Wright Aviation B722 and C208 Job -> Air Linkers
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Wright Aviation B722 and C208 Job -> Air Linkers
Hi everyone,
Like most unemployed pilots, I have applied to those two ads:
B 727-200 First Officer and Flight Engineer for Sri Lanka opeartion-Latest Pilot Jobs-Latest Pilot Jobs
C 208 First Officer at Burundi and Indonesia operation-Latest Pilot Jobs-Latest Pilot Jobs
The first one for a B722 FO position in Sri Lanka, the other for a 208 position in Burundi.
A quick google search for Wright Aviation showed little results and a website which did not really make sense, mixing training, job offers, etc...
Anyway early in the morning I received this email:
Dear Capt. xxx,
First of all we would like to thank you for sending us your CV and showing interest to work with us.
Currently we are in a process of hiring first officer and flight engineer (pilot with basic CPL and IR) of B 727-200 aircraft for our operation at Sri Lanka.
Interested trainee f/o will have to pay,
USD 55,000/ towards B 727-200 type rating and other expenses.
Interested flight engineer will have to pay
USD 48,000/ towards type rating and other expenses.
Trainee pilot will have to sign renewable employment and type rating contract to join us. USD 20,000/ to be paid at the time of signing the contract balance amount to be paid during training period. Monthly stipend/remuneration of US $ 1500 of B 727-200 f/o and US $ 1000/ of B 727-200 flight engineer will be offered during transition period (first year). Employment contract will be renewed after every consecutive year with mutually agreed terms and conditions with marketable pay package. Free accommodation, food, transportation, uniform, laundry, air tickets, medical, insurance, license conversion (if needed) etc. will be covered by the company.
There is possibility of B 727-200 flight engineer will be promoted to f/o position after completion of 1500 flying hours.
May please reach us at +xxx or via e-mail for any further information.
Best Regards,
Capt. xxx,
Head of Flight Crew Recruiter with Wright Aviation and Air Linkers LLC.
I have removed my name and their phone number, and found many interesting posts on pprune about Air Linkers.
Now this is quite a scam, asking for that much money for a 722 rating, but I wanted to start a thread in case people get offered something on the C208...
And if that offer were to be a bit more reasonable, they might accept it (I know I may have), without knowing the other side of the operation.
But maybe I am wrong and Air Linkers is providing some sort of brand new service, completely different from what has been said on pprune, in which case please feel free to share your experience with them.
Now I'm back to the job board....
Like most unemployed pilots, I have applied to those two ads:
B 727-200 First Officer and Flight Engineer for Sri Lanka opeartion-Latest Pilot Jobs-Latest Pilot Jobs
C 208 First Officer at Burundi and Indonesia operation-Latest Pilot Jobs-Latest Pilot Jobs
The first one for a B722 FO position in Sri Lanka, the other for a 208 position in Burundi.
A quick google search for Wright Aviation showed little results and a website which did not really make sense, mixing training, job offers, etc...
Anyway early in the morning I received this email:
Dear Capt. xxx,
First of all we would like to thank you for sending us your CV and showing interest to work with us.
Currently we are in a process of hiring first officer and flight engineer (pilot with basic CPL and IR) of B 727-200 aircraft for our operation at Sri Lanka.
Interested trainee f/o will have to pay,
USD 55,000/ towards B 727-200 type rating and other expenses.
Interested flight engineer will have to pay
USD 48,000/ towards type rating and other expenses.
Trainee pilot will have to sign renewable employment and type rating contract to join us. USD 20,000/ to be paid at the time of signing the contract balance amount to be paid during training period. Monthly stipend/remuneration of US $ 1500 of B 727-200 f/o and US $ 1000/ of B 727-200 flight engineer will be offered during transition period (first year). Employment contract will be renewed after every consecutive year with mutually agreed terms and conditions with marketable pay package. Free accommodation, food, transportation, uniform, laundry, air tickets, medical, insurance, license conversion (if needed) etc. will be covered by the company.
There is possibility of B 727-200 flight engineer will be promoted to f/o position after completion of 1500 flying hours.
May please reach us at +xxx or via e-mail for any further information.
Best Regards,
Capt. xxx,
Head of Flight Crew Recruiter with Wright Aviation and Air Linkers LLC.
