Canuck, you have a PM.

It goes to max N1, remember that is the reason why the T/O profile has you take the time after seting the THR switch because there is a time limit of 5 minutes at this power setting, so don't forget once you have reached VREF 30+ 80kts and brought your flaps up to call for "FLCH, set VREF 30+80kts (or the speed, both of them are acceptable) set MCT, A/P center command" the set MCT call is very important so as not to bust the limitation and all these calls should come one right after the other. Only after you are in a clean configuration with the A/P engaged climbing at VREF 30+80kts is when you call for the "Engine Failure Checklist" since a failure without fire or damage doesn't have recall (memory) items.

Good luck:ok:

Moderators should now close this thread. AJV has ceased to be and our 'Colleagues' at AJX have provided no support. Not only have we lost money, we have lost 10% of our days off and will have to replace our passport every 10 months. It feels good to join the lemming like rush to deteriorate terms and conditions for pilots worldwide!
Anybody relying on an agency to support them while they are working in a country as alien as Japan should take note; Parc, HACS & IAC will do whatever is required to ensure that they earn money. Your contract is irrelevant and may stand in the way of your agency's profits, as a result it may be a casualty of agency profiteering. Bon Chance!!

Hey Gaijin

Your post makes some sense but I wouldn't rush into blaming the AJX guys too quickly. I don't seem to remember the AJV boys doing much to get the AJX guys up to their package when the going was good.:eek:

Also, look to pick a fight with those who deserve it, splitting the pilot community with a squabble like this is probably just what the other side wants to see.:ugh::ugh::ugh:

I have yet to hear of any of the AJV pilots offering to share their package for the 9 months or so that they'll be with AJX, whilst RETAINING the AJV package.

Whilst retaining the AJV PACKAGE? Also retaining the AJV schedule, what's that problem?
For Ishi; I assume that you had the choice to shift to cargo? I am guessing we're all going to be doing a lot of cargo, especially during this GFC, (not).
What can I say, the cookies might be a bit late?:eek: or not at all :ooh:

Hats all round:yuk:

Ishi, well thought through response! Here we are trying to keep 10% of our time off and you want to know if we'll split our $500 per month! Welcome to the world of commercial aviation where management rape us and we try to maintain some kind of middle ground.
When we fight amongst ourselves we; yes lose! The original AJV pilots risked an enormous amount for a small, but significant gain in terms and conditions. If you didn't have the stomach for the fight that's fine, but when terms and conditions are further undermined don't come weeping.
For those of you looking for a new job be aware, terms and conditions have changed here. An immediate reply to this asking 'how to pass the interview' will demonstrate a moronic inability to interpret information being presented in a fairly forthright manner.
I hope that IAC, PARC and HACS will all post here to explain how they defended their contractors terms and conditions, but don't hold your breath.They have deserted their employees in the same way that Ethics escaped Goldman Sachs!

In reading the previous post by Gaijin I make the following comment; Sometimes there is an extreme, lonely, dissenting voice that separates themselves from the mainstream. I can categorically state that there are over 100 guys nodding in agreement with the last post, they make up the quiet majority. If you're thinking of coming here and you're reading the conditions, there's no point, ANA just rip it up with impunity and in coalition with the contract companies.
If you're coming here, have a liferaft, a furlough etc.

Good luck

I`m one of the ANK 737 guys. We were not left out in the cold by either ANA Group or Crew/HACS or PARC, contract agencies. In fact, they have all put in tremendous effort to take care of us. They said they are paying our contract completion bonuses even though they are ending our contracts almost 1 year early. Those of us that were in good standing with the company were offered the AJX/AJV interviews. All of us that met the AJX/AJV Capt minimums have interviewed. There are now 4 more of us waiting for class dates in addition to the 2 that are already in training. We are all pretty excited about our future here at ANA/AJX/AJV and that stems from how we have been treated here over the last few years by ANA/ANK. This has been the best job I have ever had! Consider yourself very fortunate if you get to interview and are offered a job, especially during the current economic status in Japan and the rest of the world.

whats the day off deal? 20 on 11 off?

Eventually everyone will be under the AJX contract. Basically 20 on and 10 off.

Like I said, there is always an extreme voice that does not represent the group!
It sounds like you have a touch of Stockholm syndrome? I note with interest that four are not in class yet, I wouldn't be thanking ANA too much until they get over the line first.
The fact is they cancelled our contracts, if any of us did the same thing, we will never work fo rthe same agency or within ANA ever again.
A Captain qualification is not a big deal, you will be doing as much right seat as left seat work here.

Regards.

Gaijin capt.

Interesting post. At ANK you would have been flying 737's domestically. Mostly when the sun was up.

The freight operation includes a lot of back of the clock multi leg sectors. Hava a taste of the joys of this kind of flying before getting too excited.

This merger seems to be all about cutting costs (salaries) and increasing productivity (fatigue). Good luck to those left standing.

The sun was up when it shouldn't be and down when it should have been up. I commute from 8 hrs time difference so it's all the same to me. Might be tough commuting from OZ or NZ? I am used to it and prepare each time I cross. No problem.

As far as 4 not in class, all this just transpired recently, mid April.

The contract changes had to be expected. There are mergers and big changes taking place to ensure a future for ANA.

LASIK???
 

Is LASIK eye surgery still forbidden with the Japanese Authorities?????
gazman21

Still not allowed.

please help..
 

wondering if anyone can answer my question? :confused:

I am very much interested in this position,

I am a 747-400 relief captain with 7500TT,

however I am from Taiwan and have only Taiwan passport,

my ATPL is also issued by Taiwan CAA.

I am willing to go get a FAA ATPL,

but I dont think I can do anything about my passport.. :ugh:

IS AJX going to have any opinion about my passport?

thank you for any inputs..

I am pretty sure that the Taiwan CAA ATPL is a no go. There are some that have already been down this road.

As far as the Passport, this has not come up yet as far as I know. I am not sure anyone here would be able to answer your question and I would suggest that you contact one of the contract companies to get a valid answer.

wildo.

thank you for your quick reply..

Gaijin Capt:
"The sun was up when it shouldn't be and down when it should have been up. I commute from 8 hrs time difference so it's all the same to me. Might be tough commuting from OZ or NZ? I am used to it and prepare each time I cross. No problem.

As far as 4 not in class, all this just transpired recently, mid April.

The contract changes had to be expected. There are mergers and big changes taking place to ensure a future for ANA."

And I guess you expected your contract changes right ?:rolleyes: Or should I say you expected your contract to be CANCELLED just like ours was. You sound like a true management wannabe with your "ensure the future of ANA" comments. Keep drinking the ANA Coolaid mate :ugh:, the best thing about this place right now is making plans to leave it.

This is a commuting contract only and the company will not sponsor you for a residence visa, Your wife could get a job as an English teacher for example and try to get it that way but you will have to find alternate means for a residence visa, the company won't do it:=