Thank you RH, AT et al
Thread Starter
Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: London
Posts: 1,539
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
For those Australians who are looking for other options:
ExpressJet Airlines » Australian E-3 Visa Pilots
ExpressJet Airlines » Australian E-3 Visa Pilots
I vividly remember a large number of North American 
flocking to AUS during a certain major industrial dispute during a certain year. The wheel goes round.
flocking to AUS during a certain major industrial dispute during a certain year. The wheel goes round.
Thread Starter
Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: London
Posts: 1,539
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
They are not 'undercutting' anything. The only reason this program exists is because the regional airlines cannot find enough pilots (the majors are taking them all). Further, from the regional you can move to the major after 3 years. Most offer guaranteed movement to AA,UA or DL.
Thread Starter
Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: London
Posts: 1,539
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Considering the amount of retirements to come in the next few years in the US airlines, I don't believe anyone has much to worry about regarding layoffs. Further, unlike CX, the US majors have 'cracked the code' on how to mint profit (eg: DL, over $1B usd in ONE quarter). The US companies have the gold standard when it comes to pilot jobs as it pertains to pay, benefits, commuting policies, retirements. Or, you could stay at CX and enjoy none of those things.
Join Date: Oct 2017
Location: Vancouver
Posts: 152
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Yammer has gone quiet and even PPrune is less active this last week, why ? My guess is that reality has hit home. Spouses have got over the shock and most pilots are now updating their cv's, tidying up their logbooks and brushing up on their interview technique.
The good news is that CX pilots are well respected throughout the industry ( except in CX of course ). Airline recruiters know the high standards we have maintained despite the constant attacks from management over the last 20 years and they admire our resilience, professionalism and oddly our loyalty ( now gone ). Theses traits are still valued in most airlines and that is why many will offer a job almost on the spot to any CX pilots who does a half good sim check ride with them.
Do not be afraid at interview to say exactly why you left. Responsible airlines want to know how to avoid their own demise and what mistakes other airlines made to cause their downfall. Unfortunately, most interviews only last 20-30 minutes so you will not have time to describe all of CX/Swire's failings. New employers applaud honesty and in this business the failings of Swire/CX is well known.
Good luck to all and happy landings in your next career.
The good news is that CX pilots are well respected throughout the industry ( except in CX of course ). Airline recruiters know the high standards we have maintained despite the constant attacks from management over the last 20 years and they admire our resilience, professionalism and oddly our loyalty ( now gone ). Theses traits are still valued in most airlines and that is why many will offer a job almost on the spot to any CX pilots who does a half good sim check ride with them.
Do not be afraid at interview to say exactly why you left. Responsible airlines want to know how to avoid their own demise and what mistakes other airlines made to cause their downfall. Unfortunately, most interviews only last 20-30 minutes so you will not have time to describe all of CX/Swire's failings. New employers applaud honesty and in this business the failings of Swire/CX is well known.
Good luck to all and happy landings in your next career.
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Nippi
Posts: 241
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
If the Majors didnt add one new airplane. Collectively they would still need to add 2500-3000 pilots a year to cover retirement. I am probably under stating the number. This is just considering the big 4 airlines for the next couple of years. After that it gets better. Dont snub your nose at flying the small jets. I have witness several folks take a step backwards to only leap ahead after two years.
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Nippi
Posts: 241
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Are you smoking crack. You never poor your heart out and bitch about your former employer. No operator wants to hear that. You simply state that Cathay is not a career airline anylonger. No need to elaborate.
Thread Starter
Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: London
Posts: 1,539
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Agreed: never denigrate your previous/present employer in an interview. Simply state that you have decided that you feel the opportunities provided by the employer you are interviewing with are greater, and you would like to contribute to their continued success.
Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: crewbag
Age: 51
Posts: 318
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Do not be afraid at interview to say exactly why you left. Responsible airlines want to know how to avoid their own demise and what mistakes other airlines made to cause their downfall. Unfortunately, most interviews only last 20-30 minutes so you will not have time to describe all of CX/Swire's failings. New employers applaud honesty and in this business the failings of Swire/CX is well known.