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Forum: South Asia and the Far East
24th Aug 2015, 03:58
Replies: 1,705
Views: 978,437
Posted By Dihedral1

BW2000

For what it is worth, BW2000 is fairly accurate.

For the FOs, there is a pay to fly scheme coming, which, should help accelerate salaries lower.

For Capts, some agencies are advertising 350/787...
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
18th May 2015, 15:34
Replies: 1,705
Views: 978,437
Posted By Dihedral1

Hey Intruder

Seems you have gotten sucked in by the smoke n mirrors. A cursory glance reveals that the standard 6/2 package is still $10.8 per month (circa 2008) all the other variations have always been...
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
14th Apr 2015, 09:46
Replies: 1,705
Views: 978,437
Posted By Dihedral1

Rosters

Kap,

It might be that before they used to advertise the possibility of 4/4, 5/3 or 6/2.
With them asking guys to volunteer to reduce their rotation cycles from 6/2 to 8/2 etc..
The new roster...
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
13th Apr 2015, 12:32
Replies: 1,705
Views: 978,437
Posted By Dihedral1

Rsajik

If Rishworth have advised you, I think that is all the confirmation you need.

However a quick check of Flight Global, shows Parc says the same thing..
...
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
18th Feb 2015, 05:32
Replies: 1,705
Views: 978,437
Posted By Dihedral1

News

Vietnam Airlines will take delivery of the first of 19 Boeing 787-9s in May, and the first of 14 Airbus A350-900s in June. The SkyTeam carrier ordered the Boeing 787-8 in 2007 and converted the order...
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
14th Feb 2015, 06:53
Replies: 1,705
Views: 978,437
Posted By Dihedral1

Kap

Paris & Lon are already routes served by VNA, so news of them on the 787/350 is to be expected.. More important, with a doubling of the widebody fleet envisaged, would be an announcement of some...
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
5th Feb 2015, 13:33
Replies: 1,705
Views: 978,437
Posted By Dihedral1

Varies

Hours vary, pretty much on the high side, some guys right at 100hrs, some at 80hrs. Then on month of vacation maybe 50-60hrs in 14 days.
Think Ho Chi Minh and Hanoi vary a bit, maybe a bit better in...
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
31st Jan 2015, 23:35
Replies: 1,705
Views: 978,437
Posted By Dihedral1

KapLt

Why- I am no expert. But IMHO.
All simulators (ATR, 330, 777) and until a couple of years ago (320) are located outside Vietnam, so it would increase the cost and logistics of screening.
As it is...
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
31st Jan 2015, 02:08
Replies: 1,705
Views: 978,437
Posted By Dihedral1

tatarin

Erh... call that you failed medical or have an issue.
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
30th Jan 2015, 20:06
Replies: 1,705
Views: 978,437
Posted By Dihedral1

Basic.. But

Blood work, Chest X Ray, Ultrasound, ECG, Eyes, E.N.T., Internal/Surgery Exam,

Maybe no brain scan or treadmill, like China, but they have still caught a few guys who held 1st class Medicals from...
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
24th Jan 2015, 21:43
Replies: 1,705
Views: 978,437
Posted By Dihedral1

BW2000

100% correct.. Wait & see what is on offer..
From US carries to Gulf Carriers to HK, to mainland China to SE Asia there is a need for pilots.. Don't believe me just go to Flight Global Jobs etc.....
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
24th Jan 2015, 21:29
Replies: 1,705
Views: 978,437
Posted By Dihedral1

No not just an Airbus thing KaptLt.

VNA has been in growth mode for a number of years, but they plan on a last minute basis, 2 years ago they were getting rid of expats ( as if unaware of 787/350 coming), now that the new planes are...
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
21st Jan 2015, 22:40
Replies: 1,705
Views: 978,437
Posted By Dihedral1

Your right Kwaiyai!

This seems to be latest plan to deal with crew shortages..

"VNA has advised that it is seeking volunteers from all fleets to go to an 8x2 roster pattern or higher (eg 8x1, 10x2, 10x1) as soon as...
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
13th Jan 2015, 04:38
Replies: 1,705
Views: 978,437
Posted By Dihedral1

Not Allowed to resign..

for those of you considering Vietnam Airlines, do yourself a favor & wait awhile.
Over 30 local pilots have requested to resign...unfortunately the newspapers, as usual only get half the story, it's...
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
8th Jan 2015, 15:16
Replies: 1,705
Views: 978,437
Posted By Dihedral1

No pay..

27 days no pay.. Indeed:=
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
8th Jan 2015, 09:16
Replies: 1,705
Views: 978,437
Posted By Dihedral1

A330

Multiple problems in my humble opinion.

- Correct, not aware of the "me to" contract clause in fact there are discrepancies between contracts, Instructor pay for example, medical benefits, O/T...
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
24th Nov 2014, 12:53
Replies: 1,705
Views: 978,437
Posted By Dihedral1

321 Capt

The Assignment Period will be 5 (five) years from the commencement date as outlined below with potential extensions thereafter in compliance with the Age Limitations of the CAAV.

