Vietnam Airlines (info please)

[kennyngkenrich]

has anyone got any news on the 320 position yet? how long does it take for them to get back to you? thanks

[jimsmitty01]

VN emergency

I was an eye witness to the incident on the 7th August, fire engines out nice and sharpish, lots of blue smoke on touch down, but not much else - thankfully - it's always worrying when you see the emergency crews come out but you don't know what's declared the emergency. Also impressed by the sparkling new terminal they have in Ho Chi Minh...

[dieana]

To apply to vietnam I have to.....

Hello eveybody, I would like to apply to vietnam but I donīt have the type rated to A320. However I have a lot of experience as F/O in B737.200, B737-300, B757, B767 and Cap. of B737-200 and nowadays I have the type rated of CRJ900. Do you think vietnam will consider these things or they only wants pilot with type rate?

Thanks

[varigflier]

I think they are only accepting people who are current and have some time on the aircraft.

[mach 84]

dieana, unfortunately only typerated pilots are accepted.

in the coming 3 months 10 expat F/O's will be taken in for the 777, simulator screening will be in the sim in BKK.

[spinproof]

Rishworth

Hello to all,

Most VNA pilots have heard of my situation and I want to let you know that
Rishworth has been very supportive and they have treated me very fair!
I would recommend them to anyone.

Also, the Rishworth pilot liason's, V and R, have been very helpful and continue to be. Rishworth and VNA are very lucky to have representatives
like V and R working for them.

And to all my friends and fellow pilots at VNA, it was fun working with you and I will miss you.

If anyone has any questions for me, feel free to private message me.

Wishing you Blue skies and tail winds!
g

[Barefootsailing]

VNA pilots info

Just wondering if any VNA pilots could drop me a note at [email protected].
I just wanted some info on the hiring process and such.
I'm United furloughed with an A320 type and over 1000 in type. Looking at getting on there for at least a few years.

Thanks

[Do-27]

Hi All!!

Any news about the screenings in Singapoure....?ŋ.....It seemed like they were in a hurry, but no one has received any date for it.... i guess it would be like always, sudenly they will say in less than 10 days.....come here,pay ur ticket+ur hotel, and two months later we will tell u something....

I heard they r having dificulties to full up some capt positions and f/o in 777+330....

Nice landings!!

[dirtyredhat]

777 sim screening

hi there...does anyone have any info on the sim profile for the B777 screening in bankok...i have asked and apparently they do not have anything to pass along to me...

please pm me and do not post publicly....to avoid conflict of interest or whatever...

thanks

[NEDude]

Anyone know if Vietnam is still flying to Europe? Their route structure shows Paris and Frankfurt but cannot find it on the timetable at all. Also does anyone know the latest and greatest regarding plans to service the USA?

[longago9]

Hi everyone.

I am wondering if someone has any info on the A320 sim profile for the screenings taking place in SIN soon.

Iīd very much appreciate any insides and feedback.

Thanks!

[haunted dog]

To all who got invited for a screening (A320) - through which agency did you apply?

Thanks

[UALSIC]

I am glad to read in the paper that Vietnam Airlines is building a 21 million dollar (USD) hangar.

And what was the reason why we took a paycut again?!

[NEDude]

If the screenings are similar to what they were a year ago, get to know the QRH and particularly dual hydraulic failures as you will see one of those. Also, if you are fortunate enough to get the plates (DaNang - the agency forgot to provide those to me) prior to the eval, study them and know them well, particularly minimum vectoring altitudes as they will make sure you are paying attention to that during the ride. Also they prefer to see you using raw data or having the non-flying pilot backing you up on raw data.

Basically day one was a full blown practice eval. Day two was the real deal. They will tell you they are mostly looking for situational awareness (do not get lost and pay attention to minimum vectoring altitudes) and not crashing.

For us yanks, if you have the "circling approach - VMC only" limitation you may have an issue. That was my downfall and the only reason I did not get it. Either get the restriction removed or know the procedure cold prior to an eval.

[haunted dog]

Hello NEDude,

thank you for this helpful info!

Through which contractor did you apply? - I mean, did you register with only one or did you apply via several agencies.

Thanks

[TempestV]

Incident: Vietnam Airlines A320 at Ho Chi Minh City on Aug 7th 2009, hydraulics probl

What about a specific ADD/MEL this aircraft was dispatched with ?????

[skytrek21]

HI Guys,

I applied to Vietnam for the upcoming screening for the A320 through an agency. Typically how long does it take to hear back from them. Any info would be greatly appreciated. Also NEddude....thanks for the well informed posts Really helps a lot of people. Thanks.

[Duh]

4-8 weeks. No kidding. They like to get as many guys on the edge of their seat and go from there. They're not very aviation savvy. They're essentially just remote secretaries(very remote)
As far as the Circling restriction, you will not even be considered if you have it. I know you can get it removed for about $800 in the States.
Go with Parc.

[NEDude]

I am hearing a few different stories from different agencies.

Rishworth is saying the circling limitation is no longer an issue but they will not re-screen any past applicants.

Parc is saying the circling limitation will be an issue, but the airline will re-screen prior applicants.

Anyone on the inside know the real deal?

[NEDude]

I have been doing some calling around about the A320 circling limitation. So far the cheapest I have run across is Pan Am in Minneapolis. They charge $1250 to go by yourself, or $950 each if you can pair up with someone. Flight Training International quoted me $1790. Last fall CAE in Denver quoted me $600 but apparently they are closing up their A320 sim there and moving it to Phoenix, so it will be a while before they are up and running it again.

No other place has returned my calls yet.