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Hello Amir
There are three major contractors that handle employment in Japan right now.
Parcaviation
Hawaiiaviation (CREW)
IAC global
Do a search on those sites about the opportunities available and check their minimums to see if you qualify. Talk to PARC and ask them about a new company coming up that will operate E-170's, I don't know the name of it or the details but I know that PARC just got the contract to supply them with pilots, you might have a better chance if you put your application ahead of the crowd.
Good luck and enjoy Japan
There are three major contractors that handle employment in Japan right now.
Parcaviation
Hawaiiaviation (CREW)
IAC global
Do a search on those sites about the opportunities available and check their minimums to see if you qualify. Talk to PARC and ask them about a new company coming up that will operate E-170's, I don't know the name of it or the details but I know that PARC just got the contract to supply them with pilots, you might have a better chance if you put your application ahead of the crowd.
Good luck and enjoy Japan
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Thanks everyone with regards to the info. Seems like a cozy environment there. Always liked Japan and lived there for a while before.
Its been quite quiet on this thread recently and i was just wondering how is the situation with the current recruitment? As i understand, things probably got much tougher by the month as more experienced guys will be roaming around the job market... Jalways guys, carriers going burst and voluntary no pay leave on some etc.
I have recently applied for a FO position with 4500+ TT heavy jets hours and after reading the thread, seems like i am in for a tough fight as well.
I have a rather silly question, does Crews/Parc have any preference which countries they would rather hire from? I would guess mostly Americans after all its based there? So far, there are Australians and Europeans Just wondering if there are any asians ie. koreans, hk, singapore, malaysians employed by these agencies? Just a thought.
Its been quite quiet on this thread recently and i was just wondering how is the situation with the current recruitment? As i understand, things probably got much tougher by the month as more experienced guys will be roaming around the job market... Jalways guys, carriers going burst and voluntary no pay leave on some etc.
I have recently applied for a FO position with 4500+ TT heavy jets hours and after reading the thread, seems like i am in for a tough fight as well.
I have a rather silly question, does Crews/Parc have any preference which countries they would rather hire from? I would guess mostly Americans after all its based there? So far, there are Australians and Europeans Just wondering if there are any asians ie. koreans, hk, singapore, malaysians employed by these agencies? Just a thought.
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Not a silly question at all. It is true that AJX & AJV are dominated by Aussies, Kiwis and Septics. There is also a token representation from the UK, Denmark and Sweden. However, both companies also have Asian pilots, from countries such as Korea, Malaysia and, yes, Hong Kong.
There are fewer pilots from Asia than other countries but it would certainly seem that all are welcome to apply and the Japanese do not seem to be biased in theri opinions.
I was told during my interview that they like pilots from the Oceana region as the commute is obiously not as long as those travelling from further afield. However, this is no wasy a show-stopper and has not affected the fact that pilots flying for AJX & AJV live as far east as east coast USA and as far west as Ireland. No harm in applying anyway. What's the worst they can say?
There are fewer pilots from Asia than other countries but it would certainly seem that all are welcome to apply and the Japanese do not seem to be biased in theri opinions.
I was told during my interview that they like pilots from the Oceana region as the commute is obiously not as long as those travelling from further afield. However, this is no wasy a show-stopper and has not affected the fact that pilots flying for AJX & AJV live as far east as east coast USA and as far west as Ireland. No harm in applying anyway. What's the worst they can say?
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As everyone may be aware, the recruiting has been top heavy with an over subscription of Captains. In the current recruitemnt they seek to redress this imbalance. The opinion that was expressed to me is that they are looking for young qualifiied FO's, 5000+ hours total time, experience on jets aged in their 30's.
PS. Make sure your logbook is on the level, they are looking a bit closer after a few untidy discoveries.
PS. Make sure your logbook is on the level, they are looking a bit closer after a few untidy discoveries.
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They replied me within 40 hours and said to tidy up my hours. I have about 4400++ jet hours total as FO(3 wide body jet ratings) and in 30's..
But i have some pic hours from some 18 years ago which log i lost and trying to get it re-verified from the flying school from 18 years ago.. i think chances are getting slim. since i read about how they are every strict to the 00:01 min.
But i have some pic hours from some 18 years ago which log i lost and trying to get it re-verified from the flying school from 18 years ago.. i think chances are getting slim.
since i read about how they are every strict to the 00:01 min.
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Interview Gouge
Hello,
Well i just got the word that i will have an interview sometime in June for DEC on the cargo side and was wondering if anyone has interviewed the past two months with the gouge. Im getting old and need all the help i can get.
Thanks
Well i just got the word that i will have an interview sometime in June for DEC on the cargo side and was wondering if anyone has interviewed the past two months with the gouge. Im getting old and need all the help i can get.
