Skymark Interview and Sim
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Minimum requirement?
@Esprit6969 Could you tell me your contract agency? I almost found 1500 hours minimum. I'm total 5xx hr P-i-C on 734 with no more p-i-c on other type. You can PM if not proper post here. Thanks you sir.
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I contacted WASINC and they said there is no recruitment in Skymark for fo. Can someone confirm this? Or perhaps there is still ongoing recruitment for fo but through a different agent?
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I'm got an interview coming up for a 330 slot. I'll let you know what I find out. It seems like it's not too bad. I spent a number of years, like almost 20, in Japan, and it takes some patience.....
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Ever heard the term "going fishing??"
Skymark are trying to cover all bases regards how to have enough pilots for their planned expansion (they have enough troubles with crew coverage during normal ops)....as well as introducing two types new to Japan....as well as continuing to deal with C&T systems both internal and external that throw up curve balls on a regular basis....and trying to do it the way it was done 50 years ago because "....that's how we do it in Japan!"
Not to mention a market demand for pilots which does not make things easier (and that demand may well decrease in years to come but right now....!)
For those interested have a go and apply, go through the process and good luck!
However be aware "plans" are changing on a regular basis due resignations/failures etc and it will be quite a while before "back to the wall" forces them to have something more settled in way of a grand plan.
Skymark are trying to cover all bases regards how to have enough pilots for their planned expansion (they have enough troubles with crew coverage during normal ops)....as well as introducing two types new to Japan....as well as continuing to deal with C&T systems both internal and external that throw up curve balls on a regular basis....and trying to do it the way it was done 50 years ago because "....that's how we do it in Japan!"
Not to mention a market demand for pilots which does not make things easier (and that demand may well decrease in years to come but right now....!)
For those interested have a go and apply, go through the process and good luck!
However be aware "plans" are changing on a regular basis due resignations/failures etc and it will be quite a while before "back to the wall" forces them to have something more settled in way of a grand plan.
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Sky Mark compensation
I don't work for Sky Mark yet, but there has been some slight changes which is to be expected in light of the increasing competition in Japan.
What you can count on, after 6+ months of training, is to receive a salary of $8,000 per month, after taxes for 75 hours of flying. After training, you'll spend at least 20 days a month in Japan. The Per Diem is about $1500 per month, and you'll not be able to save a huge amount from that since Japan tends to be a bit expensive. The housing is about $2600 per month, and you can rent a small apartment for that. In the past, there were other perks that the guys jumped on but were not on the contract.
So, in a nutshell, for 20 days a month and 75 hours of flying in Japan, you'll have $8,000 each month. Yes, there might be some overtime at about $100 per hour and if they get short, you can sell your days off occasionally and make some more. But, the bottom line is, $8,000 for 75 hours. You won't have to spend anything out of that as your housing, meals, and ticket home is provided.
What you can count on, after 6+ months of training, is to receive a salary of $8,000 per month, after taxes for 75 hours of flying. After training, you'll spend at least 20 days a month in Japan. The Per Diem is about $1500 per month, and you'll not be able to save a huge amount from that since Japan tends to be a bit expensive. The housing is about $2600 per month, and you can rent a small apartment for that. In the past, there were other perks that the guys jumped on but were not on the contract.
So, in a nutshell, for 20 days a month and 75 hours of flying in Japan, you'll have $8,000 each month. Yes, there might be some overtime at about $100 per hour and if they get short, you can sell your days off occasionally and make some more. But, the bottom line is, $8,000 for 75 hours. You won't have to spend anything out of that as your housing, meals, and ticket home is provided.