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Old 16th Aug 2016, 16:58
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If you're highly social, Korean Air may not be for you. No arguing, the KAL cabin crew are sleek, but I've seen Korean crews here and there around the globe and have never seen one even talking with a pilot, let alone sit down and have breakfast together. Might be a bit of a better fit if you're a loner type
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Old 18th Aug 2016, 06:02
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I think is all the same for Asian crew.. KAL, China, Hong kong (CX, HKA etc), Japan Air. Never mingle with flight crew, what I see if you want to interact with crew, you need to be on there mobile phone, wechat, whatapp etc.

South East Asia crew, are generally more interactive, lot more friendlier, I think it the culture.
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Old 18th Aug 2016, 07:14
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No such problem in AJX......if you wish to
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Old 18th Aug 2016, 22:53
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Originally Posted by aomfac
Hi there
Would a present Korean B777 Captain (preferably commuting from Europe) please be kind enough to PM me few personal monthly rosters in order to get an accurate idea of what to expect.
Any other real and concrete knowledge outside of the agencies information's packages will be much appreciated.
I just need the facts... for the moans I have everything I need on PPRuNe.
Thank you very much.
Fly safe.
I would like that too. Possible to PM me as well ?
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Old 19th Aug 2016, 07:42
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You get on well with Cathay cabin crew if you like 'Hello Kitty', slurping noodles, and walking around convenience stores buying packets of dried crap. And don't forget to converse with them like you would a twelve year old.

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Old 19th Aug 2016, 11:28
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The not "mingling" with the cabin crew is actually an advantage....! All these countries have a female population that is more than willing to mingle with you that it is not connected to the Borg collective of the company so Why bother?

Not saying that they like to gossip......, just want to point out that they have a very effective system of gathering and distribution of information and that the cabin attendants are usually the best source of intelligence gathering of the company......, the least they know about your personal business the better!

Specially those that seem a little more "westernized" and that tend to make fun of their anal retentive Asian ways...., those are the first ones that will transfer everything you say back to some head honcho....!
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Old 23rd Aug 2016, 12:10
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Hi!
Just send my a PM with your Email adress, I can send you some rosters of the 777 here at KAL. I am with KAL on the 777 since almost 7 years, commuting to Europe.
Cheers


Originally Posted by aomfac
Hi there
Would a present Korean B777 Captain (preferably commuting from Europe) please be kind enough to PM me few personal monthly rosters in order to get an accurate idea of what to expect.
Any other real and concrete knowledge outside of the agencies information's packages will be much appreciated.
I just need the facts... for the moans I have everything I need on PPRuNe.
Thank you very much.
Fly safe.
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Old 3rd Sep 2016, 17:51
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B737 cpt in Korean

Considering Korean 737 captain for a while. Anybody got some info for me?
Toughness on the medical?
Schedules?( two weeks on two weeks off, what do you do during the two weeks on? Nightstops/ Layovers?)
Training while having a type rating?
Thanks guys...
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Old 4th Sep 2016, 08:21
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Hi guys
Has anybody here had any experience dealing with FCI ?
Please PM me
safe flights
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Old 8th Sep 2016, 21:47
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Nobody home?

......? No body at Korean who can tell a littlebit about flying a 737 over there? ( schedules? Lay-overs? Etcetc.)
Pm is ok..
Thanks ahead.
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Old 29th Nov 2016, 19:17
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Medical.

I went through screening of KAL about 2 years ago for B737 DEC position. I passed all the tests, simulator, interview, etc. but failed due to medical. I didn't get any detailed explanation except I don't meet their medical standards and it was not something that can be corrected. I passed 2 medicals in my own country two times without a problem after that. I have to use supplementary medicine since the removal of my half-thyroid about 4 years ego and in my last medical the doctor saw something suspicious with my heart activity and did detailed testing which turned out to be OK at the end. After couple of trials I finally got information from KAL that it was my heart condition and hormone levels (due to thyroid removal I think) that didn't match their standards. So, I agree, their standards are higher than normally required.
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Old 13th Dec 2016, 01:06
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anyone flying 737 there?
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Old 8th Jan 2017, 19:42
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Hi guys,
Don't suppose anyone is flying the A380 out there who can PM me a sample roster? Thanks in advance.
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Old 9th Jan 2017, 01:24
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any expat on the 737 fleet? is there any chance for an upgrade to widbody after some time?
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Old 9th Jan 2017, 01:24
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Same same for me , many thanks!!!
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Old 22nd Apr 2017, 06:41
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KAL DEC 777

Hi there

I've just read the 134 plus post on this thread regarding KAL. Can anyone shed some info as how is the current situation at KAL, especially how it is for the 777 DEC candidates? (most of the horrible comments are from 2007 / 2008). Has anything changed since 2007? I have my assessment in May but to be perfectly honest, I feel quite skeptical now with regards to KAL. Also, any info regarding CCL? Any fresh info is highly appreciated. Regards
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Old 22nd Apr 2017, 20:31
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Unable to PM you.
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Old 23rd Apr 2017, 06:46
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High Speed Aluminum,

I have exactly the same question as Ben for exactly the same reasons, feel free to PM me as well with 777 info
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Old 23rd Apr 2017, 11:43
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High speed Aluminium

Would appreciate the info as well, if you could PM me.

Thanks

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Old 24th Apr 2017, 05:33
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Originally Posted by 7Q Off
any expat on the 737 fleet? is there any chance for an upgrade to widbody after some time?
A KAL friend told me that there were going to significantly reduce their 737 fleet this year. Is this correct?
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