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Thanks Captain Sushi for the reply.
Verticleroll, just what I was looking for. Domo arigatou! A few questions if you don't mind...
1) Any Loss of Licence provided by the company?
2) Are contracts renewed normally?
3) You mentioned about being liable for tax in HNL but not collected if hired through HACS. Although I am not a US citizen nor hold a green card, I am thinking of a HNL base for my family...wife wants to go back to school (ie student visa). Will I be liable for tax in HNL then?
Thanks again for answering my questions.
Regards.
Verticleroll, just what I was looking for. Domo arigatou! A few questions if you don't mind...
1) Any Loss of Licence provided by the company?
2) Are contracts renewed normally?
3) You mentioned about being liable for tax in HNL but not collected if hired through HACS. Although I am not a US citizen nor hold a green card, I am thinking of a HNL base for my family...wife wants to go back to school (ie student visa). Will I be liable for tax in HNL then?
Thanks again for answering my questions.
Regards.
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1) No - but they (your contract company - not AJX) do provide medical cover for you only (not family) for the period of the contract, plus death/permanent disability/temporary disability coverage, and medical/emergency travel expences. LOL is offered, but at additional cost - most guys take it or arrange their own.
2) Hopefully! Contract is 5 years, and first crews have just completed 3 years, so ask in another year or two. The stated intention of the company is to extend the contract again, although the rumour mill suggests ANA have considered terminating the contract several times in the last couple of years. We are un-wanted/un-welcome (by most Japanese) guests, here by special invitation, which can be removed at any time by the whim of the parent company (ANA) and/or the ANA pilots union, so that makes you think hard about job security. ANA contracts have been cancelled mid-term before (early 90's).
Also, annually during the term of the contract, the base pay is adjusted by an average of the US/Japan/Australia CPI increase. So far, we have been getting 1.5-2% increases each year.
3)Ask the Honolulu tax office!
1) No - but they (your contract company - not AJX) do provide medical cover for you only (not family) for the period of the contract, plus death/permanent disability/temporary disability coverage, and medical/emergency travel expences. LOL is offered, but at additional cost - most guys take it or arrange their own.
2) Hopefully! Contract is 5 years, and first crews have just completed 3 years, so ask in another year or two. The stated intention of the company is to extend the contract again, although the rumour mill suggests ANA have considered terminating the contract several times in the last couple of years. We are un-wanted/un-welcome (by most Japanese) guests, here by special invitation, which can be removed at any time by the whim of the parent company (ANA) and/or the ANA pilots union, so that makes you think hard about job security. ANA contracts have been cancelled mid-term before (early 90's).
Also, annually during the term of the contract, the base pay is adjusted by an average of the US/Japan/Australia CPI increase. So far, we have been getting 1.5-2% increases each year.
3)Ask the Honolulu tax office!
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G'day all,
Has anyone experienced (or experiencing) this contract first hand?
I am currently working for a domestic jet operator here in OZ and have just started seriously looking at this opportunity. Would it be a silly move to give up my job here for Air Japan?
I love the flying here and the people I do it with,but i'm getting itchy feet and would love to get out and see a bit of the world.
Another important factor obviously is progression to the left seat,do they only do this under absolute duress if there are no suitable locals? So it's safe to assume that there is no such thing as seniority?!
Cheers.
Has anyone experienced (or experiencing) this contract first hand?
I am currently working for a domestic jet operator here in OZ and have just started seriously looking at this opportunity. Would it be a silly move to give up my job here for Air Japan?
I love the flying here and the people I do it with,but i'm getting itchy feet and would love to get out and see a bit of the world.
Another important factor obviously is progression to the left seat,do they only do this under absolute duress if there are no suitable locals? So it's safe to assume that there is no such thing as seniority?!
Cheers.
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Another good point from Vert roll, don't get sick! from memory the 6 days a year is non-cumulative.
Cool, if you are an effo with Vb or NJs then the pay increase will be substantial, if you are with QF and have some seniority, my personal opinion would be to stay put.
