Rishworth and Parc for sure. I believe there is one more but I don't know the name.

Thanks so much. Any advice on which airlines are the best and worst, in the contract field. Some I'm looking at are ANA group (though I'm not sure if Parc and Rishworth have that one) and Air Pacific. I'm just out on the street from Aloha and just didn't know much about this before. Any advice or suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

Sorry to hear about Aloha. I flew with you guys alot when I was living in Hawaii. Best time of my life so far. As to your question, I am also new at contract flying so I don't have an answer for you but I am sure people will answer your questions pretty soon. Good luck with the job hunt.

Thanks, I really appreciate that.

AlohaG, sorry to here about your situation, not good conditions to start looking for a job, Vietnam Airlines hires only current and qualified, mainly on the small bus, my suggestion is to contact the big agencies with your details, they only make money when you are working-so they will be happy to put you back to work ASAP, pilots working in Japan seem to be very happy, good for commuting to Hawaii if that's where your at, good luck.

AlohaG: PARC, HACS (Hawaii) and IAC (Oz) hire for the ANA group. I use PARC and they have been fine for me. They sent a representative to Hawaii eariler in the week to meet with you guys at our request... They are also going to MDW to see the ATA guys.. Sad times for y'all.. Goodluck.

VA guys: ANY word on USA (or at least N. America) flying? I have read LAX via KIX a few months ago, and now nothing...

Thanks!!

I believe they are working out details like Sky Marshals etc., last word I heard was by the end of the year.
Cheers,D.L.

on ATR
 

Hello
I am a french ATR Captain and expect to move to Vietnam (VN) on ATR via contract (parc or rishworth).My wife and my 2 sons will follow me.
I would like some informations about lifestyle,cost of life in Ho Chi Minh,rooster and atmosphere in VN.We know Thailand and Japan,not Vietnam.
Thanks

Similar to Thailand in some respects, housing, plan on $1500, tuition for intl. schools $800-1000 per kid. Food is great here, very healthy and safe cuisine, large western style grocery stores available. Lot's of historical sites, Vietnam is very beautiful, many areas completely untouched by tourists, people are very friendly and helpful to foreigners, even though Hochiminh is 8 million plus, safe to walk anywhere in the city at all hours.

On the negative, air pollution and traffic is bad in the city, infrastructure badly lacking, housing prices going off the chart, construction noise everywhere, driving conditions treacherous as law enforcement (and driver education) is non-existent.

On the line, aircraft are well maintained (IMO) and bad weather is very infrequent, mostly day flying on the small bus, standard Airbus SOP and friendly flight attendants.

Cheers,D.L.

Agree with DL.But count twice as education fee for two kids(BIS,SSiS-around 1000$ per month,ABS-around 800$,)and decent 3 bedroom apartment around 1500$ can suck your pocket.Know some pilots(2+ kids)who has chosen airlines with an education support
PS. Heard that the French School is much cheaper(around 300$) but not sure
BRGDS,

Thanks everyone. I really appreciate the advice and the condolences.

Vietnam Airlines A330
 

I would appreciate any infos regarding the A330 fleet... routes, salary, roster, etc.... and by the way do they get enough drivers ????

Does anybody know what the normal wait time is to get a call?

As an ATR Captain, I am considering a contract with VLA.
What are the chances to be upgraded on the Jet fleet ?
Thanks for any info.

Actually there are at least four pilots from the ATR upgrading to the A320 now, all expats. :E

VNA
 

Dream Land,
Is there ANY scope for an expat A320 rated FO to join and then upgrade or is this a non starter?

I have a friend with 3 yrs A320,resigned for new job in India,offer cancelled last month due DGCA ruling against expat FOs.He needs a new job as hes already resigned from his old firm.

Thanks and good luck,good info,

IC

vietnam airlines medical
 

Hi,
Where do you take your FAA medical in Vietnam, do they make you take one when you join?
cheers
jc

It's seems to be totally up to the system Chief Pilot as to who upgrades, if you're doing a good job in his eyes and they need the captains, you will eventually have a shot, there is no seniority here, and up till now there is no mention of upgrade in the pilot contract.

Well I think you actually refer to the class 1 medical (FAA is a U.S. thing), it's given in a medical facility near the company headquarters in Hanoi, the certifying authority here is the CAAV, or Civil Aviation Administration of Vietnam.

