Air Japan (AJX) B767
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Dox, I was in my late teen's joining the air force a decade or so ago, and I was on this very website doing my research and read through all 110+ pages of the air force recruitment thread on top of later asking and emailing every single person that I could who was ex-air force.
If you want the job bad enough, you do whatever it takes, guess you just want an easy eventual command and some decent $$$. Sorry the world doesn't work that way.
If you want the job bad enough, you do whatever it takes, guess you just want an easy eventual command and some decent $$$. Sorry the world doesn't work that way.
Join Date: Jun 2006
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Fratemate,
My timing with NCA always seems a shade off, HACS / CREW hiring, not hiring.
The AJX Contract is desirable for just the reason of commuting, and or maybe settling in the Hawaiian Islands.
In any case, thanks for the feedback to you and the Dominican.
Safe journeys...Sushi
My timing with NCA always seems a shade off, HACS / CREW hiring, not hiring.
The AJX Contract is desirable for just the reason of commuting, and or maybe settling in the Hawaiian Islands.
In any case, thanks for the feedback to you and the Dominican.
Safe journeys...Sushi
Join Date: Nov 2008
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I think NCA are recruiting fairly hard at the moment because there's currently quite a few new faces around the block and they're all hard at work trying to relieve the boredom of 1 day in ground school followed by 3 off :-) Might be worth a phone call to see the latest.
However, AJX are still after even more pilots than NCA and it sounds like it's going to continue. Even joining at 58 you'll get into the left seat for a couple of years at least, so you'll have a bit more beer money to enjoy. As you know, HNL is served 3 times per day by AJX & ANA, as well as all the others, so it's a pretty easy commute if you wanted to ZED it and keep the change. Obviously it gets busy at different times of the year and that's when you use the C Class option but Hawaii would be a pretty good place to commute to/from. We've got a few pilots who live on the various HI islands so the path is well trodden before you and you'd get home every two months or so (if they shared the trips evenly, which is a big IF) for the night, while on a flight.
CREW is your next stop, so give Frank a call :-)
However, AJX are still after even more pilots than NCA and it sounds like it's going to continue. Even joining at 58 you'll get into the left seat for a couple of years at least, so you'll have a bit more beer money to enjoy. As you know, HNL is served 3 times per day by AJX & ANA, as well as all the others, so it's a pretty easy commute if you wanted to ZED it and keep the change. Obviously it gets busy at different times of the year and that's when you use the C Class option but Hawaii would be a pretty good place to commute to/from. We've got a few pilots who live on the various HI islands so the path is well trodden before you and you'd get home every two months or so (if they shared the trips evenly, which is a big IF) for the night, while on a flight.
CREW is your next stop, so give Frank a call :-)
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Fratemate,
Thanks for the valuable feedback... Will follow on with HACS / CREW in the short
term, re: NCA / AJX, though would enjoy meeting you 76 guys out there. Fine meal on me.
Safe travels all...Sushi
Thanks for the valuable feedback... Will follow on with HACS / CREW in the short
term, re: NCA / AJX, though would enjoy meeting you 76 guys out there. Fine meal on me.
Safe travels all...Sushi
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Ff Points
Quick question re the c class commuting:
I saw mentioned a gazillion posts ago something by Dominican about "sit back, take the points and relax" or something similar.
When using the confirmed business option, do You get the full fare, business class points or is there some restriction...
Cheers.
I saw mentioned a gazillion posts ago something by Dominican about "sit back, take the points and relax" or something similar.
When using the confirmed business option, do You get the full fare, business class points or is there some restriction...
Cheers.
Join Date: Aug 2013
Location: Sao Paulo, Brazil
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Hi All.
I'm trying to apply via CREW for B767 FO. I fulfill all the (experience) requirements, except one that I didn't expect, which is a commute location that AJX would accept.
I'm from South America. So, I was told by CREW that I have to be able to commute somewhere closer to Japan, and South America is too far, therefore AJX wouldnt accept my application. Apparently I need a residency permit card from any other place, but South America.
I kinda gave up, because I don't have any resident card from another country (except the one Im living and working now in the sand-box, which I would loose it if I resign from my position). But, I thought about asking here as a last attempt. Maybe any of you have faced similar situation.
Any ideas in how to solve this? Is there any country or territory which would be easy to get a resident status near Japan?
Thanks
I'm trying to apply via CREW for B767 FO. I fulfill all the (experience) requirements, except one that I didn't expect, which is a commute location that AJX would accept.
I'm from South America. So, I was told by CREW that I have to be able to commute somewhere closer to Japan, and South America is too far, therefore AJX wouldnt accept my application. Apparently I need a residency permit card from any other place, but South America.
I kinda gave up, because I don't have any resident card from another country (except the one Im living and working now in the sand-box, which I would loose it if I resign from my position). But, I thought about asking here as a last attempt. Maybe any of you have faced similar situation.
Any ideas in how to solve this? Is there any country or territory which would be easy to get a resident status near Japan?
Thanks
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That is B.S. We have several pilots from South America here. Not sure what kind of crap they are trying to pull, but if you are truly qualified they should be happy to have you interview.
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As jrmyl says, we have guys from Brazil (Rio) and they have no problems with the commute, apart from sitting on the aircraft for a long time. If CREW are putting up barriers then apply through PARC. I THINK, but cannot be absolutely positive, that our South Americans are PARC people.
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Thank you all, I will try another broker
Copy+Paste of the e-mail CREW sent me:
"Dear,
Air Japan has reviewed your application and they rejected it. Air Japan explains this is due to the commuting. Not just a cost factor, but prior complaints from pilots about fatigue. In the past we had many pilots quit and complain about commuting long range from their homes, asking for more days off, etc. Evidently it is a concern for Air Japan. Unfortunately, this has killed many opportunities for others like you. Sorry but we’ve tried our best.
Would you be interested in Asiana? If so, please apply online. If we don’t hear from you, best wishes with your future endeavors!
Thank You."
"Dear,
Air Japan has reviewed your application and they rejected it. Air Japan explains this is due to the commuting. Not just a cost factor, but prior complaints from pilots about fatigue. In the past we had many pilots quit and complain about commuting long range from their homes, asking for more days off, etc. Evidently it is a concern for Air Japan. Unfortunately, this has killed many opportunities for others like you. Sorry but we’ve tried our best.
Would you be interested in Asiana? If so, please apply online. If we don’t hear from you, best wishes with your future endeavors!
Thank You."
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Anyone working for company that can tell me which hotel crews are using during layovers in Honolulu? I'm a prospective applicant and I'm in town for a military exercise (RIMPAC). Would appreciate the opportunity to buy someone beer(s) in exchange for a chat about lifestyle, commute, conditions, etc. (PM is preferred)
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Good Morning!
Anyone have any current information on the process? Just handed in App form to Parc. Looking to see if anyone is currently flying/commuting and how the conditions are. Just perused the forum, but lots is changing fast, and the information is getting outdated.
TIA
Anyone have any current information on the process? Just handed in App form to Parc. Looking to see if anyone is currently flying/commuting and how the conditions are. Just perused the forum, but lots is changing fast, and the information is getting outdated.
TIA
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Guy's probably been asked but any Aus pilots working for Air Japan at present and if so what is your tax situation how do you get around getting slammed by the Aus ATO any information would be great. cheers lads