ASA confirms details for Air Mekong

[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.