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Longreach?
Posted: Sun Sep 04, 2011 9:52 am
by Les Habitants
Saw the job ads there...anyone know what their deal is?
Re: Longreach?
Posted: Sun Sep 04, 2011 11:11 am
by cdnpilot77
Their website shows 2 available positions (320 CA and F/O). This also jumped out at me from their site:
Simulator Training
If you need a type rating we can organise and guide you to receive the best simulator package available at the best rates.
Re: Longreach?
Posted: Sun Sep 04, 2011 4:01 pm
by Les Habitants
cdnpilot77 wrote:Their website shows 2 available positions (320 CA and F/O). This also jumped out at me from their site:
Simulator Training
If you need a type rating we can organise and guide you to receive the best simulator package available at the best rates.
Yeah. I stopped reading it there. Not paying a dime for my training.
Re: Longreach?
Posted: Sun Sep 04, 2011 5:22 pm
by again
Les Habitants wrote:cdnpilot77 wrote:Their website shows 2 available positions (320 CA and F/O). This also jumped out at me from their site:
Simulator Training
If you need a type rating we can organise and guide you to receive the best simulator package available at the best rates.
Yeah. I stopped reading it there. Not paying a dime for my training.
I think you'd probably need to.
Re: Longreach?
Posted: Sun Sep 04, 2011 7:37 pm
by pika
Yeah. I stopped reading it there. Not paying a dime for my training.
Presumably it's a contract position where you are required to be qualified and current.
You can do an initial A320 type rating for about $7000. Once you're online that should be about two weeks of work to pay that off.
Re: Longreach?
Posted: Sun Sep 04, 2011 7:40 pm
by Les Habitants
Is the pilot guaranteed the job though? I would consider doing this if I was remunerated very well for it. But only if I was guaranteed the job after I paid for my rating.
Re: Longreach?
Posted: Sun Sep 04, 2011 7:48 pm
by pika
I stopped reading it there.
Continue reading and send them an email.
Re: Longreach?
Posted: Tue Sep 06, 2011 9:20 pm
by CDeeSoft
Do you know where is the post? I can't find it anymore. Does anyone have a picture about the offer.
Thanks
Re: Longreach?
Posted: Wed Sep 07, 2011 6:35 am
by CDeeSoft
Do you remember the name of the company? Does anyone have a picture about the offer? Thanks Carl
Re: Longreach?
Posted: Thu Sep 08, 2011 1:57 pm
by ~Hollywood~
Just curious to see if anyone went through with the application process and heard back from them, and who the contract is for?
I asked for more info and this was the response:
"Thank you for contacting Longreach. At this stage we have had a lot of interest in the A320 job in Asia and are reviewing applications of interest. If you could please fill out the Longreach application form on our website that would be great. Thanks again, Kind Regards"
Re: Longreach?
Posted: Thu Sep 08, 2011 4:29 pm
by fingersmac
Interesting to note that "Longreach" is featured on Qantas 747s and their CEO has a strong desire to outsource pilots via offshore ventures in Asia...
Re: Longreach?
Posted: Mon Sep 12, 2011 10:17 pm
by Joe Blow Schmo
fingersmac wrote:Interesting to note that "Longreach" is featured on Qantas 747s and their CEO has a strong desire to outsource pilots via offshore ventures in Asia...
It is for Qantas' new Asian outsourcing operation.
Re: Longreach?
Posted: Mon Sep 12, 2011 10:34 pm
by Rudy
Longreach, Australia is QANTAS's home town. It's a hub for the Outback. All their 747's have that painted on them.
Re: Longreach?
Posted: Tue Sep 13, 2011 12:47 pm
by atpilot
They sent me a questionnaire with one of the questions asking if I was willing to pay for training. My replied "no". I haven't heard back and I don't think that I will.
Re: Longreach?
Posted: Tue Sep 13, 2011 6:58 pm
by pika
They sent me a questionnaire with one of the questions asking if I was willing to pay for training. My replied "no". I haven't heard back and I don't think that I will.
"10. If you were offered employment conditional upon obtaining a type endorsement, would you consider paying for this yourself?"
Any chance you could share your current type and how many overseas contracts you've completed? There could be more to it than simply answering no to one question.
Re: Longreach?
