captains.
First they talked a bit about Jetstar Pacific, you introduce yourself and your background.
they ask you why Vietnam and why Jetstar Pacific?
They put you in a situation and ask you how you would respond to it (captain doing something you are not comfortable with, how to ask him to do something safer because you are not comfortable)
questions about the weather radar and how to operate it. Where the winshear and predictive windshear get the information from?
2 memory items: 1 you choose and one they ask you
they ask you to explain one system (elec, hydro...) and then they ask you a few questions about it (basic questions, just to know if you understand what you are saying or you just learnt by heart)
- some limitations : v speed for ldg retraction, extension and extented ( in ias and MACH), turbulence speeds, etc...

all in all, very nice chaps and very relax interview. If the company is as relaxed as the interview was, it might be a very nice adventure.

Secondly, you do an ADAPT test. I ve gotta say that it was not the easiest test ever. around 60 ATPL questions ( taken out of the 15000 data questions for the ATPL theory), then some hardcore multi tasking ( I did not even have time to finish the instructions, it was timed so I started the exercice without knowing exactly what to expect), then exercices on your memory ( 8 bubbles in a row with diff colours, 5 sec to memorize and then choose among 4 options which one it was. Same type of questions with an audio clearance and with a serie of numbers... and it finished with some math questions.

If you pass, you are invited for a sim (it was in Saigon for me). Normal sim, pretty much the same as a standard OPC with some steep turns and expedite climb and descent added. No real trick. They just wanna see if you can fly an aircraft without automation and raw data.
Bear in mind, you ll have to pay for your flight ticket and the Visa upon arrival (50$) on top of the ADAPT test. They will take care of the papers for your landing Visa, your hotel and transport.

Hope it helps. Please share your experience aswell if you went for it.

[Cool banana]

If you get the opportunity of agency, you will find FCI (USA) would be the better of any other agency available for JPA . Benefits include full refund on ADAPT local and contactable agency representatives & International medical coverage.

[Cool banana]

Volare737 please check your PM, you have mail.

But you need to empty your mail box first

[freddy747]

FCI does not have any local people.

[jadrolinija]

Any info about Jetstar pacific? How are working conditions? Do they really respect 6/2 roster? How is crm in the flight deck? What are a chances to get an upgrade as a foreigner?

Thanks a lot!

[ATPL Looking4work]

Hi,

I have a JSA interview sim coming up do you have any info on what’s involved or what yours was like and had to do? Any insight would be great.

Cheers

ATPL

[freddy747]

It's pretty basic. They're looking how good you fly, not to shoot you down ;-)
• Windshear on takeoff or approach – predictive or reactive
• Steep turns 45° angle of bank. Speed +/- 10 knots and height +/- 100 ft.
• TCAS
• GPWS
• Engine Failure or Engine Fire
• ILS Raw Data
• OEI Go-around
• Visual circuit and landing (No Slope approach). Yes, there are airports in Vietnam with no approach slope guidance which we regularly operate to.

[alohadje]

It's pretty basic. They're looking how good you fly, not to shoot you down ;-)
• Windshear on takeoff or approach – predictive or reactive
• Steep turns 45° angle of bank. Speed +/- 10 knots and height +/- 100 ft.
• TCAS
• GPWS
• Engine Failure or Engine Fire
• ILS Raw Data
• OEI Go-around
• Visual circuit and landing (No Slope approach). Yes, there are airports in Vietnam with no approach slope guidance which we regularly operate to.

+1 It was exactly that. Pretty straight forward. They will give you a guide beforehand anyway which explains each step. Good luck everyone.

I will join the company pretty soon so do no hesitate to get in touch should you need further info.

[alohadje]

Right now, the situation is :
-a lot of changes in the roster day by day
-a lot of small 2sector-days, positionning, a few split duties
-average 6-10days out of base (mainly Hanoi++, Cam ranh+ and Da nang)

They do not hire Junior Fos for the moment. Full-ATPL-rated only.

[Good Day]

Hey guys, I am considering applying to a vietnamese carrier and in this case JSPacific. I would like to know what your experience is regarding immigration of your wifes, and whether it was a smooth process.
Kind regards to you all and thank you in advance for any info you may share.

[yoyo456]

Anyone can provide info about average flight hour for FO? Is there still good opportunity for captain upgrade?

[AviatoR21]

From what the FO’s have told me it can vary quite a bit depending on season and also current rotation. Some are doing as low as 60 hours however some are in the 90’s.

Command upgrade has been right on the 2 year mark for a while, some have upgraded earlier. Quite a few guys doing the upgrade recently to cover the ones leaving.

[volare_737]

Quick question. Can anybody confirm how much a Cap. can save every months after all costs ? I guess you major costs are accomodation and commuting. Don't take the beers in to account !!!!

[Good Day]

That will largely depend on your expenses, but: food is VERY VERY cheap ( if you eat the local food which is the best, you wont expend more than 700USD even whn eating out with your 2 girlfriends) Rent is cheap, Western standard between can go up as much as you like but lets say that something nice is between 700-1200USD.
If you have kids and you put them in an international school then of course the costs go up. The rest of the money goes into your pockets.

Talk to your broker for more detailed info.

[Jorpilot]

Hi everyone, I am applying for a FO job with Jetstar Pacific, I still haven’t started the process, has anyone here made the process lately and tell me please how was the Skype interview, what type of questions you got and if there are any tools to prepare for the ADAPT TEST.
I appreciate any help!!

[safelife]

JetStar Pacific is now asking pilots to take unpaid leave due to the WuFlu situation.