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Search: Posts Made By: kk pilot
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Forum: Rumours & News
9th Nov 2009, 17:23
Replies: 108
Views: 62,670
Posted By kk pilot

It's afterall an honest mistake exacerbated by...

It's afterall an honest mistake exacerbated by the crew's haste to get the plane down to the best point in the airport to facilitate medical attention for a fellow crew member. Luckily, nothing...
Forum: Rumours & News
8th Nov 2009, 18:52
Replies: 701
Views: 209,693
Posted By kk pilot

No flak from the Orient!

I am amazed at the tolerance and forbearance of our far East bethrens!. Some months ago, some Korean Air pilots went NORDO in European Airspace with German fighters on their tails; they really...
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
22nd Oct 2009, 18:54
Replies: 23
Views: 5,211
Posted By kk pilot

From what has been posted on here, buying a 777...

From what has been posted on here, buying a 777 rating and then going to KAL as a DEC is a quick trip to failure.

just the messenger......
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
17th Oct 2009, 18:35
Replies: 23
Views: 5,211
Posted By kk pilot

Alteon in the US - around $15k I think. I'm not...

Alteon in the US - around $15k I think. I'm not sure if that is for Capt or FO or if it even matters.
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
15th Oct 2009, 13:22
Replies: 22
Views: 6,956
Posted By kk pilot

Nov 4th class is back on

Nov 4th class is back on
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
19th Jul 2009, 14:48
Replies: 6
Views: 1,368
Posted By kk pilot

KAL does have it's commuting advantages but don't...

KAL does have it's commuting advantages but don't assume for a second that you can just show up for a job - I know some highly qualified 777 Capts who have not been hired - even after staying for the...
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
11th Jul 2009, 13:54
Replies: 434
Views: 248,355
Posted By kk pilot

I wouldn't worry so much about the interview -...

I wouldn't worry so much about the interview - but you better fly that sim like your job offer completely depends on it......because it does
Forum: Questions
28th Jun 2009, 10:13
Replies: 51
Views: 14,870
Posted By kk pilot

Smile Malaysians can join SIA at 19 - I flew with a 29...

Malaysians can join SIA at 19 - I flew with a 29 yr old 777 Capt
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
28th Jun 2009, 03:37
Replies: 6
Views: 1,234
Posted By kk pilot

and CCL - which seems to have a decent success...

and CCL - which seems to have a decent success rate
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
28th Jun 2009, 03:35
Replies: 6
Views: 1,234
Posted By kk pilot

Capt on the 777 with over 3500 hrs on type as a...

Capt on the 777 with over 3500 hrs on type as a Capt - SIA experience, so he filled the "unwritten" requirements to help make it through their training - ie., Asia experience and alot of time on...
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
27th Jun 2009, 02:00
Replies: 6
Views: 1,234
Posted By kk pilot

BTW - a friend of mine just returned from the...

BTW - a friend of mine just returned from the June interview - only 5 out of 11 made it through to the last day. 3 Capts/2 FO's
not great odds - but good luck
Forum: Terms and Endearment
13th Jun 2009, 07:00
Replies: 7
KAL
Views: 2,794
Posted By kk pilot

Wilbur60 - My understanding is that there is no...

Wilbur60 - My understanding is that there is no chance to upgrade to command for an expat FO - ie., permanent right seat

regarding the 742 - with the failure rate that is well documented, one...
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
6th Jun 2009, 13:59
Replies: 12
Views: 2,634
Posted By kk pilot

I know of a 777 Capt that received an invite to...

I know of a 777 Capt that received an invite to the June interview Friday via CCL - he is extremely qualified and current
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
17th May 2009, 02:04
Replies: 16
Views: 3,006
Posted By kk pilot

Grooming your airline with a "from the ground up"...

Grooming your airline with a "from the ground up" pilot force is impossible - you can't make competent flight crew overnight no matter how badly those new CPL holders of India want it. Too bad for...
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
1st May 2009, 17:09
Replies: 434
Views: 248,355
Posted By kk pilot

# 1 - If you sent your info to KAL, you are in...

# 1 - If you sent your info to KAL, you are in for a long wait - you have to go thru an agency to be hired

#2 - Is this your first time on this forum? There's a book's worth of info on the hiring...
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
17th Apr 2009, 11:58
Replies: 10
Views: 4,035
Posted By kk pilot

Could be wrong but I think that IAC is recruiting...

Could be wrong but I think that IAC is recruiting pilots to be in their data base for future vacancies where ever the need. This is not a "KAL interview", rather a look by this company to see if...
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
14th Apr 2009, 01:57
Replies: 252
Views: 69,084
Posted By kk pilot

I was told they have cut recruitment to around 50...

I was told they have cut recruitment to around 50 - 60 cadets vs the usual 180 or so for the yr - only second hand info though. I had an SO on an observation flt to MNL - he said he finished the 777...
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
11th Mar 2009, 23:08
Replies: 434
Views: 248,355
Posted By kk pilot

I am only familiar with the former DAL/SIA guys...

