How to land a professional flying job in Asia
Greetings
I am an aspiring pilot looking to work in Asia. I am a US citizen, who was born, raised and spent 20 years in Nepal. What are average minimum flight hours to work as FO in Asian airlines? I know this is vague question so I am trying to draw answers from the experiences of seasoned aviators working in Asia. After completion of my CFI-ME what would you suggest me to do – look for job with US regional airlines to build time or look for opportunities with small Asian carriers? Would it be possible to live in Nepal and commute to work in Dubai, India, Singapore or any other countries within 5hrs of flying? My dream is to live in Nepal but commute to work in any Asian country. Starting salary of USD 2k to 3k would be sufficient for the starting years since I have other sources of supplemental income. Does anyone know, or is currently commuting to work in Asia from other Asian countries like having a base in Dubai but living in Bangkok? Does Asia have the similar seniority system as of the US, or is it more hours = more power kind of thing? Please shed some light on this subject as, if Asia also has seniority system them I might as well skip US regionals and take up flying in Asia after CFI-ME. I’d ike to hear from Ex pats working in Asia for any suggestions, advice, career guidance that could be useful to this aspiring pilot. I can speak, write fluent Hindi, English, Nepali….i wonder if these linguistic abilities will improve my chances of working particularly in the Indian sub-continent. I know I have asked a lot of question so please bear with me since I would like to know what I am getting into before I spend 50k+ on trainings and ratings. I have mentioned my situation and background in a separate thread in this forum. Please have a glance and provide some feedback. I truly appreciate your time and effort to read and reply. Stay safe, happy flying! |
any takers? :(
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Firstly, this is the Middle East forum, so you won't find info on places like India or the Far East here.
Secondly, no if you work for a Middle Eastern Airline, you will not be flying home very often. Thirdly, the only airline that might have taken you with your hours is Qatar Airways, however, it seems that they've stopped taking resumes of low hour pilots. Check with the website on a month to month basis to see if they start the Second Officer program again. But they will not accept an FAA license for the SO program. Fourthly, yes there is a seniority list. Lastly, i would suggest you fly regional in the states for a few years to get your experience, after a few thousand hours under your belt you can apply for jobs in the Middle East. All the best. |
But they will not accept an FAA license for the SO program.
They do for FTSO.... |
Yes that's right, but not the Normal track. And in fact they've become more stringent recently on license requirements for NTSO as they now require a JAA license or one from a state which follows the JAA syllabus/guidelines e.g. SA Jordan etc.
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SA Jordan??? hmmmmm the trainees I receive describe a training syllabus thats very different than a JAA one...
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Sorry maybe saying that its the same as the JAA syllabus was not quite right, officially its "JAA Approved" which is good enough for recruitment at QR and the QCAA.
Arabian Aerospace - Ayla is first with JAA ground school approval |
Thank you Airmann for your response.
Firstly, this is the Middle East forum, so you won't find info on places like India or the Far East here if you work for a Middle Eastern Airline, you will not be flying home very often. i would suggest you fly regional in the states for a few years to get your experience, after a few thousand hours under your belt you can apply for jobs in the Middle East. Thank you again for your suggestions.:ok::D |
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