Vietnam Airlines (info please)
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I would try to get the pattern you want before you sign.
4 on 2 off does not get you a free ticket for every rotation. You are limited to the same tickets as 6/2.
5/3 4/4 not available. Those who are on it will not get it back if they change.
6/3 is the best option for time off. No free travel days so if you are travelling to europe you lose 2 days travelling every rotation. You will also get hammered with no days off for your 4 weeks on. Just the 36 hours in 7 days rule.
Its not as rosy as it looks. Many guys leave as they didn't research it first.
4 on 2 off does not get you a free ticket for every rotation. You are limited to the same tickets as 6/2.
5/3 4/4 not available. Those who are on it will not get it back if they change.
6/3 is the best option for time off. No free travel days so if you are travelling to europe you lose 2 days travelling every rotation. You will also get hammered with no days off for your 4 weeks on. Just the 36 hours in 7 days rule.
Its not as rosy as it looks. Many guys leave as they didn't research it first.
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Hi ia1166,
thanks for the info. Is the schedule somewhat manageable on the A321 for the time you spend there or is it a complete headache ? I spent 10 years in the GCC and the working conditions here are getting harder every single day so I would like to go for a job that still gives you a reasonably healthy lifestyle.
Thanks
thanks for the info. Is the schedule somewhat manageable on the A321 for the time you spend there or is it a complete headache ? I spent 10 years in the GCC and the working conditions here are getting harder every single day so I would like to go for a job that still gives you a reasonably healthy lifestyle.
Thanks
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7 days consecutive is the norm then 2 off, many 4 sect days some 2 sector days. Atrīs to be operated by a separate airline so 321 does most of those flights!
Depends what would you consider by manageable.....
Depends what would you consider by manageable.....
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VNA contracts
Hi gents,
I've been interested in the gig at VNA for some time & just had a good read through this post. Thanks for the insightful info. Presently I'm on a permanent gig with fairly stable rosters, decent route network & overall a fairly easy going operation.
I've been interested in the expat commuting lifestyle for sometime but my biggest concern is regarding contract renewal. My present company has in the past, let our contract pilots go suddenly due to the prevailing conditions at the time & also suddenly recalled them back. My question regarding VNA is do they renew contracts at the end of the term? Have there been any serious issues in the past regarding renewal of contracts? Have they been known to suddenly terminate contracts due to company requirements? How long have the longest serving expats been there for? Also how is the staff travel/entitlements for spouses/families?
I'm looking at joining on the 330 fleet & any insight on how the present operation is with a 6/2 contract is would also be appreciated.
Cheers
Panam
I've been interested in the gig at VNA for some time & just had a good read through this post. Thanks for the insightful info. Presently I'm on a permanent gig with fairly stable rosters, decent route network & overall a fairly easy going operation.
I've been interested in the expat commuting lifestyle for sometime but my biggest concern is regarding contract renewal. My present company has in the past, let our contract pilots go suddenly due to the prevailing conditions at the time & also suddenly recalled them back. My question regarding VNA is do they renew contracts at the end of the term? Have there been any serious issues in the past regarding renewal of contracts? Have they been known to suddenly terminate contracts due to company requirements? How long have the longest serving expats been there for? Also how is the staff travel/entitlements for spouses/families?
I'm looking at joining on the 330 fleet & any insight on how the present operation is with a 6/2 contract is would also be appreciated.
Cheers
Panam
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They renew contracts at the end but there are some cases when they just terminate contracts, even before the end. In February they terminated contracts for few guys on 330 and after 3 weeks they called them back. Presently, they are terminating some guys on ATR.
Staff travel is a joke. Return ticket to FRA costs around 600$ (it's a standby ticket) and you can buy full fare ticket with Qatar or Turkish for about 700$ if you book little bit in advance. Sometimes you can even book full fare ticket with VNA for the same price.
Regarding flying, 330 fleet is the best one and it's easy life, flying around 50-60 hours
Staff travel is a joke. Return ticket to FRA costs around 600$ (it's a standby ticket) and you can buy full fare ticket with Qatar or Turkish for about 700$ if you book little bit in advance. Sometimes you can even book full fare ticket with VNA for the same price.
Regarding flying, 330 fleet is the best one and it's easy life, flying around 50-60 hours
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Hanoi is quiet and more laid back then Saigon, but for the majority of people, no one really wants to be based in Hanoi but most people when they come here they tend to stay instead of requesting to go to SGN. However asking SGN folks to come to Hanoi is like drawing blood out of a stone!!
SGN is where all the fun is at!! Not too many better places in Asia for single (or married guys, if you get what I am saying......)
SGN is where all the fun is at!! Not too many better places in Asia for single (or married guys, if you get what I am saying......)
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I have been recently on screening. For the test study the smart cockpit, general aerodynamic, general meteorology, TAF METAR SIGMET from Jeppesen.
For oral part :memory items, limitations, take off performance , system as fuel, electrical etc.
Good luck!
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Good morning all,
Seeking some information from VNA pilots on direct entry 787 captain position (typed and current). Basics such as which city they are based, which routes they fly, roster quality, and what patterns are being offered right now.
Seeking some information from VNA pilots on direct entry 787 captain position (typed and current). Basics such as which city they are based, which routes they fly, roster quality, and what patterns are being offered right now.
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Flyboy, they have been known to upgrade people within less than 2 years of joining but upgrade is always on the A321, they don't do right to left on the widebodies
