Low Hours Dragonair Recruitment
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A point to be remembered is that Dragonair will recruit to suit their demographic profile. As a fairly young company they probably already have a solid batch of well qualified F/Os who are on the seniority list awaiting command opportunities.
Far better to recruit low time guys who won't have a problem being in the RHS for quite some time. Older, more experienced ex captains may not settle so eaily?
Sure, they interviewed some ex AN pilots, possibly had a couple of slots for more experienced people but it is my guess that by far and away their largest requirement is for the low time candidates that can be easily groomed to the Dragonair model and who are less likely to have a problem with being F/Os for a considerable time?
Just my two cents worth.
Far better to recruit low time guys who won't have a problem being in the RHS for quite some time. Older, more experienced ex captains may not settle so eaily?
Sure, they interviewed some ex AN pilots, possibly had a couple of slots for more experienced people but it is my guess that by far and away their largest requirement is for the low time candidates that can be easily groomed to the Dragonair model and who are less likely to have a problem with being F/Os for a considerable time?
Just my two cents worth.
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Thanks Blue Eagle. As the original poster of the thread I am glad I got an awnser in the end......it all seemed to go a bit political there for a while. It makes sense of what you said. As a HK resident who is instructing in the UK who loves HK and wants to return the logic in what you say is music to my ears. At the moment I dont give a dam how long I would be in the RHS for or really how much I would be paid ( as long as it buys me a few beers down Wanchai and a copy of Autosprt every thursday I am a happy man ) No reply from KA yet explaining my situation, but no news is good news I presume.
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Walter - probably yes.
That I am aware there are 2 colour blindness tests. One is used by the USA Authorities and their half the world, the other is used by the UK Authorities and the other half of the world. Naturally, HKG is in the UK camp and holding a USA Class 1 does not mean the HKG CAD will issue you with a licence.
If you want to test the water, do a UK CAA Class I Medical Exam.
- I should add. You could do a HKG Class I medical too. If the HKG CAD are prepared to issue you with a licence, then Dragonair couldn't give a rats ar$e about your eye sight. All KA want is a Class 1 Medical Certificate issued by the CAD.
That I am aware there are 2 colour blindness tests. One is used by the USA Authorities and their half the world, the other is used by the UK Authorities and the other half of the world. Naturally, HKG is in the UK camp and holding a USA Class 1 does not mean the HKG CAD will issue you with a licence.
If you want to test the water, do a UK CAA Class I Medical Exam.
- I should add. You could do a HKG Class I medical too. If the HKG CAD are prepared to issue you with a licence, then Dragonair couldn't give a rats ar$e about your eye sight. All KA want is a Class 1 Medical Certificate issued by the CAD.
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Dr F M O'TREMBA (male)
c/o Dr Vio and Partners, 9/F Kaiseng Commercial Centre
4-6 Hankow Road TSIMSHATSUI
KOWLOON HONG KONG 0014
ph: 852 2369 3329
fax: 852 2369 3329
He also does HK Class 1, with all standard equipments all at one place.
Currently Dragonair utilises the service of a Dr. Fu in Central, forgot the address, but upstairs from a Fortress across the street from Lan Kwai Fong.
Hope these will help out as well.
c/o Dr Vio and Partners, 9/F Kaiseng Commercial Centre
4-6 Hankow Road TSIMSHATSUI
KOWLOON HONG KONG 0014
ph: 852 2369 3329
fax: 852 2369 3329
He also does HK Class 1, with all standard equipments all at one place.
Currently Dragonair utilises the service of a Dr. Fu in Central, forgot the address, but upstairs from a Fortress across the street from Lan Kwai Fong.
Hope these will help out as well.
