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Advanced Entry.
I take this to mean that the people you are referring to as having no less than 1000 hours were Adavnced Entry types. Was that the case? How about multi time in 2000 Kg or higher? Glass? The other factor concerning experience levels is FAR part 135 or 121, or similar according to each countries standard.
Was the standard higher than stated Advanced Entry standards? I mean other than total flight hours.
Was the standard higher than stated Advanced Entry standards? I mean other than total flight hours.
Japandwell,
The ones with me had experience on Dash8, Cheiftan and a few more. Some had done part 135 ops and some not. Two had been instructors and all were over 25 years old bar one. Yes we were all AE as none of us had an ATP licence yet.
I don't really think they care what you flew before, just if you will fit in and be able to cope with the training.
Is that what you mean?
The ones with me had experience on Dash8, Cheiftan and a few more. Some had done part 135 ops and some not. Two had been instructors and all were over 25 years old bar one. Yes we were all AE as none of us had an ATP licence yet.
I don't really think they care what you flew before, just if you will fit in and be able to cope with the training.
Is that what you mean?
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Pilotchute, You did answer my question. I have more than the stated minimums and thought your post implied that people are accepted with higher qualifications than the minimum for each program. The fact that I have nearly ATP minimums but no time in AC over 2,000 Kg. puts me in a place between AE and TT.
It is good to know that people with higher than stated minimums for the AE may still be accepted for the program.
It is good to know that people with higher than stated minimums for the AE may still be accepted for the program.
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If you don't have a HONG KONG PERMANENT ID CARD, no amount of experience will get you in the door for the foreseeable future (on ANY program - ab initio, AE or TT). Clear enough?
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No more AE?
I am reading between the lines on your response. I take it there are no more AE classes or even TT courses planned.
I have been gathering this throughout the forums. There is some information that contradicts that theory though. There was a post saying that the ab initio courses are taking too long, and that may be used as an excuse to start AE courses again. AE pilots don't require HKID, correct?
Anyway, I am still tossing this around. I'll be leaving my employer in a few months on a type of "early out program", and will get back to instructing full time. There are a few ab initio programs here in the US that hire FAA Instructors, and offer full time salaries. I'm glad I came back to the US!
I have been gathering this throughout the forums. There is some information that contradicts that theory though. There was a post saying that the ab initio courses are taking too long, and that may be used as an excuse to start AE courses again. AE pilots don't require HKID, correct?
Anyway, I am still tossing this around. I'll be leaving my employer in a few months on a type of "early out program", and will get back to instructing full time. There are a few ab initio programs here in the US that hire FAA Instructors, and offer full time salaries. I'm glad I came back to the US!
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If AE and TT does reopen, will preference be given to non-permanent HKID holders on those courses? Or were previous courses and the current pool of people waiting for start dates a mix of everyone?
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Why would preference be given to NON ID holders? 
Hope this helps:
If you don't have a HONG KONG PERMANENT ID CARD, no amount of experience will get you in the door for the foreseeable future (on ANY program - ab initio, AE or TT). Clear enough?
Thanks to Capt. Underpants, made my copy pasting easy.
Just one more time:
If you don't have a HONG KONG PERMANENT ID CARD, no amount of experience will get you in the door for the foreseeable future (on ANY program - ab initio, AE or TT). Clear enough?
Hope this helps:
If you don't have a HONG KONG PERMANENT ID CARD, no amount of experience will get you in the door for the foreseeable future (on ANY program - ab initio, AE or TT). Clear enough?
Thanks to Capt. Underpants, made my copy pasting easy.
Just one more time:
If you don't have a HONG KONG PERMANENT ID CARD, no amount of experience will get you in the door for the foreseeable future (on ANY program - ab initio, AE or TT). Clear enough?
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HKID Beaten to Death
It's quite simple really. Hope this clears it up for you all.
http://www.immd.gov.hk/pdforms/rop133.pdf
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) | Immigration Department
GovHK: Identity Cards and Right of Abode
On the 2 letter code beneath your date of birth, the first letter, if it is anything but 'A' or 'R', you do not have the right to live, work, or study in Hong Kong without a valid visa.
To be legally employed in HK, and as far as the Immigration Dept. is concerned, 'A' (Right of Abode) and 'R' (Right to Land) are virtually identical. The only difference being, persons holding a 'R' code are not eligible to vote and can be deported if convicted of a serious crime.
