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Forum: South Asia and the Far East
19th Feb 2014, 19:24
Replies: 111
Views: 71,340
Posted By pilotss2001

"In case you ever wanted to work in China again"...

"In case you ever wanted to work in China again"...


HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHHAAHAHA!
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
12th Nov 2013, 03:37
Replies: 111
Views: 71,340
Posted By pilotss2001

Its all been written in this and other Tianjin threads.

Its been a while, and I am still getting PMs from people wanting to know what is going on at Tianjin. I no longer work there. I gave it up and moved to a company that pays me much less and I am...
Forum: ATC Issues
12th Jul 2013, 03:15
Replies: 13
Views: 9,749
Posted By pilotss2001

I feel sorry for the controllers in China. Their...

I feel sorry for the controllers in China. Their hands are tied by the restrictions placed on them. Confined airspace and an ever growing amount of traffic to funnel through small air corridors...
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
12th Jul 2013, 03:04
Replies: 11
Views: 4,960
Posted By pilotss2001

Sorry Friend, Its absolutely a pipe dream. ...

Sorry Friend,

Its absolutely a pipe dream. A pipe so large Snoop Dog would be impressed.
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
27th May 2013, 10:19
Replies: 111
Views: 71,340
Posted By pilotss2001

Update to new contract

The moans and groans were heard. But really....
and more importantly is was the one pilot who quit in the middle of the meeting and the others that were on the phone to their recruiters to either...
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
20th May 2013, 12:40
Replies: 111
Views: 71,340
Posted By pilotss2001

New Contract

Hello Peoples,

The newest contract is out for Tianjin and more information about the company is coming out to the pilots.

There is a leadership shift in thinking and some leadership change...
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
23rd Mar 2013, 02:29
Replies: 42
Views: 89,634
Posted By pilotss2001

Expats

I do hear them on frequency in China and always with an Aussie accent.
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
18th Feb 2013, 14:57
Replies: 111
Views: 71,340
Posted By pilotss2001

Latest Notice and something to think about.

Preflight preparation via E-net must be completed within the
required time (12-48 hours before flight), earlier preparation is
allowed for those who have successive flights. One month salary will...
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
19th Jan 2013, 13:48
Replies: 235
Views: 500,197
Posted By pilotss2001

I agree with you about Smile Aviation. For...

I agree with you about Smile Aviation.

For people who live in China, that website looks normal. But from an expat stand point having lived in China, you can see the Chinese website presentation...
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
4th Dec 2012, 09:15
Replies: 20
Views: 4,850
Posted By pilotss2001

Possibly insurance requirements? Even the...

Possibly insurance requirements?

Even the regulatory agencies around the world usually have "baby captain" minimums.

When I am new in an airplane it takes a few hundred hours until I can...
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
4th Dec 2012, 09:08
Replies: 311
Views: 123,591
Posted By pilotss2001

China Southern is one of the better Chinese...

China Southern is one of the better Chinese airlines but it is still a Chinese airline.

Read some of my posts to get an idea of what it is like to fly for a Chinese airline.
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
24th Nov 2012, 06:55
Replies: 6
Views: 4,657
Posted By pilotss2001

Agreed. Getting your CAAC medical is only...

Agreed.

Getting your CAAC medical is only half the battle.

Retaining your CAAC medical is the other half. And new tests seem to keep coming every time some incident happens in the cockpit.
...
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
24th Nov 2012, 06:30
Replies: 111
Views: 71,340
Posted By pilotss2001

Its been a while and there have been several pms...

Its been a while and there have been several pms to me so I will update.

Currently there are about 30+ Expats at Tianjin in various stages of training and document processing. The company is...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
11th Aug 2012, 12:54
Replies: 44
Views: 37,080
Posted By pilotss2001

I doubt anyone could tell you positively on this...

I doubt anyone could tell you positively on this board if a hip replacement will disqualify you.

You need to contact the airline you are looking at and ask them. All Chinese airlines have a...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
19th Apr 2012, 00:21
Replies: 44
Views: 37,080
Posted By pilotss2001

Ha, Snickers at the above post... I'm...

Ha,

Snickers at the above post...

I'm not retired yet. haha. You must somehow know somebody I know.

I'd say we are one off from Keven Bacon.
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
9th Apr 2012, 01:01
Replies: 111
Views: 71,340
Posted By pilotss2001

1099

For those of you that don't understand the consequences of a 1099. Let me warn you.

In most of these contracts the company pays your local taxes. For some countries' citizens as long as you are...
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
15th Feb 2012, 21:24
Replies: 111
Views: 71,340
Posted By pilotss2001

SMT - Can you send the link from the CAAC...

SMT -

Can you send the link from the CAAC website. I've looked through the English CAAC website and cannot find the listing. The Site Map function of the English side also does not work. ...
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
15th Feb 2012, 21:05
Replies: 27
Views: 13,030
Posted By pilotss2001

It is very possible they could be looking for...

