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IS Possible to get a job in macau asia express
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I am Macau resident . and holding FAA and Canadian licence with airbus320 rating but no type hour , total 750 hours including 200 multi time . anyone can tell me is possible to get hire in MAE and how can I apply the job in MAE
I am Macau resident . and holding FAA and Canadian licence with airbus320 rating but no type hour , total 750 hours including 200 multi time . anyone can tell me is possible to get hire in MAE and how can I apply the job in MAE
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Pedro,
Try email to operations@macau-asia-express or [email protected]. They may have more up to date information on their web site, but I know those two email addresses will reach a couple of "suits" - no doubt with ostentatiously open neck shirts to show they've rad the text book!
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Try email to operations@macau-asia-express or [email protected]. They may have more up to date information on their web site, but I know those two email addresses will reach a couple of "suits" - no doubt with ostentatiously open neck shirts to show they've rad the text book!
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On HKG - its not really a focus for most people right now in Macau - the focus is the inbound and transit market. That said, why do people in London fly from Luton and Gatwick and Stanstead when they are much further away? Money, and slots at the right time of day. So I think MFM can become a viable 2nd airport for HK over time. Hence Air Asia and Tiger coming to MFM not HKG.
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On MAX - you have to believe NX will give them room to breathe. Questionable. Personally, I think they should do what BA and Iberia have done which is to create their own decent loco competitor to compete with other locos, rather than have more locos compete and steal their market. Already NX has "lost" 4 of SE Asias biggest markets to loco competitors - SIN, BKK, KUL and MNL. MAX could then be sold later once it has established itself firmly. But I cannot see the Chinese psyche allowing a subsidiary to compete with the parent. MAX should be going to PVG and PEK and TPE, but I just cant see it. Anyway, until theres an AOC and approvals this is all theoretical.
On HKG - its not really a focus for most people right now in Macau - the focus is the inbound and transit market. That said, why do people in London fly from Luton and Gatwick and Stanstead when they are much further away? Money, and slots at the right time of day. So I think MFM can become a viable 2nd airport for HK over time. Hence Air Asia and Tiger coming to MFM not HKG.
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On MAX - you have to believe NX will give them room to breathe. Questionable. Personally, I think they should do what BA and Iberia have done which is to create their own decent loco competitor to compete with other locos, rather than have more locos compete and steal their market. Already NX has "lost" 4 of SE Asias biggest markets to loco competitors - SIN, BKK, KUL and MNL. MAX could then be sold later once it has established itself firmly. But I cannot see the Chinese psyche allowing a subsidiary to compete with the parent. MAX should be going to PVG and PEK and TPE, but I just cant see it. Anyway, until theres an AOC and approvals this is all theoretical.
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The politically correct answer is that they believe there is no market for a "full cost" service to second tier Chinese cities and on routes where there is already loco competition.
The reality is they dont have the balls. Furthermore, loco has effectively kicked them off BKK, KUL and SIN. They say their full service cannot compete with loco.
The reality is they dont have the balls. Furthermore, loco has effectively kicked them off BKK, KUL and SIN. They say their full service cannot compete with loco.
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Interesting news on the MAX pilot pay Hailer - even when viewed from my high-brow altitude - as it looks like they need people quickly.
Let's see what happens in the next couple of months; if crew, aircraft and an AOC are all sighted on the horizon, maybe a genuine shake-up is underway.
The status quo is clearly no longer an option...
Let's see what happens in the next couple of months; if crew, aircraft and an AOC are all sighted on the horizon, maybe a genuine shake-up is underway.
The status quo is clearly no longer an option...
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Found this on the web:
PILOTS – CAPTAINS AND FIRST OFFICERS
Holders of Valid and Current ICAO ATPL (or, in the case of First Officers, CPL with frozen ATPL) acceptable to the Civil Aviation Authority of Macau (AACM).
Minimum Experience:
Captains
A total of 3,000 hours
Minimum 1,000 hours on a multi-crew jet or turbine aircraft, or military fast jet, and Minimum 500 hours in command on multi crew transport aircraft
First Officers
A total of 1,000 hours
Minimum 300 hours on multi-crew public transport operations
Preference will be given to applicants with recent A320 experience.
In addition to a good command of English, the ability to speak Cantonese or Mandarin would be an advantage.
Please forward your application including resume, present and expected salary to [email protected].
PILOTS – CAPTAINS AND FIRST OFFICERS
Holders of Valid and Current ICAO ATPL (or, in the case of First Officers, CPL with frozen ATPL) acceptable to the Civil Aviation Authority of Macau (AACM).
