Looking for info on Rishworth and KAL
02-04-2009 | 11:15 AM
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I just got back from Seoul last week after interviewing for the A330 FO position. Still waiting to hear the results. I went through CCL for the agency, Cambridge Communications Limited. The support that I got from them made the whole process easier. They are very quick to respond to emails and answer any questions that you have. Meeting with other interviewees it seemed like there was varying levels of preparation and support depending on the agency. Some weren't told where to catch the shuttle bus to the hotel, or provided approach plates for the sim ride to study ahead of time. Nothing really major but for an interview the easier the better. Overall the whole process was very straight forward and I am hoping to get the call soon.
02-05-2009 | 08:53 PM
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Anyohaseyo!!! I went to their open house about a year ago in ORD. Pretty good info overall. One thing to keep an eye out for is if they will require YOU to pay for your own sim checks. I am not sure if that was for KAL or just some of the other airlines you can get a contract for. Good Luck.
02-06-2009 | 08:42 AM
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The only expenses for the trip are airport taxes (around 200 or so) for your ticket across. These are reimbursed your first paycheck (CCL at least). Other than that, just food (50% discount at the hotel) and a couple of cab rides (generally split between a couple of interviewees to save money).
Last edited by thawednook; 02-06-2009 at 08:58 AM. Reason: added info
02-06-2009 | 08:50 AM
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CCL has a couple of different plans. At least one will cover you back in the states for up to 28 days at a time. If your family lives in the US, they are not covered. The CCL packages (for FO's at least) are 140 a month. I haven't looked to deep into all the details since my family lives in the US so I will be making other arrangements.
02-06-2009 | 08:44 PM
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02-07-2009 | 09:03 PM
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I think India is where the stories of you having to pay for your recurrent sim checks are coming from.
If you are applying to KAL...DO NOT SUBMIT APPS THROUGH MORE THAN ONE AGENCY.....I have lost a month because I had apps in at two agencies. KAL would not interview me this month until that was settled and now I will have to wait until March. Pick your agency before you submit.
If you are applying to KAL...DO NOT SUBMIT APPS THROUGH MORE THAN ONE AGENCY.....I have lost a month because I had apps in at two agencies. KAL would not interview me this month until that was settled and now I will have to wait until March. Pick your agency before you submit.
02-07-2009 | 10:22 PM
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02-08-2009 | 12:28 AM
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From: B-737NG preferably in first class with a glass of champagne and caviar
There are a few contracts that require that the contracting pilot pays for their training. Some contracts contain sections regarding training expenses. An example of such provision may provide for the withholding of $3.50 to $5.00 per hour of scheduled flying pay from one’s gross pay to cover training expenses.
Some companies require the posting of a training bond to cover expenses... even if you are current and qualified on the equipment you are to fly. Stay away from them.
Some companies require the posting of a training bond to cover expenses... even if you are current and qualified on the equipment you are to fly. Stay away from them.
