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Where do you get off telling me or anyone else here to pull their head out of the sand? Why do you assume that we are idiots and don't know how the contract world works? Do you really think there is one person here that thinks there would be an ANA pilot put on the street instead of one of us? Please, give me a break.
So given that you are not here and part of our "team", I wonder what you base your assumptions on? Do you have anything other than "the economy is bad", and "it happened at JALways so it will happen to you too"? Where do you get your information that AJV is done? Please enlighten me because I sure can't find it.
So given that you are not here and part of our "team", I wonder what you base your assumptions on? Do you have anything other than "the economy is bad", and "it happened at JALways so it will happen to you too"? Where do you get your information that AJV is done? Please enlighten me because I sure can't find it.
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It is not all doom and gloom at ANA. While it is a tough environment things appear to be slowly improving. Definitely not as bad as JAL.
http://www.rns-pdf.londonstockexchan...-2009-7-31.pdf
http://www.rns-pdf.londonstockexchan...-2009-7-31.pdf
The end is nigh???
Hello Storpikk.
You do make a valid point, in that no jobs are safe given the current environment.
I would assume, by your attitude, that you are not involved in AJV/X and you may even be happy to see it all fall in aheap.
The info we, as insiders, are getting, is that there is significant growth planned for NEXT year and we are part of those growth plans. ANA's results, while not so good, are nowhere near as bad as JAL's. Also, it appears to me, there was more to the demise of Jalways then meets the eye. Based purely on rumour and speculation, so there are no facts to bear this out.
AJX/V are still planning new pilot intakes.
Now, I know that none of this means they won't/can't pull the plug on us next week.
I am sure we are all realistic about the future and are planning accordingly.
So please, if you have nothing positive to offer, apart from crowing about other people's POSSIBLE misfortune,
GO AWAY!!!!
You do make a valid point, in that no jobs are safe given the current environment.
I would assume, by your attitude, that you are not involved in AJV/X and you may even be happy to see it all fall in aheap.
The info we, as insiders, are getting, is that there is significant growth planned for NEXT year and we are part of those growth plans. ANA's results, while not so good, are nowhere near as bad as JAL's. Also, it appears to me, there was more to the demise of Jalways then meets the eye. Based purely on rumour and speculation, so there are no facts to bear this out.
AJX/V are still planning new pilot intakes.
Now, I know that none of this means they won't/can't pull the plug on us next week.
I am sure we are all realistic about the future and are planning accordingly.
So please, if you have nothing positive to offer, apart from crowing about other people's POSSIBLE misfortune,
GO AWAY!!!!
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Storpikk,
I bet ya that you are one of the Jalways guys rejected by ANA on his application. I worked for Jalways for few years and can tell you that nothing compares to the incompetence of those guys. Just the fact that at ANA they don't change CEOs like hiring a new maid for your house, makes a big difference on the way they manage their company. ANA is just taking advantage of Jal's incompetence and probably will keep growing regardless of the actual world's economic cycle.
Find another job man, try Skymark, FDA or some other operator in China.
Cheers.
I bet ya that you are one of the Jalways guys rejected by ANA on his application. I worked for Jalways for few years and can tell you that nothing compares to the incompetence of those guys. Just the fact that at ANA they don't change CEOs like hiring a new maid for your house, makes a big difference on the way they manage their company. ANA is just taking advantage of Jal's incompetence and probably will keep growing regardless of the actual world's economic cycle.
Find another job man, try Skymark, FDA or some other operator in China.
Cheers.
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How many pilots on each side?
if AJV is in trouble then the guys there can shift to AJX and save their jobs in some manner.
How many is Air Japan looking to hire?
Good Luck to all!
if AJV is in trouble then the guys there can shift to AJX and save their jobs in some manner.
How many is Air Japan looking to hire?
Good Luck to all!
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if AJV is in trouble then the guys there can shift to AJX and save their jobs in some manner
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This is my first post so forgive me if I make any mistakes..I have been reading the thread and indeed it seems that you guys at AJV/AJX do enjoy your jobs...Dominican are you still flying and if so, do you think the hiring trend will continue by 2011?.If so what is the maximum age requirement for F/O?..Are there any guys from the Carribean flying over there?
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Hey guys I've read through this entire thread but still have a few questions (some important and some not) about the AJV side of things:
1. During the 6 months training is there only one oppotunity to go home and thats between ground school and sim?
2. Do you get fed on the freighters and if so is the food good, bad, or ugly?
3. Any 3 crew sectors? If not is controlled rest a done thing for this airline?
4. Has anyone not been offered a contract renewal after 5 years?
5. I assume PARC gets paid by ANA somehow as their fee is not take out of the pilots pay. Is this correct?
6. I see max flying hours is 100 per months are there any unusually long flight or duty limitations that they can roster your for that are potentially very fatiguing.
7. A lot have been saying that AJV get 11 days off consecutive per month but I dont recall seeing that in the info I have recieved from them. Is this extra day off just a blank day that is given in good will?
