has anyone got any news on the 320 position yet? how long does it take for them to get back to you? thanks

VN emergency
 

I was an eye witness to the incident on the 7th August, fire engines out nice and sharpish, lots of blue smoke on touch down, but not much else - thankfully :eek: - it's always worrying when you see the emergency crews come out but you don't know what's declared the emergency. Also impressed by the sparkling new terminal they have in Ho Chi Minh...

To apply to vietnam I have to.....
 

Hello eveybody, I would like to apply to vietnam but I don´t have the type rated to A320. However I have a lot of experience as F/O in B737.200, B737-300, B757, B767 and Cap. of B737-200 and nowadays I have the type rated of CRJ900. Do you think vietnam will consider these things or they only wants pilot with type rate?

Thanks

I think they are only accepting people who are current and have some time on the aircraft.

dieana, unfortunately only typerated pilots are accepted.

in the coming 3 months 10 expat F/O's will be taken in for the 777, simulator screening will be in the sim in BKK.

Rishworth
 

Hello to all,

Most VNA pilots have heard of my situation and I want to let you know that
Rishworth has been very supportive and they have treated me very fair!
I would recommend them to anyone.

Also, the Rishworth pilot liason's, V and R, have been very helpful and continue to be. Rishworth and VNA are very lucky to have representatives
like V and R working for them.

And to all my friends and fellow pilots at VNA, it was fun working with you and I will miss you.

If anyone has any questions for me, feel free to private message me.

Wishing you Blue skies and tail winds!
g

VNA pilots info
 

Just wondering if any VNA pilots could drop me a note at [email protected].
I just wanted some info on the hiring process and such.
I'm United furloughed with an A320 type and over 1000 in type. Looking at getting on there for at least a few years.

Thanks

Hi All!!

Any news about the screenings in Singapoure....?¿.....It seemed like they were in a hurry, but no one has received any date for it.... i guess it would be like always, sudenly they will say in less than 10 days.....come here,pay ur ticket+ur hotel, and two months later we will tell u something....:\

I heard they r having dificulties to full up some capt positions and f/o in 777+330....:ooh:

Nice landings!!:ok:

777 sim screening
 

hi there...does anyone have any info on the sim profile for the B777 screening in bankok...i have asked and apparently they do not have anything to pass along to me...

please pm me and do not post publicly....to avoid conflict of interest or whatever...

thanks

Anyone know if Vietnam is still flying to Europe? Their route structure shows Paris and Frankfurt but cannot find it on the timetable at all. Also does anyone know the latest and greatest regarding plans to service the USA?

Hi everyone.

I am wondering if someone has any info on the A320 sim profile for the screenings taking place in SIN soon.

I´d very much appreciate any insides and feedback.

Thanks!

To all who got invited for a screening (A320) - through which agency did you apply?

Thanks

I am glad to read in the paper that Vietnam Airlines is building a 21 million dollar (USD) hangar.

And what was the reason why we took a paycut again?! :mad:

If the screenings are similar to what they were a year ago, get to know the QRH and particularly dual hydraulic failures as you will see one of those. Also, if you are fortunate enough to get the plates (DaNang - the agency forgot to provide those to me) prior to the eval, study them and know them well, particularly minimum vectoring altitudes as they will make sure you are paying attention to that during the ride. Also they prefer to see you using raw data or having the non-flying pilot backing you up on raw data.

Basically day one was a full blown practice eval. Day two was the real deal. They will tell you they are mostly looking for situational awareness (do not get lost and pay attention to minimum vectoring altitudes) and not crashing.

For us yanks, if you have the "circling approach - VMC only" limitation you may have an issue. That was my downfall and the only reason I did not get it. Either get the restriction removed or know the procedure cold prior to an eval.

Hello NEDude,

thank you for this helpful info!

Through which contractor did you apply? - I mean, did you register with only one or did you apply via several agencies.

