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Forum: Fragrant Harbour
8th Feb 2018, 20:15
Replies: 20
Views: 15,087
Posted By CEA330Driver

The reality is that in the 80's and 90's the...

The reality is that in the 80's and 90's the Chinese Airlines had a terrible safety reputation and Cathay Pacific and Dragonair thrived with essentially zero competition to the mainland. Then it all...
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
13th Feb 2017, 19:42
Replies: 0
Views: 3,827
Posted By CEA330Driver

China ATPL Exam - Assistance Available

CHINA (CAAC) ATPL ON-LINE COURSE


This information is for anyone considering, or is in the process of, applying for a job with a Chinese airline.


On-Line Course

This course are those...
Forum: Rumours & News
12th Jan 2017, 20:11
Replies: 88
Views: 63,352
Posted By CEA330Driver

This is a very interesting discussion with many...

This is a very interesting discussion with many great points. Whilst I have been flying Airbus aircraft for 20 years (save the 18 months I had on the B744), there is no doubt in my mind that my...
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
31st Dec 2016, 01:08
Replies: 18
Views: 11,781
Posted By CEA330Driver

Hi Grumman, I have worked for Air China (6.5...

Hi Grumman,
I have worked for Air China (6.5 years) and am now with China Eastern (1.5 years). Given you are willing to work and move your family to China your will have plenty of options. The big...
Forum: Canada
18th Dec 2016, 21:40
Replies: 4
Views: 2,572
Posted By CEA330Driver

Find out where the demand is highest right now in...

Find out where the demand is highest right now in Canada. For instance, is Georgian looking for guys? If so, find out if they will type rate you on the B-1900 and ask what this would entail. If...
Forum: Canada
18th Dec 2016, 21:28
Replies: 8
Views: 3,660
Posted By CEA330Driver

The DHC-8-400 was probably too big for the...

The DHC-8-400 was probably too big for the mission requirements. I thought the same, but at the end of the day, the fleet was in need of an upgrade and a more modern and very capable aircraft was...
Forum: Canada
18th Dec 2016, 21:03
Replies: 12
Views: 3,482
Posted By CEA330Driver

777_Lover; I went to Seneca 30 years ago. It...

777_Lover;
I went to Seneca 30 years ago. It was a top school then, and from what I understand it remains so. So is Sault College. My advise would be to go to a school that offers the flying...
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
18th Dec 2016, 20:50
Replies: 1
Views: 1,390
Posted By CEA330Driver

The boys have it figured out. Force a go-around...

The boys have it figured out. Force a go-around and the split the $2M RMB that will surely come the way for the Captain that saved all those lives because of his lightning quick reflexes and nerves...
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
11th Nov 2016, 00:15
Replies: 20
Views: 12,706
Posted By CEA330Driver

I'm with GPS and indeed they are worth talking...

I'm with GPS and indeed they are worth talking to. I was with Brookfield with another Chinese carrier and while I had a good relationship with them, they were nothing more than glorified translators.
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
11th Nov 2016, 00:11
Replies: 1
Views: 1,630
Posted By CEA330Driver

While I have no doubt that the DGCA will...

While I have no doubt that the DGCA will implement this new rule, I would question their ability to enforce it. You don't need to be on 'death's bed' to be unfit to fly. What about fatigue? What...
Forum: Rumours & News
4th Nov 2016, 17:36
Replies: 101
Views: 82,824
Posted By CEA330Driver

Disturbing indeed. Unlike at Western airlines...

Disturbing indeed. Unlike at Western airlines where a comprehensive analysis will be done, in China since the outcome was no loss of lives then the decision must have been sound. Lucky yes, correct...
Forum: Rumours & News
2nd Nov 2016, 17:47
Replies: 101
Views: 82,824
Posted By CEA330Driver

In my humble opinion while the outcome was...

In my humble opinion while the outcome was successful, an incident like this, or any other for that matter, should be a learning opportunity and not made into a epic hero story or otherwise. There...
Forum: Rumours & News
29th Oct 2016, 15:32
Replies: 101
Views: 82,824
Posted By CEA330Driver

No chance. They were supposed to go all English...

No chance. They were supposed to go all English in the early 2000's - they tried for a few days as I recall then back to square one. There is just not enough incentive/disincentives to make it...
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
13th Oct 2016, 23:58
Replies: 11
Views: 10,893
Posted By CEA330Driver

I think the BP limit is 140/90. For the stress...

I think the BP limit is 140/90. For the stress ECG it can be hirer but they will not want to see any abnormalities in how fast your hear rate reduces. As far as I know they will allow you to take...
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
13th Oct 2016, 23:54
Replies: 357
Views: 406,711
Posted By CEA330Driver

You can only be valid on one type at any given...

You can only be valid on one type at any given time with the Chinese. If you are currently flying the Airbus, then in all likelihood that is the fleet you will be hired on regardless of your past...
Forum: Canada
31st Aug 2016, 21:54
Replies: 1
Views: 2,311
Posted By CEA330Driver

I like it a lot! It's very original.

I like it a lot! It's very original.
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
26th Aug 2016, 21:51
Replies: 6
Views: 7,870
Posted By CEA330Driver

@commuting pilot: there is one medical for the...

@commuting pilot: there is one medical for the assessment. We call it the BIG medical and you have will the following done: (I might miss one or two)

1. Ears, Nose, Throat - the easy part
2....
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
26th Aug 2016, 21:33
Replies: 69
Views: 27,682
Posted By CEA330Driver

@Dan Buster: couldn't have said it any better. ...

