Kingfisher?

[macdu]

Anybody have any good info on Kingfisher in India? Pay, lifestyle, housing, etc. I am refering to dec's positions not f/o, on A320. Thanks to whom ever answers.

 

[Vspeeds]

Try PPrune!

 

[hawkerjet]

A flying job in India will require additional homework. I understand that by 2010 the government is requiring that most pilots in India be Indian. They are planning to enforce this action by making pilots visas' difficult if not impossible to obtain.
Double check......

 

[monkeybrains01]

The Following are conditions of employment for A319/320/321 rated TRE/TRI /Line Captain & First Officer at Kingfisher Airlines Ltd.

Salient Features of A320 Crew Personnel Contract

Contract Tenure​

one to three years renewable

Basic Fee

Duty Cycle ( All the amount mentioned here are net of taxes)​

Option 1: 12 weeks cycle
10 Weeks ON, 2 Weeks OFF
TRE: 13000 USD, TRI: 12000 USD, Check Pilot : 9500 USD Line Captain: 9000 USD (This option not available for FO)

Option 2: 52 Weeks Cycle
46 Weeks ON, 6 Weeks OFF
TRE: 14500 USD, TRI: 14000 USD, Check Pilot : 11000 USD Line Captain: 10,500 USD

Option 3: 26 Weeks Cycle
22 Weeks ON, 4Weeks OFF
TRE: 14000 USD. TRI: 13500 USD,
Check Pilot : 10500 USD Line Captain: 10000 USD

Option 4: 16 weeks cycle
12 Weeks ON, 4 Weeks OFF
TRE: 13000 USD, TRI: 12000 USD,
Check Pilot : 9500 USD Line Captain: 9000 USD
(This option not available for FO)

Flying Hours​

80 Block hours/calendar month

Qualifications​

Following minimum qualifications are necessary:
TRE – 5000 Total Hours including 2000 hrs on type as PIC with a minimum of 500 hrs instructional experience on type.
TRI – 4,500 Total Hours including 1,000 hrs on type as PIC with a minimum of 250 hrs instructional experience on type.
Line Captain – 4000 Total Hours including 2000 hrs PIC time and 500 hrs on type.

Screening Process ​

The Airline will be responsible for all costs associated with short listed Crew Members attending a screening/selection process. The costs will include air tickets, ground transportation, accommodation, simulator while attending the screening process. The crew member will make their own travel & accommodation arrangement for attending the screening and further the reimbursement will be on actual ticket fare of the shortest route economy class and USD210 per day towards hotel, meal and per diem allowance.

Overtime Payment​

Above 80 hrs @ 1/80th rate of the salary per hour

Base of operation​

Mumbai, Bangalore, Hyderabad, Kolkata, Pune, New Delhi ,

Crew Roster ​

Pilots will be scheduled on any one of the above 3 options.

Leave​

28 days paid leave in 12 months (pro-rated for any part of year). This includes the time off available to the Crew Member for renewing licenses, medicals and proficiency from the jurisdiction of the licensing authority of the crew member’s home country. This is to be taken in consultation with the Airline and the Crew Member. This is applicable for Option 1 only.

Sick leave​

10 days sick leave in 12 months – Prorated for any part year ( year means – Calendar Year)

Accommodation​

Initial 30 days in Hotel and after an apartment will be provided with in the budget of USD 1500 Per month or accommodation allowance along with salary.

Travel Benefits​

KFA will provide the crew member with positive space economy tickets for travel to the home country and back during block offs. King Fisher Airlines shall make travel benefits available to the Crew Member and his qualifying family members, including ID travel, according to King Fisher Airlines current policies. It is subject to load.

Initial Travel​

The Airline shall reimburse the costs of economy class air tickets for the Crew Members’ travel from their Home Residence to the Base Residence at the beginning of the contract and from the Base Residence to their Home Residence at the completion of the Assignment Period.

Excess Baggage​

Each Crew Member will be reimbursed the cost of excess baggage allowance of 40 kgs. At commencement and termination of assignment.

Taxation​

KFA will be responsible for taxation in India. Kingfisher will pay all applicable taxes for crew salary.

Non Compete​

Unless dismissed by King Fisher Airlines or contract terminated by mutual agreement, Pilot may not be assigned to another airline in India for a period of 12 months unless this is waived in writing by King Fisher Airlines.

Insurance​

King Fisher Airlines will provide personal accident insurance, mediclaim policy with in India and loss of license insurance coverage to crew member as per company policy.

Training and Currency expenses​

Kingfisher Airlines shall arrange and pay for any training and licensing matters it requires the Crew Member to undertake, including currency training, sim checks, medicals and any associated flights, transport, accommodation, simulator, and instructor expenses, during the Crew Member’s assignment period.

 

[macdu]

Thanks,
macdu