KAL: GAP Aviation, IAC Global or CCL

[HPSOV L]

Once once you're in, agencies don't really do that much apart from depositing your salary after clipping the ticket. Don't expect them to wield any influence over KAL or be much of an advocate. CCL at least answer emails promptly although their LOI insurance is comparatively expensive for what it is.

[Lucky Charms]

Thanks 777AV8R and HPSOV L for your replies. So, what gives CCL the advantage over the others? The only other agency I am considering is Longreach, who seem to have a good reputation in China. Having never dealt with agencies before, I find it difficult to decide which one to use. Until this time, I have always dealt directly with the airline. Any other advise will be helpful. Thanks!

[Stone_cold]

LC . You got replies .

It is a business and you are a commodity . They are in the business to protect their contracts with the airlines and that is what they care about . Even the one who answers emails promptly , (Some have better "people skills) but nothing happens for the pilot .

It's about money ..Their money , so if you seek an agency to care about you , it will not happen . They do the legwork , get you in ..collect their commission for your services and they will not jeopardize this .

Not sure what else you want to hear .

[Lucky Charms]

Thanks SC for your advice. It's sad, but true...makes me feel like a bushel of corn.

[777AV8R]

Stone: Correct!

It is a business and you are a commodity

The airline(s) get around hiring direct by using 'agencies'. This way the airline can hire and dismiss without any burdensome administrative issues. Some agencies are better than others. The agencies do get you in the door however; they have no say on your life after you get hired or if you are 'led out the door'.

Some agencies are better than others however; their reason for doing all this is to make money and they make a lot of it. Many of us wanted to be part of a comprehensive medical plan....lets say BUPA...well, the agencies would have had to foot the bill for it...it hit their bottom line thus none of this ever happened. I'm not getting paid or employed by CCL however; just prior to my leaving KAL, I had begun doing the paperwork with them. There were other agencies dealing with KAL and there is at least one of them I'd stay clear of. Totally useless. My money would have been with CCL, at least they met with you personally. I had dealings with them later on other issues and if one needs to have someone to hold your contract, they can be relied on but, its still a money making business.

None of these agencies are there to protect you, they are there to provide the contract and make a wheelbarrow full of cash from the airline by doing so.