The 777 captain in question came from the sandbox making a very good wage. His coming to AJX was a decision based mostly on quality of life with his family and the ability to commute home every month.

BTW, he's not the only one. There are 2 more ex-sandbox skippers (that I know of) that are with AJX, all for the aforementioned reason ! With the way things are moving along these days, they will be back in the left seat in a fairly short time.

True.....! The latest command evaluations are just shy of three years right now.

is medical there pretty in depth every year or do they only scrutinize you during your evaluation days?

and how much $ is gonna get jinxed out of my paycheck for taxes?

Hello,

I'm looking for some advice on how to stay connected while in training. I've found a longer term pocket WiFi rental company advertising unlimited data for 6,900-8,500 JPY per month (price is dependent upon speed choice). Does this seem like a good way to go to stay connected, or does anyone else have suggestions that worked well for them?

Thanks

Airbus...
 

Hi fellow skyraiders,

I've been doing alot of reading and tracking of this forum, and I'm also one of the eager beavers who are busy applying to get into AJX. Out of curiosity to the guys currently flying for AJX, has there been any talk of Airbus aircraft entering the scene? Airbus has had a remarkable entry into Asian airlines and I wouldn't suprised about any future "aircraft change" talk...

Thanks for the brilliant info posted thus far.:ok:

EFC,

All our accommodation has the Internet, usually both wired and wireless but you can always just chuck a router in if no wireless around. On a personal note, I don't find it necessary to be online 100% of the day and can certainly do everything I need when back in the accommodation so wouldn't waste my time on having a data plan in Japan (Facebook can wait to hear what I had for breakfast). However, if you can't go without seeing a cat video for more than a few minutes and, as you're from the US, then I know AT&T did a great deal on a worldwide data plan that would be a lot less than anything the Japanese offer.

Macmoo,

Just look at the aircraft on ANA's books and you'll see that we won't be going anywhere near an Airbus anytime soon. It's almost a foregone conclusion that, eventually, we'll switch to the 787 but when is anybody's guess. Factor in the absence of 787 freighters, no seniority system and lengthy 'training' and I think we'll be in for an interesting time :hmm:

I suppose I should have been more clear, but by connected I mainly meant being able to use the Internet to message or call family, friends et cetera. As well as giving them the ability to contact me if need be.

Look into the t-mobile international plan also. I don't personally have it but am flying with someone who does. He is on his phone all the time talking with his kids so it looks like it works.

I am definitely going for t-mobile after I graduate to the line. The caveat to their global plan is that half of the usage every month must occur in the US.

It is???

The 767 on it's freighter version will be around at least for another decade.

Thanks for the gen Fratemate/The Dominican,

That 787 would sound like a good gig, if ever. Nonetheless I'm happy whether it's a 767, 707 or shoebox with a ruler taped on as long as it flies and I get my days off :8.

It's also good to see not so many negative posts on this forum as opposed to most other Asian airline forums. Seems AJX is the way to go morale-wise.

Mac.

Tmobile
 

Tmobile plan is great...
Unlimited text and Data anywhere....Call's .20 cents/minute...
Never use the calling part but the data and text is a godsend....
Anchorage is a bit 'different' but as long as you're there one day at a time, you're generally okay...They 'data share' there with GCI and there is a limit on that..No problems for text but if you use a lot of data you can run out there.
Cheers

Really hope AirJapan will be smart enough to stay out of the whole "airbus" scam.

How come?

From strictly pilot's perspective after over 2000 hours on airbus - all I can say about that thing - that laptop with wings was invented to reduced earth's population :cool:

In short, if you're a pilot - airbus will make your living miserable and will kill everything you enjoyed about aviation and flying.

