Skymark interview
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I'm new here and new to contracting overseas so bear with me.
Are there any US pilots on here who can tell me their experiences with the IRS while working in Japan particularly with Skymark?
I've read IRS pub 54 and Form 2555 but practical always trumps theoretical.
I'm curious how you fill out the 2555 form and if you can truly take advantage of the foreign income exemptions.
PM if you feel like sharing your insights.
Thanks
Are there any US pilots on here who can tell me their experiences with the IRS while working in Japan particularly with Skymark?
I've read IRS pub 54 and Form 2555 but practical always trumps theoretical.
I'm curious how you fill out the 2555 form and if you can truly take advantage of the foreign income exemptions.
PM if you feel like sharing your insights.
Thanks
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Hi Skyd
Im also waiting for confirmation of the interview at the end of January. Didi you go to the interview already? I have not been able to find any gouges or anything about the interview. Do you have any info on it?
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I was told by the recruiter to expect more info about the interview, what to expect, sim profile, etc., after my app gets approved by Skymark. I'm still waiting for that to happen. Good luck to you.
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Originally Posted by Capt. Awesome
I was told by the recruiter to expect more info about the interview, what to expect, sim profile, etc., after my app gets approved by Skymark. I'm still waiting for that to happen. Good luck to you.
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Good luck, HPIC. And congrats.
I was told via email yesterday that my app was rejected as they have only been looking at applicants with time in larger aircraft. They will be hiring the rest of the year so there will be other opportunities. No word on when or if I should reapply, the recruiter will keep my app in with them. I'm still attending the job fair, though.
I was told via email yesterday that my app was rejected as they have only been looking at applicants with time in larger aircraft. They will be hiring the rest of the year so there will be other opportunities. No word on when or if I should reapply, the recruiter will keep my app in with them. I'm still attending the job fair, though.
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Apparently, they've gotten way too many applications from guys like me so they've changed their add:
Now hiring non-rated Captains! Upgrades available to the A380!
Minimum requirements are as follows:
B737NG type rated candidates
o PIC experience on 737efis or NG
o 5000 hours total time
Non-rated Captains accepted as follows:
o 1500 hours Jet PIC hours (glass cockpit…maximum takeoff weight (MTOW) above 40,000 LBs (18,145 kg)
o 5000 hours total time
Valid ATP license with no limitations, valid passport, Class A Medical, radio license
Maximum age 60 (NEW!)
ICAO level 4
Must have previous commercial airline experience
The MTOW >40,000 was not in their original add.
Now hiring non-rated Captains! Upgrades available to the A380!
Minimum requirements are as follows:
B737NG type rated candidates
o PIC experience on 737efis or NG
o 5000 hours total time
Non-rated Captains accepted as follows:
o 1500 hours Jet PIC hours (glass cockpit…maximum takeoff weight (MTOW) above 40,000 LBs (18,145 kg)
o 5000 hours total time
Valid ATP license with no limitations, valid passport, Class A Medical, radio license
Maximum age 60 (NEW!)
ICAO level 4
Must have previous commercial airline experience
The MTOW >40,000 was not in their original add.
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If you think you're going to get an upgrade to the A380 you're either smoking Crack or just naive enough to believe what they are advertising. 
The A380 is going to turn in to a JALBoys Club....no gaijins allowed.
The A380 is going to turn in to a JALBoys Club....no gaijins allowed.
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skymark
Just finished the screening on last Sat, straight forward with about 30 minutes sim, normal T/OFF and ILS land, then another take off RAWDATA with visual circuit landing. That's all
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SKYMARK
A word of caution:
Skymark will invite almost everybody with a pulse to the interview but the word is that they will end up hiring only rated skippers.
The trip to Tokyo or the states is paid out of your own pocket.
It appears that they are building a pool so don't expect to be hired into the next class.
a brief description of the process:
The interview is conducted by a Japanese instructor pilot and a representative from HR.
The first does not speak or understand much of the English language and uses a translator provided by IASCO. the HR rep English is quite limited.
