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Fratemate,
Instead of concocting wild conpiracy theories maybe time would be better spent remembering to bring your passport to work/generating internal memos to remind us. Just a thought.
Instead of concocting wild conpiracy theories maybe time would be better spent remembering to bring your passport to work/generating internal memos to remind us. Just a thought.
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Not even close 
I have no idea who forgot their passport but I can 100% guarantee it was not me, especially as I'm on days off and don't really need it for my normal home activities. But here's a clue for you: I have not caused any Company memos to be sent out......yet 
I have no idea who forgot their passport but I can 100% guarantee it was not me, especially as I'm on days off and don't really need it for my normal home activities. But here's a clue for you: I have not caused any Company memos to be sent out......yet
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Does anyone who's recently attended assessments know roughly how long it takes to get an answer ? It's been over a month and I've still not heard. I've spoken to the agency and they are still waiting. Btw, assessment is pretty much the same as detailed at the start of the thread. Thanks to everyone for their comments on this thread. Very useful.
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You should have gotten an answer relatively quick about the sim eval, the medical takes about a month for the results to get back to the company and then is when they get together and decide between those that were successful on the entire process, who they will offer contracts to. It does take a while to hear back from them with a contract offer.
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Anyone been hired for the Air Japan contract with just the minimum hours? 3000TT 1000 Jet I believe. I am short on both but only just. I'm currently on an RJ right seat doing UN contracts around the globe, currently flying around the lovely country of Afghanistan and the middle east
Long reach put up the ad on my home country's (Canada) major job board and I figured I would apply anyways. They actually responded quite quick and said to watch my hours very closely and apply right when I have the mins. Are they just blowing smoke up my ass or is there actually guys with that time getting on. Seems like a pretty sweet gig to me after working in some of the glorious places I get to work!
Long reach put up the ad on my home country's (Canada) major job board and I figured I would apply anyways. They actually responded quite quick and said to watch my hours very closely and apply right when I have the mins. Are they just blowing smoke up my ass or is there actually guys with that time getting on. Seems like a pretty sweet gig to me after working in some of the glorious places I get to work!
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Thanks Dom. Sim and medicals done. Just waiting to hear back. From what I can gather, medicals would only be done if the sim/interview was ok- there might be more to it than that, but I've not been issued a crystal ball just yet.
Btw, what's the latest info with regards routes/fleet size at the moment.
Cheers and fingers crossed
JB.
Btw, what's the latest info with regards routes/fleet size at the moment.
Cheers and fingers crossed
JB.
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CU pass rate
Hi all,
A number of times in this (very useful) thread there’ve been people mentioning the low pass rate on command-upgrade courses. Could any of the AJX guys here shed their light on this matter in more detail please? Someone mentioned a pass rate of 20% earlier on, is this realistic??
Thanks!
A number of times in this (very useful) thread there’ve been people mentioning the low pass rate on command-upgrade courses. Could any of the AJX guys here shed their light on this matter in more detail please? Someone mentioned a pass rate of 20% earlier on, is this realistic??
Thanks!
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Coltrane,
For heck's sake, if you can't find the answer to the question you are asking in the preceding 75 pages, I wouldn't waste my time applying here. You're just not gonna make it chap! The answers you are looking for are written in the previous 2 pages, that's as far back as you had to look. Jesus Christ, are you the type of applicant we are getting here now?
Good luck to Air Japan and all the skippers who will have to fly with guys like this.
-DEX
For heck's sake, if you can't find the answer to the question you are asking in the preceding 75 pages, I wouldn't waste my time applying here. You're just not gonna make it chap! The answers you are looking for are written in the previous 2 pages, that's as far back as you had to look. Jesus Christ, are you the type of applicant we are getting here now?
Good luck to Air Japan and all the skippers who will have to fly with guys like this.
-DEX
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Hey guys...looks like nothing has changed much since I last posted here 2 years ago. Which is precisely why I stopped coming to this site. The same koolaid drinkers and know-it-alls. I never could understand the "My airline is better than your airline" mentalitythat you see here and on Flightinfo. I thought as pilots we were all in the same boat and should try to help one another. Not make comments like the previous poster(poindexter). You just come across as an a-hole andput a blackeye one the rest of the group who are mostly good guys.
The only reason I am posting at all is because I had a few friends over from AJX and they informed me of all the hoopla. Yes esprit6969 is currently working for AJX..for the time being. Our similar sign in names are an inside joke. If you buy me a beer maybe I'll fill you in. Some of your compadres know who it is or you can use deductive reasoningto figure it out...not too difficult.
