Explore the Best of Both Worlds with Korean Air recruitment and Asiana Airlines recruitment!
Korean Air recruitment with Rishworth Aviation currently requires type-rated (TR) and non-type rated (NTR) Captains and First Officers for Korean Air (KAL) opportunities on B777, A330 & B737NG aircraft.
As official recruitment agency for Korean Air, providing the largest number of foreign pilots to the airline for over 15 years, Rishworth Aviation offers great terms and conditions for Korean Air pilot jobs.
Korean Air Terms & Conditions
- Very competitive pay
- Commuting contract – minimum guaranteed 9 consecutive days per month (plus travel days and annual leave days), with flights to anywhere on KAL's extensive worldwide network
- Generous travel benefits for pilot and family (including Business class travel for commuting)
- 24 days annual leave - which can be added to monthly days off
- 5 star accommodation in Seoul
- Contract term of 5 years, with extensions to age 65
- Monthly per diems & overtime payments
- Excellent proven Rishworth Insurances
Korean Air pilot jobs
Pilot i
nterviews are held every month, so please contact us to find out the dates for each month and cut-off dates for submission of your application to KAL. Rishworth candidates have the highest sucess rates at interview. Providing you with the best preparation information available, and helping you through each stage of the process.
We are currently accepting applications for Korean Air screenings throughout the rest of 2012.
The screening dates are:
Screening Date
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Cut off for Application
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June
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18-22 June
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April 18
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July
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16-20 July
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May 18
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August
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20-24 August
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June 18
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September
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10-14 September
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July 18
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October
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22-26 October
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August 17
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November
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19-23 November
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September 18
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December
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10-14 December
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October 18
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About Korean Air
Korean Air was founded in 1962 and is the national flag carrier for South Korea, operating scheduled flights to 13 cities domestically and 38 countries worldwide. They have many international destinations including Africa, Asia, Europe, India, North America, Oceania and South America. KAL is a founding member of SkyTeam, the global airlines alliance.
In early 2009, Korean Air operated 124 aircraft including B744, B777, A330 and B737NG. Korean Air has set ambitious growth targets for the next 10 years, anticipating revenue to more than double and its fleet to expand nearly 40% by 2019.
Korean Air is among the top 20 airlines in the world in terms of passengers carried and has won numerous awards over the years. Korean Air is a preferred career choice for many pilots due to the pay conditions, commuting, roster and professional operation of the airline. There are over 400 expat pilots on contract at KAL, providing a large and supportive expat network.
Your Korean Air base in Seoul
As your operating base, your home in Seoul is the Hyatt Regency Incheon, the 5 star accommodation provided to all expat flight crew – located only a few minutes from the airport and about 40 minutes from central Seoul. The hotel offers some of the best Korean food on offer as well as delicious international cuisine with KAL flight crew enjoying discounts at the hotel's restaurants and bars, in addition to the range of activities and events marking special occasions and seasonal holidays.
Other eating and drinking options are available right by the hotel, including a well stocked supermarket, and a variety of choices at the airport. The hotel boasts its own 'Club Olympus' private gym, to help you keep fit during your time off. Enjoy a traditional Korean bath/sauna experience or laps in the newly renovated swimming pool. Wireless and ethernet internet access is provided at reasonable rates in your rooms or available free in the crew lounges allowing easy contact with your loved ones whilst you are in Seoul.
Golf and tennis courts are also located nearby. Discover the fishing villages of Incheon, and also the Incheon seafood market. Or you can travel slightly further afield and take a trip out the local islands, from Yeonan pier. Central Seoul is easily accessed by public transport from the hotel or airport.
Flying in Korea and International Pilot Jobs with KAL
KAL operates domestically in South Korea serving 20 cities within the country, as well as international regional flights. Destinations include Busan, Jeju, Yeosu, Pohang, Ulsan, Pohang.
Korean Air's extensive international operations currently serve 130 cities in 45 countries.
All expat pilots operate to and from the Seoul hub, with pilots choosing a home base for monthly days off on the extensive Korean Air network.
To view the weekly route schedule & Korean Air destinations, please visit www.koreanair.com, select Travel Planning, select Flight Schedules and select your desired 'Origin' then select Seoul/Incheon (ICN) under 'Destination' and then click weekly schedule. There are also cargo destinations, and you can travel on these flights for your days off.
Rishworth Aviation is currently recruiting type-rated pilots for the award winning Asiana Airlines for opportunities on A320, A330, B777 & B744 aircraft. As official recruitment agency for Asiana Airlines, Rishworth Aviation offers great terms and conditions for pilot jobs in Korea.
