Turkish is accepting FAA pilots for all of its fleets.

 

There is some conflicting information on their website. The "job opportunities" section show FAA as acceptable while the "recruitement" section excludes it.

Either way, they want 1000 hours on type. Until they get a DC-9 or MD-80 I'll just sit back and watch.

Cheers,

Jim

 

Multiple posts on the Sigma website with reference to FAA now.


B777 CAPTS - TURKISH AIRLINES - FAA/ICAO/JAR/EASA LICENCES

Location:Middle EastCategory:Flight CrewRef No:THY777CLast Updated:17-01-2014
JOB DESCRIPTION:


Sigma Aviation on behalf of our long standing client Turkish Airlines is seeking experienced B777 Captains with assessment dates immediately available in Istanbul.

***Weekly assessments - Flights and Accommodation provided***

Permanent positions with stable and fast growing global airline on offer with recently improved and very attractive terms and conditions (package includes bonus, travel benefits, immediate start dates, stable roster pattern and insurance).

Further information and assessment dates will be advised to suitable candidates upon application.

In order to qualify for this position a candidate must:

Be between the ages of 35-60 at time of application.
Be in possession of a High School Diploma.
Be able to provide a no accident/incident statement and references upon request.
Have no criminal record.
Suitable candidates must also:

Be current on the B777 within the last 6 months.
FAA/ICAO/JAR/EASA ATPL.
Current First Class Medical.
Minimum of 11,000 hours total flight time, of which;
A minimum of 3000 hours should be PIC time on aircraft 27 tonnes or more, of which;
A minimum of 1000 hours should be PIC on type (B777).
If you meet the above minimum requirements and wish to apply please forward your C.V. to DaithÃ* at

[email protected] or call on +353 1 6698 224

 

Guy said Turkish had FAA licensed pilots (8?)and got rid of them. Any details? Now accepting FAA licenses? If they got rid of FAA guys in the past what's stopping them from doing it again?

 

They were looking to join the EU. Wanted only EASA née JAA certificated pilots. Better opportunities elsewhere, an unable to get staffing fron Euroland as the contract has not been one of a commuting type.

 

No curency exchange protection on the contract either, the Lira has taken a tumble with all the problems in the EU, the guys have taken upwards of 30%cuts due to this and with other companies offering better deals for pilots from the EU they have had to open its doors to other certificate holders.

 

They get a lot of bonuses though, so it sorta fixes the drop in the Lira.

 

What kind of bonuses?

 

Every 3 months, 9000 Turkish lira, 4000$

 

Care to share the source? If you are a 777 CA there are other and better benefits than Turkish.
As far as the conversion process is concerned, I am going through it right now and it's pain in the ass. Flying full schedule and studying doesn't go hand in hand.

To correct the other misinformation, 737 is the worst aircraft with QOL, unless you do the trips on long haul Africa trips. The ones that they don't like the foreigners are the local ex-military guys with limited communication skills, or kids of the ex-military captains. FAs will be all over you though

The airline pays premium for flights on sundays and holidays. So all those trips go to well connected crews.

Roster is monthly and changes on daily basis. If you refuse flying you will have to explain yourself to the chief pilot or one of his minions ..