Q400 Captains with Air Nippon
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Q400 Captains with Air Nippon
I got an offer for this but won't be taking it.. Here's the details for the next group of pilots they will be selecting in the next month or two and the contact details at Parc Crew Lease..
Good luck!!
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REQUIREMENT FOR - 2 MAN TURBO-PROP CAPTAINS TO FLY DASH 8-Q400
Outline Pilot Brief Sheet For Parc / A -net Dash 8 Q400 Contract
I am now pleased to forward you further details on the Parc / Air Nippon Network Dash 8 -Q400 contract. I would ask you to please read this carefully as it will provide an explanation on some items in the Terms and Conditions (see attachments below) and also information on the selection, screening and training process.
Airline Background :
This assignment is on behalf of our client Air Nippon Network (A-net), a subsidiary airline of Air Nippon (ANK) and part of the All Nippon Airways group. ANK currently operates a fleet of 44 aircraft , serving approx 42 domestic airports in Japan including Sapporo, Fukuoka and Okinawa as well as an international service to Taipei. Air Nippon have the most services in and out of Japanese airports.
A-net was established in May 2001. The Dash 8 Q400 aircraft was introduced that year to operate Air Nippon's local feeder routes from Tokyo and Sapporo. It started operations on 1st July 2002 using three DHC Dash 8 aircraft. In December 2003 four more Dash 8 Q400 joined to replace Boeing 737 aircraft operated from Osaka by Air Nippon. One of the main reasons for the introduction of the Dash 8 was to capitalise on restrictions imposed on jets (landing slots, curfews, noise etc) which were exempt from the Turboprop. The Dash 8 Q400 has proved to be very successful, popular both with the travelling public and with crews.
A-net operate domestic routes only. The Q400 series initially operated 15 round trips a day from Itami (Osaka) to Kochi. It has since expanded, operating between Osaka and Hakodate, Kushiro, Mombetsu, Nakashibetsu, Osaka, Rishiri, Sapporo, and Wakkanai. There are now 14 aircraft in the fleet.
Selection and Training :
As is a requirement by the Japanese Civil Aviation Bureau (JCAB) all successful candidates will be required to complete a Japanese ATPL. This Training period will be 6 months minimum and is taking place in Tokyo. It is broken down as follows :
approx. 1 month in Ground School, CRM & Radiotelephony,
approx 2 - 2.5 months in Simulator training and further Ground School, then
approx 2.5 months Local Flight Training, 'On Job Training' & Route Training.
During the training period 80% of salary is paid, accommodation is provided and a daily allowance of USD 45 will be paid during training ( from initial classroom training through to final line check ) A-Net will provide a minimum of one ticket for your immediate family members to visit you during the training period.
During the Operations Period each pilot will be granted 120 days off annually of which a minimum of eighty four (84) days will be scheduled in periods of fourteen (14) days consecutive free of duty or twelve (12) days consecutive free of duty.
Sample outline would be :
A : 6 blocks of days off per year, broken down into 4 x 20 days and 2 x 14 days including Annual Leave
B : 9 blocks of days off per year, to give 9 x 12 day blocks including Annual Leave
The operating base will be Itami Airport in Osaka . Once operational you will be provided with an accommodation / living allowance of USD 2,000 per month. Accommodation will be provided at all outstations and an additional per diem supplement of USD 30 will be provided during layover and USD 21 per diem suppliment during recurrent training at Haneda, Tokyo.
A commuting allowance of USD 1,000 will be paid to each pilot per month. This allowance does not require receipts and will be paid with the salary. Alternately pilots may opt for confirmed economy class return commuting tickets from their home to Japan seven times per year to coincide with their days off. Refer to Terms & Conditions (attached) for salary package.
Screening and Selection :
Screening Late 2009
Commencement of contact in mid to late 2010.