Thanks

Incident: Vietnam Airlines A320 at Ho Chi Minh City on Aug 7th 2009, hydraulics probl
 

What about a specific ADD/MEL this aircraft was dispatched with ?????

HI Guys,

I applied to Vietnam for the upcoming screening for the A320 through an agency. Typically how long does it take to hear back from them. Any info would be greatly appreciated. Also NEddude....thanks for the well informed posts Really helps a lot of people. Thanks.

4-8 weeks. No kidding. They like to get as many guys on the edge of their seat and go from there. They're not very aviation savvy. They're essentially just remote secretaries(very remote):)
As far as the Circling restriction, you will not even be considered if you have it. I know you can get it removed for about $800 in the States.
Go with Parc.

I am hearing a few different stories from different agencies.

Rishworth is saying the circling limitation is no longer an issue but they will not re-screen any past applicants.

Parc is saying the circling limitation will be an issue, but the airline will re-screen prior applicants.

Anyone on the inside know the real deal?

I have been doing some calling around about the A320 circling limitation. So far the cheapest I have run across is Pan Am in Minneapolis. They charge $1250 to go by yourself, or $950 each if you can pair up with someone. Flight Training International quoted me $1790. Last fall CAE in Denver quoted me $600 but apparently they are closing up their A320 sim there and moving it to Phoenix, so it will be a while before they are up and running it again.

No other place has returned my calls yet.

NEdude, isn't there an outfit in the NorthWest(SEA area?) that offers it fo less? Also, I've heard of a place in Florida. They advertise on this site.

It's been 5 weeks so far for me and still waiting but I was informed that they have invited very few candidates for screening for Aug due to time constraints (busy season) and lack of instructors/checkers. At least that's what I know.

Does anyone on the 777 or 330 do have the 5/3 or 4/4 roster or it's just a trap???

The word is if you want to get of first base, It's 6 on 2 off.

330
 

hi all
For 330 roster now, they work around 40~50h per month. About 4/3
Next month, 2 330 will arrive, i don't know what happened then because they will cover flight to Japan and Australia.
This 7th Sep, some 320 capt/FO( i know 1 Can, 1 Aus) will have interview for type rating to 330.

Thanks for the info!!,:ok:

I applyed one moth ago via rishworth and no news.... A320 F/O +6700 in Airbus, really looking foward to go for the interviews, and if posible to the 330....;).... Nice to ear that they are interviewing Capt and F/O of A320 for the A330. Do the company pay the CCQ?, any bond?, do u know how much experience do they want to send u to the 330?.

Thanks again and wish u happy landings!, c u in Hanoi!:ok:

Dear Do-27
 

It depend from the contract you sign with VNA, to sign contract with them,I think they don't require so much experience. Because at this moment, a son of 320capt who only do type rating and VNA do line training for him.

Job At Vietnam ?
 

Any news about A 320 captain job, at Vietnam Airlines ?......:ugh:

Vietnam Airlines plans 150 aircraft fleet by 2020
 

DATE:30/04/09
SOURCE:Air Transport Intelligence news
By Graham Dunn

Vietnam Airlines believes the overhaul of its entire fleet with new generation aircraft by the middle of the next decade will help support its aggressive growth plans which now envisage a fleet of around 150 aircraft by 2020.

The SkyTeam-bound carrier currently operates a fleet of 58 aircraft; a mix of Fokker 70s, ATR 72-200/500s, Airbus A320/A321s, A330s and Boeing 777s. In line with the strong recent and anticipated long-term growth of Vietnam and the neighbouring region, the carrier has previously said it hopes to grow its fleet to reach 110 by 2020.

But speaking to ATI during an interview at the carrier's Paris office, Vietnam Airlines president and chief executive Pham Ngoc Minh said the carrier now expects its fleet to nearly reach that size by 2015. "By 2015 it will be 107, by 2020, it will be around 150," he says.

"We believe that Vietnam Airlines will grow and will become a leading carrier in Southeast Asia," Minh says, noting the carrier is aiming to improve its product to help raise its competitiveness with other major network carriers in the surrounding regions.

