ExPat opportunities for guys with families?
06-14-2016, 05:44 PM
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Take a look at Cathay Pacific. They hire cadet pilots with a minimum of 500 hours although to be competitive more is definitely better. Hong Kong has ExPat schools but they are expensive and housing is also expensive but at least a chance at a job overseas.
06-19-2016, 08:26 AM
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Originally Posted by EXPAT1
Take a look at Cathay Pacific. They hire cadet pilots with a minimum of 500 hours although to be competitive more is definitely better. Hong Kong has ExPat schools but they are expensive and housing is also expensive but at least a chance at a job overseas.
A few years ago this was a much better deal but not now. Supporting a family as a CX SO is an ordeal you don't understand.
06-20-2016, 03:17 AM
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No chance to survive in HK on Cathay SO pay with a family. Even HKA on left seat pay will probably have you bleeding every month unless your wife can also work. Good corporate jet outfits in HK are offering about $15K for FO, $20K Cpt, PLUS housing allowance and daily allowance when flying. Compare that to what the airlines in HK are offering and you'll be able to get an idea of the deals on offer....
There are a couple of airlines hiring in Shanghai that are offering pretty good deals ($20K+ / month) with 6/2, 6/3 and 4/4 contracts available. You can expect an average of about 10 days off per month on your weeks on. Shanghai is not for everybody but I have friends living there for years now, some with and some without families, and they are all relatively speaking happy. Most Chinese airlines also have the opportunity to take a small number of very experienced expat FOs every year, give them extended "upgrade" training, and hire them as direct entry captains. This info I got in person from a very senior management pilot in a Chinese airline.
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There are a couple of airlines hiring in Shanghai that are offering pretty good deals ($20K+ / month) with 6/2, 6/3 and 4/4 contracts available. You can expect an average of about 10 days off per month on your weeks on. Shanghai is not for everybody but I have friends living there for years now, some with and some without families, and they are all relatively speaking happy. Most Chinese airlines also have the opportunity to take a small number of very experienced expat FOs every year, give them extended "upgrade" training, and hire them as direct entry captains. This info I got in person from a very senior management pilot in a Chinese airline.
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06-20-2016, 08:16 AM
#24
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Originally Posted by CO Pilotguy
I'm a CFI/CFII with a couple kids under 8 Yrs.
Wife an I have always talked about doing a couple years abroad if flying allowed it.
I'm at roughly 800 hours TT, and looking for the next job.
My question is this: Most of the expat jobs seem to be for young singles (Susi Air/Africa/Star Marianas) types.
Does anyone know of jobs similar to those that would be friendly to families? Also, what opportunities are there (obviously years from now) for foreign locations at a Legacy?
All input welcome, thanks in advance!
Wife an I have always talked about doing a couple years abroad if flying allowed it.
I'm at roughly 800 hours TT, and looking for the next job.
My question is this: Most of the expat jobs seem to be for young singles (Susi Air/Africa/Star Marianas) types.
Does anyone know of jobs similar to those that would be friendly to families? Also, what opportunities are there (obviously years from now) for foreign locations at a Legacy?
All input welcome, thanks in advance!
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