Russia approves foreign pilots hire.
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I would turn down any job in Namibia to. But in Air Astana in Kasakhstan i see quite a few of British and Dutch Captains.
And Kasakhstan does not have a Bolshoi theater ...
I would turn down any job in Namibia to. But in Air Astana in Kasakhstan i see quite a few of British and Dutch Captains.
And Kasakhstan does not have a Bolshoi theater ...
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Mitrosft, hello, just wandering, would you be happy to share cockpit with the foreigner, when qualified locals are offered co-pilot entry position changing from one company to another and having adequate experience to fly for Russian airlines?
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Wouldn't mind transaero on the jumbo or 777, but I'd have to accept a right seat with my experience. Still if I keep my russian girlie for good then it's not a bad option for me.
Interesting cockpit dynamics and yes I'm am experienced in the region.
Interesting cockpit dynamics and yes I'm am experienced in the region.
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Mitrosft, hello, just wandering, would you be happy to share cockpit with the foreigner, when qualified locals are offered co-pilot entry position changing from one company to another and having adequate experience to fly for Russian airlines?
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Industry says it needs 1500 flying jobs per year. Local schools graduate 160-200. Some ex-army boys were available as the Air force was shrinking, but now all reserves are gone and traffic still goes up.
I have few foreign friends (Dutch, German, Brits) working in Moscow last 15 years, they know more Russian f-words than I do
. Mentality is very close so we blend easy into each other's culture.
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Industry says it needs 1500 flying jobs per year. Local schools graduate 160-200. Some ex-army boys were available as the Air force was shrinking, but now all reserves are gone and traffic still goes up.
I have few foreign friends (Dutch, German, Brits) working in Moscow last 15 years, they know more Russian f-words than I do . Mentality is very close so we blend easy into each other's culture.
I have few foreign friends (Dutch, German, Brits) working in Moscow last 15 years, they know more Russian f-words than I do . Mentality is very close so we blend easy into each other's culture.
I'm curious about the T&C'S that will eventually be offered, it will be interesting to see how the expat positions will be implemented
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That's good. Aeroflot's CEO Mr. Savel'ev said in the interview that they have plenty of low qualified FOs with whom they are even don't know what to do for the now but desperately short of good standing captains to push the business ahead there. At the same time some of the not type rated captains form ABC and Transaero were offered and employed as FOs with Aeroflot on 777. Does it mean that the not type rated expat Cap has the only way to join as a FO? The FO's salary at Aeroflot makes me sick, so far. And, can anybody to clue up on T&Cs they are about to offer. Working in Russia is attractive, indeed, but wage should be some were around 20k like in China, considering taxes back home and life stile when working there, I guess
Mitrosft pm pls are you a pilot or manager?
Mitrosft pm pls are you a pilot or manager?
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I'm a private pilot. And personally anytime I fly from Moscow I stick to "Luftwaffe". . Sc*ew Aeroflot/Airfrance ( exuse moi ). Even though my friends do fly for Afl.
As for conditions - up to 10K Pounds that what they get as Captains on A330
And you can pay local income tax of 13% only, if you are in here 180 days+ as my Dutch friends do.
Don't know how that would be calculated if you are flying abroad twice a week, but presumably tac declaration submitted in Moscow will spare you from one in London/Paris/Ottawa.
I'm a private pilot. And personally anytime I fly from Moscow I stick to "Luftwaffe". . Sc*ew Aeroflot/Airfrance ( exuse moi ). Even though my friends do fly for Afl.
As for conditions - up to 10K Pounds that what they get as Captains on A330
And you can pay local income tax of 13% only, if you are in here 180 days+ as my Dutch friends do.
Don't know how that would be calculated if you are flying abroad twice a week, but presumably tac declaration submitted in Moscow will spare you from one in London/Paris/Ottawa.
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I really would like to fly one of those old Russian beaters like an IL-76. Aside from a reasonable schedule, I insist on no smoking, no alcohol within 12 hours of flying, good maintenance, proper English spoken, follow the regulations and clean living accommodations.
Is this reasonable?
Is this reasonable?
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@Jammed Stab - sure, that's all reasonable, but not in Russia! Not a hope in hell I'm afraid.
And for anyone else considering working in Russia, consider very carefully. They are 30 years behind the rest of the world in civil aviation - I speak from first hand experience. I would honestly advise you to look elsewhere.
And for anyone else considering working in Russia, consider very carefully. They are 30 years behind the rest of the world in civil aviation - I speak from first hand experience. I would honestly advise you to look elsewhere.
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Russian newsdaily Vedomosti was quoting Aeroflot represantative ready to hire 130 foreign captains per year, and Transaero another 60-70.
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Yes you are right Russia last 300 years was lagging behind Western world on average 50 years. Thats why Peter the Great was hiring German and Dutch engineers. And thats why I personally would fly again with Aeroflot with German Captain at stick. Because German would turn down any deviation from procedures.
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Yes you are right Russia last 300 years was lagging behind Western world on average 50 years. Thats why Peter the Great was hiring German and Dutch engineers. And thats why I personally would fly again with Aeroflot with German Captain at stick. Because German would turn down any deviation from procedures.
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Salaries should be less then in Russian majors since all that recent changes introduced just having Former Soviet Union pilots in mind, so do not take your breath. No RHS opportunities as far as I can see.