Korean Air

[c560xl]

Hi every one,

I am wondering if any body has been through the interview process with Korean Air.
I would appreciate any info about the interview , written test etc etc.

Looking forwrd to hear soon from an Angel.

Thanks in Advance.

[max gw]

KAL332,
It seems you're on the 330 fleet,can you give some info about the screening process and sim,what about the enviroment on the A330???
Thanks alot for your help!

[YV757]

KAL

Hi Folks!

I've just submitted my application with Rishworth for a NTR 777 F/O. As C560, I'm also looking for information regarding the screening process. And the job in general. Rostering, working environment, etc. Is it true that no expats are allowed to fly together? Do they really give you the 9-11 days off. Or there's a catch?

Thanks for your help!

[FLYJET123]

CPT777

I am extremely gratefull for your advice. I think the time zone will be an issue for me coming from 12 hrs west to east. However I can not see anyway of avoiding it unless I arrive weeks earlier and I can not do that. Is the sim check on a B777? Do you know which series? What do they prefer single men without familiy ties or married with familiy, do you know?

Thanks for advice.

[cpt777]

FLYJET123
You're most welcome. I'm sure you know what to do to maximize the rest when you arrive into ICN.
Since you're NTR, it can be any SIM which is available for the day. No point preparing yourself in the technical aspects. If you're unfortunate to get the old airbus SIM (which is literally impossible to fly, according to feedback before), the SIM instructor just wanna see how well you handle the whole thing all together. Just take it one thing at a time, and remember, BE SAFE and never push the limits.
I have no idea whether or not they actually do have any preference on size of family of applicants. The way I see it, not at all. With all the highly qualified chaps coming from all over, I have the perception that they're just focusing on getting the good ones (hope you don't mind some self flattering here) who're willing to learn to adapt and stay for longer term. A very minority of the nasty guys who thought they could fool the interviewers by putting up a great show, my take is, they should have saved the effort and time since the line training and flying part will eventually sort them out and they either didn't make it during training, or have their contracts not renewed consequently.
Hope this helps, the rest of reading, do a quick search and plenty of good postings by many others and their advice is still sound and worth taking note of.

[ImbracableCrunk]

"YV757

Is it true that no expats are allowed to fly together? Do they really give you the 9-11 days off. Or there's a catch?

Expats cannot fly domestic together. The B737 sometimes goes to military airports and the controllers don't speak English well enough to do anything beyond your basic clearances. If there's a problem, they revert to Korean.

9 days off + 2 days vacation/month = 11 days off. I've been told you can take more, but you'll end up paying for it in December's pay.

[YV757]

Thanks Crunk! Appreciate it
Cpt777. Thank you also, good info! In the end, just relax and be yourself, right?

Hope to see you guys soon!

[FLYJET123]

cpt777

Thank you very much. I hope my preparation and time spent there, (if selected, still waiting for May interview confirmation), will prove worthwhile. I was told that, as I am not a highly experienced cpt (just make min req) that not much chance for me and would be just "making up the numbers for rishworth". Is there any truth in that would you say? Would I be wasting my time? I hope not as I believe that I have a lot to offer in many ways.

[cpt777]

YV757
Yes just be yourself, the fact that you're called in; you only need to NOT make a fool of yourself.

FLYJET123
Sorry can't really answer that one. IMHO, everyone has to start somewhere. Since you decide to try with minimum requirement, there's no reason for them to treat you any differently when it comes to recruitment. But of course, if they have many other choices of guys with excess of 10K PIC on widebody; you can imagine who they will pick when all being equal or similar.

relv3
You probably would want a more detailed explanation, but thought I should say that if you reckon that you may have some form of medical condition that stands out glaringly; I mean either by endorsement restriction in your licence issuing authority or medical history, I strongly advise the mental preparation of NOT making it here. They are VERY thorough. Just have a search and you'll see how much hoops and loops guys had to go through.
On the other hand, if you're just looking for some "short-cuts", there's really no need. Just take it easy and get plenty of rest, the best advice I can offer..

[chai ja]

Hi...

I have been sent the invitation for interview:

I dont have a diploma, nor a levels. However, I am undertaking a diploma in aviation management currently. Would this tick the box for "2 year diploma course"??

Thanks very much
CJ

[george111]

Advice please

I am currently a UK FO on the A320 with a view to applying to KAL for an A330 NTR position. I want to live in Vietnam and spend my days off there.

Are KAL happy to send you to a country other than one from which you are a national on your days off?

Would they help you to obtain a long-term visa or would I just continue extending the 90 day tourist visa?

Regards

[blues deville]

George111:

KAL doesn't care where you live. However, when hired you must designate a KAL destinaton for positioning to Seoul. KAL will also provide you with a Visa allowing you to work in South Korea.

Good luck with the interview!

bd

[Priority Left]

Does the lack of info here on the A330 fleet an indication that the crews are content?

[Fratemate]

Does anyone know if you are allowed to designate more than one commuting base? Say, for instance, you have dual citizenship and wished to commute to one country 6 months of the year and a different country the other 6, would KAL have snags with that?

PS: How can I get them to put one aircraft type, instead of different ones (747/777), on the 2 countries I can live in, so I can go home if I operate those trips (Not a serious question for those with a serious take on life).

[VORDME2]

You can commute wherever you want each month
EX: go to ORD and come back from LA,next month to london.That's the best part of this contract.

[parallel60]

Hello,
Are there any ex-pat 737NG FO's at Korean that could PM me. Looking to get some info. Thanks.

[cptm]

B777 TR

Hi, I just passed the NTR B777 screening with KAL
anybody knows where to get fast and cheap B777 type rating??

Tnks

[azlee_19]

u might want to contact boeing seattle, heard their complete 747-400 course at USD11k. Should be around that for 777.

[blues deville]

Flight Training International in Denver, Colorado. They use simulators in SEA, ATL, DFW and MIA. Cost for short 777 conversion course approx. $14000US.

bd

[Fat Dog]

Been speaking to CCL recently - they reckon I have a reasonable shot at 777 PIC NTR. Would appreciate some advice and info, obviously particularly from those who have already been down the route I may be about to take. Currently, I'm employed LHS 757 & 737 for a UK operator. Questions I have (or statements to be confirmed!):

Approx total pay US$13.5k/month (tax free for me being UK resident)?

CCL basically said I'll need to get an FAA licence to avoid flying a few circuits if I put the 777 on my JAA licence - is this easy? And approx $14k for FAA 777 rating yes? How long would I have to allow for the rating?

11 days at home per month - presumably you would be commuting back to base on the KAL network on days off?

Probably the biggest one - I've never been to Korea. Difficult question I know, but in your opinion what are the crews/trips/Korea 'base' like? Decent hotels I presume...

Answers really appreciated as giving up a LHS UK 757 job in the current market is a really big deal IMHO. Thanks very much.