Oh dear:ugh:

Hatred for airbus
 

I see a lot of hatred towards Airbus. I do not know why so much polarisation of Boeing vs Airbus. Frankly, I find all are same. They all fly the way you ant them to fly and require the same flying skills and application of knowledge. The old aeroplane pilots of 1940s and 50s were snobbish about their flying skills vis a vis the later day modern Boeing jets with plenty of automation. So the story repeats itself. What is so great about flying a Boeing as compared to Airbus? I also flew the rugged fighter jets of RUssian Origin, the Western jets, Turbo props and now Flying Airbus330. One in a while I jump in to a small aircraft PA 44 or P 68. Each has its own characteristics and skill levels in normal and adverse condition. I find it total mental block to take sides. Happy Landings.

Expressions,

. Don't wanna chase this rabbit to far down the trail, though I gotta admit it is pretty tempting, I just love comparing airbus to other aircraft.


FUN FACT: did you know that airbus is the only airplane manufacturer who's design philosophy created mayday scenarios out of thin air, when otherwise airplane itself was structurally and mechanically sound and who's philosophy was a direct cause or a major contributing factor to deaths of hundreds of people? But the best part is that airbus meanwhile vehemently continues to blame pilots for everything. (I know other manufactures have done that, but boy, airbus takes it to the whole another level.

They even go as far as to ruin lives of their own test pilots just to keep their dumb philosophy in. Its like dudes, c'mon, the wheel has already been invented, what a heck are you doing??!! its not working!! stop killing people!!!
A320 first flew in 1987 and they still haven't figured out how to make it a finished product? They keep pupping out with those OEB's and keep rewriting and inflating FCOMs like there is no tomorrow! (OEB's are basically quick patch-ups for their dumb philosophy) 1987 man!! How much time do they need?!?! When will this stop? "A321,319,350,330,NEO? Airbus! stop it, just finish A320 for crying out loud!"

I mean I understand they would have to pretty much do a complete 180, but aren't people's lives more important???


Anyways hope I didn't hurt anybody's fellings, I'm gonna drop this subject, I really think we should keep this thread to its original purpose.

But hey for those who maybe interested, here is video that just touches on some of the airbus' philosophy issues:



P.S.
Airbus' pilots lives are so empty and grey that they are actually looking forward towards dying because it will give them something to do! :uhoh: True story!

DE

I don't work for Air Japan but I frequent this thread as a matter of interest. It has been running for many years. I have read most of the thread and in that time I don't recall many instances of "thread drift" or useless drivel been added to to it.

In 2 posts you have managed both ... you deserve nothing but to be told where to go ... this thread deserves better ...

Hey Compadre who were the couple of Aussies that left just after they got checked to line recently?? Honest question just out of curiosity. PM me if you don't want to post on the forum.

I heard of the American F/O who left 1 months after training back in March/April, and the 2 American Captains that are leaving (one this month and one in September). Good luck them, both really nice guys it's a pity they are leaving.

But I must have been on leave when a couple of aussies left recently....and where did they leave to??? It's not that great at Tiger and Jetstar?!?!?!

And is it true (AGAIN) only 2 out of the 5 F/O's that just went through the Command evaluation are starting command training next month!?!?!?!?

And is it true only one of the two guys going for their command check a couple of days ago passed their JCAB check ride?!?!?! Who was it TL or LS??

I don't know how we are going to keep the numbers even if we continue to only upgrade a couple of guys every few months while we recruit up to 50 F/O's a year?!?!?!

Yep, got to agree with that. This really is not the soap box for aircraft prejudices. Go elsewhere in PPrune for the never-ending A v B tedium :rolleyes:

Good guys and a real shame they're off. I hope their new jobs work out well for them.

Yes, that's true. A couple of non-surprises and a couple of surprises (IMHO).

TL passed but LS did not. I have yet to hear the story but there has to be something more to it as LS is a top bloke.

Even if we count all the pilots going through training at the moment we still have 125 captains to 110 FOs, so there's no desperate need for loads of upgrades. Of course this ratio will change but I can't foresee a requirement to pass everybody on their upgrade assessments any time soon.