Air Pacific/Fiji Airways
Join Date: Sep 2008
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Dixons, there are a few pilots who bring their spouses. You may stay in Fiji on your days off. Fiji has pretty good staff travel (ID90/ Zed) after 6 months for you and family. You'll do quite a few overnights, so you'll be leaving your spouse in Fiji, so good to be in Denarau or Wailoaloa. Rents in Denarau are very expensive, though, so you'll probably end up sharing a house. Plan on $2500 FJD / mo. for an air conditioned flat or ensuite in a house. Most who have done this have found that after a year or so the spouse gets bored and leaves.
after a year or so the spouse gets bored and leaves.
Join Date: Apr 2015
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Just wondering if FJ will hire an A320 pilot for the A330 FO position. I have an FAA ATPL with 1000 hrs on the A320. I was originally born in Fiji, but mived to the US when I was quite small. Would love to fly for the home town airline , also since they announced the year round SFO route!
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Catch 22 SFOpilot207. You probably would not get in as an "expat" F/O, which would give you an SFO base, but you would probably get in as a "local" F/O with a requirement of a Nadi base.
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I would not take IAC. There are better ones on the market that cover Fiji Airways. All others give you more money at the end of the month and better conditions such as LoL and other things
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There are 4 Agenesis that are accepted by Fiji Airways. They are: IAC, RAL, Spectrum and LongReach. If you ask me, I would have a close look at LongReach. They provide you with an up to date contract. The pay is more then with the others and they also give you a few goodies such as LoL, Medical etc. Anybody signing up with any Agent, be aware of the 12 month clause prohibiting you from changing Agent and flying with the same airline. I know that clause is negotiable with LongReach but definitely not with IAC. It definitely pays to look at the contracts in detail before signing up
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I've recently had a call with Spectrum and considering leaving Europe for this temporary experience in Fiji as a B737 Captain.
I understood we (the crew) can stay there without limits while our girlfriends (I think is the same if you are married) have to leave after 4-6 months due to Visitors permits.
What I'm interested in is to know how's living there every day, dealing with locals etc. I'm thinking of going there on holiday in few months to have a look but any information you could give is really appreciated.
Many thanks
BTS
I understood we (the crew) can stay there without limits while our girlfriends (I think is the same if you are married) have to leave after 4-6 months due to Visitors permits.
What I'm interested in is to know how's living there every day, dealing with locals etc. I'm thinking of going there on holiday in few months to have a look but any information you could give is really appreciated.
Many thanks
BTS