During the interview (about 5-7 minutes) you will be asked one and one question only : "why do you want to work for SKYMARK " what ever your answer is , it does not appear that they bother listening. the instructor pilot will be preoccupied with your papers and logbook so make sure those are in perfect order.
You will be given a form detailing a visual approach maneuver that you will need to demonstrate on the following day in the simulator .
The simulator evaluation includes a visual approach at RGAA , it will be modified and not flown according to the form you received on the previous day.
You will fly it raw data ( no AP no AT no FD) the instructor will run your heading bug and flaps without asking you or waiting for you to call for those. (CRM ? )
You will fly a normal ILS to a full stop. figure 10-12 minutes ride.
Although the IASCO rep will tell you on the previous day that you could ask for a few minutes warm up session , for most non is offered or given whether you flown the equipment before or not.
If you ask they will tell you that the results will be announced in a week , the actual results are given about three weeks later and according to the IASCO rep sometimes even months later.
Rumor is that due to high bust rate of the JCAB medical , you will be required to pass those at your home country prior to arriving in Japan where you will have to pass those again with a JCAB MD - you will be responsible to cover the cost for the "pre medical"
If you are hired there is no time off to visit home during the 6-8 months of training.
Out of approximately 25 applicant in a recent interview the word is that only 5 were offered employment and some for a possible September class.
Get you jeans and t shirts ready - these will be your uniform at SKYMARK
Good luck.
Skymark will invite almost everybody with a pulse to the interview but the word is that they will end up hiring only rated skippers.
The trip to Tokyo or the states is paid out of your own pocket.
It appears that they are building a pool so don't expect to be hired into the next class.
a brief description of the process:
The interview is conducted by a Japanese instructor pilot and a representative from HR.
The first does not speak or understand much of the English language and uses a translator provided by IASCO. the HR rep English is quite limited.
During the interview (about 5-7 minutes) you will be asked one and one question only : "why do you want to work for SKYMARK " what ever your answer is , it does not appear that they bother listening. the instructor pilot will be preoccupied with your papers and logbook so make sure those are in perfect order.
You will be given a form detailing a visual approach maneuver that you will need to demonstrate on the following day in the simulator .
The simulator evaluation includes a visual approach at RGAA , it will be modified and not flown according to the form you received on the previous day.
You will fly it raw data ( no AP no AT no FD) the instructor will run your heading bug and flaps without asking you or waiting for you to call for those. (CRM ? )
You will fly a normal ILS to a full stop. figure 10-12 minutes ride.
Although the IASCO rep will tell you on the previous day that you could ask for a few minutes warm up session , for most non is offered or given whether you flown the equipment before or not.
If you ask they will tell you that the results will be announced in a week , the actual results are given about three weeks later and according to the IASCO rep sometimes even months later.
Rumor is that due to high bust rate of the JCAB medical , you will be required to pass those at your home country prior to arriving in Japan where you will have to pass those again with a JCAB MD - you will be responsible to cover the cost for the "pre medical"
If you are hired there is no time off to visit home during the 6-8 months of training.
Out of approximately 25 applicant in a recent interview the word is that only 5 were offered employment and some for a possible September class.
Get you jeans and t shirts ready - these will be your uniform at SKYMARK
Good luck.
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I'm sorry to contradict you, but 5 of our guys left for SKY recently and they are in class now, none of them are rated, three others that I know very well are also there and they weren't rated either, I know of two more guys that are already on the line for about a year now and they weren't rated either. Believe it or not, it makes no difference to me
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Almost perfect...I flew at my previous carrier for 3 years in the left seat...so 1 out of 5 would be more accurate. 8 out of 13 in my class were rated...of those 5 had the jcab type. Two were previous Skymark who are returning.
The previous poster who claimed only Japanese would be chosen to fly the A380 was wrong to make that claim. They are cherry-picking pilots to attend the training. They could care less what color you are as long as are a good pilot. I know of one guy selected and hes caucasian.
The previous poster who claimed only Japanese would be chosen to fly the A380 was wrong to make that claim. They are cherry-picking pilots to attend the training. They could care less what color you are as long as are a good pilot. I know of one guy selected and hes caucasian.