The selection process will consist of application pack ( this must be typed, not handwritten), simulator check and interview. Screening takes place in Seattle using Flight Safety's Dash 8 sim. If you pass the interview and sim evaluation, then you travel to Anchorage for medical (this is a JCAB approved facility). We encourage you to commit sufficient time to complete the medical at this stage. Parc will provide a copy of the simulator profile and the relevant sections of the training manual before the screening. A Parc representative will be present in SEA to meet you during the screening. The initial screening should take no more than 5 days to include interview, sim, medical and travel. Reasonable expenses incurred for screening will be reimbursed by Parc.
Application Pack:
In order to submit your candidature you must satisfy the following minimum requirements otherwise I will not be in a position to submit your application to A-net.
- Total flight time in excess of 3000 hours for Captains
- 1500hrs of PIC time including 500 PIC hours on a FAA certified 2 man commercial turboprop aircraft
- Valid Class 1 medical
- Valid ICAO ATPL - and A VALID FAA CERTIFIED 2 MAN TURBO-PROP RATING
To commence the application I will require ALL the following documentation fully completed. I would ask you to please E-mail (Not Faxed) these documents for my attention. I would stress that we will not be able to forward any paperwork if it is not clear and legible
1. Completed Parc Application Form (attached below) - Typed in clear BLOCK letters. Fill in Autobiographical page (Do NOT leave blank)
2. Copy of Licence (showing 2 man turbo-prop Command Rating)
3. Copy of Medical
4. Last 6 pages of Log book
5. Copy of Passport
6. Signed letter of consent (Attached)
7. Two Letters of reference (one of these letters can be a character reference and the other should be from a previous employer).
Regarding the Application Form, please fill ALL parts of the form (pay particular attention to your hours and last date of flight on each of aircraft flown). I would ask that you take the time to ensure that ALL the documentation is complete before submitting your application. Please be advised we are not in a position to submit your application if you were already screened by A-net.
Should you complete your initial contract assignment and agree to renew with A-net for a second term, you can expect the following enhanced remuneration package upon renewal, i.e. upon commencement of year 4.
Subsequent contracts are being offered for 1 year, 2 year or 3 year durations.
(1) Completion bonus : Captains :
1 year contract : USD 12,000 on completion of the 12th month
2 year contract : USD 12,000 on completion of the 12th month USD 15,000 on completion of the 24th month
3 year contract: USD 12,000 on completion of the 12th month USD 15,000 on completion of the 24th month USD 18,000 on completion of the 36th month
Captains :
1 year contract : USD 5,000 on completion of the 1st month
2 year contract : USD 5,000 on completion of the 1st month USD 5,000 on completion of the 12th month
3 year contract: USD 5,000 on completion of the 1st month USD 5,000 on completion of the 12th month USD 5,000 on completion of the 24th month
(2) Commuting support during the Operations period on a monthly basis as flws :
Commuting destination : any airport in Japan as designated by A-net.
USD 1,000 per month pro rata, in respect of commuting to / from the commuting destination or alternately pilots may opt for confirmed economy class return commuting tickets from their home to Japan seven times per year to coincide with their days off and USD 2,500 per month pro rata in respect of accommodation and basic per diem at commuting destination and layover airports. (this is an additional USD 500 per month)
I apologise for the length of this monologue however I hope that it will answer some of your initial questions. Pls. do not hesitate to contact me should you require further clarification. In any event, all issues will be fully explained at the selection process in Seattle.
Good luck!!
Cruiseclimb..
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REQUIREMENT FOR - 2 MAN TURBO-PROP CAPTAINS TO FLY DASH 8-Q400
Outline Pilot Brief Sheet For Parc / A -net Dash 8 Q400 Contract
I am now pleased to forward you further details on the Parc / Air Nippon Network Dash 8 -Q400 contract. I would ask you to please read this carefully as it will provide an explanation on some items in the Terms and Conditions (see attachments below) and also information on the selection, screening and training process.
