Originally Posted by
outaluckagain
OK, I see the HK pilot allownace did not go up..stil at 10K.
Age limit to join? I am 45 and getting ready to go to apply at the regionals. Got the 4 year degree and good work history.
I am thinking CX would probably take me, but not sure because of my age being so high.
Either way, like in said in my previous post, I will not go for that cadet program. Just no reason to start in Adelaide flying GA aircraft all over again.
Correct, it is still at 10k. They tried to nudge it up to 12/16 instead of 10/14, but the union insisted HKPA be kept separate from the pay negotiations. I would suggest it's fair to assume a similar increase to happen soon, though.
I think you misunderstand the 'Cadet' title. Cadet just means locally employed, as opposed to on full expat conditions. Perhaps not th best use of the word for guys joining with experience.If you have an ATP, you'll be in Adelaide for 2-3 months. Just pass the exams and a check ride. If you have nothing, you'll be there for 14 months. If you have less than 1500 but more than 350 (I think), you're there for 6.5 months.
As for whether or not they'll take you, it is much more aptitude and interview based than HR. I don't know whether your age will count against you, but I know they've hired guys in their late 30s.
Potatochip - cheers, and the same to you. It's my opinion, but I see DEFO hiring in the US. There just aren't the number of Americans based in HK to fill the demand that I foresee. I think the US is the only base location which has any real potential for new joiners, but I think it has it in spades.
Previous DEFO hiring has attracted guys with high experience, because the US was so stagnant. They were similar to today's Major requirements (8k, a few years TPIC) Now, with the majors hiring, perhaps guys will stand a better chance with a bit less time.
Bedrock - yes, US guys are subject to some fairly unique taxation issues. I don't want to give any advice, other than your 330 requirement won't be relevant, as if you actually lived in HK, a different 'means test' is used to qualify you as living abroad. Which, as you point out, means you're taxable on what you make above around US$100,000.
Tung Chung has actually gone up a lot in the last couple of years, due to the Macau bridge and a couple of local things. So, to me, it's not a great option, as I find it just a bit rubbish.
Mui Wo, a 3 bed, 2 storey place (likely to be the top two floors of a 3 storey village house) would start somewhere around 16k, and go up to 25, depending on location and quality. I'm a fan of Mui Wo.
For the whole house 3 floors, 2100" plus a 700" rooftop, start looking around 30 and up.