KAL: GAP Aviation, IAC Global or CCL
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KAL: GAP Aviation, IAC Global or CCL
I am considering to fly for Korean Air and have 3 different options available.
GAP Aviation
IAC Global
Cambridge Communications Limited
As I really have no previous experience on handling with Contractors, I have no idea about which one to choose. All 3 offers are similar.
Can anyone tell me how the work or if any of these contractors should be avoided?
I will apply for F/O on B737NG.
GAP Aviation
IAC Global
Cambridge Communications Limited
As I really have no previous experience on handling with Contractors, I have no idea about which one to choose. All 3 offers are similar.
Can anyone tell me how the work or if any of these contractors should be avoided?
I will apply for F/O on B737NG.
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Hi Mokilu,
GAP and CCL have the best reputation among the pilots here;
both are similar and really take care about our needs.
And forget about the rest; in fact, most pilots from other agencies move to GAP or CCL once their first 5 year term is expired.
Regards,
Tom744
GAP and CCL have the best reputation among the pilots here;
both are similar and really take care about our needs.
And forget about the rest; in fact, most pilots from other agencies move to GAP or CCL once their first 5 year term is expired.
Regards,
Tom744
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I was wondering if there were any further opinions on this question. I have to choose between GAP and Rishworth for a KAL contract. For what it's worth, Rishworth has been much more agressive in keeping me up to date through the application process. I know that GAP offers a slightly better pay package (signing bonus after you are on line) which Rishworth won't match.
Thanks
Thanks
Go for GAP or CCL.
Been there done that.
Stay at home rather than IAC. Rishworths marginally better.
Don't expect agression in the recruiting process (R'worth) to translate to idyllic conditions post recruitment.
If it is not written it's probably bullsmit aplies to them all.
Maui
Been there done that.
Stay at home rather than IAC. Rishworths marginally better.
Don't expect agression in the recruiting process (R'worth) to translate to idyllic conditions post recruitment.
If it is not written it's probably bullsmit aplies to them all.
Maui
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Agency
For Cactus I would say: GAP, there are nicknames for Rishworse and I Am Crying. Make sure you do the homework for passing the medical, it is not a just show up and look good that day.... Best wishes into the valley of the sun.
Fly safe and land happy
NG
Fly safe and land happy
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Thanks for the information, all.
I lost a month in the process because I had submitted through 2 agencies, not knowing that you have to decide all this even before you get the call to interview. I settled on GAP to proceed forward but now I won't even interview until March. Evidently Korean have decided that they will only accept your application being submitted through one agency, in the past evidently if they had more than one agency they would call the agencies and see which one you were going with. Now they don't want to deal with you unless you have already chosen, which makes sense I guess with the number of applications they must be getting. It has become very competitive out there!
I lost a month in the process because I had submitted through 2 agencies, not knowing that you have to decide all this even before you get the call to interview. I settled on GAP to proceed forward but now I won't even interview until March. Evidently Korean have decided that they will only accept your application being submitted through one agency, in the past evidently if they had more than one agency they would call the agencies and see which one you were going with. Now they don't want to deal with you unless you have already chosen, which makes sense I guess with the number of applications they must be getting. It has become very competitive out there!
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commuting to LHR
Sick,
if there are enough LHR based crew you might want to do the so called "rostering option 3".
Means you fly twice a month home on duty with 7 nights layover, so total 14 night a month.
They charge you 10 days for that, means you still gain 1 annual leave day every month.
Disadvantage is that you can't pick your days anmore, but if you need special days off the help you, and you can sign off and on to that program every month.
For me it works good, is something like a part time job...
cheers,
tom744
if there are enough LHR based crew you might want to do the so called "rostering option 3".
Means you fly twice a month home on duty with 7 nights layover, so total 14 night a month.
They charge you 10 days for that, means you still gain 1 annual leave day every month.
Disadvantage is that you can't pick your days anmore, but if you need special days off the help you, and you can sign off and on to that program every month.
For me it works good, is something like a part time job...
cheers,
tom744
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CPT upgrade
Howdy Tom
you seam to know a little bit more than just a little about KE! So sorry if i'm bodering you probably with the same old b***t but ...
Are all the post real about expat FOs (only 20)! and is it true that in 5 years contract expat FO will not have the chance to up-grade CPT?
... everything seams so unreal also for a space-toy like me!
thanks
Buzz
you seam to know a little bit more than just a little about KE! So sorry if i'm bodering you probably with the same old b***t but ...
Are all the post real about expat FOs (only 20)! and is it true that in 5 years contract expat FO will not have the chance to up-grade CPT?
... everything seams so unreal also for a space-toy like me!
thanks
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Why the same questions?
Avoid ALL agencies but CCL or GAP.
Did you read that word?
It was ALL.
The history of bad experiences from those who've used "the others" has been highlighted many times.
Need anymore help?
Avoid ALL agencies but CCL or GAP.
Did you read that word?
It was ALL.
The history of bad experiences from those who've used "the others" has been highlighted many times.
Need anymore help?
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F/O-Position
Buzz, KAL hires F/O´s on all Types but there will be no upgrade. That is something they try to hang on until.... the market gives no Captains anymore and then they have to put Ex-Pats into the System. A KAL-F/O waits about 12 Years until he get´s a chance to the left seat, why should they shortcut that for Ex-Pat F/O´s to 5 Years?? There is no seniority list....
Agency: G A P or C C L, the rest is unusable, not much helpfull after you are in the system or even worse....
Fly safe and land happy
NG
Agency: G A P or C C L, the rest is unusable, not much helpfull after you are in the system or even worse....
Fly safe and land happy
NG
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KAL A330 Captain
How about guys with no A330 Time but have 1500 hours PIC on the A320? Saw that the were advertising for them...are they actually doing it? Anyone doing it? Will the mins go down..whats the hiring looking like? Many questions......
I'm flying in China right now on the A320 but would love to commute from the USA. Are they "hurting" for 330 Captains....
If anyone can help, I'd appreciate it greatly. Please PM or post.
I'm flying in China right now on the A320 but would love to commute from the USA. Are they "hurting" for 330 Captains....
If anyone can help, I'd appreciate it greatly. Please PM or post.