well, you said .. they will be based in Medan and Makasar, and get 5 yrs contract...:-)

sounds like they've already got the offer!

if they are hired, those are their bases...That's part of information they got during interview process

Just a little early weekend humour.. from our fanatical brothers in Indonesia.. but this guy has a valid reason..:ok::D


Speed Bumps Should Be Declared Haram: MUI Samarinda

Speed bumps should be declared forbidden under Islamic law according a cleric at the Samarinda chapter of the Indonesian Council of Ulemas (MUI).

Cleric Zaini Naim, the head of the Samarinda, East Kalimantan, chapter of the MUI, released a statement on Thursday recommending that the MUI issue a fatwa (an official edict) declaring speed bumps haram (forbidden) or makruh (not recommended).

“Prophet Muhammad once said if someone saw a rock on the street that could harm another road users, it is their obligation to get rid of that rock and any other obstacle on that street to make it more convenient for another users to pass the street,” he said.

The Samarinda office made the recommendation after receiving numerous complaints from the public, Zaini said. While the speed bumps were originally placed in narrow alleys to prevent speeding, they often are the cause of accidents and damage motorists' vehicles, he said.

The police should instead tell people not to speed, Zaini explained.

“If the streets were properly constructed, they wouldn’t need speed bumps,” he said. “If the government wants to prevent people from speeding, they should make an announcement or a suggestion instead of putting out obstacles that endanger people’s lives.”

The MUI is considering whether to issue a fatwa, Zaini said.

Fatwas issued by the MUI are not legally binding but are considered to be strong moral guidance for the country’s large Muslim population.

Jakarta Globe...

Re-reading this quote from Garuda, I interpret that to read Garuda will hire foreigners who have logged a minimum of 500 hours on any type of aircraft, not just on the type that Garuda has. So I guess, those already with Indonesian DGCA licenses won't be affected by the new '250 hours on type' ruling that came in to effect on 10th Jan 2013.

For those without DGCA Indonesian licenses applying, I wonder how they are able to complete the online application form, as they wouldn't have the CRM, AVSEC, Dangerous Goods certificates from the mandatory courses conducted here. The apply/submit button returns an error if you don't include those certificates in your application.

Bad news, guys...
Garuda just cancelled recruitment for those non rated foreign pilots.
They only recruit rated, experienced only as per new regulation.
First I thoutght, it wont affect foreign pilots who already has Indonesian license,
çoz many of them had been interviewed and medically tested..but it's been cancelled now..

how about for rated foreigners with Indonesian license? is it still possible?

Apa ini?

Must be type rated and still front up $25k? It actually reads like a satire piece worthy of The Onion.

Local versus Agent
 

I'm just wondering why Citilink still arrange recruit process for local pilots but they keep searching pilot trough agent? :ugh::{

çoz that's where the greedy recruitment department get their (fee) money from...

Citi link a320
 

Did anybody notice that 'cockpit connect' advertised the same job for citi link(min 250 hours on type) as 'avia' without trying to charge for it but stressed " this is not pay to fly so if you are dont call us".It was also advertised on lpj but removed a few hours later,I guess it upset a few people in 'avia' Just goes to show.
If I had 250 on type Indonesia would still be bottom of my list in Asia.

If you only had 250 on type, Indonesia would be your only option. Other countries require at least 500 hours on type. The DGCA requiring 250 on type is still quite very lenient, IMHO.

brasmelzuit you missed out Thailand,;)
and training wheels I've seen 1 company in europe for 250 hour guys and 2 in Asia .there's still hope out there :ok:

Greetings to all

Any news on their recruitment drive?

Any update on 737 FO hiring would be nice.

My advice to all of you who wish to join Garuda group, always prepare to evacuate the place, as it is happen already many times........::O....they cut the contract of expat plots anytime they want...good luck....Oohh ya almost forget..enjoy the traffics jamn....;)

Garuda is actively hiring expat FO's on local terms. In case you were wondering the terms are pretty local. Base is 2500 USD/Month I have been told.

That said with flying pay you can live very comfortably in Jakarta in on 3.5 to 4K a month. Some like it, many don't.

Earning some money and staying current is better than the unemployment cue. I'm sure its not the worst job on earth for a 737 driver.

I just got an invite for FO B737 position. Does anyone have any updates on the interview / selection process?

Cheers!

citylink garuda
 

Are all the F/O recently hired by Citylink ( mid 2013) had to pay the 25 000 USD?
Or some of them were experienced enough ( 1000h) to have a decent contract?

How many hours you have on 37 flydego?

No shortage of local applicants with high level on experience on the ATR and on local area I've heard. Many from Wings and local turbo-prop pilots have expressed interest and some have already started training for the GA ATR gig.