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sunnfun 03-21-2008 08:29 AM


Originally Posted by 4everFO (Post 345427)
I have no idea what the tax implications are to the EU residents. The buddies I have that are based in Europe have not indicated that they will bid back to HKG, actually most of the bases in Europe on the passenger fleet are reportedly full with the exception of MAN due to the Dragonair Cargo offer.

I have not heard of any new cities in Europe or any increased frequencies to existing cities, aside from seasonal changes. There are two new cities planned for the cargo side (Houston and Miami) as well as increased frequencies to many cities in the US, and some rumored new passenger cities.

FO

Thanks a lot for the info, much appreciated! :)

paidtowait 03-21-2008 08:31 AM

commuting
 

Originally Posted by 4everFO (Post 342355)
I have been used on O days 2 times in two years. "A" days are reserve (0600-1400 home base time) but you have 10 hours to report to duty. I have been used once on an A day in two years with the company.

Considering all of that, I would say that I average anywhere from 12 to 21 days free of duty counting Gs, Os, and As. Remember two that we get 6 weeks of leave, so taking 2 weeks at a time, 3 times a year....thats 3 months that you will probably have almost 20 off.

DEFOs are no longer designated PAX or freight.

FO

4everfo,
What would you say to a guy who's considering commuting from KPHX to one of the US bases. Hopefully LAX.
thanks in advance for your advice.

later

4everFO 03-21-2008 08:40 AM


Originally Posted by paidtowait (Post 345449)
4everfo,
What would you say to a guy who's considering commuting from KPHX to one of the US bases. Hopefully LAX.
thanks in advance for your advice.

later

Buy a ticket to work on SWA and non rev (ID90) home, piece of cake. Schedules can and do change but SWA has a no change fee, only pay the difference in fare (I think).

FO

paidtowait 03-21-2008 03:26 PM

thats what I thought ...thank you.

JDjr 03-22-2008 08:06 PM

I'm debating spending the money to fly to LAX next weekend to attend the AIRINC job fair just to meet with the Cathay flight crew recruitment personnel, Kelly Crawford and Paula Rousseaw. Is this a worthwhile investment of time and money?

Additionally, I understand that you must tell them the company line that you would love to work in HK but the fact of the matter is I would want to fly out of JFK. What would my chance be of getting JFK as a base? If it was a likelihood, would I be able to spend my entire career there? Thanks in advance...

go43andrti 03-23-2008 06:00 AM

I have a class starting in April. I wanted an ORD base, but got a JFK base. Moral of the story is, you never know, but I'm as junior as it gets and I got JFK.

Hope it helps

74plb 03-23-2008 08:01 AM

Cathay
 

Originally Posted by go43andrti (Post 346482)
I have a class starting in April. I wanted an ORD base, but got a JFK base. Moral of the story is, you never know, but I'm as junior as it gets and I got JFK.

Hope it helps

Congrats !:D Good luck with your training have fun in HKG.

4everFO 03-23-2008 08:21 AM

ORD will probably not be available for a long time as it is overstaffed right now due to the ASL seniority integration (long story). Used to have a limit of 9 FOs based there now there is 21 peeps in the right seat.

I am no accountant but I think that job hunting expenses are tax deductible, so a plane ticket to see some recruiting folks should count. As always, get professional advice!!

FO

Ve764 03-23-2008 12:41 PM

Hey 74 ready to finish school.We gotta remember what we forgot!!! See ya Tues. nite in ATL...

ryguy 03-23-2008 05:17 PM


Originally Posted by JDjr (Post 346392)
I'm debating spending the money to fly to LAX next weekend to attend the AIRINC job fair just to meet with the Cathay flight crew recruitment personnel, Kelly Crawford and Paula Rousseaw. Is this a worthwhile investment of time and money?

Additionally, I understand that you must tell them the company line that you would love to work in HK but the fact of the matter is I would want to fly out of JFK. What would my chance be of getting JFK as a base? If it was a likelihood, would I be able to spend my entire career there? Thanks in advance...

Going to the job fair wouldn't hurt. I don't know Paula but I know Kelly and she is really cool. Go and say hello, it will help you stand out if you make a good impression.

You shouldn't have any problem getting JFK as it is junior and will always need people. It shouldn't be a problem to have your entire career out of JFK if you want it. Just tell them what they like to hear about HKG.

Good luck!


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