Minimum Experience:
Captains
A total of 3,000 hours
Minimum 1,000 hours on a multi-crew jet or turbine aircraft, or military fast jet, and Minimum 500 hours in command on multi crew transport aircraft
First Officers
A total of 1,000 hours
Minimum 300 hours on multi-crew public transport operations
Preference will be given to applicants with recent A320 experience.
In addition to a good command of English, the ability to speak Cantonese or Mandarin would be an advantage.
Please forward your application including resume, present and expected salary to [email protected].
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Announcement on aircraft leases
Press release on their website - six a/c secured (assuming LOI is a genuine commitment), first one arriving in December.
MACAU, 9th August 2007
Macau Asia Express has confirmed that it has signed a Letter Of Intent to lease six A320-200 aircraft from an affiliate of Aircastle Limited (“Aircastle”). The arriving fleet will be utilized to develop a new, single-class, low-fare route network between Macau and a number of cities in PRC, Japan, Vietnam and other points in Asia in 2008.The aircraft are powered by CFM-56 engines.
The first aircraft will be delivered to Macau in December 2007, with the delivery of the sixth aircraft scheduled for the first quarter of 2009. The airline intends to grow further to a fleet of eleven aircraft by the end of 2010.
Francis Wai – the airline CEO - said “We are delighted to have been able to source an initial ‘sister fleet’ of this size, especially in the current marketplace in which aircraft supply is extremely limited. An operating lease arrangement of this scope delivers the initial momentum to begin our growth and enables us to concentrate on adding new routes and additional frequencies in line with customer needs. We are very focused on bringing more people to visit Macau and its rapidly developing range of gaming, leisure and entertainment facilities. So it’s great news for us, the travelling public and Macau’s economy at large.”
Commenting on the transaction Aircastle’s Chief Executive Officer Ron Wainshal remarked, “The growth potential in Macau’s air travel market is significant and Aircastle is excited to be working with Macau Asia Express to develop this opportunity.”
MACAU, 9th August 2007
Macau Asia Express has confirmed that it has signed a Letter Of Intent to lease six A320-200 aircraft from an affiliate of Aircastle Limited (“Aircastle”). The arriving fleet will be utilized to develop a new, single-class, low-fare route network between Macau and a number of cities in PRC, Japan, Vietnam and other points in Asia in 2008.The aircraft are powered by CFM-56 engines.
The first aircraft will be delivered to Macau in December 2007, with the delivery of the sixth aircraft scheduled for the first quarter of 2009. The airline intends to grow further to a fleet of eleven aircraft by the end of 2010.
Francis Wai – the airline CEO - said “We are delighted to have been able to source an initial ‘sister fleet’ of this size, especially in the current marketplace in which aircraft supply is extremely limited. An operating lease arrangement of this scope delivers the initial momentum to begin our growth and enables us to concentrate on adding new routes and additional frequencies in line with customer needs. We are very focused on bringing more people to visit Macau and its rapidly developing range of gaming, leisure and entertainment facilities. So it’s great news for us, the travelling public and Macau’s economy at large.”
Commenting on the transaction Aircastle’s Chief Executive Officer Ron Wainshal remarked, “The growth potential in Macau’s air travel market is significant and Aircastle is excited to be working with Macau Asia Express to develop this opportunity.”
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Well spotted. Very interesting.
Turns out the Air Macau CEO has a meeting with MAX mgmt today.
From what CEO Fei has been saying recently, Air Macau does not appear to know where MAX plans to fly to. Sounds like some feathers will be ruffled. Did you notice how Vietnam and "other SE Asian cities" seem to have crept into the top of the statement, but not the bottom?!
Turns out the Air Macau CEO has a meeting with MAX mgmt today.
From what CEO Fei has been saying recently, Air Macau does not appear to know where MAX plans to fly to. Sounds like some feathers will be ruffled. Did you notice how Vietnam and "other SE Asian cities" seem to have crept into the top of the statement, but not the bottom?!
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Viva is wet leasing one of their 767 aircraft to Air Nuigini in November I believe. Cabin crew will be Air Nuigini staff.
Just been informed by my source that the lease commences at the end of this month for a period of four weeks only.
Just been informed by my source that the lease commences at the end of this month for a period of four weeks only.
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Statement from MAX on AOC
Not sure if they are deliberately misleading people or if this is just poorly phrased. The Macau AACM process is that an application for an AOC has to be kick started by a Formal Application containing a detailed Schedule of Events, and submission of most of the Operations and Engineering Manuals. According to the AACM website details of the business plan and route structure are also required. I guess what MAX are referring to is the the Formal Application has been accepted. Not for one second do I believe the AOC has been granted as for a start they do not have an aircraft yet to do route proving. However, I guess it is a start.
