There has not been that large drop in EXPRESS cargo loads although a drop has occurred but not as much as general freight. Remember AHK business is not GF its that pricey next day delivery stuff.

Office's are still needing to send Express documents and electronics providers are still sending their Laptops (Apple for example) by express to end-users and distributors/resellers.

AHK I guess is a niche market with DHL business doing very well across Asia even in the current economic turmoil. So much so that rumour has it AHK will be getting bigger airplanes this year and more routes.

There is also the fairly reliable rumour that AHK is more profitable than KA.

AHK is probably one of the most secure jobs in the region (Although the Terms & Conditions are due further tweaking.)...however how long that will last is anyones guess.

The 'wet-lease' plans for the Cx 744 freighters that have been referred to in management updates refer to AHK leases.

get some MD11's while they r cheap!

There aren't many of those on the market!

I heard they were looking for MD's possibly from EVA, 747 too much capacity for their current operation.

the 4 transmile ones r still parked at KL. Yep Eva could offer there a good deal, Aircraft, training and maintanence. Theres few MD in the desert now, x-Gemini ones.

Captain Application
 

Hello Gentlemen,
I would very much appreciate any information concerning the minimum requirements for Captains at AHK, as in the website I´ve seen only 5000 total + 2000 jet + 1000 PIC. Is that PIC meaning on type, or in general.
Anyway thank you for the previous threads.
Respectfully,
Eduardo Guedes.

u were once like that too.
 

I'm flying a G-IV. right now with about 3300 hrs. I'm not a captain by no means, but I left a captain job to move my but half way across the world for an empty promise, I was promised 90k/year USD. But I'm making about 85k. I want AHK cause I want stability and a life. We don't fly that much and I don't feel like a pilot anymore. I fly like 2 times a month. Most would think I'm crazy considering a job at AHK. But I think its reasonable. You should be ashamed of yourself for saying that. back then u probably will give your left nut flying for a company like AHK. U should know how you got there in the first place if you're a CRJ driver. U probably was flying for pinch a nickel. U probably whored yourself out for 20/hr US. And now it probably took you 6 years of being a whore to get to where you are now. I agree. There should be housing but please there are lots of people in here that has more integrity then when you first started. So please give the low timers a break. Not to mention you probably was one of those zero to hero guys who never paid their dues. Take it for what its worth. Plus, u don't have a choice unless someone offers you a job. By the way, this was in response to Kenny's post. Keep the faith low timers. and when you become somebody always remember where you come from.

How long for them to respond?
 

Or even of they do at all from initial submission of application forms?

Whom is Kenny? I do not see any kenny posting here any negative about you. This is very confusing lear. If youare so angry how can you hope to pass interview?

I am hoping for ab initio position but appears they are not looking for such pilots now. Any news?

AHK, what a joke!

Why is that then? :rolleyes:

- Hiring Direct Entry Captains even though most FO's are ready for CMD

- Bias RT/PC's

- Junior Captains becoming TC's over Senior Captains

- Direct Entry Captain becoming CTC in 6 months AND without even becoming a TC or STC first

- Former CTC, DCTC and MQSS all resign with in months from one another

- Crew moved out of Headland. So much for 60% CX owned

- CMD assesment for Asians different from the Caucasians

Shall I continue? :D

HKG-Employers notes
 

Direct Entry Captains:
Valid ICAO Airline Transport Pilot's Licence (ATPL)
Minimum of 5000 hours fixed wing experience including:
Minimum of 2000 hours jet experience
Minimum of 1000 hours PIC (pilot in command)
Valid multi-engine instrument rating
Current Class 1 medical certificate
Fluency in spoken and written English.

Direct Entry First Officers:
Valid ICAO Airline Transport Pilot's Licence (ATPL)
Minimum of 3000 hours fixed wing experience including:
Minimum of 1000 hours Jet Experience
Valid Multi-Engine Instrument Rating
Current Class 1 Medical Certificate
Fluency in spoken and written English

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... anybody know if the are looking for DEFO NTR? thanks

acronyms
 

what is:

RT/PC
TC
CTC
STC
DCTC
MQSS
DEFO NTR

much obliged

Hear AHK hire DEFO with less 500hrs too, depends where you from. :rolleyes:

Good luck!

Happy landings

RT/PC = Recurrency Training/Proficiency Check
TC = Training Captain
CTC = Check & Training Captain
STC = Senior Training Captain
DEFO NTR = Direct Entry F/O, Non-Type Rated

DCTC = ?
MQSS = ?

thx cpt up

They just want cheap pilots. Of course they will have you, as long as you are willing to lower the bar for every airline pilot in the world. Think about what you are doing to your profession before considering this job. If you are ok with undercutting every civilized countries pilot pay, then go for it!

Working in Hong Kong
 

I'm looking to move to Hong Kong soon,
Just finished ATPL's,
I was one of those Pesky REX cadets(Regional Express) and I've accrued 1200 hours total time, with 1000 of that as an F/O multi-crew on a SAAB340
what do you guys think my chances are of being a successful applicant for AHK.
any advice to improve my chances?
Regards BOBBY:ok: