ANA JP Express or Air Japan??
05-20-2009, 05:58 AM
#481
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Joined APC: Jun 2006
Position: 7ER
Posts: 183
If this question has been posted earlier, I apologize. After filling out an application I was asked to apply for the Q-400 CA position. I'm currently a U.S. turbo-prop captain. Does anyone know if there is movement from express over to ANA? Or would it be more likely I would finish the 45-month contract in the turbo prop and still not have the "jet" requirement satisfied to advance to the mainline side. I have SIC time in a CRJ and my times are NOT competitive. 3,600 total and 1,000 PIC.
05-20-2009, 11:15 AM
#482
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Joined APC: Mar 2005
Posts: 236
Congrats, T1! Didn't expect that July offers would be coming already. Thought I might as well weigh in as another one holding. Interviewed late Feb.
05-20-2009, 05:57 PM
#483
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Joined APC: Apr 2009
Position: B767 Capt.
Posts: 14
Thanks
Thanks guys, see you all there. Maybe over some frosty ones.
Tumbleweed, you will never get to main ANA unless you are a Japanese national. Expats fly for contracts and what your contract says is what happens, don't expect anything else.
Tumbleweed, you will never get to main ANA unless you are a Japanese national. Expats fly for contracts and what your contract says is what happens, don't expect anything else.
05-20-2009, 07:26 PM
#484
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Joined APC: Jan 2007
Position: Flying both desk and jet
Posts: 147
Good luck to everyone at ANA. Wish I was going to be their with you, but unforunately the stars did not align properly.
Interviewed Beginning of March, was just informed I did not pass the NASA medical.
At least I have a backup job.
Interviewed Beginning of March, was just informed I did not pass the NASA medical.
At least I have a backup job.
05-21-2009, 02:36 PM
#486
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Joined APC: Dec 2007
Position: 747 captain
Posts: 1,562
As of yet Tumbleweed, nobody has come to the 767 or 737 contracts from the regional carriers (IBEX, Anet) so far they have not waiver on their minimums and with the current availability of experienced pilots applying I doubt that they will any time soon, I know that it is not what you wanted to hear but I rather not give you false hopes
05-22-2009, 10:12 AM
#487
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Posts: 223
After reading all 49 pages of this thread I am pretty excited about this opportunity. It almost sounds "too good to be true" I mean I haven't seen this many happy pilots in a long time. Anyways I do have some questions that didn't appear in the thread yet.
Right now I'm planning on going through CReW since the health insurance for my family would be better plus the US tax situation seems less confusing with them. I thought I read that Parc has gotten better family insurance for US pilots lately, but just want to make sure that is also true.
I'm not married right now, but I do have a 15 month old baby boy and am still with his mother. We are basically married but just don't have the paperwork saying so or the money to actually do the wedding thing yet. Would she and the kiddo be able to come over during training I know it says spouse but technically shes not a "spouse". If not is this something that could be negotiated?
I've seen the pay grid, but I'm just a little confused and the wifey was asking this basic question. Out of all of that how much of it ends up being "take home after tax" pay. IE how much of it ends up in your bank account each month. I know what makes it in mine now and I'm pretty sure this will still be a decent pay raise.
I also remember seeing someone commutes from ATL. I was wondering how many days does the commute take away from you're days off. Worse case scenario being that you must commute home the day after you end a trip. I would probably commute out of the east coast (more than likely IAD) the 1st year and maybe consider moving to HNL 2nd year since the wifey is excited about the prospect of getting to live in Hawaii for a few years. I guess basic question here is that now I'm only guaranteed 8 days in a row so if thats all I get how many days will actually be at home?
Last question. After being in the regionals for 7 years I've become kinda squishy. I'm not super fat, but after finding an online BMI calculator my BMI is borderline. It said losing 5 to 10 lbs would definitely get me away from the border and I imagine that could be done in a month or 2. I've seen that some guys have had to "redo" some of he medical stuff and I was wondering if the BMI part was something that could be redone.
I'm pretty sure I had more questions earlier, but cant think of any more now. Sorry if its long winded, but I'm pretty excited about this. Although I don't even have an interview yet, so I'm probably over reacting at the moment. Thanks to the guys on here that have put so much info out here.
Right now I'm planning on going through CReW since the health insurance for my family would be better plus the US tax situation seems less confusing with them. I thought I read that Parc has gotten better family insurance for US pilots lately, but just want to make sure that is also true.
I'm not married right now, but I do have a 15 month old baby boy and am still with his mother. We are basically married but just don't have the paperwork saying so or the money to actually do the wedding thing yet. Would she and the kiddo be able to come over during training I know it says spouse but technically shes not a "spouse". If not is this something that could be negotiated?
