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Forum: South Asia and the Far East
19th Sep 2020, 22:32
Replies: 3,669
Views: 2,473,481
Posted By gtseraf

all contracts have been terminated, so yep, we...

all contracts have been terminated, so yep, we are all doing something else for now. For many there may be an option for AJX mark II in about 18 months time (possibly) for others it is the end of the...
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
4th Sep 2020, 10:32
Replies: 3,669
Views: 2,473,481
Posted By gtseraf

That's a bit harsh, if I read it correctly. 300...

That's a bit harsh, if I read it correctly. 300 pilots have lost their livelihoods and you are celebrating. Be careful KARMA may just bite back!
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
28th May 2020, 22:29
Replies: 3,669
Views: 2,473,481
Posted By gtseraf

what a positive ray of sunshine you are Mk1

what a positive ray of sunshine you are Mk1
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
11th May 2020, 22:20
Replies: 3,669
Views: 2,473,481
Posted By gtseraf

to those who are keen to join AJX, submit the...

to those who are keen to join AJX, submit the applications and let the process run its course. NO-ONE knows how long this will last or what it's impact will be.

For now, it appears that the...
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
21st Apr 2020, 21:39
Replies: 3,669
Views: 2,473,481
Posted By gtseraf

well mark 1, if they do say "NO", what would any...

well mark 1, if they do say "NO", what would any prospective applicant have lost. maybe a bit of time filling in the application. As for those of us working there, well ........
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
20th Apr 2020, 22:11
Replies: 3,669
Views: 2,473,481
Posted By gtseraf

apparently recruitment is ongoing, if anyone is...

apparently recruitment is ongoing, if anyone is interested in joining, apply, the worst they can say is "no"
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
8th Apr 2020, 07:44
Replies: 3,669
Views: 2,473,481
Posted By gtseraf

as far as I understand, these are hard limits,...

as far as I understand, these are hard limits, unfortunately, no allowance is made for well built, tall people. We all have to fit in a specific box, which is tailored to the average Japanese person,...
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
30th Mar 2020, 22:38
Replies: 3,669
Views: 2,473,481
Posted By gtseraf

Mark One, you appear to be quite excited about...

Mark One, you appear to be quite excited about the possibility. Please take your exuberance elsewhere, There are a lot of people who are in a world of hurt financially right now and others looking...
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
30th Mar 2020, 22:04
Replies: 3,669
Views: 2,473,481
Posted By gtseraf

that sounds like advice from someone who is very...

that sounds like advice from someone who is very happy to see an operation shut down. In times like this, most ships are sinking, so jumping now could be a futile exercise. To be brutally realistic,...
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
30th Mar 2020, 21:22
Replies: 3,669
Views: 2,473,481
Posted By gtseraf

anything is possible at this stage

anything is possible at this stage
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
26th Mar 2020, 00:43
Replies: 3,669
Views: 2,473,481
Posted By gtseraf

ok, no worries.

ok, no worries.
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
25th Mar 2020, 21:32
Replies: 3,669
Views: 2,473,481
Posted By gtseraf

Basil, if you look at the reply just before your...

Basil, if you look at the reply just before your question, CREW appears to be the best option for contract company at this stage.
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
24th Mar 2020, 22:02
Replies: 3,669
Views: 2,473,481
Posted By gtseraf

Drop, in the past, AJX has hired pilots who are...

Drop, in the past, AJX has hired pilots who are on LOA from other airlines, so I see no reason why they won't do it now.

Best is to contact a recruitment company, CREW at this stage is the better...
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
21st Mar 2020, 07:08
Replies: 3,669
Views: 2,473,481
Posted By gtseraf

that would be great to see but one never knows...

that would be great to see but one never knows how these things work
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
19th Mar 2020, 23:07
Replies: 3,669
Views: 2,473,481
Posted By gtseraf

well said!

well said!
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
16th Mar 2020, 09:54
Replies: 3,669
Views: 2,473,481
Posted By gtseraf

at this stage, Crew appear to have the better...

at this stage, Crew appear to have the better package available and definitely communicate better with their employees. The latest issues with the virus have definitely illustrated this. BTW, I am...
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
8th Mar 2020, 10:10
Replies: 3,669
Views: 2,473,481
Posted By gtseraf

they will be doing upgrades on both 767 and 787...

they will be doing upgrades on both 767 and 787 this coming fiscal year (april 2020 to March 2021), not confirmed how many on which fleet, apparently total 16 upgrades.
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
16th Feb 2020, 00:42
Replies: 3,669
Views: 2,473,481
Posted By gtseraf

MBA, you are assuming they actually see the...

MBA, you are assuming they actually see the jumping through the hoops as a rewardable achievement. You and I see the cost this exercise has on individuals and their families, the company is oblivious...
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
15th Feb 2020, 21:15
Replies: 3,669
Views: 2,473,481
Posted By gtseraf

MBA, I like your optimism but NO!

