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Hi guys,
Anyone here from China Southern?
Looking to apply there. Any comments about the job and/or hiring process much appreciated.
Thanks,

Noone???!!!

Extremely difficult for NTR guys at current. Last batch had 14 guys interview and only 3 passed the sim. One of those failed the medical. The interview is easy but the sim and the medical will be the big challenge.

The hiring process is the same at all Chinese airlines. You are taking a Chinese ATP exam. Written, sim, and medical. The medical is insane, and I mean that, literally. It makes little sense. The ATP written is difficult, but passable. Still, the majority don't pass. The sim eval is a workout. If you can hand fly a complicated NDB approach, raw data, single engine, with probably at least one other emergency, you will do OK. If you are an automation cripple you will not pass. Period.

I don't have any knowledge of the working conditions at CS. They are known as "China Slowly" by the rest of the airlines in China as they fly slow.

A few horror stories on the blogosphere about DEC's positions that have you being second officer (relieve crew) for an indefinite amount of time, while technically being in training still...! Many flights being an unofficial check ride type of thing...! If you are non-typed it is an uphill battle apparently.

I don't have first hand knowledge, it is just what I heard back when I looked at them briefly a couple years ago.

Thanks guys.

The pass rate is low unfortunately for all three events you have to pass. The written ATP you just have to study. The medical never gets any easier or less stupid, every 6 months.

I haven't heard much bad about CS. To me that means it must be OK. Happy people don't get on internet forums and proclaim their happiness. Just the unhappy get on and complain. No complaints - must not be a bad gig. Guangzhou is one of the best, most westernized cities in China. I was based there for a year.

Good luck with your job search.

I thought this thread was about CSA Czech Airlines:

?eské aerolinie, a. s. - ?eské aerolinie - Letenky ?SA ? online rezervace - ?eské aerolinie

Ha ha


Anyway, we have lots of guys interviewing there recently. The out basing is winning them a lot of interest. Plus the money is pretty good. My feedback is that it is a pretty good gig so far.


TP

Thanks for everyone's feedback guys.
Those of you who are there, would you please comment on the medical in more detail?
Sim eval is pretty clear, but would like to know more about the medical.
Someone mentioned the whole process takes up to 6 months, until you are offered the job, does it sound about right to you guys?
Again, thanks for any input, including those without first hand experience.
a.d.

One more question: those of you who are there, which contract agency are you guys with? There are a couple agencies who are advertising this contract, so I'd like to pick the better one.
Appreciate your response.
Thanks.