8. For the interview are there many behavioural based questions like: "Tell us a time you've had to work under pressure", "had to think on your feet", or "had to change your communication style" ... that sort of stuff?
Many thanks for your help again chaps this forum is very useful.
Poita.
1. During the 6 months training is there only one oppotunity to go home and thats between ground school and sim?
2. Do you get fed on the freighters and if so is the food good, bad, or ugly?
3. Any 3 crew sectors? If not is controlled rest a done thing for this airline?
4. Has anyone not been offered a contract renewal after 5 years?
5. I assume PARC gets paid by ANA somehow as their fee is not take out of the pilots pay. Is this correct?
6. I see max flying hours is 100 per months are there any unusually long flight or duty limitations that they can roster your for that are potentially very fatiguing.
7. A lot have been saying that AJV get 11 days off consecutive per month but I dont recall seeing that in the info I have recieved from them. Is this extra day off just a blank day that is given in good will?
8. For the interview are there many behavioural based questions like: "Tell us a time you've had to work under pressure", "had to think on your feet", or "had to change your communication style" ... that sort of stuff?
Many thanks for your help again chaps this forum is very useful.
Poita.
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For those of you concerned about Japan Post selling its stake at JP Express to ANA and for those who believe these guys don't know what they are doing, read this article and also do some research about what ALLEX is and about the agreement signed between UPS and ANA (Allex).
"OCS, ALLEX merge
Friday, 26 June 2009 Overseas Courier Service (OCS) and All Express (ALLEX) have signed off on a merger that will see them both operate under the OCS brand from 01 August.
OCS is a long-established Tokyo, Japan-based international parcel delivery and forwarding company 34.5 per cent owned by ANA, while ALLEX is an express parcel delivery service owned by ANA and Japanese forwarders Nippon Express and Kintetsu World Express that provides next-day deliveries to neighbouring Asian countries.
The companies say that by combining the experience of OCS and the sales network of ALLEX, they can better leverage their respective strengths to expand their share of the growing express delivery market in Asia.
Making use of ANA’s Okinawa cargo hub network, which opens in October this year, the new company aims to become a regional integrator providing door-to-door delivery services."
ANA's new express cargo JV Allex to have 14 aircraft
"OCS, ALLEX merge
Friday, 26 June 2009 Overseas Courier Service (OCS) and All Express (ALLEX) have signed off on a merger that will see them both operate under the OCS brand from 01 August. OCS is a long-established Tokyo, Japan-based international parcel delivery and forwarding company 34.5 per cent owned by ANA, while ALLEX is an express parcel delivery service owned by ANA and Japanese forwarders Nippon Express and Kintetsu World Express that provides next-day deliveries to neighbouring Asian countries.
The companies say that by combining the experience of OCS and the sales network of ALLEX, they can better leverage their respective strengths to expand their share of the growing express delivery market in Asia.
Making use of ANA’s Okinawa cargo hub network, which opens in October this year, the new company aims to become a regional integrator providing door-to-door delivery services."
ANA's new express cargo JV Allex to have 14 aircraft
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AJV and ANA Cargo
Now JP Express is selling all the shares to ANA, so what happen to AJV?
Just curious, AJV was the joint venture between ANA and JP Express, and now is 100% subsidiary of ANA.
What's the relationship between AJV and ANA Cargo?
Just curious, AJV was the joint venture between ANA and JP Express, and now is 100% subsidiary of ANA.
What's the relationship between AJV and ANA Cargo?
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JP Express contract
After a conversation with crew I was informed that even though I am furlough I should give up my seniority number with my current company.
Are they looking for JUST 5 year contract or are they looking for 30 years of work?
Thanks
Are they looking for JUST 5 year contract or are they looking for 30 years of work?
Thanks
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PArc, HACs, CreW
Interested in oopinions on the perceived best Crewing Company. I have searched this Thread for opinions. It seems people are using different companies.. The Good, the Bad and the Ugly.. Please
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Do you guys think someone with over 3000 hrs total time with no jet experience can get a shot in the year 2011 when things turn around..If so
what can a guy do to get himself ready besides trying to get jet time
which is hard to get where I live...
what can a guy do to get himself ready besides trying to get jet time
which is hard to get where I live...
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Dominican
I am glad to hear you are confident about the future, and Im being sincere because I'm thinking about joining.
I don't know if you're on the cargo side but I have some q's for the fellas in cargo.
1) I read that you might loose the US flying for a while. Does that look like it will happen, when?
2)When it comes back, which US destinations are rumored?
3) with 14 a/c planned, how many US destination will be served (hypothesies if you have to)?
4) How many current pilots and how many planned?
5) How many current a/c?
Now I know most of you are busy, so short answers will suffice. Thanks in advance!
I don't know if you're on the cargo side but I have some q's for the fellas in cargo.
1) I read that you might loose the US flying for a while. Does that look like it will happen, when?
2)When it comes back, which US destinations are rumored?
3) with 14 a/c planned, how many US destination will be served (hypothesies if you have to)?
