Air Japan (AJX) B767
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Great to see a man that won't let his standards slip.
Half the world and his dog are either unemployed or worried about same, he is taking care of the hotac standards.
Nice one dude
Half the world and his dog are either unemployed or worried about same, he is taking care of the hotac standards.
Nice one dude
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B757CAPT, seems as if people would rather slam eachother rather than help eachother out on this website. I thought thats what Flightinfo was for. To answer your question, Hiltons and similar properties.
Esprit
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No problem. Its much more satisfying to help out a fellow pilot who may be out of work , rather than to make fun of his commuter airline status (seems some have forgotten where they started out) or his priorities. It seems the intent of this website has been lost on some people.
Esprit
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Just as an observation, it seems a little petty to be getting over excited about whether an individual has earned the right to wear, whatever? And someone's worrying about the hotels.
I draw your attention to the big picture, you have to pass the JCAB check.
There are two area's that need re-focusing; How to pass the interview and how to pass the CAB check rides. Then you can rent your own room and if you want to dress like Nero, be our guest.
Gambate.
I draw your attention to the big picture, you have to pass the JCAB check.
There are two area's that need re-focusing; How to pass the interview and how to pass the CAB check rides. Then you can rent your own room and if you want to dress like Nero, be our guest.
Gambate.
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Why do you care what type of questions people are asking? You can ascertain that a guy isn't focused on the JCAB checkride just because he asks a question about hotels? Or the individual who wants to know what to wear to class? Now you've created an environment where people are afraid to ask something for fear of getting jumped on. You always have the choice of skipping over these posts if it bothers you.
Esprit
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If you notice there are 27 pages on this thread of people asking questions and this pilot group responding to them, but frankly the quality of the hotels? please. The environment that this pilot group has created on the line is a pretty relaxed one because we don't come at each other with a "holier than thaw" attitude and that is what you project and for somebody that is still 4 or 5 months from even being on the line you sure are creating a name for yourself. JB told us during breakfast a couple of days ago that we should give you the benefit of the doubt and that you are actually a nice guy, you also posted that the attitude you display here is not how you actually are in person, I want to believe that because I have a lot of respect for JB I think he is an outstanding guy so there has to be more to you. You should concentrate a little more in actually making it to the line and a little less on telling us what a horrible and inhospitable this pilot group you are yet to join is
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Here, here Dominican! It's a great working environment and everyone's pretty cool. All the guys come with substantial experience and it's not a pi..ing contest. The environment is not plagued by seniority, it's quite a nice bunch of guys that are just focused on getting the job done and getting home.
If Esprit is here, why don't you take a long read of the red book.
If Esprit is here, why don't you take a long read of the red book.
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Don't make something there that's not there. Never in any of my posts did I insinuate or imply that this was a inhospitable pilot group. (I have found just the opposite. Having seen what it takes first-hand to make it online, I have tremendous respect for the pilots here and our Japanese Instructors) I have no idea who the posters here work for, so how can I make such an accusation towards a certain pilot group? Please tell me where I said this. I just don't see any point in, for lack of a better word, condemning someone who asks a question. It doesn't exactly foster comraderie. Unless I'm wrong, I thought the purpose of this forum was to help fellow aviators. So if you mean by making a name for myself, people online know that I enjoy helping others, then great. Thats who I am. To come to some other conclusion is wrong. So for all of my detractors, here is a sample of pms that I have received:
Yeah, some people just don't get it, thanks again!
Name withheld
This one from an AJX pilot;
Man those guys are getting snappy. I thought you
gave good advice. EVERYONE wears pilot shirts and slacks. Anyway, if not, it was still pretty funny to read.
Take care,
Name withheld
You should concentrate a little more in actually making it to the line....
And you came to this conclusion how exactly? Because I've spent 15 minutes of the past 4 months on this website? Don't bother responding, I won't be coming back to this website again. I've had my fill. I wish you luck in your flying career.
Esprit
Yeah, some people just don't get it, thanks again!
Name withheld
This one from an AJX pilot;
Man those guys are getting snappy. I thought you
gave good advice. EVERYONE wears pilot shirts and slacks. Anyway, if not, it was still pretty funny to read.
Take care,
Name withheld
You should concentrate a little more in actually making it to the line....
And you came to this conclusion how exactly? Because I've spent 15 minutes of the past 4 months on this website? Don't bother responding, I won't be coming back to this website again. I've had my fill. I wish you luck in your flying career.
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Good grief, this thread sounds like a bunch of high school girls arguing. Okay, the hotels are fine - we only have 3 layovers at present though, maybe a couple more next year. As for your dress attire during training, the Japanese really don't care what you wear - really. The contract companies and other guys hype it up for no reason. Just don't dress like young, punk-ass kids nowadays with earphones stuck in the ears. Casual business attire is fine during training (just make sure you wear a tie during sim and checkrides). All I wore even for my checkrides was my old uniform shirt with a tie and pants, no jacket, and they still passed me. And it was middle of winter! Don't crack Japanese (or Asian for that matter) jokes when you're around others. Be courteous to everyone and don't be too loud. The training's very long, but not hard - remember, you're only learning another airplane (the 767s at ANA still only have a pair of wings, engines, elevators, and a rudder with a 80's technology semi-glass CRT cockpit). But what's hard is the cultural aspect. Unless you're familiar with the Japanese culture, it will be a struggle for some, but not all.
So come on out to Japan. Majority of the girls are somewhat hot and the sakes are great. The pilots here are a great bunch too. Pass the interview and training and this gig will probably be the easiest and laid-back airline job you've ever had. (Except for one thing: you'll be working at the other side of the world)
Okay, maybe I've had one too many for the night. But hey...
Cheers!! And fly safe.
So come on out to Japan. Majority of the girls are somewhat hot and the sakes are great. The pilots here are a great bunch too. Pass the interview and training and this gig will probably be the easiest and laid-back airline job you've ever had. (Except for one thing: you'll be working at the other side of the world)
Okay, maybe I've had one too many for the night. But hey...
Cheers!! And fly safe.
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I heard the same thing from my recruiter (IAC). Think I'm being considered for a March class. Getting information from those guys is like pulling teeth.
Although after seeing how you hounded one of your own guys I'm having 2nd thoughts about making the jump. With my background in cargo, I'm leaning towards AJV. How are the guys (bosses, checkpilots, fo's) to work with? Can I change my mind even though I told them cargo in the interview?
Freddy
Although after seeing how you hounded one of your own guys I'm having 2nd thoughts about making the jump. With my background in cargo, I'm leaning towards AJV. How are the guys (bosses, checkpilots, fo's) to work with? Can I change my mind even though I told them cargo in the interview?
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Out of curiosity, has anyone who has interviewed recently been officially offered a March class date yet? I'm in touch with a few folks who interviewed in the past 6 to 8 weeks, all of us have completed the process but haven't heard anything one way or another.
Not checking my e-mails every five minutes or so, yeah right.
Not checking my e-mails every five minutes or so, yeah right.