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Unfortunately, I can't name my sources here. However, I can tell you that it's very credible, and as of today, I have not heard any change in the hiring plan yet. If there were to be any freeze in future hiring, which can happen any time, it seems highly unlikely that it will effect the Feb'02 class because they already got the guys in the slot who are ready to start any time. The reason they could not start the class sooner is not because of the down turn in business, but because they do not have enough instructors. Anyway, I'm just praying that nothing will change. What is certain in the airline business is UNCERTAINTY. 
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Junior, either the left seat or the right seat, no back seat. Sorry. But I don't think it matters anymore since rumour has it that the whole project has been shelved indefinitely (see my previous reply). Good luck. Try Cathay, they are always looking for a seat warmer. 
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Capt146, thanks for the info. That answers my question. Medical in SYD eh? Odd, I thought all pilot candidates destined for the Japanese carrier get their medical in LAX, including PARC. From what I heard, the guy in LAX is the only one approved by JCAB to do a "full" pre-employment medical outside of Japan. Anyway, good luck to you. You gonna need it then you'll be ready for the next moon orbit.
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Flameout, if you are talking about the Nth American recruiting, then yes it has been put off for the time being. But the Oz/NZ recruiting is continueing as planned. Dr English is the approved man in SYD.
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Hi guys,
Anyone have any feedback about the training and your view about the company, I would like to know any common you would have.
Good luck with your training.
A staff member from the mother company in Japan......
Enjoy.
Anyone have any feedback about the training and your view about the company, I would like to know any common you would have.
Good luck with your training.
A staff member from the mother company in Japan......
Enjoy.
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Source has it that the Feb 02 class is still a go but no word yet from IASCO (official or otherwise). I'm not sure how many classes JALways plan to have for the year 2002. Just in case some of us missed the news, Japan is now officially in a recession as of last Friday. Have no idea how or if it will effect JAL or JALways.
As far as the interview goes, it wouldn't be for the Feb class. All the positions have been filled by the leftovers from Sep 01 class. Hope the info helps. Will post again if I get the green light.
CFIT, any input is appreciated.
As far as the interview goes, it wouldn't be for the Feb class. All the positions have been filled by the leftovers from Sep 01 class. Hope the info helps. Will post again if I get the green light.
CFIT, any input is appreciated.
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Anyone out there actually in Air Japan?
I'm close to taking a job with them in Feb and would like any info on how things are going. It's very hard to get any info on the progress of the company.
Cheers.
I'm close to taking a job with them in Feb and would like any info on how things are going. It's very hard to get any info on the progress of the company.
Cheers.
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On a positive note, looks like guys in the pool for the JALWAYS B747 F/O Feb'02 class are getting called to confirm their class date. The contract should be rolling in soon after the new year. What a wait huh, "Flameout"! <img src="cool.gif" border="0">
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Maybe for next Japanese summer schedule (April 2004)? Who knows, but when hiring re-starts I would expect conditions to be unchanged, or at least not improved.
All positions have only ever been KIX or NRT 'based', although there were sugestions of HNL when operation started. Job is still commuting to KIX or NRT, from wherever you want to live (Oz and NZ is most common). Japanese cost of living a non-issue - not 'living' in Japan or paying Japanese utilities (except for food and entertainment...your choice there!) therefore hard to ask or expect more pay, although it would be nice given the 25% slide in the greenback over the last year relative to $AUS/$NZ. Ouch!
Some routes have gone (SIN) or are going but new routes (HKG) are starting soon. Net effect is no change to pilot numbers at this point in time.
Great job but long commute/ good machinery and loads of fuel
All positions have only ever been KIX or NRT 'based', although there were sugestions of HNL when operation started. Job is still commuting to KIX or NRT, from wherever you want to live (Oz and NZ is most common). Japanese cost of living a non-issue - not 'living' in Japan or paying Japanese utilities (except for food and entertainment...your choice there!) therefore hard to ask or expect more pay, although it would be nice given the 25% slide in the greenback over the last year relative to $AUS/$NZ. Ouch!
Some routes have gone (SIN) or are going but new routes (HKG) are starting soon. Net effect is no change to pilot numbers at this point in time.
Great job but long commute/ good machinery and loads of fuel