Airline Background :
This assignment is on behalf of our client Air Nippon Network (A-net), a subsidiary airline of Air Nippon (ANK) and part of the All Nippon Airways group. ANK currently operates a fleet of 44 aircraft , serving approx 42 domestic airports in Japan including Sapporo, Fukuoka and Okinawa as well as an international service to Taipei. Air Nippon have the most services in and out of Japanese airports.
A-net was established in May 2001. The Dash 8 Q400 aircraft was introduced that year to operate Air Nippon's local feeder routes from Tokyo and Sapporo. It started operations on 1st July 2002 using three DHC Dash 8 aircraft. In December 2003 four more Dash 8 Q400 joined to replace Boeing 737 aircraft operated from Osaka by Air Nippon. One of the main reasons for the introduction of the Dash 8 was to capitalise on restrictions imposed on jets (landing slots, curfews, noise etc) which were exempt from the Turboprop. The Dash 8 Q400 has proved to be very successful, popular both with the travelling public and with crews.
A-net operate domestic routes only. The Q400 series initially operated 15 round trips a day from Itami (Osaka) to Kochi. It has since expanded, operating between Osaka and Hakodate, Kushiro, Mombetsu, Nakashibetsu, Osaka, Rishiri, Sapporo, and Wakkanai. There are now 14 aircraft in the fleet.
Selection and Training :
As is a requirement by the Japanese Civil Aviation Bureau (JCAB) all successful candidates will be required to complete a Japanese ATPL. This Training period will be 6 months minimum and is taking place in Tokyo. It is broken down as follows :
approx. 1 month in Ground School, CRM & Radiotelephony,
approx 2 - 2.5 months in Simulator training and further Ground School, then
approx 2.5 months Local Flight Training, 'On Job Training' & Route Training.
During the training period 80% of salary is paid, accommodation is provided and a daily allowance of USD 45 will be paid during training ( from initial classroom training through to final line check ) A-Net will provide a minimum of one ticket for your immediate family members to visit you during the training period.
During the Operations Period each pilot will be granted 120 days off annually of which a minimum of eighty four (84) days will be scheduled in periods of fourteen (14) days consecutive free of duty or twelve (12) days consecutive free of duty.
Sample outline would be :
A : 6 blocks of days off per year, broken down into 4 x 20 days and 2 x 14 days including Annual Leave
B : 9 blocks of days off per year, to give 9 x 12 day blocks including Annual Leave
The operating base will be Itami Airport in Osaka . Once operational you will be provided with an accommodation / living allowance of USD 2,000 per month. Accommodation will be provided at all outstations and an additional per diem supplement of USD 30 will be provided during layover and USD 21 per diem suppliment during recurrent training at Haneda, Tokyo.
A commuting allowance of USD 1,000 will be paid to each pilot per month. This allowance does not require receipts and will be paid with the salary. Alternately pilots may opt for confirmed economy class return commuting tickets from their home to Japan seven times per year to coincide with their days off. Refer to Terms & Conditions (attached) for salary package.
Screening and Selection :
Screening Late 2009
Commencement of contact in mid to late 2010.
The selection process will consist of application pack ( this must be typed, not handwritten), simulator check and interview. Screening takes place in Seattle using Flight Safety's Dash 8 sim. If you pass the interview and sim evaluation, then you travel to Anchorage for medical (this is a JCAB approved facility). We encourage you to commit sufficient time to complete the medical at this stage. Parc will provide a copy of the simulator profile and the relevant sections of the training manual before the screening. A Parc representative will be present in SEA to meet you during the screening. The initial screening should take no more than 5 days to include interview, sim, medical and travel. Reasonable expenses incurred for screening will be reimbursed by Parc.
Application Pack:
In order to submit your candidature you must satisfy the following minimum requirements otherwise I will not be in a position to submit your application to A-net.