I have removed my name and their phone number, and found many interesting posts on pprune about Air Linkers.
Now this is quite a scam, asking for that much money for a 722 rating, but I wanted to start a thread in case people get offered something on the C208...
And if that offer were to be a bit more reasonable, they might accept it (I know I may have), without knowing the other side of the operation.
But maybe I am wrong and Air Linkers is providing some sort of brand new service, completely different from what has been said on pprune, in which case please feel free to share your experience with them.
Now I'm back to the job board....
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I received the following email. I find 25000 dollars pretty steep not to mention the 200 dollar salary for the first year...
First of all we would like to thank you for sending us your CV and
showing interest to work with us.
We the Wright Aviation and TGI Airlines based at India, Indonesia,
Ivory Coast, and Burundi (Central Africa) are aircraft leasing company
operate Cessna 208 B Caravan, A -320.
Currently we are in a process of hiring first officer (pilot with
basic CPL and IR for those applying with Cessna 208 Caravan in
Burundi, CPL IR with 250 on type hours for those applying in
Indonesia. CPL, IR with MER for those applying with Airbus 320-200 at
Thailand base.
Interested cadet/trainee first officer pilot will have to pay,
i. US $ 25,000/ towards Cessna 208 Caravan type rating and other expenses.
ii. USD 65,000/ towards Airbus type training and other expenses.
The said fees does includes,
1. Visa fees
2. Air tickets
3. License conversion and type endorsement
4. Type training including base and line training
5. Accommodation
6. Transportation
7. Food
8. Medical
9. Insurance
10. Uniform
11. Laundry
Etc.
To join us; trainee pilot/first officer will have to sign renewable
employment and type rating contract at the initial stage.
Tax free stipend of US $ 200/ for Cessna Caravan crew and US $ 500/
for Airbus crew will be offered during transition period (first year).
Employment contract will be renewed after every consecutive year with
mutually agreed terms and conditions with marketable pay package
(which will be not less than USD 1500-1800 for Cessna crew and USD
3000-3500 for A 320 crew). Free accommodation, food, transportation,
uniform, laundry, air tickets, medical, insurance, license conversion
(if needed) etc. will be covered by the company.
May please reach us at +91 XXXXXXXXX, +62 XXXXXXXXXXX or via
e-mail for any further information.
Best Regards,
Capt. XXXXXX,
Head of Flight Crew Recruiter with Wright Aviation & TGI Airlines.
Legit? Or just very low pay?
First of all we would like to thank you for sending us your CV and
showing interest to work with us.
We the Wright Aviation and TGI Airlines based at India, Indonesia,
Ivory Coast, and Burundi (Central Africa) are aircraft leasing company
operate Cessna 208 B Caravan, A -320.
Currently we are in a process of hiring first officer (pilot with
basic CPL and IR for those applying with Cessna 208 Caravan in
Burundi, CPL IR with 250 on type hours for those applying in
Indonesia. CPL, IR with MER for those applying with Airbus 320-200 at
Thailand base.
Interested cadet/trainee first officer pilot will have to pay,
i. US $ 25,000/ towards Cessna 208 Caravan type rating and other expenses.
ii. USD 65,000/ towards Airbus type training and other expenses.
The said fees does includes,
1. Visa fees
2. Air tickets
3. License conversion and type endorsement
4. Type training including base and line training
5. Accommodation
6. Transportation
7. Food
8. Medical
9. Insurance
10. Uniform
11. Laundry
Etc.
To join us; trainee pilot/first officer will have to sign renewable
employment and type rating contract at the initial stage.
Tax free stipend of US $ 200/ for Cessna Caravan crew and US $ 500/
for Airbus crew will be offered during transition period (first year).
Employment contract will be renewed after every consecutive year with
mutually agreed terms and conditions with marketable pay package
(which will be not less than USD 1500-1800 for Cessna crew and USD
3000-3500 for A 320 crew). Free accommodation, food, transportation,
uniform, laundry, air tickets, medical, insurance, license conversion
(if needed) etc. will be covered by the company.
May please reach us at +91 XXXXXXXXX, +62 XXXXXXXXXXX or via
e-mail for any further information.
Best Regards,
Capt. XXXXXX,
Head of Flight Crew Recruiter with Wright Aviation & TGI Airlines.
Legit? Or just very low pay?