The Assignment...
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
19th Nov 2014, 21:16
Replies: 1,705
Views: 978,437
Posted By Dihedral1

Tactics

Some Agencies advertise, even when hiring has stopped. They get you to sign up with them, as some gullible pilots convince themselves, that "their" agency has the inside track.
Once you submit the...
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
14th Nov 2014, 10:56
Replies: 1,705
Views: 978,437
Posted By Dihedral1

Clarity..

No your right Kap, 28 days no pay (people accept that, who are type rated??) is for new hires. I thought the discussion was about the costs of a new type rating IE 330 to 350 etc. My apologies if I...
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
14th Nov 2014, 04:40
Replies: 1,705
Views: 978,437
Posted By Dihedral1

Kap, $51M may not go far

Perhaps, the temporary 777 hiring freeze is to assess, how far $51M will get them when they have over $3.3B worth of aircraft back ordered. Company plans to sell 20% to strategic investor at a...
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
14th Nov 2014, 04:25
Replies: 1,705
Views: 978,437
Posted By Dihedral1

BW2000 a ?

If a pilot were to buy a Ford Fiesta (MSRP of $25K USD) and you asked him how much he paid. He might tell you 22K to demonstrate his negotiating prowess, while omitting to tell you he actually paid...
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
25th Oct 2014, 04:58
Replies: 1,705
Views: 978,437
Posted By Dihedral1

Actually

Not much of a beer drinker.

I must say, if you check service delivery and management ethos among the foreign educated younger Vietnamese (check out the tech start up scene) and among the overseas...
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
24th Oct 2014, 01:00
Replies: 1,705
Views: 978,437
Posted By Dihedral1

Kap

What fleet are you looking at?
A search of this thread will tell you the 321 fleet is hard work.:ugh:
Don't get me wrong, things happen here in slow time, so if you need a job, there is one waiting...
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
23rd Oct 2014, 15:50
Replies: 1,705
Views: 978,437
Posted By Dihedral1

Kwai

Indeed, I saw the same letter from their CEO. Your quote is accurate.
Funny, in 2010 expats had a 5% paycut to help out, for 6 months.
No there is nothing in the expat contract about helping out....
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
23rd Oct 2014, 12:58
Replies: 1,705
Views: 978,437
Posted By Dihedral1

World-Wide phenomena

Kap,
the Government in Vietnam has been struggling to find the money for the new airport for the last 5 years, has poor infrastructure (roads, rail, ports), needs investment in education and...
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
23rd Oct 2014, 06:25
Replies: 1,705
Views: 978,437
Posted By Dihedral1

CEO

Yes roti, I saw that one. That is exactly what he said in the letter of Oct 10 to staff.
With only $3MUSD in profit for the financial year and ++$3.3BUSD in direct a/c purchases (350/787) and lease...
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
18th Sep 2014, 02:11
Replies: 1,705
Views: 978,437
Posted By Dihedral1

IPO news

Vietnam Airlines shoots for third in Southeast Asia | Business | Thanh Nien Daily (http://www.thanhniennews.com/business/vietnam-airlines-shoots-for-third-in-southeast-asia-31211.html)
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
17th Sep 2014, 19:10
Replies: 1,705
Views: 978,437
Posted By Dihedral1

Only correction

The only correction to Black and White's reply; VNA no longer imposes a 10% pay cut per say in the first year! However, you still aren't paid the full $10.8K as some is retained during the first 6...
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
10th Sep 2014, 18:45
Replies: 1,705
Views: 978,437
Posted By Dihedral1

Specifics Frog777

Hi, have you read through this thread? Maybe some questions have already been answered, maybe you could be more specific, what do you want to know.
Luke has recently given a good overview and I have...
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
10th Sep 2014, 10:08
Replies: 1,705
Views: 978,437
Posted By Dihedral1

Who will pay for the new toys

Without a king: Vietnam SOE reform needs solidarity - Equity - Deals - News - FinanceAsia.com - The network for financial decision makers...
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
4th Sep 2014, 13:51
Replies: 1,705
Views: 978,437
Posted By Dihedral1

never home

I sent you a PM.
But as a bad as you think BA is, most contractors would would give their left nut, to have the sort of representation BALPA provides
and the package you have, even if somewhat...
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
4th Sep 2014, 09:10
Replies: 1,705
Views: 978,437
Posted By Dihedral1

Watch the Trend

For persons interested in Vietnam in general!
Watch the trend....
In China, Spring Air (being private and profit driven) was first to revamp their contract, you can earn $18.8K net on a 6/3...
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
4th Sep 2014, 05:07
Replies: 1,705
Views: 978,437
Posted By Dihedral1

Impossible to say

That's to broad a question in my opinion.
Are you single, single & commuting, family, family but commuting.
Where are you from, what are you accustomed to, what can spouse tolerate.
You can rent...
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
2nd Sep 2014, 07:55
Replies: 1,705
Views: 978,437
Posted By Dihedral1

Luke hits the target

Luke's pretty much got the bases covered.
Without trying to offend, if your looking for Swiss Precision, German Engineering or Zero MELs....:=
I have looked at Korean Air planes, that are not new...
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
2nd Sep 2014, 04:26
Replies: 1,705
Views: 978,437
Posted By Dihedral1

peze, not for or against!

Luke gave a very balanced view of things.
If you read again, whilst he gave it a solid 7.
I reiterate the A321 fleet is a world away from the WB fleet
Lifestyle wise. Rents in Hanoi where you...
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