Air Japan (AJX) B767

[797 rider]

Give me some advices.

Hi
iIam currently flying B737 and now have an opportunity to take a conversion to B777 in the company I am currently working for.
If I take the opportunity, there will be an addition of $30000 to my current bond.
My ultimate goal in airline life is to enter ajx. In this situation if you were me how would you do?

Thanks for your reply in advance

[crj100200]

Hello friends. I was reading a lot this thread. I am wondering if do you know someone that are commuting in souh america with B767, because I know it is so far from Japan.
If you dont want to come back to you house with the bussines class ticket, they will pay 2000? or pro rated just for these 12 days of? Thank you in advance!

[jrmyl]

Originally Posted by crj100200

Hello friends. I was reading a lot this thread. I am wondering if do you know someone that are commuting in souh america with B767, because I know it is so far from Japan.
If you dont want to come back to you house with the bussines class ticket, they will pay 2000? or pro rated just for these 12 days of? Thank you in advance!

Yes, there are a couple of Brazilians here. Although I think one of them has recently relocated to the US since the commute is so long.

There is no prorating of your commute allowance. You either take the business class ticket to your place of residence or the 2000.

[incspeed]

Hi Guys,

anyone knows how long is the wait time for
command upgrade? Are they moving pilots to the 787? And what about the commuting to Spain or Canada? Looking for some flights to go back to Japan there is the time zone problem. The company give an extra day of commuting due to this or I will have to use one of my days off to go back to work?
And the tickets should be in ANA network or I will send for them where I live and they will make the arrengements?

thanks

[jrmyl]

Originally Posted by incspeed

Hi Guys,

anyone knows how long is the wait time for
command upgrade? Are they moving pilots to the 787? And what about the commuting to Spain or Canada? Looking for some flights to go back to Japan there is the time zone problem. The company give an extra day of commuting due to this or I will have to use one of my days off to go back to work?
And the tickets should be in ANA network or I will send for them where I live and they will make the arrengements?

thanks

Seriously, just read the thread. Everything you just asked about has already been discussed several times.

[TheFatViking]

Hi guys,

many thanks for such an informative thread here on the forum which is usually much more rotten. Professional and informative for guys looking for the greener grass on the other side of the world.

I have been trying to go through the forum to not post any question that haven't yet been answered. However I don't think this one has been discussed in the near future:

How do you guys sort out the self provided accommodation when you're on duty in Tokyo? Do you guys usually share an apartment or stay in hotels etc? Also, does this amount to a very big lump of money or is this easily overseen? I know that Tokyo's a big place and accommodation can be expensive so I just wonder how you guys usually do it.

I really hope to be joining in the company in the near future and that I might be deemed worthy to come fly with you guys!

Once again thanks for the informative forum posts and dedication to helping us out who are still in the dark!

Cheers

[Fratemate]

Edited to add: We don't sort out accommodation when we're on duty. AJX provides accommodation when downroute and when we're in Japan for duty e.g. simulator.

When we're off duty:

You receive $550 per month accommodation allowance. If you are on standby and do not get called then you will receive an 'extra' $55 to cover the additional accommodation.

If you choose to stay in MyStays Hotel you will pay JPY7000 per night. There is an amazingly complicated formula where they calculate if the exchange rate etc covers your accommodation and if you get additional money but no-one actually understands it. Sometimes extra money appears on the pay slip to cover the above

Some people choose to stay in Narita apartments, which are cheaper than Tokyo and closer to commute to the airport (assuming you're not rostered to fly from HND). Apartments are usually around the JPY80000-90000 per month mark, including utilities. Some people have their own, single, apartments and some share slightly larger ones. If you think of around JPY80000 for a single and JPY50000 for sharing then I reckon you'll be able to calculate if you'd like to do that or not.

I don't know how much the guys in Tokyo pay but they will be more expensive. They get to enjoy the proximity of the sights and sounds of Tokyo itself, instead of Narita, but will have to endure the extra time on the train/bus most of the time commuting to NRT for duty. Sometimes they will fly from HND and there commute will be greatly reduced but that will be in the minority and the schedulers don't care where you live.

[TheFatViking]

Fratemate, big thanks for that! I am amazed by the treatment they seem to give you guys and also the conditions that follows. Usually it seems like it’s one or the other.

If anybody has any experience working for AJX while living in Malaysia, or have any information about it, please can I send a DM for a few questions?

Again, thanks everybody!

[Benttis]

Hello guys!

Hello, I have gone through many posts here and have not found anything to cover my query. How does AJX manage the ATP requirement for FO? I mean, I took a look at the requirements for this position on their brokers and they ask for ATPL. Most airlines on the world just ask for frozen-ATPL when you are FO (which means to pass the written exam once a year, and once you get your upgrade they sign your ATPL), is this the case of AJX? In my case I have +8000 TT and 6500 as AIB FO with frozen-ATPL.

Thanks for your help.

[Absolutely]

Benttis,

Japanese airlines are NOT most airlines in the world!