Unless Daan and Lanef are wildly inaccurate typists, please be aware that the English used in the communications quoted above is not standard, and for those of us who have some experience of receiving scam emails (in a variety of situations), the errors I see scream SCAM very loudly. Caveat emptor.
You might also like to send these communications for information to www.scamwarners.com so that other people can be made aware that things are not always what they seem.
You might also like to send these communications for information to www.scamwarners.com so that other people can be made aware that things are not always what they seem.
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Absolument!
And as I said, a quick google search about Air Linkers (which does not appear on the ad, but in the email...) will definitely highlight the fact that it's a big scam.
Also, simply googling the content of the email, any part of it actually, will show that they simply copy-pasted it from their previous endeavours.
That is, if $55000 for a 727 rating, or even better $65000 (
) for an A320 rating has not already given everyone a clue.
I'm only wondering if there is any point emailing back with a polite, yet slightly strong-worded answer...
And as I said, a quick google search about Air Linkers (which does not appear on the ad, but in the email...) will definitely highlight the fact that it's a big scam.
Also, simply googling the content of the email, any part of it actually, will show that they simply copy-pasted it from their previous endeavours.
That is, if $55000 for a 727 rating, or even better $65000 (
) for an A320 rating has not already given everyone a clue.I'm only wondering if there is any point emailing back with a polite, yet slightly strong-worded answer...
Airliners is a scam running for about 3 years now. The address provided at one point was a vacant site in Mumbai.
A guy on Pprune recently said he went to see them in person to check out the operation but at the last minute Airlinkers declined a meeting.
scam!!!!
A guy on Pprune recently said he went to see them in person to check out the operation but at the last minute Airlinkers declined a meeting.
scam!!!!
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Scam or not?
I received the same email as DaandeRuijter showed. I was interested in the airbus program and wanted to sign. They said that a payment of 25000 dollars should be made upon signing the contract and i can sign it either from my country or at one of their offices in different countries....i chose to meet them in person to talk a little first and see the company and sign in in the company caus i want to see that the company really exists! After that they stopped replying, so i dont know what happened....and the number they have in the email is always off when i call.
I dont know if i can trust them or not but for sure i wont take a risk, so if anyone has dealt before with this company please advice.
I dont know if i can trust them or not but for sure i wont take a risk, so if anyone has dealt before with this company please advice.
Alfred, a demand for such a substantial payment upfront with no guarantee of (in this case) employment cannot be anything but a scam.
If such an 'offer' leads to even one person handing over their money, the perpetrators of the scam will have realised their objective and a generous tax-free cash gift. Don't let your dreams lead you to emptying your pocket.
If such an 'offer' leads to even one person handing over their money, the perpetrators of the scam will have realised their objective and a generous tax-free cash gift. Don't let your dreams lead you to emptying your pocket.
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evn i got a email from wright aviation on caravan208 type and A320.Did any one from our pilot family have a deal with them n recent past or gone through there training program.
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You are in need of a psych only for considering the idea of paying. Next you need to have brain surgery for paying for a 727 type or a Caravan rating that amount. You simply deserve to be scanned, idiots.
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Here we go again!
Vacancy available with ATR 72, A 320 First Officer position in Africa and Asia.-Latest Pilot Jobs-Latest Pilot Jobs
If anything the level of English has not really improved!
Vacancy available with ATR 72, A 320 First Officer position in Africa and Asia.-Latest Pilot Jobs-Latest Pilot Jobs
If anything the level of English has not really improved!
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Dear Mr. xxx,
We have received your mail as well as CV, thank you.
We Wright Aviation and TGI Airlines based at Indonesia, Ivory Coast,
and Burundi (Central Africa) are aircraft leasing company operates Let
410, ATR 72, Cessna 208 B Caravan, Airbus 320.
Currently we are in a process of hiring first officer (pilot with
basic CPL and IR) for those applying with;
1. Cessna 208 Caravan and Let 410 in Africa base.
2. CPL, IR with MER for those applying with ATR 72 at Africa base.
3. CPL, IR with MER for those flight crew applying for A 320 for
Thailand and Hong Kong base.
