ASA confirms details for Air Mekong

[Flybywire44]

Figures, ourasa is down when this gets posted on Flight Info.

 

[1080P]

With the housing allowance that's $92,950 net for the 13 months of service it's like grossing 125-130 a year here. I bet you'll have plenty of CA's take it. Plus $1500 a quarter to do with what you want, no seniority suxs but it's not a US carrier with US carrier type rules.

 

[PBRstreetgang]

There's nothing cool about malaria.

Unless you get it, or ebola.
PBR

 

[LazyLightnin']

Does anybody know if the FO's will be type rated?

Why would they be? FO's are going as FO's.

 

[captain822]

Sounds like a much better deal for captains than for FOs

 

[atlcrjdriver]

All I want is for enough people to take it, so I can get called back.

Q: Will Air Mekong consider inactive and/or furloughed pilots?​

A: Yes

 

[CX880]

Think about what yure doig youre not going from buxton misssipi to oakland california. Yourre going from 1st world to 3rd world. The only good thing you can say about Hanoi is that the chances of being kidnapped by goat herders to entertain their goats is less than if you were in Nigeria. Its just a shinney CRJ.

 

[LazyLightnin']

Think about what yure doig youre not going from buxton misssipi to oakland california. Yourre going from 1st world to 3rd world. The only good thing you can say about Hanoi is that the chances of being kidnapped by goat herders to entertain their goats is less than if you were in Nigeria. Its just a shinney CRJ.

Are you using Stephen Hawking's wheelchair to type? Why the hell can't you spell right?

 

[Redan]

Think about what yure doig youre not going from buxton misssipi to oakland california. Yourre going from 1st world to 3rd world. The only good thing you can say about Hanoi is that the chances of being kidnapped by goat herders to entertain their goats is less than if you were in Nigeria. Its just a shinney CRJ.

One of my good friends rode his bicycle across Thailand and Viet Nam solo.
He had no problems.

 

[atlcrjdriver]

Think about what yure doig youre not going from buxton misssipi to oakland california. Yourre going from 1st world to 3rd world. The only good thing you can say about Hanoi is that the chances of being kidnapped by goat herders to entertain their goats is less than if you were in Nigeria. Its just a shinney CRJ.

When many hear Hanoi they think of the same Hanoi Hilton that McCain stayed in years ago and the Vietnam he experienced back in '67. Things have changed since then. If I was a few years younger single and w/o kids I would consider going.

 

[ASA_Aviator]

Correct me if I am wrong, but as an FO and getting only $4000 to travel back in forth will get used up extremely fast. I wanted to see jumpseat agreements with this but there are none.

It isn't a US airline, so no jumpseating on US carriers. If you are in the states more than 30 days, you have to start paying taxes...

 

[Lolikoka]

Experience the Exotic

If you are young and single and haven't served overseas in the military - then there is no excuse for not applying to go overseas and experience the exotic life. Even if it's horrible, you'll have great stories to tell and great memories.

 

[Freebrd]

Better update the tetanus shot!!! Yikes no thanks I'll pass!

penicillin baby, lots of penicillan :crying:

 

[FinallyFlying]

I hope no one falls for this.....other US regional airlines that have started up bases outside the US have typically offered FOs a 100% pay bump and Captains a 50-60% pay bump plus housing. ASA's offer is nowhere near this.

Let's hold out for something better....if ASA really wants to do this they should be willing to pay us a premium....and if no one volunteers then they will have to sweeten the pot.

 

[CaribPilot]

Why would they be? FO's are going as FO's.

I dunno...I just figured to operate over there you would need an ICAO equivalent license.

Correct me if I'm wrong, but only an ATP/Type Rating is equivalent. I wouldn't assume a regular US commercial would be enough.

 

[filejw]

FYI a 320 Capt at Vietnam Airlines is about 10000 a mo. gross and you find your own digs. Check with Rishworth or PARC. Looking at what is said here the contract may be in the ball park $$$ wise. Vietnam is a beautiful country not with out its pitfalls, if i was single or had no kids I would be all over this. Just remember keep an open mind you are in a foreign country....
PS Vietnam is a cheap compared to most Asian country's

 

[samuraiguytn]

Q: Will Air Mekong consider inactive and/or furloughed pilots?​

A: Yes

Honestly, Id do it, But im tied to the states with the Army National Guard and Im currently in a Traditional OCS program. Unless I could keep my pass travel benefits, I couldn't make the monthly treck for drill weekend.

 

[rtmcfi]

Are you using Stephen Hawking's wheelchair to type? Why the hell can't you spell right?

classic

 

[bluefly72]

I dunno...I just figured to operate over there you would need an ICAO equivalent license.

Correct me if I'm wrong, but only an ATP/Type Rating is equivalent. I wouldn't assume a regular US commercial would be enough.

FAA license = ICAO license

 

[ACL65PILOT]

Honestly, Id do it, But im tied to the states with the Army National Guard and Im currently in a Traditional OCS program. Unless I could keep my pass travel benefits, I couldn't make the monthly treck for drill weekend.

You might want to talk to your guard unit either way. I know a few pilots that had to give up their commission to go work for CX. I am sure it would be the same here. If you have a security clearance, I believe they do not want you working for a foreign company.