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Forum: South Asia and the Far East
11th Feb 2015, 15:58
Replies: 1,705
Views: 978,437
Posted By Lost in Saigon

It looks like they will start flying the 787's to...

It looks like they will start flying the 787's to Heathrow in March and Gatwick in July.

When are the 787's being delivered to VNA?
...
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
27th Dec 2010, 14:23
Replies: 1,705
Views: 978,437
Posted By Lost in Saigon

Is that 60 hrs only stick time? Time in the bunk...

Is that 60 hrs only stick time? Time in the bunk doesn't count?
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
22nd Nov 2010, 13:08
Replies: 1,705
Views: 978,437
Posted By Lost in Saigon

No, Vietnam Airlines only hires Vietnamese...

No, Vietnam Airlines only hires Vietnamese Nationals on a permanent basis. They get paid less as well.
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
19th Oct 2009, 11:00
Replies: 1,705
Views: 978,437
Posted By Lost in Saigon

They have a Cadet program for Vietnamese...

They have a Cadet program for Vietnamese Nationals.
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
23rd Jul 2009, 14:07
Replies: 1,705
Views: 978,437
Posted By Lost in Saigon

Vietnam is for easy going pilots who can easily...

Vietnam is for easy going pilots who can easily adapt, and "go with the flow"

If you are the type of person who continuously gets caught up in the little details, you might find life in Vietnam is...
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
29th Mar 2009, 15:20
Replies: 1,705
Views: 978,437
Posted By Lost in Saigon

As stupid as it sounds, yes, they want you to pay...

As stupid as it sounds, yes, they want you to pay for the training, AND also put up a $30,000 3 YEAR training bond.

I believe the training is actually paid by either Vietnam Airlines or your...
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
27th Mar 2009, 10:59
Replies: 1,705
Views: 978,437
Posted By Lost in Saigon

All hiring for foreigners is done through...

All hiring for foreigners is done through agencies like PARC, Rishworth, and Euro Pacific. Contact one of them for information.

There is no point in contacting anyone directly at Vietnam Airlines....
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
25th Mar 2009, 18:02
Replies: 1,705
Views: 978,437
Posted By Lost in Saigon

What he means is that you will have to pay full...

What he means is that you will have to pay full fare to fly back and forth from Thailand to Vietnam.

There are no reciprocal jump seat privileges with Vietnam Airlines.
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
6th Feb 2009, 02:01
Replies: 1,705
Views: 978,437
Posted By Lost in Saigon

When I was there in 2003-2006, only Vietnamese...

When I was there in 2003-2006, only Vietnamese nationals flew the F70's.

I see now that they are advertising, so that must have changed.......
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
21st Jan 2009, 10:57
Replies: 1,705
Views: 978,437
Posted By Lost in Saigon

Sorry, which position are those numbers for?

Sorry, which position are those numbers for?
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
15th Sep 2008, 12:04
Replies: 1,705
Views: 978,437
Posted By Lost in Saigon

I didn't say it was tax free. All I did was...

I didn't say it was tax free. All I did was include a part of the contract sent to me by Euro Pacific.

Euro Pacific are the ones who call it tax free. And I would agree with that term because it...
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
14th Sep 2008, 13:15
Replies: 1,705
Views: 978,437
Posted By Lost in Saigon

I am not sure of the numbers for 320 FO, but here...

I am not sure of the numbers for 320 FO, but here are some some numbers for 320 Captain:

Option A 6/2 USD10,800.

Option B 5/3 USD9,033

Option C 4/4 USD7,270
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
13th Sep 2008, 15:18
Replies: 1,705
Views: 978,437
Posted By Lost in Saigon

That doesn't sound like Vietnam Airlines.

That doesn't sound like Vietnam Airlines.
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
9th Sep 2008, 11:38
Replies: 1,705
Views: 978,437
Posted By Lost in Saigon

There is no travel allowance. You get a VNA...

There is no travel allowance. You get a VNA ticket in your mail slot.

Hotels are generally very nice (4 star, 5 star) individual rooms

No perdiems on layovers. Each contract or contractor is...
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
28th Aug 2008, 12:23
Replies: 1,705
Views: 978,437
Posted By Lost in Saigon

Each country has it's own rules, so it's best to...

Each country has it's own rules, so it's best to get advice from an expert.
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
28th Aug 2008, 00:31
Replies: 1,705
Views: 978,437
Posted By Lost in Saigon

Your pay is free of any Vietnam Taxes. It is all...

Your pay is free of any Vietnam Taxes. It is all paid by Vietnam Airlines. Depending on your circumstances, some other countries might want a piece of it, but it is up to you to figure that part out.
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
26th Aug 2008, 23:57
Replies: 1,705
Views: 978,437
Posted By Lost in Saigon

Sorry, Unless you have a current 777 rating AND...

Sorry, Unless you have a current 777 rating AND at least 500 hours recent 777 time, you are not employable at Vietnam Airlines. Not as a Captain, and not even as a First Officer.
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
11th Aug 2008, 20:49
Replies: 1,705
Views: 978,437
Posted By Lost in Saigon

Cars are very expensive in Vietnam due to a...

