Here is a post from the Dalpa website:
"Yes they are having class in Denver but you will still need to go to Japan to do some training. The training commitment is for $30K not $25K. The pay has changed and will go up again in April. You are paid a 60 hr min during training now and that is to keep it in line with the other contract pilot suppliers like HACS. They do let you fly as Capt and currently it takes appx 3yrs after training if the nationals think you can handle it. They do not mix crews. Meaning they have JAL crews and JALWays crews and there is no mixing of crews. i.e. Japanese capt/ WASINC F/O. You will get to fly with other contract capt's as F/O. Yes they say the resignation is not required, but they will not send you to training with out it.
The schedules vary. There is no "seniority" but there is. You can commute but they want you to say that you are willing to move to HI and not commute the whole time. You can work a two week on two week off. They are pretty flexible, but preference is given to the locals."
Another guy stated:
"The guarantee is 50 hours a month at about $95.00 an hour. They will also tell you that you can commute but they really want guys to move to Hawaii. Rough calculation of $3200.00 to $3500.00 a month to live in Hawaii won't get you far.
Also, be aware that IF you sign the training contract they will hold you to it. They raised the price from $10,000 to $25,000 if you leave prior to 3 years. And remember, the 3 years doesn't start until after you have completed your 7 month training in Japan. Also, they don't pro-rate it over the life of the contract. 25k is 25k, at least that is how it worked when it was 10k.
They will also ask you if you are willing to give up your seniority number, to which I said I wouldn't. This doesn't seem to be a huge factor but if they have to decide between someone who will and won't you can count on them taking the guy who will. Bummer of the situation is that US Airways guys don't have anything to lose while American and United guys don't don't have to worry about their companies accepting them.
The interview is fairly grueling. MMPI and a bunch of IQ related tests. Not much gouge out there. I went in cold and didn't have a problem. The personal interview was with the Chief Pilot and CEO (Steve Turner). If they called you for the interview they want you to pass. The hardest part is getting past the Japanese guys that give you the sim check. Out of 37, 14 moved on to the 2 day health check out at the Mayo Clinic. Not sure how many ended up going to Japan for training."
Hope that helps.
Bye Bye--General Lee
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