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Forum: Fragrant Harbour
16th Feb 2011, 04:31
Replies: 1,509
Views: 508,470
Posted By Jamie J

It's very tough struggling to find work but don't...

It's very tough struggling to find work but don't jump out of the frying pan into the fire.

Bonds (HKA call them "training grants") HKA's contract says:
Type rated pilot, US$15,000
Non-type...
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
29th Jan 2011, 06:54
Replies: 1,509
Views: 508,470
Posted By Jamie J

You will always get moaners no matter what the...

You will always get moaners no matter what the circumstances and you will always get guys who are blindly optimistic but don't let them distract from the masses that are posting similiar negative...
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
24th Nov 2010, 15:03
Replies: 1,509
Views: 508,470
Posted By Jamie J

Starskate, genuinely sorry to hear you wasted...

Starskate,
genuinely sorry to hear you wasted your time and money on going to a HKA (or was it HKE ) interview. I'm very tempted to say "we told you so" but I know that won't help you. The lesson...
Forum: South Asia and Far East Wannabes
3rd Nov 2010, 04:19
Replies: 12
Views: 4,521
Posted By Jamie J

Starskate, I can only repeat, if you do...

Starskate,

I can only repeat, if you do come to HK, get to talk to as many pilots as possible. I know what you mean, there are pilots in every company who complain. Cathay pilots get more than...
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
29th Aug 2010, 13:54
Replies: 41
Views: 15,135
Posted By Jamie J

There is some useful info in thread "Demise of...

There is some useful info in thread "Demise of Hong Kong Airlines" - there are also a lot of insults and ranting from some of the many pilots who were sacked last year or lied to over promised...
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
22nd Aug 2010, 04:00
Replies: 41
Views: 15,135
Posted By Jamie J

Rhone, Interesting posts. You sound...

Rhone,

Interesting posts.
You sound optimistic for HKA which suggests to me that you haven't been there very long or you're management?
CX:
Your problem with CX seems to be their poor...
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
17th Jun 2010, 12:01
Replies: 1,509
Views: 508,470
Posted By Jamie J

There is some useful info in this thread - there...

There is some useful info in this thread - there are also a lot of insults and ranting from some of the many pilots who have been sacked or lied to! Try pages 43 and 45 for a start. The info is a bit...
Forum: South Asia and Far East Wannabes
21st May 2010, 09:30
Replies: 53
Views: 27,894
Posted By Jamie J

There's no doubt morale is dropping and it was...

There's no doubt morale is dropping and it was low before! There are problems everywhere you look these days, whether it's day to day operating issues, booking leave, getting back expenses, attending...
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
2nd Mar 2010, 01:29
Replies: 1,509
Views: 508,470
Posted By Jamie J

Intelligentpilot, Good post. Don't...

Intelligentpilot,

Good post.
Don't forget; no education allowance for kids, no extra pay for working on a day off (DDO), no loss of licence insurance, no promised command upgrades etc etc.
HKA...
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
22nd Feb 2010, 13:30
Replies: 1,509
Views: 508,470
Posted By Jamie J

Sorry, I don't know what they are offering, but...

Sorry, I don't know what they are offering, but the fact that you're asking means that you haven't read much of this thread. To summarise; it doesn't matter what they offer, what your contract says...
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
20th Jan 2010, 03:03
Replies: 1,509
Views: 508,470
Posted By Jamie J

Runway Incursion

Does anyone have any details of the latest runway incursion at HKG by HKA at the weekend?

Even before this incident it seemed unlikely that the CAD was going to approve the A330 operation/routes....
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
20th Jan 2010, 02:35
Replies: 9
Views: 10,653
Posted By Jamie J

I've had mildish IBS for 20 years now and could...

I've had mildish IBS for 20 years now and could write a short book on the treatments I tried. For me, hypotherapy, against my expectations, worked the best, as well as cutting down or cutting out...
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
18th Nov 2009, 07:09
Replies: 1,509
Views: 508,470
Posted By Jamie J

I would agree that the most important...

I would agree that the most important consideration when thinking of joining HKA/HKE is whether to trust that the deal you sign will stay the same. Some pilots have got stuck there having signed...
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
21st May 2009, 02:07
Replies: 54
Views: 14,961
Posted By Jamie J

Punishment for not reciting "apothegm"

The following letter was sent yesterday to all Hong Kong Airlines and Hong Kong Express staff (this is no joke):

Dear All Colleagues,
Re : Corporate Culture
As the members of Hong Kong Airlines...
Forum: South Asia and Far East Wannabes
25th Oct 2008, 03:54
Replies: 49
Views: 14,803
Posted By Jamie J

In short, no, you wouldn't get in with any...

In short, no, you wouldn't get in with any airlines in HK without at least a couple of thousand hours. There is no GA to speak of either.
Forum: South Asia and Far East Wannabes
21st Sep 2008, 13:30
Replies: 49
Views: 14,803
Posted By Jamie J

Harmony, I certainly hope that if you read all...

Harmony,
I certainly hope that if you read all my threads that you will see that I don't just critisise.

Rostering is incredibly complex. You have only mentioned a very small number of the...
Forum: South Asia and Far East Wannabes
3rd Sep 2008, 00:59
Replies: 49
Views: 14,803
Posted By Jamie J

Hongkongfooey, The HKEPA would be very...

Hongkongfooey,
The HKEPA would be very interested if a different lawyer reckons bonds are illegal cos they spent a lot cash getting a legal opinion. Why not get in touch with them?
Agreed, the land...
Forum: South Asia and Far East Wannabes
6th Aug 2008, 08:15
Replies: 49
Views: 14,803
Posted By Jamie J

Update

Most of what has been posted previously is still true, but;

In the last 2 months the Dir Flt Ops, Chief Pilot and President have all resigned. HKE and HKA continue to lose millions. Some have...
Forum: South Asia and Far East Wannabes
6th Aug 2008, 07:55
Replies: 49
Views: 14,803
Posted By Jamie J

Mat Rempit69, The HKE Pilots Association...

Mat Rempit69,

The HKE Pilots Association recently sought clarification on the legality of bonds in HK. In short; if you sign the "Training Agreement" it is part of your contract and you are...
Forum: South Asia and Far East Wannabes
15th Apr 2008, 03:59
Replies: 49
Views: 14,803
Posted By Jamie J

For those who have sent PMs to me asking for more...

For those who have sent PMs to me asking for more info, here is some more recent thoughts (to be read alongside my opening thread written in September 07):

Housing - infact average rentals...
Forum: South Asia and Far East Wannabes
11th Oct 2007, 01:07
Replies: 49
Views: 14,803
Posted By Jamie J

In response to questions re FO T&Cs via PMs I...

In response to questions re FO T&Cs via PMs I wrote this:
Rosters:
They are supposed to be issued 2 weeks before the end of the month for the following month. Usually this is delayed and then...
Forum: South Asia and Far East Wannabes
2nd Oct 2007, 07:10
Replies: 49
Views: 14,803
Posted By Jamie J

Yes they are. Then again, how many airlines do...

Yes they are. Then again, how many airlines do you know that aren't recruiting?
For low experience pilots: Minimum requirements are dropping at many airlines worldwide (ask the recruitment...
Forum: South Asia and Far East Wannabes
27th Sep 2007, 04:41
Replies: 49
Views: 14,803
Posted By Jamie J

Hong Kong Express - Living and Working

I thought it would be helpful to post some info on living in HK and working for Hong Kong Express for those contemplating the move. Naturally, these are my opinions but I will try to stick to the...
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