@Dan Buster: couldn't have said it any better. This is one of the problems with our profession (and part of the reason why our conditions continue to suffer), there's simply too many out there that...
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
25th Aug 2016, 17:34
Replies: 144
Views: 159,017
Posted By CEA330Driver

@China Beached: Loved it! Well said.

@China Beached: Loved it! Well said.
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
20th Aug 2016, 17:52
Replies: 9
Views: 9,850
Posted By CEA330Driver

Sorry Curtain rod you lost me. I'm a bit thick I...

Sorry Curtain rod you lost me. I'm a bit thick I know, but what policy change are you talking about? Housing? If so, haven't they done that with the current C Scale. Surely if the company could...
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
20th Aug 2016, 02:02
Replies: 9
Views: 9,850
Posted By CEA330Driver

@airdualbleedfault, spot on. Most contracts of...

@airdualbleedfault, spot on. Most contracts of this nature are just a shade over USD14000/month - all inclusive. Probably an OK job for a pilot with no kids or kids that are out of the house. Doing...
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
18th Aug 2016, 21:14
Replies: 9
Views: 9,850
Posted By CEA330Driver

@Boxjockey; just saying. There are plenty of...

@Boxjockey; just saying. There are plenty of very good instructors out there that could contribute greatly to the China expansion, but in most (not all) cases they are not welcome. The career path...
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
18th Aug 2016, 16:36
Replies: 9
Views: 9,850
Posted By CEA330Driver

Ah yes, the lure of the almighty greenback. But...

Ah yes, the lure of the almighty greenback. But is it worth it? I am certainly not suggesting that working for a Chinese carrier is all that bad, but one would have to be seriously fed up with work...
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
16th Jul 2016, 21:12
Replies: 10
Views: 4,024
Posted By CEA330Driver

Hi FBwdude, It's been my personal...

Hi FBwdude,

It's been my personal experience, and from word of mouth from those working there, that Hainan simply does not honour the contract that they offer. They make promises they have no...
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
16th Jul 2016, 16:50
Replies: 10
Views: 4,024
Posted By CEA330Driver

PG: Having worked for two Chinese airlines in the...

PG: Having worked for two Chinese airlines in the past 8 years and a Hong Kong carrier for almost 11, if I were in your shoes I would NOT at this stage of your career consider working for a Mainland...
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
11th Jul 2016, 16:45
Replies: 357
Views: 406,711
Posted By CEA330Driver

One thing to bear in mind vis-a-vis the MOMO...

One thing to bear in mind vis-a-vis the MOMO roster. It sounds like CSN will probably do it right, but make sure the language reflects that you will have a MINIMUM of 30 days OFF (or whatever the...
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
1st Jun 2016, 15:00
Replies: 357
Views: 406,711
Posted By CEA330Driver

Working in China is not everyone's cup of green...

Working in China is not everyone's cup of green tea, the difficult part is knowing if it is right for you. Everyone's circumstances are different. One thing I can tell you from experience; if you...
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
24th May 2016, 16:07
Replies: 109
Views: 149,611
Posted By CEA330Driver

Can you feel yourself being 'sucked in' by the...

Can you feel yourself being 'sucked in' by the lure of a 350? If so, be warned from those working there already. Hong Kong Airlines/Hainan are notorious for making promises they can't possibly keep.
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
31st Mar 2016, 16:58
Replies: 17
Views: 21,485
Posted By CEA330Driver

@LimaVictor: I'm not so sure that's true. Times...

@LimaVictor: I'm not so sure that's true. Times may have changed so I stand to be corrected, but I went for an assessment with Hainan in 2008 and completed the ATPL exam, Medical and English...
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
31st Mar 2016, 16:32
Replies: 26
Views: 13,178
Posted By CEA330Driver

@ Shep69: Couldn't have said it any better

@ Shep69: Couldn't have said it any better
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
28th Feb 2016, 21:21
Replies: 235
Views: 501,127
Posted By CEA330Driver

Licence Release

The licence release process really depends on how one 'leaves the company.' In our case, since the company had closed the base and hence breached our contract, they were very helpful in giving us:...
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
11th Dec 2015, 19:50
Replies: 357
Views: 406,711
Posted By CEA330Driver

Brokers

Capt Tired,

Please feel free to PM me. I have a number of years of experience working in China and am willing to offer you some insight on the brokers I've worked with.

Regards.
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
6th Nov 2015, 15:54
Replies: 144
Views: 159,017
Posted By CEA330Driver

Spot On!

Here is a little something I wrote earlier on another thread. I've copied it for simplicity's sake.

To put it into perspective; a few years ago I applied for a captain position with a low cost...
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
22nd Oct 2015, 22:12
Replies: 28
Views: 25,516
Posted By CEA330Driver

CEA Broker

Hi would recommend using GABS for a few key reasons:
(1) they are honest
(2) proactive
(3) have developed a good relationship with the company

There contact details:
Wally Rutledge
Managing...
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
13th Oct 2015, 17:23
Replies: 37
Views: 30,519
Posted By CEA330Driver

USA Tax Obligations

If I understand correctly, all Americans must declare income regardless of where they live. Perhaps that is the reason for CSA not issuing a tax letter. That said, your salary in China should be...
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