I've seen the pay grid, but I'm just a little confused and the wifey was asking this basic question. Out of all of that how much of it ends up being "take home after tax" pay. IE how much of it ends up in your bank account each month. I know what makes it in mine now and I'm pretty sure this will still be a decent pay raise.
I also remember seeing someone commutes from ATL. I was wondering how many days does the commute take away from you're days off. Worse case scenario being that you must commute home the day after you end a trip. I would probably commute out of the east coast (more than likely IAD) the 1st year and maybe consider moving to HNL 2nd year since the wifey is excited about the prospect of getting to live in Hawaii for a few years. I guess basic question here is that now I'm only guaranteed 8 days in a row so if thats all I get how many days will actually be at home?
Last question. After being in the regionals for 7 years I've become kinda squishy. I'm not super fat, but after finding an online BMI calculator my BMI is borderline. It said losing 5 to 10 lbs would definitely get me away from the border and I imagine that could be done in a month or 2. I've seen that some guys have had to "redo" some of he medical stuff and I was wondering if the BMI part was something that could be redone.
I'm pretty sure I had more questions earlier, but cant think of any more now. Sorry if its long winded, but I'm pretty excited about this. Although I don't even have an interview yet, so I'm probably over reacting at the moment. Thanks to the guys on here that have put so much info out here.
05-22-2009, 04:20 PM
#488
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Joined APC: Dec 2007
Position: 747 captain
Posts: 1,562
After reading all 49 pages of this thread I am pretty excited about this opportunity. It almost sounds "too good to be true" I mean I haven't seen this many happy pilots in a long time. Anyways I do have some questions that didn't appear in the thread yet.
Well, I'll take a crack at it
Right now I'm planning on going through CReW since the health insurance for my family would be better plus the US tax situation seems less confusing with them. I thought I read that Parc has gotten better family insurance for US pilots lately, but just want to make sure that is also true.
Confusing? with PARC you are responsible for your tax liabilities and you file quarterly as an independent contractor but you still pay in a yearly basis like you normally would, it is actually a pretty straight forward process and I personally haven't had any problems with filing my taxes that way. CREW does have a better medical insurance here in the US but as you have heard, PARC is in the process of offering coverage for your dependants here in the US but we haven't heard the final word on the matter. Guys with both CREW and PARC are pretty happy (I'm with PARC)
I'm not married right now, but I do have a 15 month old baby boy and am still with his mother. We are basically married but just don't have the paperwork saying so or the money to actually do the wedding thing yet. Would she and the kiddo be able to come over during training I know it says spouse but technically shes not a "spouse". If not is this something that could be negotiated?
Just explain them the situation and I'm 99% sure that this won't be a problem
I've seen the pay grid, but I'm just a little confused and the wifey was asking this basic question. Out of all of that how much of it ends up being "take home after tax" pay. IE how much of it ends up in your bank account each month. I know what makes it in mine now and I'm pretty sure this will still be a decent pay raise.
You need to consult with a tax professional on the matter, I recommend somebody who is familiar with expat taxes
I also remember seeing someone commutes from ATL. I was wondering how many days does the commute take away from you're days off. Worse case scenario being that you must commute home the day after you end a trip. I would probably commute out of the east coast (more than likely IAD) the 1st year and maybe consider moving to HNL 2nd year since the wifey is excited about the prospect of getting to live in Hawaii for a few years. I guess basic question here is that now I'm only guaranteed 8 days in a row so if thats all I get how many days will actually be at home?
The contract specifies a minimum of 8 consecutive days but there has never been a case of somebody not getting a minimum of 10, you can also utilize two vacation days on a monthly basis and have 12 days in a row, I've been doing this since the beginning and it works great. The schedulers are pretty good at accommodating you so that you can commute the same day you finish your duty roster, I have consistently commuted the last day and by loosing two days on my commute that gives me 10 days at home every month.
Last question. After being in the regionals for 7 years I've become kinda squishy. I'm not super fat, but after finding an online BMI calculator my BMI is borderline. It said losing 5 to 10 lbs would definitely get me away from the border and I imagine that could be done in a month or 2. I've seen that some guys have had to "redo" some of he medical stuff and I was wondering if the BMI part was something that could be redone.
The medical is pretty thorough, think NASA! all I can say is be fit when you take it because many folks fail it.
I'm pretty sure I had more questions earlier, but cant think of any more now. Sorry if its long winded, but I'm pretty excited about this. Although I don't even have an interview yet, so I'm probably over reacting at the moment. Thanks to the guys on here that have put so much info out here.