- Total flight time in excess of 3000 hours for Captains
- 1500hrs of PIC time including 500 PIC hours on a FAA certified 2 man commercial turboprop aircraft
- Valid Class 1 medical
- Valid ICAO ATPL - and A VALID FAA CERTIFIED 2 MAN TURBO-PROP RATING
To commence the application I will require ALL the following documentation fully completed. I would ask you to please E-mail (Not Faxed) these documents for my attention. I would stress that we will not be able to forward any paperwork if it is not clear and legible
1. Completed Parc Application Form (attached below) - Typed in clear BLOCK letters. Fill in Autobiographical page (Do NOT leave blank)
2. Copy of Licence (showing 2 man turbo-prop Command Rating)
3. Copy of Medical
4. Last 6 pages of Log book
5. Copy of Passport
6. Signed letter of consent (Attached)
7. Two Letters of reference (one of these letters can be a character reference and the other should be from a previous employer).
Regarding the Application Form, please fill ALL parts of the form (pay particular attention to your hours and last date of flight on each of aircraft flown). I would ask that you take the time to ensure that ALL the documentation is complete before submitting your application. Please be advised we are not in a position to submit your application if you were already screened by A-net.
Should you complete your initial contract assignment and agree to renew with A-net for a second term, you can expect the following enhanced remuneration package upon renewal, i.e. upon commencement of year 4.
Subsequent contracts are being offered for 1 year, 2 year or 3 year durations.
(1) Completion bonus : Captains :
1 year contract : USD 12,000 on completion of the 12th month
2 year contract : USD 12,000 on completion of the 12th month USD 15,000 on completion of the 24th month
3 year contract: USD 12,000 on completion of the 12th month USD 15,000 on completion of the 24th month USD 18,000 on completion of the 36th month
Captains :
1 year contract : USD 5,000 on completion of the 1st month
2 year contract : USD 5,000 on completion of the 1st month USD 5,000 on completion of the 12th month
3 year contract: USD 5,000 on completion of the 1st month USD 5,000 on completion of the 12th month USD 5,000 on completion of the 24th month
(2) Commuting support during the Operations period on a monthly basis as flws :
Commuting destination : any airport in Japan as designated by A-net.
USD 1,000 per month pro rata, in respect of commuting to / from the commuting destination or alternately pilots may opt for confirmed economy class return commuting tickets from their home to Japan seven times per year to coincide with their days off and USD 2,500 per month pro rata in respect of accommodation and basic per diem at commuting destination and layover airports. (this is an additional USD 500 per month)
I apologise for the length of this monologue however I hope that it will answer some of your initial questions. Pls. do not hesitate to contact me should you require further clarification. In any event, all issues will be fully explained at the selection process in Seattle.
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Why bother attending the screening if you're not interested?
???? I already attended a previous screening.. I'm not taking the job for some personal reasons. This is for someone else who might appreciate the info......
???? I already attended a previous screening.. I'm not taking the job for some personal reasons. This is for someone else who might appreciate the info......
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Powerstall.. you can reach someone there at http://www.parcaviation.aero
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Crew resources has contacted me about this job. Sounds like the same contract as Park. I would be very interesed in taking this job because it allows you to live in Japan (vs. commuting). My concern is where do you live? Does the $2,000/month living allowance mean you just find your own flat or do they put you up somewhere? I did some searches on apartments in Osaka area and it's very limited and frustrating to find places. Anyone with any information on that would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!
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The guys living there would be best to talk to. Try the agents and ask if they could forward an email address of one of their guys.
I don't live there but I am pretty confident that on the outskirts of Itami Airport, within 2 or 3 train stops away there are very reasonable accomodations.
I don't live there but I am pretty confident that on the outskirts of Itami Airport, within 2 or 3 train stops away there are very reasonable accomodations.
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osaka is the base. 2k will be enough unless you need a huge place for a family. 1.5k for a 3-4 ldk is the norm. a-net has a person that will help you find a place. they are great in helping in the transistion. good luck
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I failed because I have an irregular heartbeat at rest. while on the treadmill for the stress test my heart is normal. It was explained to me that I have an athletic heart and sometimes they do this since it does not need to work that hard. I have done many marathons and I currently compete in ironman races so this was a shock for them to tell me I could not pass. The cardiologists said there is nothing wrong with my heart and I was the only person he has seen max out the treadmill test. but becuase it is low and beats off sometimes I fail. That is kinda their philosophy. If it is not what is written down as normal then it is not right. Like I said I would have liked the job and my family was looking forward to it as well. At least I know now that I will never pass a JCAB medical so I can stop trying.
