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01-30-2007 | 12:44 PM
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HACS/IASCO and then PARC
Many of the others have people employed who have no idea what they are talking about when it comes to types and time; it can be very frustrating trying to explain things to the 20 odd year old girl on the other end of the phone who thinks a Metro III is bigger then a CV580. And many seem to go out of their way to get you the least pay possible to get/keep their contracts. Jet Airways in India is not using contract agencies, so hopefully that goes well and we can all do business directly with the carriers.
That all said, I have had a couple chats with Bruce at HACS regarding the AJX contract and he is very knowledgeable and professional.
Just my two cents.
Many of the others have people employed who have no idea what they are talking about when it comes to types and time; it can be very frustrating trying to explain things to the 20 odd year old girl on the other end of the phone who thinks a Metro III is bigger then a CV580. And many seem to go out of their way to get you the least pay possible to get/keep their contracts. Jet Airways in India is not using contract agencies, so hopefully that goes well and we can all do business directly with the carriers.
That all said, I have had a couple chats with Bruce at HACS regarding the AJX contract and he is very knowledgeable and professional.
Just my two cents.
01-30-2007 | 04:16 PM
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Check out this link www.aviationjobposts.com
it will list the contracts and then find the contract that works for you. Remember it's contract work so don't expect much except money and even then that isn't so good.
Its free for now.
02-02-2007 | 01:38 AM
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We covered this a few years ago, do a search in this forum for the thread. Essentially the above answers are okay. HACS and IASCO have pretty good reputations. PARC is okay. IAC and Rishworth tend to have bad reputations. YMMV.
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02-02-2007 | 05:50 AM
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PARC did a good job when I did contract ferry flight for them a few years back. However, a couple of reputable agents left PARC for Direct Personnel a couple of months ago. They did no wantot go into the reason for their departure.
I have done work with Brookfield Aviation in recent months. They do a good job too. They pay on time, and the amount are accurate too.
I have done work with Brookfield Aviation in recent months. They do a good job too. They pay on time, and the amount are accurate too.
02-02-2007 | 08:51 AM
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Some questions about "crew leasing" (if that's the right term).
Let's say you're hired by one of the better contract firms.
a) Do you sign a contract with XYZ and then go off to be trained by the contracting airline?
b) After completion of training, I assume you then share the cockpit with crewmembers who have been hired through various contract agencies?
I've noticed a "commuting allowance" in some of the offers.
c) Do you make your own travel arrangements, typically flying reduced rate or space available?
Let's say you're hired by one of the better contract firms.
a) Do you sign a contract with XYZ and then go off to be trained by the contracting airline?
b) After completion of training, I assume you then share the cockpit with crewmembers who have been hired through various contract agencies?
I've noticed a "commuting allowance" in some of the offers.
c) Do you make your own travel arrangements, typically flying reduced rate or space available?
02-02-2007 | 10:26 AM
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in addition to the questions above
In addition to what's asked above:
1) What is a realistic hour reuirements for the HACS ANA/NCA contracts? (767/747)
2) Is the 744FO @ NCA contract really an FO position, or do you start off doing SO roles?
Thx!
1) What is a realistic hour reuirements for the HACS ANA/NCA contracts? (767/747)
2) Is the 744FO @ NCA contract really an FO position, or do you start off doing SO roles?
Thx!
02-02-2007 | 01:24 PM
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Some questions about "crew leasing" (if that's the right term).
Let's say you're hired by one of the better contract firms.
a) Do you sign a contract with XYZ and then go off to be trained by the contracting airline?
b) After completion of training, I assume you then share the cockpit with crewmembers who have been hired through various contract agencies?
I've noticed a "commuting allowance" in some of the offers.
c) Do you make your own travel arrangements, typically flying reduced rate or space available?
Let's say you're hired by one of the better contract firms.
a) Do you sign a contract with XYZ and then go off to be trained by the contracting airline?
b) After completion of training, I assume you then share the cockpit with crewmembers who have been hired through various contract agencies?
I've noticed a "commuting allowance" in some of the offers.
c) Do you make your own travel arrangements, typically flying reduced rate or space available?
a) = Most contract pilots are current and qualified in type. It's only a few places that hire non-qualified pilots and train them. The contract pilot will still go through some kind of training to validate their license to the country they will be working in and to get used to company specific SOPs.
b) = True, a lot of companies have pilots from two or more different contract agencies.
c) = Generally you would have the same non-rev privileges of the local pilots at the airline you are working for. If it's in your contract to be provided a free positive space ticket home at regular intervals that would be better.
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