Asiana Airlines Terms & Conditions
- Very competitive pay
- Commuting and non-commuting contracts, with flights on the network
- Excellent days off and annual leave provided
- Generous travel benefits for pilot and family
- Apartment accommodation provided in Seoul for non-commuting contracts
- Contract term of 3 years, renewable
- Monthly per diems, overtime payments & guaranteed annual pay increases
- Excellent proven Rishworth Insurances
Asiana Airlines pilot jobs
Asiana are regularly screening suitable applicants for Captain and First Officer jobs in Korea. If you meet the requirements for Asiana Airlines, please register your details by clicking JOIN NOW at the top of the page or LOGIN to your pilot portal.
Upcoming Screening dates for Asiana are:
Fleet
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Screening Dates (plus extra days for travel)
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Application Cut-off Date
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| A320 |
June 21 - 26, 2012 |
08-Jun-12 |
| B747 |
June 20 - 23, 2012 |
08-Jun-12 |
About Asiana Airlines
Based in Seoul, with an international hub at Incheon Aiport and a domestic hub at Gimpo Airport, Asiana Airlines is one of South Korea’s major airlines and has recently been the recipient of accolades such as ‘Best Airline in Northern Asia’, ‘Airline of the Year’ and ‘Airline with the best in-flight service in the world’.
Since establishment in 1988 Asiana has grown significantly as an international carrier, operating globally to 67 cities in 20 countries as well as servicing 12 cities domestically. Asiana offers a well-developed network in Asia linking key cities in China, Japan, South East and Central Asia, as well as providing flights to gate-way cities in North America and Europe.
Asiana Airlines currently operate a passenger fleet consisting of A320/A321, A330, B737, B744, B767 and B777 aircraft and a cargo fleet of B744F aircraft which operate to international medium-long haul destinations in Asia, Europe and North America.
Your Asiana Airlines base in Seoul
Asiana offer an excellent standard of hotel accommodation and for those who are on a non-commuting contract Asiana offers furnished apartment accommodation in Seoul for the full duration of the contract. Many pilots relocate to Seoul with their families, and whilst the cost of schooling can be quite high, the quality of education is excellent.
Flying in Korea and International Pilot Jobs with Asiana Airlines
Asiana Airlines' 14 domestic flight routes cover 12 cities within Korea, including Gimpo, Incheon, Cheongju, Daegu, Pohang, Ulsan, Gwangju, Muan, Ginju, Busan, Yeosu, and Jeju.
Internationally Asiana operates passenger services to Europe, Central Asia, Russia, China, South West Asia, South East Asia, Oceania & USA covering 67 cities, in twenty countries across eighty-four different routes, as well as serving 21 cities, in fourteen countries with cargo services. Click here for current route details from Asiana Airlines' website.
About Korea
South Korea, officially the Republic of Korea, often referred to as Korea, is a democratic, capitalist and developed country. Sometimes known as the 'Land of the Morning Calm', South Korea is neighboured by China to the west, Japan to the east, and North Korea to the north. Its capital is Seoul – the second largest metropolitan city in the world, with 24.5 million inhabitants in the Seoul national capital area. South Korea's total population is roughly 49.5 million.
Working with Rishworth Aviation during your contract in Korea
Rishworth has 25+ years experience, dealing with over 40 international and domestic carriers spanning 35 countries. We are one of the largest dedicated crew leasing businesses in the world. We are the leading crew leasing provider for the Asia Pacific region, with crew on contract in, Korea, China, Japan, Vietnam, India, Australasia and Brunei. We also contract crew in Europe, and both Northern and Southern Africa.
More than a decade's experience in Korea and other Asian markets has provided us with an in-depth understanding of the issues and challenges facing crew working for airlines in Asia. We pride ourselves on providing ongoing support to our pilots on contract - we are at your service - which means we can help you settle in and enjoy a rewarding and successful contracting experience.
Attractions and Activities in Korea
Planning on exploring Korea ? From history to art, and culture to the outdoors, Korea's attractions are plentiful:
- Enjoy the cityscapes of Seoul, Korea's impressive commercial hub and the stunning landscapes of the ancient capital, Gyeongju
- Enjoy authentic Korean cuisine - served with Kimchi; a mixture of pickled vegetables
- Go hiking in the scenic national parks
- Watch the martial art Tae Kwon Do which originated in Korea in the 1950's and 60's
- Admire the colourful local dress known as Hanbok
- Catch the three-hour boat ride from Busan to Yeosu