The news that the two managements (NX and MAX) are speaking to each other should not, I suppose, be any surprise - they are the same shareholders by and large. It would be surprising if they were not speaking given that both need to get their costs lower and there must be synergy benefits. Someone else on this thread suggested it is a natural synergy to have the legacy and the loco share what they can and be arms length where they have different philosophies. That common sense does not, however, allow for bigger egos than intellects!
Given last week's figures on the number of additional hotel beds and gambling tables Macau sure as hell needs everything from spaceships to rickshaws to get people in.
I still have not seen confirmation of the new MAX salary scales but I am assured they are effective and have been offered to some applicants. Anyone got any news?
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The news that the two managements (NX and MAX) are speaking to each other should not, I suppose, be any surprise - they are the same shareholders by and large. It would be surprising if they were not speaking given that both need to get their costs lower and there must be synergy benefits. Someone else on this thread suggested it is a natural synergy to have the legacy and the loco share what they can and be arms length where they have different philosophies. That common sense does not, however, allow for bigger egos than intellects!
Given last week's figures on the number of additional hotel beds and gambling tables Macau sure as hell needs everything from spaceships to rickshaws to get people in.
I still have not seen confirmation of the new MAX salary scales but I am assured they are effective and have been offered to some applicants. Anyone got any news?
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Viva to Sydney?
anyone know what happened here?
I read in the Australian press that CASA is blaming Viva for applying only a few days before they were due to start flying, leaving insufficient time for clearances.
The Venetian will have fewer problems opening up regular charters ex-MFM in widebody aircraft if all the "local" carriers continue to look so amateurish.
I read in the Australian press that CASA is blaming Viva for applying only a few days before they were due to start flying, leaving insufficient time for clearances.
The Venetian will have fewer problems opening up regular charters ex-MFM in widebody aircraft if all the "local" carriers continue to look so amateurish.
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Wayne's Tache,
Viva, AACM and CASA seem to be blaming each other for the debacle with the Sydney route. Rumours of people leaving Air Macau abound. The Govt are desperate for some competent people to actually show they can move people into Macao, and it is not easy to find much competence amongst the three contenders! It seems that Macao Asia Express are at least being galvanized into belated action.
I am told the changes to the Conditions of Service have come through a 20% increase on the original. Given the cost of living in Macao they are probably now a pretty competitive package. They have "re branded" (pretty good considering they never had one to start with!) to Macao Express; aircraft deal done; chief pilot arrived; recruitment effort in full swing.
They may be a good bet yet - if you can put up with the ex Dragonair types patting themselves on the back.
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Viva, AACM and CASA seem to be blaming each other for the debacle with the Sydney route. Rumours of people leaving Air Macau abound. The Govt are desperate for some competent people to actually show they can move people into Macao, and it is not easy to find much competence amongst the three contenders! It seems that Macao Asia Express are at least being galvanized into belated action.
I am told the changes to the Conditions of Service have come through a 20% increase on the original. Given the cost of living in Macao they are probably now a pretty competitive package. They have "re branded" (pretty good considering they never had one to start with!) to Macao Express; aircraft deal done; chief pilot arrived; recruitment effort in full swing.
They may be a good bet yet - if you can put up with the ex Dragonair types patting themselves on the back.
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Viva and Sydney
Bored-as,
Sounds like they were not delayed too long by the regulators, whoever was responsible. Internet says Viva "sources" claim it to be the Macau regulator's fault. The Macau authorities have said nothing...
I'll be interested to see what people are paying to fly to Macau from Sydney on Viva. I've had this discussion previously on the message board with Arrowhead but I see no obvious reason for passengers to sign up for a charter seat unless they are getting a serious discount to a CX/QF fare.
It's interesting - Macau aviation - 500k people and more home airlines than most European countries! My bets are on Venetian (cash, focus, brand) and Macau Asia Express (shorter haul to Asian consumers, with a tighter operational fit to the traditional lower cost model).
Sounds like they were not delayed too long by the regulators, whoever was responsible. Internet says Viva "sources" claim it to be the Macau regulator's fault. The Macau authorities have said nothing...
I'll be interested to see what people are paying to fly to Macau from Sydney on Viva. I've had this discussion previously on the message board with Arrowhead but I see no obvious reason for passengers to sign up for a charter seat unless they are getting a serious discount to a CX/QF fare.
It's interesting - Macau aviation - 500k people and more home airlines than most European countries! My bets are on Venetian (cash, focus, brand) and Macau Asia Express (shorter haul to Asian consumers, with a tighter operational fit to the traditional lower cost model).
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Its all gone quiet again on the Macau aviation scene when it should be hotting up, what with the Venetian opening and all those tables to fill!
I did see some stuff came through on the wires about the MAX aircraft deal and their MRO contracts but that is about it.