I am not entirely sure about corrective lenses since I do not wear them. They did ask If I wear them before taking my eye tests therefore it would lead me to believe it might be okay as long as it is within certain parameters without lenses.
What is included in the medical? What is not would be quicker.
Full blood tests: cholesterol,protien,fatty lipids, sugars, anything else that can be tested.
Height to weight: BMI
Urine and drugs
EKG- heart test followed by a stress test-treadmill.
EEG- brain wave scan, checking for seizeures I think.
Balance test.
Eye tests: normal one, depth, periphial, this one was annoying and hard. Put your head in a sphere and stare at a light for 7 mins while lights flash around your head and then you push a button when you see one. And you better not miss one. probably over 150 lights. you do this three times one for each eye then both.
Pysch test and interview with shrink.
A regular FAA type medical that you already know.
Hearing test.
Probablly some stuff that I missed but it takes two days. Nothing really hard just a little intrusive for U.S. standards. In my opinion this medical would weed out 85% of U.S. pilots. BMI alone would account for over half. Remeber a high BMI dosen't mean that you are fat or out of shape or relate in anyway to overall health but it is a objective way to measure health for the JCAB. With all I do and my training i was at a 27 a month before I went. I stopped lifting weights in order to loose weight to make sure and got down to 25 for the test. 30 is the limit.
I am not entirely sure about corrective lenses since I do not wear them. They did ask If I wear them before taking my eye tests therefore it would lead me to believe it might be okay as long as it is within certain parameters without lenses.
What is included in the medical? What is not would be quicker.
Full blood tests: cholesterol,protien,fatty lipids, sugars, anything else that can be tested.
Height to weight: BMI
Urine and drugs
EKG- heart test followed by a stress test-treadmill.
EEG- brain wave scan, checking for seizeures I think.
Balance test.
Eye tests: normal one, depth, periphial, this one was annoying and hard. Put your head in a sphere and stare at a light for 7 mins while lights flash around your head and then you push a button when you see one. And you better not miss one. probably over 150 lights. you do this three times one for each eye then both.
Pysch test and interview with shrink.
A regular FAA type medical that you already know.
Hearing test.
Probablly some stuff that I missed but it takes two days. Nothing really hard just a little intrusive for U.S. standards. In my opinion this medical would weed out 85% of U.S. pilots. BMI alone would account for over half. Remeber a high BMI dosen't mean that you are fat or out of shape or relate in anyway to overall health but it is a objective way to measure health for the JCAB. With all I do and my training i was at a 27 a month before I went. I stopped lifting weights in order to loose weight to make sure and got down to 25 for the test. 30 is the limit.
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Thanks a lot for the info hoover, much appreciate it. I recall doing something similar for an Indian DGCA medical around 15 years ago !
Since then I have an Australian and an FAA, both fairly straight forward., infact the FAA one was more of a chit chat about aeroplanes and then sign here please !
Do they pay for any of these tests and transfers for it or is it all out of pocket until employed ?
Smoothie ....
Since then I have an Australian and an FAA, both fairly straight forward., infact the FAA one was more of a chit chat about aeroplanes and then sign here please !
Do they pay for any of these tests and transfers for it or is it all out of pocket until employed ?
Smoothie ....
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they pay for all the tests and hotel in ANC, that is where I went. They ask you to but the tickets to interview and medical but reimbuse you no matter what the results. I heard this is to weed out those who don't show up after the company bough the tickets.
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30% of the pilots on this contract have resigned in the last 6 months. Of the 4 who made it through the interview/screening process and began training last November, only two completed training.