Cars are very expensive in Vietnam due to a special import tax to discourage their use. (the roads are too crowded)

Cars takes for ever to get anywhere because of all the traffic so you are...
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
9th Aug 2008, 14:29
Replies: 1,705
Views: 978,437
Posted By Lost in Saigon

vikena, I see nothing wrong with tamie's posts...

vikena, I see nothing wrong with tamie's posts and I see nothing that makes them sound like a child.

Can you tell us why you have a problem with her posts?
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
31st Jul 2008, 13:13
Replies: 1,705
Views: 978,437
Posted By Lost in Saigon

What are you talking about? Vietnamese Nationals?...

What are you talking about? Vietnamese Nationals? Vietnamese Nationals are hired "In House" by Vietnam Airlines. They are either ex-Vietnamese Airforce, or Cadets from the Vietnam Airlines Cadet...
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
16th Jul 2008, 00:04
Replies: 1,705
Views: 978,437
Posted By Lost in Saigon

I might one day, but not until I get a 777 rating...

I might one day, but not until I get a 777 rating or they get some some 767's again.
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
15th Jul 2008, 23:27
Replies: 1,705
Views: 978,437
Posted By Lost in Saigon

I applied to Europacific and Parc at the same...

I applied to Europacific and Parc at the same time in Sept 2003 for a 767 FO position that both were advertising.

Europacfic emailed me a few times with little teases asking when I would be...
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
14th Jul 2008, 20:33
Replies: 1,705
Views: 978,437
Posted By Lost in Saigon

I wouldn't worry about it. Just apply to all 3...

I wouldn't worry about it. Just apply to all 3 and make sure you are up to date with all 3. VNA probably doesn't see any names until you are actually hired by the contractor and VNA just rubber stamp...
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
14th Jul 2008, 19:05
Replies: 1,705
Views: 978,437
Posted By Lost in Saigon

Make sure you apply with all the contractors....

Make sure you apply with all the contractors. Occasionally one or more of the contractors will be overlooked by VNA when they are looking for pilots.

Usually it is because someone at the...
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
12th Jul 2008, 20:38
Replies: 1,705
Views: 978,437
Posted By Lost in Saigon

After a few weeks in Vietnam, you will ONLY want...

After a few weeks in Vietnam, you will ONLY want to meet "Local" girls.

This was part of my initial briefing at Mulligan's Irish Pub in the Omni Hotel the first night I arrived in HCMC. I didn't...
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
24th Jun 2008, 13:45
Replies: 1,705
Views: 978,437
Posted By Lost in Saigon

Again, please confirm that it is a 320/321...

Again, please confirm that it is a 320/321 roster.

Is it possible that the 3 days in Hanoi is actually because he ended in Hanoi and was positioned back to Saigon? Then he is positioned back to...
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
24th Jun 2008, 12:12
Replies: 1,705
Views: 978,437
Posted By Lost in Saigon

3 Day layover in Hanoi in the hotel, when you are...

3 Day layover in Hanoi in the hotel, when you are based in Saigon? That seems odd. I never saw that when I was there 2003-2006.

Just so there is no confusion, can you confirm that most of what has...
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
22nd Jun 2008, 23:19
Replies: 1,705
Views: 978,437
Posted By Lost in Saigon

Correct me if I am wrong, but I don't think any...

Correct me if I am wrong, but I don't think any contract pilot has ever done a right seat to left seat upgrade on the B777 at Vietnam Airlines.

So I would say the answer is a very long time.
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
20th Jun 2008, 19:09
Replies: 1,705
Views: 978,437
Posted By Lost in Saigon

ia1166, I was in Vietnam from 2003-2006 on...

ia1166,

I was in Vietnam from 2003-2006 on the B767 and it was much better than what you describe. Back then the A320 fleet worked considerably harder than either the B767 or B777 fleet.

It...
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
19th Jun 2008, 17:35
Replies: 1,705
Views: 978,437
Posted By Lost in Saigon

The training bond is only for upgrade training.

The training bond is only for upgrade training.
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
19th Jun 2008, 15:59
Replies: 1,705
Views: 978,437
Posted By Lost in Saigon

If the B777 FO pay is $9,464 USD for the 6/2...

If the B777 FO pay is $9,464 USD for the 6/2 roster, how much is it pro-rated for 5/3 or 4/4 roster?
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
17th Jun 2008, 09:49
Replies: 1,705
Views: 978,437
Posted By Lost in Saigon

You get it all. $8000 is after the contractor...

You get it all. $8000 is after the contractor takes their cut.

I have heard that some contracts are now being paid in Euros. Can anyone confirm that?
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
5th May 2008, 12:41
Replies: 1,705
Views: 978,437
Posted By Lost in Saigon

You need a Vietnamese Pilot's Licence in order to...

You need a Vietnamese Pilot's Licence in order to crew a Vietnamese aircraft.

When you arrive in Vietnam, you do a groundschool in HCMC, and a Vietnamese medical in Hanoi. They will then issue...
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
17th Jan 2008, 01:26
Replies: 1,705
Views: 978,437
Posted By Lost in Saigon

cucch69, You generally need a minimum of...

cucch69,

You generally need a minimum of 500 hours on type and current within the last 6 months to get a contract.
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
12th Jan 2008, 18:53
Replies: 1,705
Views: 978,437
Posted By Lost in Saigon

Most homes are furnished and it is very easy to...

Most homes are furnished and it is very easy to find roommates. You are probably better off to stay in a "Mini Hotel" ($400-500 per month) until you can figure out where you want to live.

Some...
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