Eva Air

[OOflyer]

Anyone have any info on them? QOL? What aircraft to they hire in? I see that it's contract flying only so where do they get the captains??

 

[(o) (o)]

You a skywest pilot?

 

[blade230]

EVA is not a contract job. The 4 year contract is more of a training bond. EVA gets their Captains internally. Upgrade to Captain according to the interview is 7 years however I was told by line pilots to expect 8-9 years. They hire into all 4 fleet types (B777/B747-400/MD-11/A330) and it is luck of the draw. All new pilots join as FO. As far as QOL the contract gurantees 8-9 consecutive days off per month depending on month length for the purpose of commuting home. First year pilots get only 22 days of vacation which can be split up and added to monthly days off to increase home time. From the 3 747 line pilots I talked to they said to expect between 5000-6000 USD per month all inclusive depending on number of hours flown. EVA pays a 13 month salary which is the average of the last 12 months pay. Accomodation is free on the EVA compound. The MD-11 guys I talked to hated the schedule and many wanted to leave the company. The A330 and B747 guys I talked to seemed fairly content. Didn't meet any 777 guys. There is a pension but you have to stay at EVA untill you are 55 to get it, and I do not know the details yet. Medical is included, and there is a clinic within the EVA compound.

If you want more info, PM me.

 

[D.sanchez]

This "Eva compound" sounds interesting....are there hot chicks there?

 

[redneck jihad]

EVA info here:
http://www.nankantraz.org/

 

[blade230]

The compound is just a gated area with 3 buildings in it. It is also where the flight attendants train and check in at cabin service ops., so yes, there are hot chicks in it. However the compound is not in a nice area in central Taipei. It is in an industrial area outside of the city closer to the main airport. Like I said EVA is not perfect but there are no such airlines. If you get the MD-11, which most of the posters on Nankantraz are on, it is supposed to suck because of the schedule. Another down side of EVA is the "checking". There are 2 PC's and 2 PT's every year. Most MD-11 guys I talked said "DO NOT COME HERE!!!", while the 747 guys said life is pretty good with a paycheck never late. So I guess it depends on which fleet you get.

 

[OOflyer]

Blade230, do you have to be based in Taipei or can you be based at the outstaions? I notice a lot of EVA activity in LAX.

 

[Aluminum Weiner]

EVA info here:
http://www.nankantraz.org/

Now that was some funny stuff! Thanks! A Weiner

 

[blade230]

All pilots are based in Taipei but you can request an EOL. This means you begin and end your trips at a given destination eg. LAX. This basically negates the need to commute if you happen to live in an EVA destination with an active EOL.

 

[Chronic Jetlag]

just say no

Anyone have any info on them? QOL? What aircraft to they hire in? I see that it's contract flying only so where do they get the captains??

Don't do it! If you must, stay away from the MD-11 and go for the 74, 330 or 777.

 

[Tomct]

Do you have to do the JAA crap?

 

[Chronic Jetlag]

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Do you have to do the JAA crap?

I assume you're referring to the JAA medical? Then yes, the initial CAA medical is extremely extensive and in my opinion, unnecessary. It's like getting an astronaut physical but w/o the pay and the glory. There is no need for any kind of written test for a license conversion, you'll be given an CAA license with a color photo on it.

 

[blade230]

A little correction to the above post. You DO have to take a written test now to convert your licence to a CAA ATPL. I believe it is a fairly new requirement. It is a CAA Air Law exam that must be taken at the CAA office. Quite a few of the Regs. are different than the FAA's.

The medical is harder than the JAA. It is 2 full days long and includes many many things from EKG, EEG, ENG, Stress test (treadmill), multiple X-rays, Ultra sound of all mid-section organs, doctor consultations, phsycho-sematic evaluations, IQ tests, phsych profiles etc. etc. etc. the list goes on and on. I think they go overboard on this.

 

[Chronic Jetlag]

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A little correction to the above post. You DO have to take a written test now to convert your licence to a CAA ATPL. I believe it is a fairly new requirement. It is a CAA Air Law exam that must be taken at the CAA office. Quite a few of the Regs. are different than the FAA's.

The medical is harder than the JAA. It is 2 full days long and includes many many things from EKG, EEG, ENG, Stress test (treadmill), multiple X-rays, Ultra sound of all mid-section organs, doctor consultations, phsycho-sematic evaluations, IQ tests, phsych profiles etc. etc. etc. the list goes on and on. I think they go overboard on this.

I left EVA about 6 years ago, I guess they must've changed a few things. I do remember taking the brown bus to Sunshan regional airport twice per year for the medical. I would then stop off at Dan Ryans for lunch. The combat zone was fun.

 

[Tomct]

Thanks Cronic, I appreciate the information. I know that most of the Oriental Airlines go WAAAAAAYYYYYYY overboard on these medical check-ups. I know that talking to the WAS fellows, they have told me that these strict rules have kept a lot of Americans out of contract carrier cockpits. Thanks again!

 

[blade230]

Hi Chronic,

At the interview EVA actually dropped us off for the medical both days, but we were on our own getting back to Nankan. That was fun finding the bus stop. At least Sungshan (SP) airport had good food. I was starving after the fasting.

 

[OOflyer]

What are crew relations like with expats and locals? I hear that China Airlines has some less than ideal crew relations, is that the case with EVA? What about upgrades, what is the upgrade time for expat FOs?

 

[blade230]

I "hear" that the crews get along fine. Some even say that it is one of the good points on EVA, that they have some great crews to fly with. But I cannot say for sure as I am not on the line.

I was told by the interviewers that upgrade is possible in about 7 years, HOWEVER, line pilots said to plan on 8-9 years.

 

[fareview]

blade and OOflyer - check your pvt messages.

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