About type rating, type endorsement, on type hours building etc.
selected cadet/trainee first officer will have to bear,
i. US $ 25,000/ towards Cessna 208 Caravan type rating and other expenses.
ii. US $ 30,000/ towards Let 410 type rating and other expenses.
iii. US $ 40,000/ towards ATR 72 type rating and other expenses.
iv. USD 50,000/ towards Airbus 320 type training and other expenses.
The said fees does includes,
1. Visa fees
2. Air tickets
3. License conversion (if needed) and type endorsement
4. Type training including base training, line training, on type hours
building
5. Accommodation
6. Transportation
7. Food
8. Medical
9. Insurance
10. Uniform
11. Laundry
Etc.
Cadet pilot/trainee pilot/first officer will have to sign renewable
two year employment and type rating contract at initial stage or at
the time of joining. Tax free remuneration of US $ 1500/ for Cessna
208 Caravan and Let 410 flight crew, US $ 3000/ for Airbus 320 and ATR
72 flight crew will be offered during transition period (first year).
Employment contract will be renewed after every consecutive year with
mutually agreed terms and conditions with marketable pay package (not
less than USD 2000-2500 for Cessna and Let crew, USD 4500-5500 for ATR
72, A 320 flight crew). Free accommodation, food, transportation,
uniform, laundry, air tickets, medical, insurance, license conversion
(if needed) etc. will be covered by the company.
Should you require further information do not hesitate to contact us.
Best Regards,
Capt. A.K Singh,
Head of Flight Crew Recruiter with Wright Aviation & TGI Airlines.
the above is what i got as reply after responding to an ad from latestpilotjobs.com
Their email is very suspicious and i googled about both companies to find nothing much..
So my dear friends with wings please dont take this up..
We have received your mail as well as CV, thank you.
We Wright Aviation and TGI Airlines based at Indonesia, Ivory Coast,
and Burundi (Central Africa) are aircraft leasing company operates Let
410, ATR 72, Cessna 208 B Caravan, Airbus 320.
Currently we are in a process of hiring first officer (pilot with
basic CPL and IR) for those applying with;
1. Cessna 208 Caravan and Let 410 in Africa base.
2. CPL, IR with MER for those applying with ATR 72 at Africa base.
3. CPL, IR with MER for those flight crew applying for A 320 for
Thailand and Hong Kong base.
About type rating, type endorsement, on type hours building etc.
selected cadet/trainee first officer will have to bear,
i. US $ 25,000/ towards Cessna 208 Caravan type rating and other expenses.
ii. US $ 30,000/ towards Let 410 type rating and other expenses.
iii. US $ 40,000/ towards ATR 72 type rating and other expenses.
iv. USD 50,000/ towards Airbus 320 type training and other expenses.
The said fees does includes,
1. Visa fees
2. Air tickets
3. License conversion (if needed) and type endorsement
4. Type training including base training, line training, on type hours
building
5. Accommodation
6. Transportation
7. Food
8. Medical
9. Insurance
10. Uniform
11. Laundry
Etc.
Cadet pilot/trainee pilot/first officer will have to sign renewable
two year employment and type rating contract at initial stage or at
the time of joining. Tax free remuneration of US $ 1500/ for Cessna
208 Caravan and Let 410 flight crew, US $ 3000/ for Airbus 320 and ATR
72 flight crew will be offered during transition period (first year).
Employment contract will be renewed after every consecutive year with
mutually agreed terms and conditions with marketable pay package (not
less than USD 2000-2500 for Cessna and Let crew, USD 4500-5500 for ATR
72, A 320 flight crew). Free accommodation, food, transportation,
uniform, laundry, air tickets, medical, insurance, license conversion
(if needed) etc. will be covered by the company.
Should you require further information do not hesitate to contact us.
Best Regards,
Capt. A.K Singh,
Head of Flight Crew Recruiter with Wright Aviation & TGI Airlines.
the above is what i got as reply after responding to an ad from latestpilotjobs.com
Their email is very suspicious and i googled about both companies to find nothing much..
So my dear friends with wings please dont take this up..
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Hi naughty pilot ,
I received the same email and was wondering, did you get in touch with them after that email ? What response did you get? Also they say they are in Bangalore and so am I. Was thinking of paying them a visit to check it out. So far Iv been reading a lot about how they are a scam but none of someone who have been scammed. Don't get me wrong I too am under the impression that this could be a scam but a little more detailed investigation into the company could shed more light. Does anyone here know somebody that has been scammed by Wright aviation?
