Air Japan (AJX) B767
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Lately we've had people resigning in let's say unceremonious ways, not giving the company the required 90 days notice as per contract and such, guys returning to recalls in the US basically, so what has been the case in the past might not be the policy going forward, I would suggest to contact the contract companies and find out what is the requirement in terms of your status/verification with previous employment, I would imagine that furloughed guys will become undesirables around here, well, that is if they are capable to learn from their mistakes, that is something that after several years here I'm yet to see!
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My uncorrected vision is 20/400 minus. Corrected is 20/20
How does that translate to JCAB requirements?
I am willing to do what ever is required to do well on this evaluation process, but want to get a firm confirmation on this vision issue prior to "investing" a serious amount of time and energy.
Anyone have any insight on the vision portion of this medical?
Thank you.
How does that translate to JCAB requirements?
I am willing to do what ever is required to do well on this evaluation process, but want to get a firm confirmation on this vision issue prior to "investing" a serious amount of time and energy.
Anyone have any insight on the vision portion of this medical?
Thank you.
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http://www.aeromedical.or.jp/documents/ManualforAME.pdf
Let me know if the link works...!
Also, the contract companies will be able to give you guidance about the parameters for eye exams.
Let me know if the link works...!
Also, the contract companies will be able to give you guidance about the parameters for eye exams.
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I've been contacted for an upcoming interview and I'd like to get a couple hours in the B767 sim. Does anyone know of a place in Asia for either just the sim or that might run an interview prep sim? Thanks.
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Unlikely that you will find available sim out here, and if you do it will be very expensive, I think that pan am in Miami will be your best bet even with the additional cost of air fair, hotel etc.
Good luck!
Good luck!
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Don't waste your money practicing the sim profile. It's so canned all you've got to do is make sure you learn the sequence and the way they want it flown, using the profile you'll get sent. The ONLY part of the sim where you get to demonstrate your hand flying skills are the visual circuits and, quite frankly, if you can't fly one of those without practicing first then you really should be looking at Burger King as a future employer and not any self-respecting airline.
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There are at least six Kiwis that I can immediately think of. If I tried hard I'm sure I could come up with a few more. Whether they frequent these pages I have no idea. From what I can see they get on well with the commute (well, as well as anyone can get on with commuting) and I haven't heard of any specific complaints. ANZ seem to be a pretty good bet for the flight. Have a look at their website and imagine how you'd get back and forth to Japan and you may be able to answer a couple of the normal questions that get asked. Hopefully someone will PM you with some proper NZ advice.
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Living in Japan
Hello,
Does any one know whether Air Japan will allow you to live in Japan or are most guys commuting. Just wondering if you can take ticket some months and other months just stay in country.
Thanx
Does any one know whether Air Japan will allow you to live in Japan or are most guys commuting. Just wondering if you can take ticket some months and other months just stay in country.
Thanx
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There are pilots who stay in Japan, however that does not mean that Air Japan allows it. The official contract is a commuting contract. You will not be sponsored for residency. But if you want to pay for an apartment, which a lot of people do, then that is ok. It is up to you where you go on your off days. If you want to stay then stay. You always have the option of getting the C-Class ticket from them or the $2000. But you will need to leave the country once every 90 days which is not a problem with our job.
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How to best prepare
Hi to all,
I have read this thread inside out (and so have with the airline pilot forum one). I have a doubt and would like to know if someone can help me with it:
I am taking part in the final assessment in Japan in 2 weeks. I am told there are a bunch of FAR questions at the very beginning, but that given that I come from a JAR environment, those do not count towards selection. Does anyone know anything about this?
Should they be taken into account, how should I best prepare for them?
The rest seems ok, a panel and some general questions, and then the sim.
I have also checked the info on ANA, Air Japan, JP Express Pilot Interview Profiles but if anyone could shed some light, that would be appreciated.
Thanks for your time.
I have read this thread inside out (and so have with the airline pilot forum one). I have a doubt and would like to know if someone can help me with it:
I am taking part in the final assessment in Japan in 2 weeks. I am told there are a bunch of FAR questions at the very beginning, but that given that I come from a JAR environment, those do not count towards selection. Does anyone know anything about this?
Should they be taken into account, how should I best prepare for them?
The rest seems ok, a panel and some general questions, and then the sim.
I have also checked the info on ANA, Air Japan, JP Express Pilot Interview Profiles but if anyone could shed some light, that would be appreciated.
Thanks for your time.
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Tattoos
Hey guys, I've been following this thread for a while, I wanted to as you guys that are there a simple but very important question for you guys with experience in the East:
Would a foreigner pilot be disqualified to fly for any Airline in Japan (or China)
if he had tattoos ??
Are there any "but's - if's " exceptions..etc etc regarding this matter????
If anyone knows something and can help me out with this answer would be appreciate it !
Would a foreigner pilot be disqualified to fly for any Airline in Japan (or China)
if he had tattoos ??
Are there any "but's - if's " exceptions..etc etc regarding this matter????
If anyone knows something and can help me out with this answer would be appreciate it !
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The Japanese are quite wary of tattoos and don't really like them. In Japan they are normally associated with gang membership and there are certainly plenty of gyms etc which will not allow entry with any type of tattoo that is visible. All that having been said, a tattoo is certainly not a medical ban and there are a few pilots that I know in both AJX and Jetstar Japan that have them. Without exception, however, none of these tattoos are visible when the pilots wear short-sleeved shirts.
So, my assessment of the AJX view is that if they can't be seen when you're in uniform then they don't seem to mind.
I know nothing about China's take on the matter.
So, my assessment of the AJX view is that if they can't be seen when you're in uniform then they don't seem to mind.
I know nothing about China's take on the matter.