You need an ATPL to get hired here as a foreigner. Even hired as an FO all your sim time as PF will be in the left seat. There are 2 sim checks, the first one a type rating (unless you are already 767 rated), the second one is a check to issue you a Japanese ATPL with a command rating on the 767.

[JFL]

Any Americans on roster that live in Japan and use the foreign earn income exclusion? I would like to PM. Thanks

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[nikitolod11]

Hi thanks to all for your info. I have Been reading it during the last days.

I spoke with and agent from Rishworth specifically of the requirements and request clarification on the part they say 250 PIC Or PICUS, in the first instance I though I have all AJX is asking for Fo, this agent told me that my flight hour in flight school seated in the left seat with or with out instructor can be taking into account as PICUS (my log book doesn’t have PICUS, the are logged as cross country, night, maneuvers, vfr and etc).

Today I personally called CREW and they told me that PICUS only apply for the log book that say PICUS exactly, because not all regulatory agencies around the world consider PICUS, so If my log doesn’t say PICUS I must have 250 PIC logged. So before I go too deep in the app I will like to know if someone here knows exactly the rule, because Rishworth say one thing and then Crew say other thing.

Last question, my daily flights in my Arline as a B737 FO can be taking into the account of the 200 cross country hours requirement.

In advance I appreciate your time and help.

blue skies!

[lucky_strike]

I was trying to see the differences in the contracts of the two agencies that I know who hire for AJX, I could find two differences as follows :

1) While CREW offers $ 550 as pension, PARC offers $ 1000 as pension added to monthly salaries ( I am not USA citizen and don’t know how exactly this works ) but that’s a difference of $ 5400 a year

2) While CREW offers $ 2000 flat in lieu of the Y ticket, PARC also says the same but it mentions that this is pro rata, not sure exactly what they mean by that and how it works ?

All the other figures remain the same.

If someone can please explain on the two points above, it will help me in shortlisting the agency to go with.

[heavydane]

CREW hands down.
Medical insurance covers Your family.
Good people to deal with.
A vested interest and not just a brick in a big capital fond.

Regards
HD

[The Dominican]

1) While CREW offers $ 550 as pension, PARC offers $ 1000 as pension added to monthly salaries ( I am not USA citizen and don’t know how exactly this works ) but that’s a difference of $ 5400 a year

Both the pension and the loss of license insurance are better with PARC, the medical is better with CREW.

Both are reputable companies that have been working this contract for an long time. There has been changes at PARC since the buyout from CAE and many of the people we used to deal with are gone, but the folks that have taken over are doing a good job in my opinion.
Frank from CREW is a straight shooter and willing to help and answer questions even if you are with another contract company! Good guy.

2) While CREW offers $ 2000 flat in lieu of the Y ticket, PARC also says the same but it mentions that this is pro rata, not sure exactly what they mean by that and how it works ?

Not sure what that "pro rate" language you are talking about on the PARC contract, you get the $2000 in lieu of the C class ticket with both agencies!

[Fratemate]

Both the pension and the loss of license insurance are better with PARC, the medical is better with CREW

That was true, TD, but now CREW's loss of licence is better than PARC. Not only do they get the same payout each month but they also get a lump sum at the end of two years. CREW pilots do not pay extra for this, as they had to when it first came out.

I would rather have a lower pension/401K contribution and the CREW medical. Much better cover and includes the whole family.

[Benttis]

Thanks

Thank you Absolutely, I’m working on my ATPL now, and last questions, what books, PDFs are recommended for the interviews and is there any book specific for Japanese ATPL? I currently fly A320, I suppose my interview is in a A320 sim?

Thank you!

Originally Posted by Absolutely

Benttis,

Japanese airlines are NOT most airlines in the world!

You need an ATPL to get hired here as a foreigner. Even hired as an FO all your sim time as PF will be in the left seat. There are 2 sim checks, the first one a type rating (unless you are already 767 rated), the second one is a check to issue you a Japanese ATPL with a command rating on the 767.

thanks

[Fratemate]

The Japanese Air Law is based mainly on the FAA Regulations, so if you have a decent knowledge of those then you'll be fine. Buried in this thread, somewhere, is a book recommended in recent years for the interview but you'll have to look for that yourself. When I did the interview process there were no technical/written questions, just some basic stuff in the interview about runway lights, CAT III and oxygen.

You will be given everything you need for the Japanese Air Law. There is no need to study it beforehand and you'd probably just do yourself a disservice, as they teach you what you need to know.

Your sim check will be in a 767, no matter what you currently fly.

[Kein09]

Not recomend

There are contract foreign pilots working in Japan.(AJX APJ FDA etc)
Believe or not… Do no work for airlines in Japan.
Working condition is terrible there and contract is not strictly follow.
At first glance, their packages are attractive but it is not…
Probably very conservative and narrow mind culture will frustrate you a lot.
Many of first officers are inexperience graduates who got into airlines through unfair connection of aviation universities and designated school so you have to deal with those people who think they are elite…That is an issue and foundation of really conservative culture here. You will be frustrated at the end..

[drop24]

Are the bonuses taxable in Japan if you are a Japanese resident? My wife seems to think bonuses in Japan are not taxed like regular income but that doesn't sound right to me.