Jaz,

What's the process in getting a validation in the Philippines? I have FAA certificates as well and am eligible for Filpino citizenship through my mother.

Cheers,
Chris

Philippine's future in aviation
 

Although its impossible to foresee what the future of aviation will be anywhere, my opinion is that for several years to come, the prospects of an aviation job in the PI is extremely good. The main reason is this. There is a huge population that is now becoming used to air travel and hopping on the freeway is just not an option since its an island nation. The working conditions here are brutal compared to many other places and the pay is about half. Thus, there will continue to be an outflow of talented and highly qualified pilots making room for new guys like you. It's never been a better time to be a Filipino(a) that wants a career as a pilot. I know nothing of the new flight school other than its probably a year away and more than likely has a long waiting list. Sorry but I just don't know about that for sure. I'd highly consider going to a good school overseas where the training is less expensive and accepted. A type rating in the USA is half the cost of doing it overseas and before I get slammed, the pilots from those schools seem to do ok. Me for example.

Validation
 

Chris, you are a lucky guy and I'd get going on that Philippine passport and whatever else is needed. My validation consisted of a couple of tests, a medical, and a current proficiency check from the USA and a current FAA medical. I'm technically flying on my FAA certificate here in the Philippines. It's a very common practice throughout the world especially where the expat pilots are temporary. I doubt very much an expat pilot will ever be able to hold a permanent pilot job here and that's ok. We're here so that Cebu can expand and as soon as they have enough locals, it will be Adios Amigo, or something like that.

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Hi all.

Getting a job in Philippines requires contacts meaning you need to know someone to get you in. or If you have the rating and the experience you can go there and apply .

airlines In the Philippines aren't so great in answering emails.

if any of you guys planing to go to Manila be careful i mean by that dont trust someone who tells you go and do the rating and we then will hire you its risky unless you get a written offer to secure that position.

I trained in the Phil in 2005 and have been visiting to Manila once in every year since 2005,I have friends and instructors currently flying for SE which is Zest air/Cebu/PAL/PAL ex, these people tried to help me to get a job with my CAAP Licence and JAA ATPL but the only problem was that I'm not a Filipino as most airlines tend to hire locals with 200-500hrs if you haven't got any TR or hrs on type.

be aware guys I applied to air Asia Phil while i was in the UK and i got an email inviting me for an interview in Manila, I confirmed in the Email that I'm not a Filipino on 2 different occasions and they still invited me for the interview which was 3 days later after i got the email.to cut the story short I paid around 1200 USD for the Ticket and when i showed up on the day i was told sorry Mr............ we only offer the job to local citizens enjoy your stay in Manila.lol

I don't mean to break your hopes guys but I'm very sure that soon airlines in the Phil will demand lots of pilots as most of their local pilots running away to different airline for better money. I would finally say if you have the money and considering a TR then go for it get A320 rating and start visiting the airlines I'm sure with some luck and great attitude you can find your self on the right seat.(thats just my opinion based on deep experience in the Phil).

Good Luck Guys

200 HRS
 

Mate please read CAR , for conversion from any license to CAAP license, 200 HR ON CAPP Register A/C is required :ugh:

ATR and AIRBUS
 

Would any current pilots at CEBU or PAL care to share their experience; like how is your monthly schedule, days off, monthly flying average.

Thanks,

IsawBituka