Thanks
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a new company coming up that will operate E-170's, I don't know the name of it
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Fuji Dream Airlines receives its first Embraer 170
February 22, 2009
Embraer has delivered the first Embraer 170 to Japan’s Fuji Dream Airlines, a company of the Suzuyo Group. The airline has one more E-170 on order, which is scheduled for delivery later this year........
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Fuji Dream Airlines receives its first Embraer 170 | Shephard Group
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Hi!
Prior to this year, Military time was NOT COUNTED at all for the Japan contract jobs.
In Feb, 2008, I believe, the JCAB changed their minds.
Now, via CREW and PARC and ??? (the other contract agency) you need only 1000 civilian jet, and 3000 jet total (so you can use mil time for the other 2000 jet).
Good luck!
cliff
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Prior to this year, Military time was NOT COUNTED at all for the Japan contract jobs.
In Feb, 2008, I believe, the JCAB changed their minds.
Now, via CREW and PARC and ??? (the other contract agency) you need only 1000 civilian jet, and 3000 jet total (so you can use mil time for the other 2000 jet).
Good luck!
cliff
NBO
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One of the things that will happen is that you will get branded for not having completed your contract, that is something that will follow you in any consequent interview because they are going to want to know why you didn't carry your contractual obligation. Unless you are not planning to continue on the contract work path, it is never a good thing to leave a contract unfulfilled
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Dominican.. Do you commute to MINN? Are you ex NWA? If so how is that commute?
2) No, former Pinnacle
3) Since the introduction of the "business class commute" option, it hasn't been a problem at all
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Fellas,
Good info. thanks. I just applied tonight, got the ad from Climbto450, just wondering: 1 Are they starting to ramp up hiring at JP Express and Air Japan and 2 What kind of shot do I have with 5500 total time and just over a 1000 jet PIC (CRJ)?
Also how long till you're contacted?
Thanks
Good info. thanks. I just applied tonight, got the ad from Climbto450, just wondering: 1 Are they starting to ramp up hiring at JP Express and Air Japan and 2 What kind of shot do I have with 5500 total time and just over a 1000 jet PIC (CRJ)?
Also how long till you're contacted?
Thanks
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I went through the screening with about the same time as you have. Mostly RJ command time. But, that was March of 2008. Things have changed. You will be going against guys with more experience (ie. heavy & international) and B757/767 type ratings. Some even have JCAB license/certificates. So, I'd say your chances are slim. Good luck though. I think it is one of the best contract gigs around.
BTW. I did not get hired. After 6 months of waiting for the results, they finally said my score wasn't high enough to make the cut.
BTW. I did not get hired. After 6 months of waiting for the results, they finally said my score wasn't high enough to make the cut.
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One thing about ANA is that they hire people and not just a resume, for starters all members of the interview panel are retired check airmen with more time in heavy Boeings and evaluating pilots than my kids have been alive so there aren't many resumes that will star struck these guys, If you know what I mean!
One very important part of the application is the autobiography section and I can't stress this enough, DO NOT LEAVE THIS PART UNFILLED!!!! Why? this is your opportunity to catch their attention and raise your hand above the crowd ( one 10,000 hour resume looks like the next 10,000 hour resume if you have 2,000 of them laying around, Right?) Tell them about you, how you started flying, tell them a "there I was on my c172" story and what you learned from it. This is a very pilot oriented company and the hiring is still done by pilots, HR just gathers and corrects the paperwork, they want to get a sense that you are interested in this gig because you want to be here and appreciate the opportunity and not just because it is a good place to wait out your recall, you dig?
Your competition is fierce, there is no denying that! but in my 27 years in the business I'm yet to find a gig where it wasn't
Good luck
One very important part of the application is the autobiography section and I can't stress this enough, DO NOT LEAVE THIS PART UNFILLED!!!! Why? this is your opportunity to catch their attention and raise your hand above the crowd ( one 10,000 hour resume looks like the next 10,000 hour resume if you have 2,000 of them laying around, Right?) Tell them about you, how you started flying, tell them a "there I was on my c172" story and what you learned from it. This is a very pilot oriented company and the hiring is still done by pilots, HR just gathers and corrects the paperwork, they want to get a sense that you are interested in this gig because you want to be here and appreciate the opportunity and not just because it is a good place to wait out your recall, you dig?
Your competition is fierce, there is no denying that! but in my 27 years in the business I'm yet to find a gig where it wasn't
Good luck
Hey Jenson, tired of F1 already??
I'm pretty sure they won't accept sim time for the 3000
The company still plans to continue hiring through 2009/2010,
good luck
I'm pretty sure they won't accept sim time for the 3000
The company still plans to continue hiring through 2009/2010,
good luck