You don't have an interview and you made me do all this typing!!!!! Just kidding, any info you need I'm sure one of the guys will be more than happy to answer it for you.
Good luck
Well, I'll take a crack at it
Right now I'm planning on going through CReW since the health insurance for my family would be better plus the US tax situation seems less confusing with them. I thought I read that Parc has gotten better family insurance for US pilots lately, but just want to make sure that is also true.
Confusing? with PARC you are responsible for your tax liabilities and you file quarterly as an independent contractor but you still pay in a yearly basis like you normally would, it is actually a pretty straight forward process and I personally haven't had any problems with filing my taxes that way. CREW does have a better medical insurance here in the US but as you have heard, PARC is in the process of offering coverage for your dependants here in the US but we haven't heard the final word on the matter. Guys with both CREW and PARC are pretty happy (I'm with PARC)
I'm not married right now, but I do have a 15 month old baby boy and am still with his mother. We are basically married but just don't have the paperwork saying so or the money to actually do the wedding thing yet. Would she and the kiddo be able to come over during training I know it says spouse but technically shes not a "spouse". If not is this something that could be negotiated?
Just explain them the situation and I'm 99% sure that this won't be a problem
I've seen the pay grid, but I'm just a little confused and the wifey was asking this basic question. Out of all of that how much of it ends up being "take home after tax" pay. IE how much of it ends up in your bank account each month. I know what makes it in mine now and I'm pretty sure this will still be a decent pay raise.
You need to consult with a tax professional on the matter, I recommend somebody who is familiar with expat taxes
I also remember seeing someone commutes from ATL. I was wondering how many days does the commute take away from you're days off. Worse case scenario being that you must commute home the day after you end a trip. I would probably commute out of the east coast (more than likely IAD) the 1st year and maybe consider moving to HNL 2nd year since the wifey is excited about the prospect of getting to live in Hawaii for a few years. I guess basic question here is that now I'm only guaranteed 8 days in a row so if thats all I get how many days will actually be at home?
The contract specifies a minimum of 8 consecutive days but there has never been a case of somebody not getting a minimum of 10, you can also utilize two vacation days on a monthly basis and have 12 days in a row, I've been doing this since the beginning and it works great. The schedulers are pretty good at accommodating you so that you can commute the same day you finish your duty roster, I have consistently commuted the last day and by loosing two days on my commute that gives me 10 days at home every month.
Last question. After being in the regionals for 7 years I've become kinda squishy. I'm not super fat, but after finding an online BMI calculator my BMI is borderline. It said losing 5 to 10 lbs would definitely get me away from the border and I imagine that could be done in a month or 2. I've seen that some guys have had to "redo" some of he medical stuff and I was wondering if the BMI part was something that could be redone.
The medical is pretty thorough, think NASA! all I can say is be fit when you take it because many folks fail it.
I'm pretty sure I had more questions earlier, but cant think of any more now. Sorry if its long winded, but I'm pretty excited about this. Although I don't even have an interview yet, so I'm probably over reacting at the moment. Thanks to the guys on here that have put so much info out here.
You don't have an interview and you made me do all this typing!!!!! Just kidding, any info you need I'm sure one of the guys will be more than happy to answer it for you.
Good luck
05-22-2009, 04:44 PM
#489
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Joined APC: May 2009
Posts: 223
Thanks for the info. I need to get to the same town as my logbook so that I can break down my times and fill out the application so hopefully all of your typing wont be in vein.
With regard to the pay issue I have to make sure I'm not taking a pay cut. Just was wondering how much typically makes it home....6000, 7000, a month something like that.
Thanks again....time to hit the gym so I can pass the NASA medical.
With regard to the pay issue I have to make sure I'm not taking a pay cut. Just was wondering how much typically makes it home....6000, 7000, a month something like that.
Thanks again....time to hit the gym so I can pass the NASA medical.
05-22-2009, 05:17 PM
#490
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Joined APC: Jul 2007
Posts: 769
Cornholio....I just started class, but one of the guys here told me he takes home about 6500 per month (he is with crew) plus perdiem. there are online tools that will allow you to plug in your withholding and state taxes that will give you a good idea of what you will bring home. try this one...PaycheckCity.com | Paycheck Calculator
that should give you a good idea of what your take home pay will be
oh and that is training pay, once on line there are some other alowances that may (or may not) allow ou to take a little more home.
that should give you a good idea of what your take home pay will be
oh and that is training pay, once on line there are some other alowances that may (or may not) allow ou to take a little more home.
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