Does anybody know how the retirement plan at AirAsia (for Malaysia based pilots) works? I have heard the company contributes 12 percent and the pilot 11 percent, but that is all I've heard. Is it a pension, or is it some kind of fund or fund set that can be taken with you if you leave the airline before retirement?
Also, does anyone know what the duty rules are in Malaysia? is it 8 hours flying and 16 of duty max like the FAA does, or is it something different? Can they reduce rest you in any funky ways? I've heard of weird Chinese rules that allow the companies there to say you are at rest if you have more than 2 hours between flights and an approved rest area. That seems pretty sketchy and I'm wondering if they do anything like that with AirAsia. While we are talking about duty rules, does anybody know how many hours per day, week, month, and year are allowed there?
I have also heard there is a 5 year/ around 50K US training bond for non-typed captains. Does anyone know if the bond is reduced or not required if you come with the type already (but no experience on the A-320) or if it is reduced with each year of service?
Can anyone tell me what the taxes are like for A-320 captains at AirAsia? I've heard 2 different things and I'm not sure what is correct. I've heard that all the income from base, flight hours, and segments is taxable at 26% and I've heard that only the base pay is taxed.
Lastly, does anyone know how many days of work a month is likely for 320 captains?
Also, does anyone know what the duty rules are in Malaysia? is it 8 hours flying and 16 of duty max like the FAA does, or is it something different? Can they reduce rest you in any funky ways? I've heard of weird Chinese rules that allow the companies there to say you are at rest if you have more than 2 hours between flights and an approved rest area. That seems pretty sketchy and I'm wondering if they do anything like that with AirAsia. While we are talking about duty rules, does anybody know how many hours per day, week, month, and year are allowed there?
I have also heard there is a 5 year/ around 50K US training bond for non-typed captains. Does anyone know if the bond is reduced or not required if you come with the type already (but no experience on the A-320) or if it is reduced with each year of service?
Can anyone tell me what the taxes are like for A-320 captains at AirAsia? I've heard 2 different things and I'm not sure what is correct. I've heard that all the income from base, flight hours, and segments is taxable at 26% and I've heard that only the base pay is taxed.
Lastly, does anyone know how many days of work a month is likely for 320 captains?
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