Hi guys

just received an invitation for the 3 day assessment in Lux after passing the DLR for CV-China.

is there still another ATPL/Tech-test to expect? If yes, any help is highly appreciated.

thank you very much in advance

I understand you get 20 open ATPL questions before the sim, but more practical than the ones during DLR.

Thank's Kim.

Hi Kim,
I have received their documentation to prepare the simulator but they don't describe the Take off and ILS procedures for example. Did they explain it to you just before the simulator ?

Thanks

Make sure how to do a wing-wave that's all

Incomplete statement fda, it must be a very "low level wing wave".

Granduc sent me an email asking about Tipps for the DLR

Can't send you a reply via mail, so here you go:

Hi Granduc

DLR: well, do the CBT's you got from DLR.
Don't believe those guys in the internet that get 99% on the cbt's. It's impossible.
On the visual memory for example i could hardly remember 3 numbers.....

The most important thing if you go there is to be fully concentrated while doing the tests.
Do not get distracted from the people next or in front of you. They might be faster but that doesn't mean a thing....
I brought earplugs, water and chocolate, focused on the tasks, didn't care about the others....

And for lunch i can really recommend the little Bistro 20m to the left of the DLR building. Looks shabby but they serve really good arab-style food.

Wish you good luck !

What to expect from physics?
 

Hi guys..
Could anyeone comment something about physics and math on the DLR?
Are they mixed together?.. too many questions?.. how hard are them?..

If you guys would have a choice between Cargolux China Or Cargolux Luxemburg. What would it be?
They both have advantages and disadvantages.
Just wondering...
Thanks!

Definitely CV China......
Great adventure
Great management
Healthy air quality
Great pay and conditions compared to other Chinese offers

But then again.....
They all apply to Luxembourg as well

HMMM

Tough choice....

:ugh::ugh::ugh:

Why don't you go ahead and list for me please advantages and disadvantages of each.....
To see if we are on the same page

Highlights of CWA for new hired pilots:

35 days vacation iso 42 days

3 floating off days and 6 consecutive off days in a 28 roster period; no rest day before off days like old contracts.

So you work 2 days more every roster and lose 7 vacation days per year initially. After 5 years you get the same as old contracts.

Salary scale:starting at €4,159.72 gross (about €700 less than old contracts and you will never catch up)

Upgrade salary: you move back down
Needless to say many accepted candidates did not show up for the training ...

According to ppjn staff turnover is high and many copilots are leaving. Is morale really so low in Cargolux? It's a shame that they changed the CWA. However, when I look at the conditions of the majority of the European airlines, Cargolux still seems pretty good.. What changed over the last few years that makes people want to leave now??

You can always seek a job in Cargolux Italia, was told management over there represent a high level of fairness, honesty and it is in Europe.

Mental math
 

Hi all

For those who went to Hamburg recently, are the CBTs the only tests you get, next to maybe some personality tests?

In the paperwork they mention mental arithmetics, but there is no CBT for it...

Cheers

Only CBT's in Hamburg at DLR. They are pretty much the same as the ones that you get with the preparation package.

Cheers jiggi. About the same difficulty too?

Slightly more difficult, they get harder in the end. But don't worry, I got max 20% in practice running memory span test and I still made it through the DLR

Ok thx for the info. And what about the test with the dails? ( black &white ). Also bit faster? More difficult?

CEO of CLX has resigned. The substitute is the CFO, Richard Forson, who takes office for the second time. Better you to check the link below:

http://www.ft.com/cms/s/0/7252f4b8-c...#axzz4D3hut2nT

Is that the same Forson who almost made SAA go under '

Yup,it's really tough to leave the family alone during the week and only to be home EVERY weekend and for a couple of 4 week vac periods during every year, truly not a situation to be in for a longer period!
Poor Dirk, feel so sorry for all the burden he had to take to make our life
so much better!
We will for ever be grateful and hold the Reichkanzler in the highest regard!
All the best to a true mercenary!

For anyone who attended Cargolux Dlr In Hamburg,
Atpl questions and Mental Arithmetic have been asked ?
Any Physics ?
Thanks very much for any reply.