I am only familiar with the former DAL/SIA guys and they were successful in their KAL training vs the other DAL guys who were not - It seemed more than a coincidence that the DAL/SIA pilots made it...
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
11th Mar 2009, 09:25
Replies: 252
Views: 69,084
Posted By kk pilot

gotta be gone nlt 30 Jun with your name in the...

gotta be gone nlt 30 Jun with your name in the hat nlt 15 Jun - at least for mainline. I don't know if cargo has a drop dead date, but, with that being said, things are likely to remain very...
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
11th Mar 2009, 07:04
Replies: 252
Views: 69,084
Posted By kk pilot

Cargo received a similar offer to mainline's...

Cargo received a similar offer to mainline's Monday offer a month or so ago
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
10th Mar 2009, 10:46
Replies: 434
Views: 248,355
Posted By kk pilot

batsky so you do have prior asian training...

batsky

so you do have prior asian training experience and airline Captain experience as well....funny, I must have missed that

my apologies.......I'll keep my opinions/advice to myself in the...
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
10th Mar 2009, 10:38
Replies: 434
Views: 248,355
Posted By kk pilot

Buzz - my post was not directed at you and was...

Buzz - my post was not directed at you and was just an opinion - no more than that.

Stressful times are here......again

AND good luck to you where ever you land
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
9th Mar 2009, 15:27
Replies: 252
Views: 69,084
Posted By kk pilot

they have had the same offer for a couple of...

they have had the same offer for a couple of months now, and there has been no mass exodus......
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
9th Mar 2009, 15:23
Replies: 434
Views: 248,355
Posted By kk pilot

chris777 prior asian (training) experience...

chris777

prior asian (training) experience is invaluable - sounds too simple to be true I know, but the results speak for themselves. I don't mean to put down any unsuccessful KAL guys, but look...
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
9th Mar 2009, 12:47
Replies: 434
Views: 248,355
Posted By kk pilot

Sorry you think my advice was stupid.... so...

Sorry you think my advice was stupid....

so let's see - you have:

zero time as an airline captain - biz jets don't count
zero asian training experience
an apparent attitude to disregard...
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
8th Mar 2009, 01:42
Replies: 434
Views: 248,355
Posted By kk pilot

Don't you have recall rights at DAL via their...

Don't you have recall rights at DAL via their contract? If you were a former DAL pilot but then furloughed, why not go back there instead of taking the risk of the training at KAL? A...
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
7th Mar 2009, 07:47
Replies: 434
Views: 248,355
Posted By kk pilot

To my knowledge, most all of the former SIA...

To my knowledge, most all of the former SIA capt's that have left Singapore and gone to KAL (for the great US/Canada commuting contract) have made it thru their training process successfully while...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
25th Feb 2009, 03:05
Replies: 161
Views: 79,399
Posted By kk pilot

clearly, a Gulfstream V/550 rating is preferable...

clearly, a Gulfstream V/550 rating is preferable to any Boeing - young pilots, pay attention.
Captain - 777/767/757/M80 - $'s (avg) 12-14k/mo
regretfully,no experience - Gulfstream......:ugh:
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
21st Feb 2009, 08:19
Replies: 252
Views: 69,084
Posted By kk pilot

a bit extreme - if you fly for a living, you...

a bit extreme - if you fly for a living, you accept the risks associated with the job - we aren't the only professionals taking hits. Talked to anybody on wall street lately?.......
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
16th Feb 2009, 16:00
Replies: 3
Views: 1,060
Posted By kk pilot

you had better check out the pass/fail rate for...

you had better check out the pass/fail rate for non-typed (ie, no meaningful time on type) pilots at KAL before you dive into that very deep pool - the odds are NOT in your favor. Better have some...
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
16th Feb 2009, 15:55
Replies: 252
Views: 69,084
Posted By kk pilot

11% cut is not surprising but I'll wait until...

11% cut is not surprising but I'll wait until it's on paper

Question - any rumors or hints of a NPL or a no-obligation resignation deal coming for mainline that would mirror the cargo offer?
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
7th Feb 2009, 08:57
Replies: 252
Views: 69,084
Posted By kk pilot

Agree. It's not what you make, it's what you keep

Agree. It's not what you make, it's what you keep
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
5th Feb 2009, 01:02
Replies: 8
Views: 1,706
Posted By kk pilot

Why not apply for the 737NG? From what I hear,...

Why not apply for the 737NG? From what I hear, you want no part of the KAL training without extensive time both in the 777 (not just the type rating to be eligible for the job) and have been thru an...
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
17th Nov 2008, 03:02
Replies: 4
Views: 1,373
Posted By kk pilot

Unfortunately - no chance even in a good economic...

Unfortunately - no chance even in a good economic market. You're about 5000 hrs short to even be competitive
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
9th Nov 2008, 00:41
Replies: 413
Views: 80,131
Posted By kk pilot

I interviewed "successfully" in April '05 and...

I interviewed "successfully" in April '05 and didn't hear anything until I got the green light in late December. That was three years ago and I had the luxury of being able to wait it out. IMO, if...
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