question for pilots with Asian airlines?
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question for pilots with Asian airlines?
I am a First Officer with a regional airline in America, and I have been offered a pilot position with a major airline in Asia. What is more valuable, Captain time in an ERJ-145 or F/O time in a wide-body jet? Would you leave your regional airline for a major in Asia?
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Go 4 it!!!
Get time on wide-bodies n $$$ in yr pocket.
Once U get enough, start looking around for an a/l that gives upgrades.
U can always go back to commu if no luck away from home...
Cheers
Get time on wide-bodies n $$$ in yr pocket.
Once U get enough, start looking around for an a/l that gives upgrades.
U can always go back to commu if no luck away from home...
Cheers
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Hey....Its time to fly a real plane!
Flying wide body will bring you lot more experience then Emb 145. In addition to that you will be able to get real international experience other than US-Canada flights.
Another positive perspective is that in a few years when the AmericanAviation Industry recovers , you will be ahead of many others while applying for a major airline ,specially if you made it Captain.
Now its up to you to decide to continue flying a regional aircraft or step up to the real world where business gets done.
Eddie
Flying wide body will bring you lot more experience then Emb 145. In addition to that you will be able to get real international experience other than US-Canada flights.
Another positive perspective is that in a few years when the AmericanAviation Industry recovers , you will be ahead of many others while applying for a major airline ,specially if you made it Captain.
Now its up to you to decide to continue flying a regional aircraft or step up to the real world where business gets done.
Eddie
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Question .Do you have 500/1000 PIC in that jet?If you do I would say yes and head to Asia.If not I would wait untill you do.Remember most majors state side want that PIC time.By the way I love and always have fun on trips to Asia.
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I agree with filejw. The other responders don't understand the dynamics of airline hiring in the United States.. If you ever want to work for a major in the States you will need 1000 hours PIC. You will not get that for many years if you take a job with EVA/China Airlines. If you have other ambitions then the move might be right for you. Then again, if you are still an F.O. at a regional in the States there isn't any guarantee that you will upgrade. It would depend on which airline you are working for and your present seniority. A move to EVA/China Airlines might be a good stepping stone to someplace like Cathay, Dragonair, Emirates, Etihad, etc.
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