Hong Kong Express
Join Date: Jan 2005
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BS, in regards to the information given, its the contract i have been offered. So information is pretty valid. Also been given a start date - so things are on the roll.
Lets see how it all pans out -
Lets see how it all pans out -
I don't want to get into a discussion on pays on the public forum like I said PM me or email.
I thought the rates were slightly different, but I could be wrong.
It is not written in my Terms & Conditions !
I thought the rates were slightly different, but I could be wrong.
It is not written in my Terms & Conditions !
Join Date: May 2004
Location: RPLL
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CR Airways has been in Hong Kong at least 3 years and seem like it the CRJ is always on the ramp. If they can't make 1 crj work i dunno how they can make 4 EMB-190's fly either...
Join Date: Jun 2004
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The Pay is $8500USD for Capt. and $6000USD for F/O.
$30,000 hkd ($5000AUD) Relocation allowance , first 2 weeks accomodation paid by the company , medical insurance , life insurance , return tickets for self and dependants to home country (once a year), 30 days paid leave p.a. , provident fund. No housing allowance, No education Allowance. Possibility of working 7weeks on and 3 weeks off (reduced salary).
Hong Kong Express Airways is not associated with CR Airways .
It is the jet division of Heli Hong Kong .
$30,000 hkd ($5000AUD) Relocation allowance , first 2 weeks accomodation paid by the company , medical insurance , life insurance , return tickets for self and dependants to home country (once a year), 30 days paid leave p.a. , provident fund. No housing allowance, No education Allowance. Possibility of working 7weeks on and 3 weeks off (reduced salary).
Hong Kong Express Airways is not associated with CR Airways .
It is the jet division of Heli Hong Kong .
Join Date: Jan 2005
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don't be fooled..........................
The business name, HeliHongKong, is no more as they have consolidated both the helicopter and jet operations under the Hong Kong Express Airways banner. The helicopter service now operates as HeliExpress.
Of more significant note to those of you still considering a future with this operation, be advised they have implemented a policy on the helicopter side whereby if a copilot is selected for upgrade, he/she must agree to pay the company not less the HKD$45,000. This amounts to "buying" a command and is a sham as there is absolutely no guarantee they will be promoted.
My point is, it's a glaring example of how this crowd does business internally and I see no reason whatsoever the same mentality will not spill over into this new jet dream of theirs. Do not forget, the same people that decide what happens with the helicopter operation decide what happens with the 170's.
Word is there is a hardcore movement afoot to slash costs at every level and no idea seems too far fetched. To think the fixed-wing side will not be affected in the same way would be very naive.
This is not scare-mongering on my part, it is statement of fact as I have sources very near the sharp end. Do your homework very carefully boys and girls.
Of more significant note to those of you still considering a future with this operation, be advised they have implemented a policy on the helicopter side whereby if a copilot is selected for upgrade, he/she must agree to pay the company not less the HKD$45,000. This amounts to "buying" a command and is a sham as there is absolutely no guarantee they will be promoted.
My point is, it's a glaring example of how this crowd does business internally and I see no reason whatsoever the same mentality will not spill over into this new jet dream of theirs. Do not forget, the same people that decide what happens with the helicopter operation decide what happens with the 170's.
Word is there is a hardcore movement afoot to slash costs at every level and no idea seems too far fetched. To think the fixed-wing side will not be affected in the same way would be very naive.
This is not scare-mongering on my part, it is statement of fact as I have sources very near the sharp end. Do your homework very carefully boys and girls.
Join Date: Jan 2001
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Thanks Captn'w & Mark Six,
Could an FO live on US$6000 a month with a partner and what would you expect to pay for accomodation?
Also if you where to take a job and work out your contract (eg 3 yrs) and then get on with CX or Dragonair would you be considered a local and therefore not entitled the housing allowance from CX
Cheers for any help, VneII
Could an FO live on US$6000 a month with a partner and what would you expect to pay for accomodation?
Also if you where to take a job and work out your contract (eg 3 yrs) and then get on with CX or Dragonair would you be considered a local and therefore not entitled the housing allowance from CX
Cheers for any help, VneII
Yes, you can live okay on US$6000 per month. As PC, GH, RP, etc will confirm, that's about what I get paid. If you want the big money, become an engineer...
Impossible to answer the question about housing as it is so dependant on the area you live and the size of your house/apartment. I suggest you look at this web site: http://hongkong.asiaxpat.com/forums/default.asp?id=1
There is a lot of info there about living costs. You should do a search of the site because any questions you may have will have been answered before.
Dunno about the policy regarding locals/expats and housing allowances.
Impossible to answer the question about housing as it is so dependant on the area you live and the size of your house/apartment. I suggest you look at this web site: http://hongkong.asiaxpat.com/forums/default.asp?id=1
There is a lot of info there about living costs. You should do a search of the site because any questions you may have will have been answered before.
Dunno about the policy regarding locals/expats and housing allowances.
Join Date: Mar 2005
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jonjie, do you live in hongkong?
are they open to expat?
I think they don't check even if e-mail.
can you give me some infomations?
flycold
are they open to expat?
I think they don't check even if e-mail.
can you give me some infomations?
flycold
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Join Date: Sep 2004
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Assymetric,
Try this link http://www.helihongkong.com/hkexpress/recruitment/
I had no probs getting back in once my account was created.
Cheers
Try this link http://www.helihongkong.com/hkexpress/recruitment/
I had no probs getting back in once my account was created.
Cheers
Join Date: Mar 2005
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HI Fifthleg, Did u get a response from HK Express? I have send my application but still no reply from them. 
Anyway, do you mind to share your previous experience and how long you waited after sending the application.
Anyway, do you mind to share your previous experience and how long you waited after sending the application.
Join Date: Sep 1999
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Just applied via the online application.
Got an application number of 1002-401 back
Does that mean that there are 400 applications in front of me?
I hope not...
But good luck to the ones ahead anyway!
Got an application number of 1002-401 back
Does that mean that there are 400 applications in front of me?
I hope not...
But good luck to the ones ahead anyway!
Sprucegoose
Join Date: Sep 2000
Location: Hughes Point, where life is great! Was also resident on page 13, but now I'm lost in Cyberspace....
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Got an application number of 1002-401 back. Does that mean that there are 400 applications in front of me?
Cheers, HH. (Always the optomist)