"One of the policies to build up our competitiveness is the fleet programme. Vietnam Airlines wants to renew its fleet as soon as possible. By 2015/16, the entire Vietnam Airlines fleet will be new generation aircraft."

The latest part of this renewal is about to begin, as this May it begins replacing its ATR 72-200s with recently ordered -500 models. These will join the ATR 72-500s it already operates. "We are starting from May 2009 and we will complete it by May 2010. By the end of 2010, Vietnam Airlines will have a new fleet of 14 ATR 72-500s," he says.

"We have the same programme to renew the Airbus fleet. This programme will be completed by 2013, by then we have no more old [narrowbody] aircraft." The carrier has ten A320s in the fleet - dating back to 1996/97 - alongside 14 newer A321s and 24 more A321s on order. It has also just secured government authority to acquire 10 more A321s from Airbus and Minh, pointing to the good timing to negotiate for new aircraft, does not rule out taking more aircraft if it can strike the right deal.

On the long-haul, the carrier already has commitments in place for Airbus A350s and Boeing 787s. "With the A330 and Boeing 777, we start our replacement process around 2013 and we hope to complete it by 2016," he says.

Despite the current tough market conditions, Minh says the growth in the region together with the boost SkyTeam membership will give it, means there will be plenty of opportunities to deploy the new aircraft.

"Vietnam as a single market will by 2020 have a population of 110 million. With open skies [in the surrounding area], it's a market of 130-150 million. Vietnam Airlines has enough room to put its fleet. More than this we can extend our market in south-east and north-east Asia. And with membership of SkyTeam we hope Vietnam will become a gateway to south-east Asia and I don't think 150 aircraft by 2020 is enough for a gateway," he says.

"My main challenge is how we can implement our aggressive plan for growth in a feasible way, not doing too much far, but at the same time I have to speed up this process."

Living in Vietnam
 

Hi guys!

How is it to live in Vietnam?

Is housing expensive?

Is it a good place to have our wife and kids living there as well?

Any portuguese guy in Vietnam Airlines i could talk to?

Thanks

Same question from me guys living out there....
Lifestyle..6 on 2 off... How hard does one work on the 320/321 fleet?
How easy is it to plan your return to the UK via Paris for the 2 off?
Is there much chance of getting a few beers in whilst out there?(should have been number one on the list!!)
Do i keep my UK licence current at my own expense and time?
Salary paid into an Isle of Man bank account... Do most guys utilise this service and are there any restrictions on length of stay in the UK to avoid paying uk tax?
Do many guys house share to cut costs?
What is the turnover re numbers who attend screening v those actually offered the contract?
Do many folk find it's not for them and quit soon after arrival or is this an opportunity not to be missed where a current employer is offering long career breaks( with a tax free lump sum) and therefore a "get out of jail free" card to return to a seniority list after a few years??
I appreciate, in advance,and look forward to your replies...Please!!
Cheers.

Posted on June 2008, I don´t know if things have changed..

this is for 320

hi all
anybody know what are the chances of a contract a320 fo getting an upgrade.....if the answer is yes..how long
just looking for someones best guess
thanks

@ least a wait of 2 or 3 years

any reason, why vna is not searching FO´s for ATR??

best regards

jo

They have a Cadet program for Vietnamese Nationals.

anything's possible!!!!!...........!

there is already a French f/o flying on the ATR........(the only expat 1)

in a very rare case......................(in the 320 are maybe 2 that ive heard)

he started working in HAN collecting data
now he does that during week &
only flies on the weekends

he paid his rating
has a 1 year contract
and gets paid peanuts ........less than 2K

:ok:

religion?
 

i m wondering if VNA ever employ muslim pilot, coz rumors say they dont, any say?

Any ideas on how many pilots they are looking to hire for the A320 fleet?
What about the pass/fail rates on sim assesments
:ok: