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airbuspilot944 24th Jul 2019 14:36

Vietjet or ME gig
 
Hi guys,

Wanted suggestion for 2000+ hrs 320 time and ATPL how will be vietjet for the money and lifestyle purpose?? Wife and no kids, Will ME widebody gig will be better or the money and flying in vietnam??
I understand money is decent enough in ME as well but looks like not as good as vietjet. Command still 1.5 yrs to go in present airline.

Mumbai_radio 24th Jul 2019 21:27

If you are after money, I would stay where you are and get command + 500hrs on type then go to china. Just type “Viet” on avharald, and see how challenging it would be flying a narrow body in the region. You might end up in custody.

I flew in the middle east and it will certainly not so much of joy, but if I were to choose between Vietjet and the middle east, I would go to the latter.

krismiler 25th Jul 2019 00:47

18 months to the left seat - wait it out, get your upgrade and move on after 2 years as a Captain. The exception is if you want to go to a legacy airline such as BA or American then join as soon as you can and get on the seniority list which is far more important than previous command time.

airbuspilot944 25th Jul 2019 05:40

In my case I am from India and option left is ME and South east asia, cant even join china looks like they are not accepting Indians anyway.

spleener 27th Jul 2019 12:25


Originally Posted by airbuspilot944 (Post 10527585)
In my case I am from India and option left is ME and South east asia, cant even join china looks like they are not accepting Indians anyway.

That may be a blessing!
IMHO: Wait it out and get some command time. FO hrs 'only' just isn't a a great basis for making a move right now. [Don't get stuck in a downturn, out of work and with FO time only.] The best contracts are for Captains, and command time gives better choice and agility. Plus, it's just gonna be more satisfying.
Sit back and enjoy a couple more years!


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