Other factors such as your age and marrital/kids status are also pertinent and different for everyone.
As vert. said, upgrade ?, " maybe " , I would hazard a guess that as an expat you will be at the bottom of the list regardlesss of your time there.
Cool, if you are an effo with Vb or NJs then the pay increase will be substantial, if you are with QF and have some seniority, my personal opinion would be to stay put.
Other factors such as your age and marrital/kids status are also pertinent and different for everyone.
As vert. said, upgrade ?, " maybe " , I would hazard a guess that as an expat you will be at the bottom of the list regardlesss of your time there.
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You wouldn't happen to be leaving the land of the rising sun would you?
I'm sure the lads up there aren't too appreciative of you telling the entire world their business.
Lets hope the company don't get the ****s with your easy sim comment and your reference to taxation just might end you up in hot water.
You wouldn't happen to be leaving the land of the rising sun would you?
I'm sure the lads up there aren't too appreciative of you telling the entire world their business.
Lets hope the company don't get the ****s with your easy sim comment and your reference to taxation just might end you up in hot water.
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RR...not yet, a bit more saving to do, but I am always keeping my eyes and ears open!
re sims...'the company' (yours too?) might.
Meantime, I hope my info will provide some insight for any pilot interested in this contract.
Good luck
re sims...'the company' (yours too?) might.
Meantime, I hope my info will provide some insight for any pilot interested in this contract.
Good luck
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Moderate, Modest & Mild.
un-wanted/un-welcome (by most Japanese) guests
That probably sums it up fairly well, verticleroll. For the Japanese pilots, we are keeping the increased flying load off them, allowing them to remain on their 45-55 hours per month flight time.
As the retirements increase, the Jap airlines are going to have to either increase the numbers of gaijin pilots, or increase the hours the Japanese pilots fly
(I'm not sure which of those choices is the more repulsive to them!).
Until only 12 months ago, or thereabouts, the Japanese pilots in this company flew a MAXIMUM of only 3 sectors per day. Some patterns have now been introduced with 4 sectors, although the Tech Logs still only have provision for 3.
Is there some problem with that, Roadrunner?
Isn't that what PPRuNe is about?
Pilots helping other pilots, by making as much info as possible - good and bad - available for ALL.
If there are any undesirable aspects in some of the contracts, the only ones I imagine might have their noses put out of joint by highlighting them, would be the contracting agencies.
That probably sums it up fairly well, verticleroll. For the Japanese pilots, we are keeping the increased flying load off them, allowing them to remain on their 45-55 hours per month flight time.
As the retirements increase, the Jap airlines are going to have to either increase the numbers of gaijin pilots, or increase the hours the Japanese pilots fly
(I'm not sure which of those choices is the more repulsive to them!).
Until only 12 months ago, or thereabouts, the Japanese pilots in this company flew a MAXIMUM of only 3 sectors per day. Some patterns have now been introduced with 4 sectors, although the Tech Logs still only have provision for 3.
I'm sure the lads up there aren't too appreciative of you telling the entire world their business.
Isn't that what PPRuNe is about?
Pilots helping other pilots, by making as much info as possible - good and bad - available for ALL.
If there are any undesirable aspects in some of the contracts, the only ones I imagine might have their noses put out of joint by highlighting them, would be the contracting agencies.
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In aiiring the company laundry to the rest of the world, you forgot to mention the 'Dirty Laundry!'
Ironic as it was you who started 'Club Kana!'
Maybe we should take your lead and pass this dirty laundry to someone you would rather didn't know
In aiiring the company laundry to the rest of the world, you forgot to mention the 'Dirty Laundry!'
Ironic as it was you who started 'Club Kana!'
Maybe we should take your lead and pass this dirty laundry to someone you would rather didn't know
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It's been a few weeks since there was mention about "maybe" upgrades at Air Japan .... Since they are looking for F/Os only , would be quite logical to think that it will indeed happen .
Maybe Verticleroll has some inside information by now ! Cheers
Maybe Verticleroll has some inside information by now ! Cheers