Anyone got any local insight?
Hailer, you seemed to have your ear to the ground locally on MAX and "Bored As" seemed to have the Viva inside track?
How about those pilots on the board who have had interviews with MAX?
I did see some stuff came through on the wires about the MAX aircraft deal and their MRO contracts but that is about it.
Anyone got any local insight?
Hailer, you seemed to have your ear to the ground locally on MAX and "Bored As" seemed to have the Viva inside track?
How about those pilots on the board who have had interviews with MAX?
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yes please guys some more insight on MAX. I was recently advised that i was being considered for an FO position with them but since submitting the required documentation have heard nothing.
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MAX pay on productivity, minus tax, minus soaring accommodation costs in Macau. That means when you go on leave or do so sim or something your wages drop........... Oh how they try to fool us. 
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As I keep saying, until they know where they are allowed to fly, and when they are likely to get an AOC, MAX is unliklely to commit to anything.
Meanwhile, I still dont understand how they can compete with the mainland on cost (nb mainlanders wont pay for expat crews), and Air Macau wont give them any juicy routes. Strategically I think they are screwed. Also, Venetian are casino operators not airline operator, so I doubt that will go very far out of the VIP space.
...and Air Macau still has its head up its own *rse.
Three cheers for Viva's first Tokyo flight by the way....
Meanwhile, I still dont understand how they can compete with the mainland on cost (nb mainlanders wont pay for expat crews), and Air Macau wont give them any juicy routes. Strategically I think they are screwed. Also, Venetian are casino operators not airline operator, so I doubt that will go very far out of the VIP space.
...and Air Macau still has its head up its own *rse.
Three cheers for Viva's first Tokyo flight by the way....
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Any news about Dubai interview, and Sim check, on 5/6/7 Sept.Next interview, in Macau,18/19/20.Sept. I saw new advertisement in Flight international today.
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Things may be happening at last
Caco - there were interviews in DXB last week - I believe about 15 people interviewed. Apparently pretty straightforward - followed usual pattern with combination of indoctrination bull, personal interview and technical group session plus simulator ride. Not heard any results yet. Apparently the same number to be interviewed in Macau next week.
Nyaminyami - I would contact them again if you meet their profile and have not heard. I have it from the horses mouth that potential Captains are on a winner if they can find the LHS in the simulator.
I have also heard that the guy they had appointed as Training Manager has turned it down, so they are probably looking for a TRE with management experience as well.
Arrowhead - your latest post is not up to your normal insightful norm! I know for a fact that MAX have signed for six aircraft, and I also know for fact that the PRC airlines DO have expatriate pilots, and the pay rates are going up by the day. They may be reluctant to pay, but they are not fools and they realise that pay peanuts etc. However whether MAX and AMU realise this is something else given their anal fixation about Macau being the centre of aviation, especially if spiced up with a few past it ex Dragonair types.
Certainly the rumour mill indicates that the talk in the smoke filled rooms is all about "co-operation" between AMU and MAX, and AMU claims that they will rule. That will ruffle a few feathers no doubt, but could be good news for the security of potential employees.
It begs the question, of course, as to why this sham of an exercise of needing a second airline ever got off the ground, but there is no doubt the added capacity, planes and pilots are needed, so jobs should be secure.
I have seen the MAX briefing sheet on their Conditions of Service, and although you need an abacus to work it out, the salary scale now is not bad at all. It could be a good move.
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Nyaminyami - I would contact them again if you meet their profile and have not heard. I have it from the horses mouth that potential Captains are on a winner if they can find the LHS in the simulator.
I have also heard that the guy they had appointed as Training Manager has turned it down, so they are probably looking for a TRE with management experience as well.
Arrowhead - your latest post is not up to your normal insightful norm! I know for a fact that MAX have signed for six aircraft, and I also know for fact that the PRC airlines DO have expatriate pilots, and the pay rates are going up by the day. They may be reluctant to pay, but they are not fools and they realise that pay peanuts etc. However whether MAX and AMU realise this is something else given their anal fixation about Macau being the centre of aviation, especially if spiced up with a few past it ex Dragonair types.
Certainly the rumour mill indicates that the talk in the smoke filled rooms is all about "co-operation" between AMU and MAX, and AMU claims that they will rule. That will ruffle a few feathers no doubt, but could be good news for the security of potential employees.
It begs the question, of course, as to why this sham of an exercise of needing a second airline ever got off the ground, but there is no doubt the added capacity, planes and pilots are needed, so jobs should be secure.
I have seen the MAX briefing sheet on their Conditions of Service, and although you need an abacus to work it out, the salary scale now is not bad at all. It could be a good move.
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