Problem solved for Jet Airways, provided the government and DGCA do not put the poaching scheme to a grinding halt.

 

Lots of qualified American pilots working at airlines in the ME for the last decade or so that are too old to start at the bottom of an airline back in the US, but this would be a nice alternative to sort of come back home and still hold their seat/pay etc.

 

B777 CAPT - JFK BASE - APRIL 2014 START DATE

Location:North AmericaCategory:Flight CrewRef No:NOV13AW9Last Updated:17-01-2014
JOB DESCRIPTION:


***Sigma Aviation Services on behalf of our client airline, Jet Airways are seeking experienced B777 Captains for positions based in JFK International Airport in New York, USA commencing April 2014***

**FLIGHTS & HOTEL PROVIDED BY AIRLINE TO ATTEND THE ASSESSMENT**

**CANDIDATES CAN APPLY UP TO 64 YEARS OF AGE**

**DATE OF LAST FLIGHT ON B777 SHOULD BE WITHIN PAST 36 MONTHS**

**JET AIRWAYS WILL COVER COST OF RECURRENT TRAINING ON TYPE**

Attractive package on offer includes:

Attractive Salary Net of Indian Taxes
Taxes in India paid for on behalf of each Captain (airline will give Captains a certificate to show how much taxes were paid on his/her behalf)
India has a Double Taxation Avoidance Agreement with many countries
Commuting schedule - 6 weeks ON followed by 2 consecutive weeks OFF (Travel days will be taken from the 6 weeks ON)
Overtime earnings for hours in excess of 80 hours
Excellent Hotel Provisions
Local transportation provided
Access to International travel tickets
Annual Leave 15 days
Sick Leave 10 days
6 months paid if declared medically unfit
Accident insurance
Loss of license insurance
Mediclaim Coverage
Recurrent Training Paid for by Jet Airways
Loyalty Bonus
Minimum Requirements:

ICAO/FAA/JAA license types acceptable
Minimum of 6000 hours total flying time
Minimum of 3000 hours PIC on Jet Aircraft
Minimum 1000 hours glass cockpit experience
RHS qualified
Captain: Minimum of 700 hours PIC on type
TRI: Minimum of 1000 hours PIC on type plus 50 hours as instructor
TRE: Minimum of 1250 hours PIC on type plus 50 hours as instructor
Date of last flight on type within the last 36 MONTHS
Candidates may apply up to the age of 64 years.
ICAO level 4 or higher English Proficiency
No history of accidents or incidents
No criminal record
Candidates who meet the above requirements are invited to apply.

Please send your current resume/CV immediately to

[email protected]

 

This looks like more a permanent position instead of a contract. Is that right?

 

None of these airlines hire on a permanent basis, its always an initial contract (i.e. 3 years) and after that they reserve the right to cut you loose. They've done that at Air India and SpiceJet already because they wanted all the Americans out. I wouldn't take this job thinking youd be there forever, but then again, the handful of 777 Captains out there who actually qualify for this position AND are seeking employment can write their ticket anywhere in the intl market.

FYI, just for grins I applied for this job (I don't have a 777 type but nearly identical cockpit as a 747-400), and got the TBNT

 

You're right. This is no Korean Air, Air Japan type of contract that one could look forward to renewing. Matter of fact, I cant remember at the moment but there is a cut off date for expats pilots to leave India as per DGCA. Might be a good stint but definitely not a long term option.

 

It's a 3 year contract ... bunch of retirees from the US Legacy carriers. Good money .. just boring .. JFK-Abu Dhabi .. thats it.

 

I can do boring!

The DGCA deadline for no expats employed by Indian carriers has changed. First, it was 2010, extended to 2013, recently extended to 2016.

Is this job a career? Probably not. Is this job a way to wind up a career and go home? ABSOLUTELY!!

 

I can also do boring Although CRI VOR 13L at JFK in a 777 is certainly not boring, youd be doing ALOT of those

 

It's a great opportunity to be home in the US.