I received the same email and was wondering, did you get in touch with them after that email ? What response did you get? Also they say they are in Bangalore and so am I. Was thinking of paying them a visit to check it out. So far Iv been reading a lot about how they are a scam but none of someone who have been scammed. Don't get me wrong I too am under the impression that this could be a scam but a little more detailed investigation into the company could shed more light. Does anyone here know somebody that has been scammed by Wright aviation?
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Same old trick? Now advertising on aviationcv.com... Interesting: a job in thailand for non rated pilots but NOT requiring a Thai passport... That means scam in my world....
Ref. # 9TGIWAI/16/BKK/A320
Hiring now A 320-200 trainee first officer (NTR), first officer, Capt. TRI/TRE
Vacancy open with A 320-200 trainee first officer, first officer and Capt. (TRE/TRI will be an advantage) position for Bangkok, Thailand. Non type rated flight crew also can apply.
In order to keep our services at a higher level and meet our customers’ maximum satisfaction, suitably qualified candidates (non type rated CPL holder with multi engine rating or expat/type rated pilot with minimum 5000 on type hours) are invited to fill the vacant position available with us as follows.
Job title :
1. A 320 Trainee First Officer
2. A 320 First officer
3. A 319, A 320 Capt., Captain (TRE/TRI)
Job Hours:
Full time as per company roster and schedule
Job Duration:
Renewable two year contract.
Remuneration package offered including accommodation allowance, transportation, medical, uniform, air tickets, insurance etc. will be covered by us.
Requirements
For Trainee First Officer Post:
For First Officer Position:
i. CPL/ATPL, IR, MER
ii. Valid class I medical, without any restriction
iii. ICAO English proficiency level iv
iv. A 320 type rating with minimum 1500 on type hours
For Captain, TRE/TRI Post,
i. ATPL
ii. Valid class I medical without any restriction
iii. A minimum 5000 on type hours is a must (for those applying TRE/TRI position)
iv. Designated TRE/TRI will be an advantage
v. Incident accident free record
vi. Age not more than 52 years.
Application:
Interested applicants should submit their expression of interest including curriculum vitae with photograph (MUST) on it and cover letter via e-mail at: [email protected]
Only short-listed applicants will be contacted.
Closing date:
Open Vacancy
Note:
Salary is negotiable for A 319, A 320 Capt. TRE/TRI
Non type rated pilot will have to bear type training expenses.
Hiring now A 320-200 trainee first officer (NTR), first officer, Capt. TRI/TRE
Vacancy open with A 320-200 trainee first officer, first officer and Capt. (TRE/TRI will be an advantage) position for Bangkok, Thailand. Non type rated flight crew also can apply.
In order to keep our services at a higher level and meet our customers’ maximum satisfaction, suitably qualified candidates (non type rated CPL holder with multi engine rating or expat/type rated pilot with minimum 5000 on type hours) are invited to fill the vacant position available with us as follows.
Job title :
1. A 320 Trainee First Officer
2. A 320 First officer
3. A 319, A 320 Capt., Captain (TRE/TRI)
Job Hours:
Full time as per company roster and schedule
Job Duration:
Renewable two year contract.
Remuneration package offered including accommodation allowance, transportation, medical, uniform, air tickets, insurance etc. will be covered by us.
Requirements
For Trainee First Officer Post:
- CPL, IR, MER
- Valid Class I Medical (no restriction)
- ICAO English proficiency level V or above
For First Officer Position:
i. CPL/ATPL, IR, MER
ii. Valid class I medical, without any restriction
iii. ICAO English proficiency level iv
iv. A 320 type rating with minimum 1500 on type hours
For Captain, TRE/TRI Post,
i. ATPL
ii. Valid class I medical without any restriction
iii. A minimum 5000 on type hours is a must (for those applying TRE/TRI position)
iv. Designated TRE/TRI will be an advantage
v. Incident accident free record
vi. Age not more than 52 years.
Application:
Interested applicants should submit their expression of interest including curriculum vitae with photograph (MUST) on it and cover letter via e-mail at: [email protected]
Only short-listed applicants will be contacted.
Closing date:
Open Vacancy
Note:
Salary is negotiable for A 319, A 320 Capt. TRE/TRI
Non type rated pilot will have to bear type training expenses.