Posted: Wed Nov 09, 2011 10:12 am
by pika
Longreach is now advertising for NG drivers. Total monthly package is $24 250.
Re: Longreach?
Posted: Sun Nov 13, 2011 6:51 am
by Joe Blow Schmo
pika wrote:Longreach is now advertising for NG drivers. Total monthly package is $24 250.
you missed the "up to". Until they actually provide information as to what that includes, I'd be very suspicious of those numbers.
Interesting that they say A380s in 2013. Does that mean some of QF's A380s are going to Jetstar Japan.
Re: Longreach?
Posted: Sun Nov 13, 2011 9:07 am
by JMACK
http://www.longreachaviation.com
Check out the web page.........but contract flying......isn't for everyone!
Re: Longreach?
Posted: Sun Nov 13, 2011 9:15 am
by ~Hollywood~
Interesting that they say A380s in 2013. Does that mean some of QF's A380s are going to Jetstar Japan.
The contract would be for these guys...
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Skymark_Airlines
Re: Longreach?
Posted: Sun Nov 13, 2011 7:09 pm
by Joe Blow Schmo
Interesting. A Japanese, shorthaul, domestic, low cost airline is going to start long haul, international, all-premium class service with A380s. Interested to see how that turns out. Perhaps they can get some 380 drivers from EK if they offer a good enough package.
Many years ago I met a couple guys on contract with Skymark as 767 captains. They were getting a little under US$10,000/month salary plus another ~$4000 in other allowances. That's a far cry from $24,000. So if anybody applies and actually gets a breakdown of the pay, I'd be curious to see it.
Re: Longreach?
Posted: Thu Nov 17, 2011 9:56 am
by Joe Blow Schmo
Here's the real pay:
B737 Captains for Skymark Airlines
NO B737 EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
Education Support
Great Pay
Commutable with Tickets Provided
Housing Support
Travel Support
Job Details
WASINC International is pleased to announce immediate openings for B737 captains for Skymark Airlines to be based in Tokyo, Japan.
Minimum Requirements:
1,500+ PIC Hours
Experience on Jet Glass Cockpit as Captain
Valid/current Class A (First Class) Medical
No history of incidents or accidents
Radio License issued by member of ITU
ICAO Level 4 (or equivalent) English proficiency
No criminal history
Age requirement is less than 56 years old
Domicile: Tokyo, Japan
Compensation: $96,000 USD/year (net) + Housing, Education, Travel Support
Contract Term: 3 Years, Renewable
Benefits:
Base Salary: $8,000USD/month (net) - Minimum Guarantee of 75 hours/month ($7,000 during initial training) **(if exchange rate is 1USD=76JPY or lower then base salary will be increased to $8,947USD)**
Contract Completion Bonus of $9,000 USD (1st contract only)
Overtime is paid at $106.67/hour (1/75 x $8000)
20 days / year of paid personal leave for 1st contract term. Increases to 24 days /year if renewing your contract
10 days of sick leave per year
Minimum of 10 days off per month. You can request up to 9 days consecutive during your first contract term. Renewal contract will allow 10 days off consecutive per month.
Per Diem of 150,000JPY / month from appointment date
250,000 JPY/ month Housing allowance (after probationary period)
300,000 JPY (one time) Moving/Furniture allowance (after probationary period)
50,000 JPY / child education allowance if they attend school in Japan (6 ~18 years old)
$500/month travel support during probationary period. After training, ONE positive-space round trip air ticket per month between Crew Base and Home Residence ($500 USD/month).
Non-rev travel benefits
Additional Information:
Japanese Income Taxes paid by Skymark Airlines.
Japanese National Medical/Dental insurance will be provided from 2nd year on contract
$250USD/ month medical allowance
Ground transportation provided at base
Interviews will be held in Seattle, Washington or Tokyo Japan. Please see our announcements page for upcoming dates and locations or you can contact WASINC directly at +1.702.553.3044 for more information.
Summary
PayUSD 96,000 Per Year
RoleFlight Crew
PositionTemp/Contract/Project
LocationTokyo, Tokyo, Japan
ReferenceSKY-737
That works out to a total of about USD13,500/month including housing, per diem, and travel. A far cry from the USD24,000 that Longreach was advertising. I see Longreach has now removed the pay numbers and the mention of the A380.