It is very possible they could be looking for people who might feel trapped in the contract and have no other options. Its the only way they could retain people.
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
14th Feb 2012, 04:23
Replies: 27
Views: 13,030
Posted By pilotss2001

Roughing it

West Air will be a disaster if you have no experience in China.

To be the first in a mainland Chinese airline is extremely challenging. Super hero pilots apply only. Otherwise your fate will be...
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
10th Feb 2012, 17:29
Replies: 111
Views: 71,340
Posted By pilotss2001

China, the zoo minus the joy of Pandas.

I was doing OK lately because they have only been assigning me the most SOP pilots.

Good for them. They know I fly standard. But let me tell you of my history. I am not the most standard guy...
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
30th Dec 2011, 17:36
Replies: 111
Views: 71,340
Posted By pilotss2001

Changing slowly

The change is happening slowly.

After a few resignations the company is changing.

The trips are now 2-3 day trips with one day trip smatterings. The hotels are still very dirty but better...
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
21st Dec 2011, 03:08
Replies: 111
Views: 71,340
Posted By pilotss2001

Advise on the expense of China

One question that is repeatedly asked is "What is the expense of China?"

Assuming you live a standard international life style: It is almost expensive or if you are planning Shanghai or Hong Kong...
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
9th Dec 2011, 16:51
Replies: 111
Views: 71,340
Posted By pilotss2001

Tianjin Rent - 2 bedroom will cost about...

Tianjin Rent - 2 bedroom will cost about 1100USD/month. 1 Month deposit, a building service fee or elevator fee as the locals call it, and rent is paid in increments of 3, 4, 6, or 12 months. ...
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
7th Dec 2011, 13:50
Replies: 111
Views: 71,340
Posted By pilotss2001

Have fun reading the SOP

4) Checklist
The main function of checklist is to check possible mistakes.
For normal operation, checklist is not to be used for checking a lot of mistakes, but the mistakes found by checklist...
Forum: Rumours & News
30th Nov 2011, 03:30
Replies: 115
Views: 33,328
Posted By pilotss2001

I am surprised at all the comments about what was...

I am surprised at all the comments about what was the single cause of demise of American Airlines. I didn't know so many people here were privy to all this sensitive financial data. Burn the...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
18th Nov 2011, 04:22
Replies: 7
Views: 6,633
Posted By pilotss2001

Help with your Jet Star Japan decision

Here is some information if you are not familiar with Japan.

In exchange for living in one of the most organized cultures you must pay for this contract.

33% national tax at this wage level...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
12th Nov 2011, 07:23
Replies: 7
Views: 6,633
Posted By pilotss2001

JetStar Japan

JetStar Japan has started it's interview process. December has a few scheduled interviews.

Does anyone have any of the compensation package information?
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
9th Nov 2011, 02:55
Replies: 111
Views: 71,340
Posted By pilotss2001

Hi Jota! I second you comments! Black...

Hi Jota!

I second you comments!

Black and white ink means nothing in mainland China and spoken word expires the second it leaves someone mouth.

The A320s are not a done deal here. Even IF ...
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
3rd Nov 2011, 03:47
Replies: 111
Views: 71,340
Posted By pilotss2001

Recently a pilot meeting was held and many of our...

Recently a pilot meeting was held and many of our concerns were discussed. One pilot had resigned and 3 others were ready to resign if immediate action was not taken to improve the conditions and...
Forum: Middle East
11th Oct 2011, 07:50
Replies: 480
Views: 165,542
Posted By pilotss2001

I have never been to Saudi or worked for NAS........

I have never been to Saudi or worked for NAS.....

However, there is one ex-pilot I bump into all over the world. That is the Ex-NAS pilot.
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
29th Sep 2011, 03:37
Replies: 180
Views: 130,194
Posted By pilotss2001

Wrong/Right Answers

As I understand the question bank from the test, the circulating test preps have some answers that seem incorrect. They are actually correct and directly out of the "blue" book from the CAAC. The...
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
26th Sep 2011, 09:20
Replies: 111
Views: 71,340
Posted By pilotss2001

Current Conditions Tianjin Airlines

More information on Tianjin to help with your career decisions.

Currently:

Flying around 85 hours a month. If your holidays fall in one month you will have two weeks off, two weeks working. ...
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
26th Sep 2011, 09:13
Replies: 28
Views: 13,457
Posted By pilotss2001

Yes, I met this individual first hand who failed...

Yes, I met this individual first hand who failed the stress test and is a triathlete.

His normal levels returned too quickly and his normal levels were too low. In other words he was in great...
Forum: Rumours & News
16th Sep 2011, 08:00
Replies: 128
Views: 70,727
Posted By pilotss2001

The speculation is interesting to read but...

The speculation is interesting to read but worthless. And if your making guesses and have never flown in Mainland China its rated at negative worth.

China just like many other governments will...
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
15th Sep 2011, 04:37
Replies: 5
Views: 2,247
Posted By pilotss2001

Hello Fellow Pilots, Please search Tianjin...

Hello Fellow Pilots,

Please search Tianjin and you will find out all the information you need about the city and the airline. We cannot post to everyone again and again the same information. ...
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