Most expat folks first coming to HK on the CX ticket are all given a 'C' code on their HKIDs. Which means 'Conditional Stay' and if they lose employment with CX, they have a specific time limit to gather all their stuff and leave or else be considered staying illegally subject to immediate deportation.
Cheers.
J
http://www.immd.gov.hk/pdforms/rop133.pdf
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) | Immigration Department
GovHK: Identity Cards and Right of Abode
On the 2 letter code beneath your date of birth, the first letter, if it is anything but 'A' or 'R', you do not have the right to live, work, or study in Hong Kong without a valid visa.
To be legally employed in HK, and as far as the Immigration Dept. is concerned, 'A' (Right of Abode) and 'R' (Right to Land) are virtually identical. The only difference being, persons holding a 'R' code are not eligible to vote and can be deported if convicted of a serious crime.
Most expat folks first coming to HK on the CX ticket are all given a 'C' code on their HKIDs. Which means 'Conditional Stay' and if they lose employment with CX, they have a specific time limit to gather all their stuff and leave or else be considered staying illegally subject to immediate deportation.
Cheers.
J
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Thanks jumpseatCAPT you at least gave a non-standard PPrune response. I can get the C card in which holder’s stay in the HKSAR is limited by the Director of Immigration.
I am coming to HK in January on a visa joining some ex-pat friends and have a teaching job lined up.
My question again was, in the last intake of AE and TT people, was there many HKID holders amongst them? Would having a HKID of any description be an advantage if AE and TT opens up again to international candidates? I already know the current stoppage is due to the immigration department etc etc.
This is info I can only get on this rumours website from people in the know.
I am coming to HK in January on a visa joining some ex-pat friends and have a teaching job lined up.
My question again was, in the last intake of AE and TT people, was there many HKID holders amongst them? Would having a HKID of any description be an advantage if AE and TT opens up again to international candidates? I already know the current stoppage is due to the immigration department etc etc.
This is info I can only get on this rumours website from people in the know.
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From what I gather, people with the right prerequisites for AE and TT are ~90% from overseas, not holding a HKID card. Vast majority of HKID holders do not have the means or need to meet the AE or TT requirements since they can easily take the AB course if they make it past assessments.
So holding a HKID card would not be an advantage for AE and TT unless you're planning on applying for the AB stream. Especially if you only hold a 'C' code on your HKID, by which case, you will be treated the same as a non-HKID expat candidate - and only AE and TT will be available.
Hope this clears up your questions mate.
Cheers.
J
So holding a HKID card would not be an advantage for AE and TT unless you're planning on applying for the AB stream. Especially if you only hold a 'C' code on your HKID, by which case, you will be treated the same as a non-HKID expat candidate - and only AE and TT will be available.
Hope this clears up your questions mate.
Cheers.
J
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Calling all applicants going for initial a on 18 november
Hi all, I would say I'm like most or rather all of the other new comers in this thread, so I will skip all the drama.
I have read sufficient pages on this thread to grasps whats there to expect for the first few stages prior to interview.
So I am calling out to the applicants who are going to be attending the same Initial A on 18 November, perhaps we could gather earlier and discuss. I am definitely open to making new friends through this opportunity, and possibly helping each other.
I have read sufficient pages on this thread to grasps whats there to expect for the first few stages prior to interview.
So I am calling out to the applicants who are going to be attending the same Initial A on 18 November, perhaps we could gather earlier and discuss. I am definitely open to making new friends through this opportunity, and possibly helping each other.
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final interview
Hey,
i see you are going for the final interview in HK.
Is it for the Cadet entry or the Advanced entry? I've been waiting myself
for ages for an invite for the final stage.
grtz,
Loek
i see you are going for the final interview in HK.
Is it for the Cadet entry or the Advanced entry? I've been waiting myself
for ages for an invite for the final stage.
grtz,
Loek
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Welcome to the Wannabes forum. Seeing as this is your first post, maybe you're a lurker and have been reading along this whole thread but I'm going to have to assume a few things anyways.
First, I'd recommend you to read this whole thread. All 275 pages because it does contain almost all the information you may need: past users' experiences, the old and new tests/system of the selection process, etc.
Lastly, please use proper English.
Good luck.
First, I'd recommend you to read this whole thread. All 275 pages because it does contain almost all the information you may need: past users' experiences, the old and new tests/system of the selection process, etc.
Lastly, please use proper English.
Good luck.