Air Japan (AJX) B767
Living in Japan
I have read through the entire thread and I know this question has been asked before, but I would like to find out about living in Tokyo if my wife manages to secure employment there.
She is a kindergarten teacher and having looked online at the various job websites, there does seem to be a demand for English-speaking teachers with the right qualifications.
I know that there are other contracts out there that allow you to live in Japan, but this contract really appeals with the balance of pay and time off. Commuting is not really an option for me, but if I was able to stay in country with my wife my application would be in tomorrow!
If I joined, would there be any immigration issues if I was to stay in Japan on my days off? What would be the implications tax wise? Are any crew doing this?
She is a kindergarten teacher and having looked online at the various job websites, there does seem to be a demand for English-speaking teachers with the right qualifications.
I know that there are other contracts out there that allow you to live in Japan, but this contract really appeals with the balance of pay and time off. Commuting is not really an option for me, but if I was able to stay in country with my wife my application would be in tomorrow!
If I joined, would there be any immigration issues if I was to stay in Japan on my days off? What would be the implications tax wise? Are any crew doing this?
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F/O 767
Hello guys
Can anybody tell me what shall I read to get ready ? Is it hard interview ?
I had read a lot about sim but not that much about exams
So could anyone help me with this
Should I pay for my tkt and hotel stay in Japan ?
Does the 550$ enough to rent god apartment ??
How's the stay in Japan ? Is t difficult ???
Am worry about it
Pls I need info ASAP plsssssss
Thank you v. Much guys
Can anybody tell me what shall I read to get ready ? Is it hard interview ?
I had read a lot about sim but not that much about exams
So could anyone help me with this
Should I pay for my tkt and hotel stay in Japan ?
Does the 550$ enough to rent god apartment ??
How's the stay in Japan ? Is t difficult ???
Am worry about it
Pls I need info ASAP plsssssss
Thank you v. Much guys
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interview etc
I just finished the interview several months ago and now in training. To avoid the know it all's slamming everything I say, you can PM me and I'll give you my experience from preparation, to the interview, and beyond. Good luck.
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"I just finished the interview several months ago and now in training. To avoid the know it all's slamming everything I say, you can PM me and I'll give you my experience from preparation, to the interview, and beyond. "
great posts man, good luck over there!!
great posts man, good luck over there!!
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Thanks, after spending over 20 years flying in Asia, I believe it to be the best contract job, and I feel very lucky to be here.
Now, if this rain would just let up......
Now, if this rain would just let up......
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Does AJX stay at the same hotels as ANA on shared routes?
On other routes, how are the quality of hotels? Are they city locations or airport locations?
Thanks!
On other routes, how are the quality of hotels? Are they city locations or airport locations?
Thanks!
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Our hotel system is pretty good, the hotel is the same in most destinations regardless if it is an ANA/AJX operation..., the only hotels that are bad in my opinion are the business style hotels the we use in Japan (KIX, OKA, HND) city locations mostly but a couple of airport hotels, it really doesn't matter because the locations with airport hotels are short layovers, and the hotels are nice...!
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The AJX crew do not always stay at the same hotels as the ANA crew.
Most of the routes we operate, either as AJX or ANA callsign, we stay at the same hotels as the mainline pilots, though, I believe, we do not stay at the same hotel in Shanghai, Hong Kong, Naha and probably some others.
Hotels are pretty good,they tick most of the boxes, gym, room service, internet, quiet, reasonable location. Most of our layovers are pretty short.
A small number of the hotels don't really meet the standard I would expect for a layover hotel, but one pretty much has to accept what the company decides is adequate, there is very little scope for crew input in hotel selection.
The AJX crew do not always stay at the same hotels as the ANA crew.
Most of the routes we operate, either as AJX or ANA callsign, we stay at the same hotels as the mainline pilots, though, I believe, we do not stay at the same hotel in Shanghai, Hong Kong, Naha and probably some others.
Hotels are pretty good,they tick most of the boxes, gym, room service, internet, quiet, reasonable location. Most of our layovers are pretty short.
A small number of the hotels don't really meet the standard I would expect for a layover hotel, but one pretty much has to accept what the company decides is adequate, there is very little scope for crew input in hotel selection.
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command upgrades
rumor has it that some commands are being delayed this year and possibly the numbers reduced every year. The Cap to first officer ratio is now balanced.
If this is true the time to command for newhires may well extend beyond the first contract.
If this is true the time to command for newhires may well extend beyond the first contract.
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Kraus
I believe that may not be accurate. In the past, pilots have been upgraded with less experience, after 3 years, than some of those joining us now. Some of the recent hires include experienced 777 operators, 767 operators with many thousands of hours.
The company can do what it wants, as there is no formal seniority system, however the company does respect seniority according to date checked to line. Any new applicants should be factoring this possibility into their longer term planning.
I believe that may not be accurate. In the past, pilots have been upgraded with less experience, after 3 years, than some of those joining us now. Some of the recent hires include experienced 777 operators, 767 operators with many thousands of hours.
The company can do what it wants, as there is no formal seniority system, however the company does respect seniority according to date checked to line. Any new applicants should be factoring this possibility into their longer term planning.