Hong Kong Express...anyone?
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I lived in Townsville for three years and you better take the refuellers advice as I have done on many occasions
If you are single you can maybe survive on the money, otherwise you are better off in Aus flying for a regional! That is money wise. If you just want to fly a jet then go for it!
Up to the individual but I wouldnt class it as a career airline.
Good luck to all
If you are single you can maybe survive on the money, otherwise you are better off in Aus flying for a regional! That is money wise. If you just want to fly a jet then go for it!
Up to the individual but I wouldnt class it as a career airline.
Good luck to all
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Another day in paradise.... NOT!
Anyone with a remote interest in this "outfit " would be well advised to read all the posts on this thread carefully. The Townsville refueller is correct. Ask yourself why most are trying to leave and resignations are on going. All is not what is being presented at interview , there is nothing on the table but a stale fish sandwich and plenty of spin from a dubious c.p. 
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Have you checked Rishworth's site for 170 crew??
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CAUTION
pinkflaps, 
Rumor has it, that the Indian company Rishworth is representing negotiates a reasonable deal. Then when you arrive in country they advise they can’t meet their commitment and give you their terms and conditions. Which are significantly less attractive. Not a good look, if true.
Care to comment?
Rumor has it, that the Indian company Rishworth is representing negotiates a reasonable deal. Then when you arrive in country they advise they can’t meet their commitment and give you their terms and conditions. Which are significantly less attractive. Not a good look, if true.
Care to comment?
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Pink Flaps , Hey, they must be using the Hong Kong Express model on how to win friends and influence people. But somehow I doubt it , pilots rated on orphaned aircraft are in far too much demand (sic) , just ask Embraer. By the way , if you are a girl pilot don't bother applying to HKE , the chief pilot only likes boy pilots.
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Just talked to one of my buddies at HKe......
They have 32 pilots and only 4 aircraft. Money is slow as their aircraft is never full with pax ! I guess the answer is not good until the situation improves !
They have 32 pilots and only 4 aircraft. Money is slow as their aircraft is never full with pax ! I guess the answer is not good until the situation improves !
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I know it's difficult to get the facts right but the planes are ocasionally full however the pax load really fluctuates. As far as the new guys concerned I think they'll be happy to have a job and a paycheck.
So can anyone shed any light on the ad placed for B737NG Captains and F/O's on Friday with HKE? Pay, conditions, allowances, routes? Are things still as bad as they seem given whats has been posted earlier or are things getting better?
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HeliExpress??
Hi, anybody knows how's it going with the chopper boys, is it just as bad as with you guys? Does HE and HKE share the same managers? Sorry to post thread here but don't seem to get any replies thru' Rotorheads.
HE, HKE, Heli Hong Kong, East Asia Airlines - all the same company. The Hong Kong based helicopter side of the business was closed down at the end of 2005. Macau based operation still runs the S76's between Macau, Hong Kong and Shenzhen.
Um, actually no. The S76 operation (East Asia Airlines) has always been based in Macau. The Hong Kong operation (Heli Hong Kong/ Heli Express) was always based in Hong Kong. No-one moved anywhere.
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Sorry, just joking. Actually I'm a rotorhead working in Africa on a 6/6 weeks rotation and I'm exploring the possibilities of spending more time with family on a permanent base in Asia; that is without taking a paycut, if you catch my drift.
So will somebody please let me know what's the deal for rotorheads in HeliExpress,... pay, allowances, benefits, etc, etc. Will the contract ensure a decent life for an expat family in Macau with some leftovers for savings?
Do they offer type rating training?
So will somebody please let me know what's the deal for rotorheads in HeliExpress,... pay, allowances, benefits, etc, etc. Will the contract ensure a decent life for an expat family in Macau with some leftovers for savings?
Do they offer type rating training?