Cargolux DLR tests
 

:rolleyes:Hello friends, I am going to DLR test BU/GU in hamburg on 2 August for Cargolux China. Would appreciate any type of feedback that anyone can offer. I am B767 rated 9000 hours experience. However I am getting on a bit, 45 years old so I need all the help I can get for these type of tests please.

Couch, the big difference with the china position for Cargolux, is that its basically 12 days on, 11 off, or other variations. Subject to operational changes ! !
So, its not really full time position. Those big pay checks from mainline carriers will not give you the time off at home.

My biggest concern with CLC is the need to get a caac licence plus medical.
Giving up a good , stable pax command, to do freight, then say 6 or 12 months later, be flagged for the an obscure medical issue , requiring "investigations" , would be calamitous.

I was initially interested, but cant take this risk as im over 50, and statistically in the high failure age range for medicals in China.

What are the reasons for the DFO leaving?

WingWave man returns!

Warning to all prospect CLX pilots: this company will kill you faster than a speeding bullet and will ruin your health.

The schedules are absolutely grueling and, although initially you won't really notice, you should not underestimate the long term effects of cargo long haul night flying, constantly going from East to West and across the International Date Line.

Any news about China Operation?
Do you know if it is true that some 747 operating for Cargolux Italia are returning to Luxembourg?
Is Italian group reducing their fleet?

Latest news:

Cargolux's Reich starts new venture in Zhenghzou, as Zehren replaces Holt - The Loadstar

whatsup with cargolux in milano? rumours of managers on the way out?

Flying Commercially on your days OFF in General Aviation
 

I have another question in regard to Cargolux (Luxembourg). Do they allow if you fly commercially General Aviation in your days off. I am not talking about flying for competitors or even a ferry company. I am talking about giving flight instruction on SEP/MEP and / or skydive flying? This will be approx 150 hrs a year and will not interfere with FTL's. My current co has no objection but as I understand some companies do...

Cheers

No one can enlighten me?

kim jong with a name like that what do you expect

Looking at the schedules pilots are sending me I think you can consider yourself grateful if you can BREATHE on your days off :o

Hey all

Could anyone share their roster pattern please?

Cheers

Aeroshizzle there is no pattern,
oh yeah there is, on average 10 roster changes a week or sometimes per day.
Merry Christmas all.

Some hints for anyone stupid enough to consider this job a long term career;

https://aircargoeye.com/cargolux-pil...ked-and-vexed/

https://aircargoeye.com/tired-cargol...s-on-the-edge/

:eek:

Due to the lack of interest from suitable candidates Cargolux has massively lowered the entry requirements and is now actively poaching the GA sector.
There are plenty of guys out there who perceive it as a great career move to step from a Citation jet directly to a B747-400/-8.
And this without losing money.
I would not call these guys stupid.

The articles mentioned above are spot on.

6 day trip sample:
LUX-BAH-MCT(14:45)TPE(14:00)HKG(24:10)ANC(17:30)ORD(16:05)LUX
31:15 block total
Early departure, late arrival in LUX.
Time in brackets is layover.

*Final06

A GA pilot has much better options around when it's about numbers. Let's look at cargolux neighbor.

First year FO at luxair Dash8 5000+ euro
first year FO Cargolux B747 4150+/- euro (stated on Cargolux internet site)

If you look further even Norwegian b787 is better.

First year FO Norwegian b787 5150 euro (rishworth b787 info pack)

It wouldn't surprise me if Cargolux starting pay is one of the lowest in the industry for a Widebody FO

-There are probably even more better options but this is to show how Cargolux pay is compared with other airlines fishing in the same pool of candidates.
- and don't forget the upgrade time cargolux(10+years) vs norwegian(3+years). With upgrade there's also increased salary.
-this year all the temporally Lufthansa cityline pilots left, except for one or two due to personal reasons. The all refused the new contract offered to stay permanent.
-there are many reasons for joining a airline. It's for everyone different. But the figures are fact that nobody can argue. Personal reasons are not facts. So it's impossible to judge everyone's decision. And we should restrain our self from doing it.


* all the figures are gross salary