How do you apply to Copa?
05-11-2022, 01:17 PM
#11
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Joined APC: Dec 2017
Position: single-pilot multi turbine captain
Posts: 240
Originally Posted by Softpayman
If you're eligible to work in the US, why wouldn't you try a US carrier? I think it would be worth it despite the taxes.
05-11-2022, 01:20 PM
#12
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Joined APC: Dec 2017
Position: single-pilot multi turbine captain
Posts: 240
Originally Posted by caballero
Hi, I left copa in 2018, numbers were around 55k USD NET per year for FO's and around 100k NET for captains. That's including salaries, perdiems, allowances.. everything
At least 9 days off per month, typical roster used to be ~83hr with 10~11 days off. Usually around 900hrs/year with 30 days annual paid leave.
By the time I left the pilots union signed a pretty reasonable payrise for the following years, 2019-2021... but that's been scrapped because of the pandemic. So I guess they are back to 2018 contract.
They do upgrade expats.. used to take 4 ~ 5 years or less if they are in need of captains.
At least 9 days off per month, typical roster used to be ~83hr with 10~11 days off. Usually around 900hrs/year with 30 days annual paid leave.
By the time I left the pilots union signed a pretty reasonable payrise for the following years, 2019-2021... but that's been scrapped because of the pandemic. So I guess they are back to 2018 contract.
They do upgrade expats.. used to take 4 ~ 5 years or less if they are in need of captains.
05-12-2022, 05:42 PM
#13
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Joined APC: May 2022
Posts: 2
Originally Posted by Continuingappch
Gracias, Caballero! Based on your experience, any idea if it's practical to cluster your days off in adjacent months and commute from Florida?
I used to commute to south america, so yes, Florida is definetly possible. It's 2.5hrs flight from Panama and they used to fly a lot to Florida, at least 5 flights a day to MIA/FLL/MCO/TPA. Not sure what the situation is now.
05-12-2022, 09:38 PM
#14
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Joined APC: Sep 2016
Position: Paahlot
Posts: 4,083
Originally Posted by Continuingappch
I have an earnings-tested pension so would be working for half-pay in Amerika🤷. Just saw they were hiring & got me thinking.
What am I not getting here.
05-13-2022, 02:58 AM
#15
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Joined APC: Dec 2017
Position: single-pilot multi turbine captain
Posts: 240
Originally Posted by TiredSoul
Why work full time for half pay in Panama when you can work part time at full pay in the US?
What am I not getting here.
What am I not getting here.
07-30-2022, 12:50 PM
#16
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Joined APC: Jun 2018
Posts: 3
I also submitted my app to COPA. Continuingappch have you heard back from them at all or received any correspondance since first applying? I am applying for the FO position as a Panamanian National and originally submitted my app in January of 2022. Just updated it this week with more hours and multi rating so hoping for the best. Has anyone else recently applied or currently accepted a position with them?
07-31-2022, 02:51 AM
#17
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Position: single-pilot multi turbine captain
Posts: 240
Originally Posted by zonianflyer
I also submitted my app to COPA. Continuingappch have you heard back from them at all or received any correspondance since first applying? I am applying for the FO position as a Panamanian National and originally submitted my app in January of 2022. Just updated it this week with more hours and multi rating so hoping for the best. Has anyone else recently applied or currently accepted a position with them?
08-24-2023, 11:57 AM
#18
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Joined APC: Aug 2020
Posts: 3
Hello Gents,
Does anyone have any info about Panama Civil Aviation Authority regulations regarding Color-Vision deficiency. I'm a FAA license Pilot and currently flying corporate using my FAA licenses and medical and have no issues. I'd apply to Copa and recently received some positive feedback regarding recruitment starting early next year. Just wanted to know if anyone had any info on this matter. Or do they allow Validations or it's a Conversion like the other Civil Authorities?
Cheers
Does anyone have any info about Panama Civil Aviation Authority regulations regarding Color-Vision deficiency. I'm a FAA license Pilot and currently flying corporate using my FAA licenses and medical and have no issues. I'd apply to Copa and recently received some positive feedback regarding recruitment starting early next year. Just wanted to know if anyone had any info on this matter. Or do they allow Validations or it's a Conversion like the other Civil Authorities?
Cheers
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