You need a Vietnamese Pilot's Licence in order to crew a Vietnamese aircraft.

When you arrive in Vietnam, you do a groundschool in HCMC, and a Vietnamese medical in Hanoi. They will then issue you a temporary Vietnamese pilot's licence based on your ICAO licence. It is valid for 6 months.

Before the 6 months are up, you must go back to Hanoi and write an "Air Law" exam. Once that is completed you will be issued a permanent Vietnamese Airline Transport Licence.


I am not sure if you need a valid medical when you go to Vietnam. You are supposed to have a current type rating, minimum 500 hours on type, and experience on type within the last 6 months.

I left Vietnam in 2006, so things may have changed, but I believe this is accurate.

the x-ray doctor!
 

http://http://i297.photobucket.com/a...t/PB270767.jpg
http://i297.photobucket.com/albums/m...t/PB270767.jpg

hey!

Just wondering...how is flying? Airbus SOPs, I guess...Are there company SOPs regarding AP flying? Are you allowed to fly Athr, Ap, FD off...? Visual approaches? Is there good crm in the cockpit? And how about the FO position...?

Thanks a lot!!

Why on earth would you want to fly the Airbus without the AP and A/T?

sorry, that was'nt too clear... I meant flying without Athr/AP during Take-off, approach (off course, not during cruise...):ok:

thanks

My 2 cents, the flying is fun and relaxed, CRM is good IMO, flight attendants polite and happy, ground staff throughout the system are very accommodating and easy to work with. If you'd like to tune up your skills by flying manually, don't think you will run into any problems. Visual approaches are acceptable per the FOM, and yes we have FO's. :E

Ooops - I got the punctuation wrong....but the question remains...

Why would you want to "fly" the Airbus without the AP and A/T?

;)

Actually....I see from your name that you probably flew a Boeing in a previous life?

FM Oz:-)
 

Hi guys

Just a quick question here & although it most likely will be read as WTF I have to start somewhere.
I am considering obtaining an A320 endo from Canada in the not too distant future & then seeking work in the Asia Pacific region. Obvioulsy I won't have any time on type just the bare endo.And obviously nobody is born with time on type so any sugestions as to how to start the ball rolling & with whom (if any) would consider employing a F/O with no large jet time other than 600 hrs on L35/36?

TT 6000hrs

Tnxs in advance.

capt wally from OZ

My suggestion is to go to the contractors web sites and look at the qualifications required, as an experienced pilot you would need only about 500 in type to qualify for A320 captain at several locations nowadays, Rishworth Aviation and PARC Aviation have plenty of work in this area, good luck.

from the PARC website.
 

Rated and Non-Rated A320 Opportunities in Vietnam


http://www.parcaviation.aero/aviatio...namairways.htm

So, Parc is not looking for A330 F/Os for HCMC any more, but Rishworth does. And as far as I could compare both contracts, they are quite the same - more or less.

I would go there immediately, but I am still in a position here in Europe and I can't get out.
So they seem to be always looking for crews, right? OMG, the next time is for me!

Please, how do you guys over there find accomodation? I guess I wouldn't find one out of the local newspapers...
Is there a list or a info-pool for foreign pilots?
And how do you come to work to the airport? By an own car or rather by train?

What about children? Is anyone there with little children? Does it work fine?

Please, how do you guys over there find accomodation?


I guess I wouldn't find one out of the local newspapers...


And how do you come to work to the airport? By an own car or rather by train?

What about children? Is anyone there with little children? Does it work fine?

Thanks guys I appreciate the lead/s

CW:ok:

You go there?
Anyone here who just started this spring and can tell a bit how it goes?

Well, and thanks to dreamland for the answers...

This may sound like a silly question, but what is a CV?

CV = Carriculum Vita.

Unfortunately that isn't making any sense to me. Is it basically asking for a resume and cover letter?

Just a resume would be good enough.....;)

don't bother.... Parc have been waiting since January for them to finalise the contract for type rated with no time on type guys

its

curriculum vitae

c ya

Gdayz all,

Anybody got any links on retal websites. Just would like to know how much it costs for a 1 bedroom fully furnished apartment these days. Any info is much appreciated.

cheers

You could do a search on "property rental Hochiminh".