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For those who are interested in fact and not the carpings of some disgruntled missguided elements.................................
I had the pleasure of a very informative and well conducted interview with HKE recently and I feel that I can confirm the following:
1. Hong Kong Express is NOT Heli Hong Kong although owned by the same people. It is managed by different people . There are no similarities between the two companies they dont operate under the same AOC.
2. There is NO aircraft rating or command trianing bond. Nor is there planned to be.
3. Macau could be a lifestyle option (NOT a posting).
4. Full salary is payed from day one (unlike most other airlines).
5. The Conditions Of Service and Contract are industry standard.
I was left with the impression that they were upfront on all points discussed and that they are placing much importance on employing the right people and keeping them.
Carp Away !!!
I had the pleasure of a very informative and well conducted interview with HKE recently and I feel that I can confirm the following:
1. Hong Kong Express is NOT Heli Hong Kong although owned by the same people. It is managed by different people . There are no similarities between the two companies they dont operate under the same AOC.
2. There is NO aircraft rating or command trianing bond. Nor is there planned to be.
3. Macau could be a lifestyle option (NOT a posting).
4. Full salary is payed from day one (unlike most other airlines).
5. The Conditions Of Service and Contract are industry standard.
I was left with the impression that they were upfront on all points discussed and that they are placing much importance on employing the right people and keeping them.
Carp Away !!!
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Good luck
Cap'n w
Your post reminds me of an old saying..
'Sometimes it is better to have people think that you are ignorant rather than opening your mouth and removing all doubt'
Obviously your post is a windup as it would be unbelievably naive for anyone to make such sweeping statements based on nothing but one interview.
However, as I have said before, I hope that your optimism is rewarded by a long and interesting career with this company.
I shall watch with interest your progression in HKE
Your post reminds me of an old saying..
'Sometimes it is better to have people think that you are ignorant rather than opening your mouth and removing all doubt'
Obviously your post is a windup as it would be unbelievably naive for anyone to make such sweeping statements based on nothing but one interview.
However, as I have said before, I hope that your optimism is rewarded by a long and interesting career with this company.
I shall watch with interest your progression in HKE
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capt'n w,
HKE is very much HeliExpress (HeliHongKong is gone). You may also want to reconsider your belief that HKE is managed by different people. That is only true inasmuch as the Ops Manager and CP (cited as two examples) are different individuals from the helicopter side. Above that level, I know exactly who's calling the shots and it is the same people who call the shots with the heli operation. That being the case, I would counsel that you and others have more than your fair share to be worried about after you commit yourselves.
And correct me if I'm wrong here, but I am quite certain HongKongExpress grew out of the same AOC that the helicopter operation works under to this day. Now if that's not the same company, I don't know what is.
"5. The Conditions Of Service and Contract are industry standard."
Now then, you are either easily fooled, or, just haven't been in the business long enough to know what "industry standard" really is these days. Nuff said.
Lastly, I'm glad you said you were "left with the impression" that blah blah blah. I will tell you one thing right now, this mob is very good at just that, leaving an impression that is both believable and desirable. Unfortunately, their track record when it comes to consistently delivering the goods year in, year out seems to be debatable.
And since I do not quite share the same level of "optimism" (if you could call it that) our friend Badapple seems to display concerning career prospects at HKE, I will only say to you and others, good luck.
HKE is very much HeliExpress (HeliHongKong is gone). You may also want to reconsider your belief that HKE is managed by different people. That is only true inasmuch as the Ops Manager and CP (cited as two examples) are different individuals from the helicopter side. Above that level, I know exactly who's calling the shots and it is the same people who call the shots with the heli operation. That being the case, I would counsel that you and others have more than your fair share to be worried about after you commit yourselves.
And correct me if I'm wrong here, but I am quite certain HongKongExpress grew out of the same AOC that the helicopter operation works under to this day. Now if that's not the same company, I don't know what is.
"5. The Conditions Of Service and Contract are industry standard."
Now then, you are either easily fooled, or, just haven't been in the business long enough to know what "industry standard" really is these days. Nuff said.
Lastly, I'm glad you said you were "left with the impression" that blah blah blah. I will tell you one thing right now, this mob is very good at just that, leaving an impression that is both believable and desirable. Unfortunately, their track record when it comes to consistently delivering the goods year in, year out seems to be debatable.
And since I do not quite share the same level of "optimism" (if you could call it that) our friend Badapple seems to display concerning career prospects at HKE, I will only say to you and others, good luck.
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Hello everyone,
Just wondering here- their website said that they accept applications from "low-time" pilots. At the moment, I only have 460 hours and am flying a C152. Would I have any chance whatsoever with no jet/turbine experience and not being a HK national? I have heard of many low-hours pilots like me getting good jobs in Asia, and I was just wondering if I would have a shot anywhere?
Thanks,
Raffi.
Just wondering here- their website said that they accept applications from "low-time" pilots. At the moment, I only have 460 hours and am flying a C152. Would I have any chance whatsoever with no jet/turbine experience and not being a HK national? I have heard of many low-hours pilots like me getting good jobs in Asia, and I was just wondering if I would have a shot anywhere?
Thanks,
Raffi.
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Wow, there seem to be a few people here with some axes to grind, I wonder why. Maybe disgruntled ex-employees...
I have some friends working the helicopter side of things, and while it may not be a perfect job, they seem pretty happy with things, and have been there for a long time. This despite the earlier post claiming low morale and high turnover. Sure there's some politics, some things that might not be ideal, but show me the perfect job in this industry, and I'll show a queue of people waiting for the incumbent to die.
I hope that the new airline takes off (excuse the pun), and provides a break in the industry for a whole bunch of people. Good luck to all involved.
I have some friends working the helicopter side of things, and while it may not be a perfect job, they seem pretty happy with things, and have been there for a long time. This despite the earlier post claiming low morale and high turnover. Sure there's some politics, some things that might not be ideal, but show me the perfect job in this industry, and I'll show a queue of people waiting for the incumbent to die.
I hope that the new airline takes off (excuse the pun), and provides a break in the industry for a whole bunch of people. Good luck to all involved.
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Any news
Capt'n w
Any success with HKE yet? Things seem to be a little quiet; or are you already at training?
Bill Smith
Do you really believe that August is achievable?
Might be better off to try CRA
Any success with HKE yet? Things seem to be a little quiet; or are you already at training?
Bill Smith
Do you really believe that August is achievable?
Might be better off to try CRA