MBA, I like your optimism but NO!
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
11th Feb 2020, 05:18
Replies: 3,669
Views: 2,473,481
Posted By gtseraf

If you are interested in returning to the US to...

If you are interested in returning to the US to work, I would suggest giving AJX a skip, get into a decent major asap, get that valuable seniority number and enjoy your life. AJX may be an adventure...
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
12th Jan 2020, 04:43
Replies: 3,669
Views: 2,473,481
Posted By gtseraf

I guess it depends on each individual. At this...

I guess it depends on each individual. At this stage, a SGN and a BKK trip, both sign on in NRT around 5pm on day 1, arrive around 2 am Japan time (on day 2). Call time for return flight is around 5...
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
10th Jan 2020, 20:50
Replies: 3,669
Views: 2,473,481
Posted By gtseraf

more like the destinations and duty patterns they...

more like the destinations and duty patterns they don't want. Anyway, pretty much all of our layovers are between 15 to 28 hours, often shoehorned between two WOCL duties, so the time spent there is...
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
7th Jan 2020, 16:11
Replies: 3,669
Views: 2,473,481
Posted By gtseraf

if you can, use CREW, they are way better than...

if you can, use CREW, they are way better than the others.
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
22nd Nov 2019, 21:29
Replies: 3,669
Views: 2,473,481
Posted By gtseraf

CREW are absolutely correct. If you cannot tick...

CREW are absolutely correct. If you cannot tick EVERY box for hours requirement, your application will not be accepted. The Japanese system is very Black and White when it comes to experience...
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
13th Nov 2019, 06:19
Replies: 3,669
Views: 2,473,481
Posted By gtseraf

Volare AJX pilots are NOT employed in Japan....

Volare

AJX pilots are NOT employed in Japan. They are employed by contract companies, based in places like,USA, Isle of Man and, Vanuatu. The contract companies then second the pilots to AJX.
...
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
18th Oct 2019, 23:27
Replies: 3,669
Views: 2,473,481
Posted By gtseraf

OR people have been in a REAL airline before...

OR people have been in a REAL airline before pilots sold their souls for a quick jet command and can tell the difference between a REAL airline and the contract world this operation exists in.
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
9th Oct 2019, 23:52
Replies: 3,669
Views: 2,473,481
Posted By gtseraf

no, once you finish the sim training, your...

no, once you finish the sim training, your residence visa is cancelled and you become a foreign crewmember operating in and out of Japan.

Legally, one cannot hold a bank account, phone, drivers...
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
13th Sep 2019, 22:25
Replies: 3,669
Views: 2,473,481
Posted By gtseraf

as far as commuting days go, I have heard of...

as far as commuting days go, I have heard of cases where, if the pilot takes days off in such a way that they do not work during a calendar month, then they do not get commute days for the month, eg...
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
20th Aug 2019, 23:45
Replies: 3,669
Views: 2,473,481
Posted By gtseraf

the contract on offer is a 5 year contract with...

the contract on offer is a 5 year contract with the option of cancellation with 90 days notice period, so the safest way to look at it, is this is a 3 month contract renewable over a 5 year period.
...
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
28th Jul 2019, 23:29
Replies: 3,669
Views: 2,473,481
Posted By gtseraf

sorry Dom, have to disagree with you. The...

sorry Dom, have to disagree with you.

The position of Captain involves taking RESPONSIBILITY for the flight (the aeroplane, crew and passengers), any decisions made and, effectively, being...
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
11th Jul 2019, 21:55
Replies: 3,669
Views: 2,473,481
Posted By gtseraf

possibly the fact one would be getting widebody...

possibly the fact one would be getting widebody command hours to find a better gig elsewhere?
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
5th Jul 2019, 00:00
Replies: 3,669
Views: 2,473,481
Posted By gtseraf

so far, it appears the company gives the guys...

so far, it appears the company gives the guys maximum opportunity to return, I would say that the majority of those who had long absence due to medical have returned. What obstacles were or were not...
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
10th May 2019, 01:27
Replies: 3,669
Views: 2,473,481
Posted By gtseraf

In my experience most of the mischief appears to...

In my experience most of the mischief appears to be committed by admin types not pilot types. In fact the local pilots seem to be as affected by this and unable to stand up to these admin types.
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
6th May 2019, 01:39
Replies: 3,669
Views: 2,473,481
Posted By gtseraf

there seems to be a new way of applying the...

there seems to be a new way of applying the rules, which appear to be negatively impacting the commute right now, resulting in many pilots having to commute back for work a day earlier than they used...
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
30th Apr 2019, 03:32
Replies: 3,669
Views: 2,473,481
Posted By gtseraf

If you read the question to this answer, it...

If you read the question to this answer, it referred to Japanese residents and THEIR tax liability. So, I believe the response is correct, IF you are a Japanese resident, Japanese national or...
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