To answer your question..I was told the failure rate historically is 20%. However as of lately it seems higher. And it has less to do with ability than likability.
Ps..ajx4life or Juan..that was pretty funny..but why go through all the trouble of making a whole new account?
The only reason I am posting at all is because I had a few friends over from AJX and they informed me of all the hoopla. Yes esprit6969 is currently working for AJX..for the time being. Our similar sign in names are an inside joke. If you buy me a beer maybe I'll fill you in. Some of your compadres know who it is or you can use deductive reasoningto figure it out...not too difficult.
To answer your question..I was told the failure rate historically is 20%. However as of lately it seems higher. And it has less to do with ability than likability.
Ps..ajx4life or Juan..that was pretty funny..but why go through all the trouble of making a whole new account?
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And another thing...for those Skymark detractors..for those of us here, its really not as bad as people say. Its not perfect but its good enough for me. Good luck to all..I really mean that.
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@Canadian Trev
I don't mean to be discouraging but the lowest experience that I have seen for a new hire is about 6,000 with 2,000 jet PIC, I don't know of anybody hired with just the bare minimums, having said that, just apply and see what happens.
@Coltrane
Historically the pass rate has gone up and down, on the latest group that went trough, many were bypassed and some moved on to other jobs since their chances to get another shot were very slim, one of the guys got to OJT and was sent back to the line again as an F/O, I'm not commenting any further in that particular case. There are certainly no guarantees that you will upgrade, some groups seem to all make it but sometimes you get a batch of guys that get shot down.
I don't mean to be discouraging but the lowest experience that I have seen for a new hire is about 6,000 with 2,000 jet PIC, I don't know of anybody hired with just the bare minimums, having said that, just apply and see what happens.
@Coltrane
Historically the pass rate has gone up and down, on the latest group that went trough, many were bypassed and some moved on to other jobs since their chances to get another shot were very slim, one of the guys got to OJT and was sent back to the line again as an F/O, I'm not commenting any further in that particular case. There are certainly no guarantees that you will upgrade, some groups seem to all make it but sometimes you get a batch of guys that get shot down.
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Btw, what's the latest info with regards routes/fleet size at the moment.
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Good luck to Air Japan and all the skippers who will have to fly with guys like this.
The answers you are looking for are written in the previous 2 pages, that's as far back as you had to look. Jesus Christ, are you the type of applicant we are getting here now?
Thanks to the Dominican and esprit I now got a better idea on that subject, thanks for that guys!
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Thanks to the Dominican and esprit I now got a better idea on that subject, thanks for that guys!
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There is now balance in the Force.
Good luck getting on with AJX Coltrane. Every airline has a Poindexter or a Fratemate, so don't let that scare ya off. The majority of the guys I flew with were pretty cool and laid back. My biggest turnoffs while working there were always flying around fatigued and the hypocrisy (sp?). If you can deal with those issues its a pretty good contract.
Good luck getting on with AJX Coltrane. Every airline has a Poindexter or a Fratemate, so don't let that scare ya off. The majority of the guys I flew with were pretty cool and laid back. My biggest turnoffs while working there were always flying around fatigued and the hypocrisy (sp?). If you can deal with those issues its a pretty good contract.
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Like I said..every place has 2 or 3 of these guys. Didn't your momma teach you that if you don't have anything nice to say....? Kids these days.
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Given your location is USA, I would suggest Crew would be the better option. Their medical insurance is far better than Parc's and they understand the whole 401K stuff, which is different to the system offered by Parc. I am told they also have a good grip on the US tax system, so you can save yourself some time and effort on that front.
For Antipodeans and Europeans I would recommend Parc. In my opinion they seem to be a bit more organised and better run than Crew. Their medical insurance is still woefully lacking but it's probably less of a factor for the places I've mentioned than it would be in the USA.
For Antipodeans and Europeans I would recommend Parc. In my opinion they seem to be a bit more organised and better run than Crew. Their medical insurance is still woefully lacking but it's probably less of a factor for the places I've mentioned than it would be in the USA.
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I'm kind of turned off by CREW. I emailed them a list of questions. Their reply was half-ass, one word answers.
PARC on the other hand provided a lot more information. They seem a lot more organized.
One more question. How many nights a month are guys spending in NRT and having to pay for the hotel? What is the rate at a local NRT hotel? I assume the $550 a month won't cover everything.
PARC on the other hand provided a lot more information. They seem a lot more organized.
One more question. How many nights a month are guys spending in NRT and having to pay for the hotel? What is the rate at a local NRT hotel? I assume the $550 a month won't cover everything.