The comment that I replied to was tax is 17%, it is not the HKG IRD 17% if you are from over there is is 17% plus your US tax liability as the US taxes people on worldwide earnings.

I did not say how much that US tax would be, as that depends on a lot of factors, too many people have failed to take into account their home country tax treatment on worldwide earnings if it applies to them, none of the HKG employers really care too much about personal tax liabilities. There was also the problem with the provident fund that was not a recognized retirement scheme over there and people had to cash out or change.

Lucky for the interview team. Nice getaway during the AFL season, put up at the Sofitel in the city for a few nights. Even better if you can tag it on to a weekend off.

So you think KA is struggling to find pilots? The challenge I believe, may be retention and the absurdity of all the training expended on a new pilot over a few years and having them leave. I can not think of an airline with more costly attrition if junior pilot leaves?

No I did not say that. My source said they are interviewing plenty of applicants but not recruiting many "suitable" people. Now read into that what you will but with more A330s on the way they need FOs they can upgrade sooner rather than later. Perhaps less than two years in, who knows.

What I do see though is Non Type Rated (NTR) commands coming up around SE Asia more often. So why would a narrow body captain move to KA to sit in the right seat for up to two years when they could go left seat on a type they do not fly. They get endorsed and no bond, due to HK law.

As far as a merger with CX, about as likely as QF and Jetstar merging.

I am not sure that the two ladies from HK are into the Melbourne game.

Just a quick question.Do DEFO get full pay whilist they are in training?

Yes they do.