4) How many current pilots and how many planned?
5) How many current a/c?
Now I know most of you are busy, so short answers will suffice. Thanks in advance!
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I am glad to hear you are confident about the future, and Im being sincere because I'm thinking about joining
About your specific question on AJV, I'll let one of my AJV compadres take a swing at it
Do you guys think someone with over 3000 hrs total time with no jet experience can get a shot in the year 2011 when things turn around..If so
what can a guy do to get himself ready besides trying to get jet time
which is hard to get where I live...
what can a guy do to get himself ready besides trying to get jet time
which is hard to get where I live...
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1. During the 6 months training is there only one oppotunity to go home and thats between ground school and sim? Yes, usually. There might be an opportunity, for instance, to sneak away for a bit over Xmas but the course is designed around you being able to go home once (with them paying the air fare). Note: If you're not type rated then bank on 7 months at least.
2. Do you get fed on the freighters and if so is the food good, bad, or ugly? Yes. It's okay and they load bigger portions on our flights versus what the ANA guys get because westerners are fat bar stewards and need to scoff more. Get used to choosing between beef or fish and developing your cooking skills when you're PNF.
3. Any 3 crew sectors? If not is controlled rest a done thing for this airline? No. Not officially and not normally done with a Japanese pilot with you. However, with a westerner, different story 99% of the time and 100% of the time with me
4. Has anyone not been offered a contract renewal after 5 years? Yes. I understand that keeping your nose clean and just getting on with the job will normally mean a renewal. Upsetting the Japanese too many times, especially with the things they consider important (usually paperwork-based) might not get that second contract.
5. I assume PARC gets paid by ANA somehow as their fee is not take out of the pilots pay. Is this correct? Correct. Don't let it worry you. Parc will send your salary to your chosen bank and their fees have already been deducted way before it appears on your statement. Your contract tells you how much you'll get paid and that's what happens.
6. I see max flying hours is 100 per months are there any unusually long flight or duty limitations that they can roster your for that are potentially very fatiguing. You'll NEVER get anywhere near that with AJV, nearer 40ish. The NRT-HKG-NRT is the most knackering trip we have because it's all at night on the wrong side of the clock. However, see above re controlled rest.
7. A lot have been saying that AJV get 11 days off consecutive per month but I dont recall seeing that in the info I have recieved from them. Is this extra day off just a blank day that is given in good will? It was agreed when the AJX guys were 'bribed' to go to AJV to start it up. They give you 11 days off. Don't worry about it; they are honourable people and wouldn't go back on their word. If they did I think there would be trouble but I'm 100% certain that won't happen. On your roster you get the 10 days off + an international blank day.
8. For the interview are there many behavioural based questions like: "Tell us a time you've had to work under pressure", "had to think on your feet", or "had to change your communication style" ... that sort of stuff? Not when I did mine. More a pleasant chat about my history and SOPs in my existing airline (which shoked the hell out of them because they are FAR-based and not JAR).
2. Do you get fed on the freighters and if so is the food good, bad, or ugly? Yes. It's okay and they load bigger portions on our flights versus what the ANA guys get because westerners are fat bar stewards and need to scoff more. Get used to choosing between beef or fish and developing your cooking skills when you're PNF.
3. Any 3 crew sectors? If not is controlled rest a done thing for this airline? No. Not officially and not normally done with a Japanese pilot with you. However, with a westerner, different story 99% of the time and 100% of the time with me
4. Has anyone not been offered a contract renewal after 5 years? Yes. I understand that keeping your nose clean and just getting on with the job will normally mean a renewal. Upsetting the Japanese too many times, especially with the things they consider important (usually paperwork-based) might not get that second contract.
5. I assume PARC gets paid by ANA somehow as their fee is not take out of the pilots pay. Is this correct? Correct. Don't let it worry you. Parc will send your salary to your chosen bank and their fees have already been deducted way before it appears on your statement. Your contract tells you how much you'll get paid and that's what happens.
6. I see max flying hours is 100 per months are there any unusually long flight or duty limitations that they can roster your for that are potentially very fatiguing. You'll NEVER get anywhere near that with AJV, nearer 40ish. The NRT-HKG-NRT is the most knackering trip we have because it's all at night on the wrong side of the clock. However, see above re controlled rest.
7. A lot have been saying that AJV get 11 days off consecutive per month but I dont recall seeing that in the info I have recieved from them. Is this extra day off just a blank day that is given in good will? It was agreed when the AJX guys were 'bribed' to go to AJV to start it up. They give you 11 days off. Don't worry about it; they are honourable people and wouldn't go back on their word. If they did I think there would be trouble but I'm 100% certain that won't happen. On your roster you get the 10 days off + an international blank day.
8. For the interview are there many behavioural based questions like: "Tell us a time you've had to work under pressure", "had to think on your feet", or "had to change your communication style" ... that sort of stuff? Not when I did mine. More a pleasant chat about my history and SOPs in my existing airline (which shoked the hell out of them because they are FAR-based and not JAR).