Korean Job Discussion Forums

[bnrockin]

I see postings for jobs teaching English with Asiana Air and Korean Air at least once a year, usually in the summer/fall. I was just wondering if there was anyone here who actually has worked with them or who knows someone working as an English teacher with them.

I would imagine working with them would be the Ferrari of English teaching jobs, but hey, I could also be completely wrong as well.

Also, what does it take to even get a job like that. I imagine that once they come up, everyone and their brother would be jumping at the chance, so how to they sift through the 500 applications? Is it like the typical Korean job market-Highest level of education, best university, and most years of experience?

[andrewchon]

Wouldn't you reckon this is a case of who you know, you know?

[UrbanStyle]

Hey, My roommate works for asiana airlines, ill ask him and get back to this post.

[Mr. Pink]

Like 12yrs ago I interviewed for a job at Korean Air. IMO the job would have sucked. I was only going for it for two reasons: cheap flights for employees and nice housing compared to what I had been used to. The job was working in customer relations and they had me do a test where I replied to some customer complaints. I didn't get offered the job, as I am not the most diplomatic person out there. I wouldn't say that it is an elite job...it is just a non-teaching job with a great benefit if you like flying/traveling. I would have abused the flights allowed per year if I had gotten the job. The pay was less than a hawgwon.

[420bro]

My friend worked for KOrean Air for two or three years teaching the pilots. From what I heard the job involves irregular teaching hours. The schedule changes week to week. Some weeks you might teach 25hours others five. The downside (IMO) is that you are a part of KOrean corporate culture and are expected to act like it, i.e., wear a suit and tie, sit at your desk all day even if you have nothing to do, wait until 530pm to go home even if you have no classes, etc.

Biggest perk of the job was the 25 FREE flights he got each year for you or your family members. In the time my friend was there he was hopping all over the world whenever he could. As I said though, it is a KOrean company so he didnt get much vacation time and he would genereally have to do small weekend trips.

Other things I remember him saying was that the pay wasnt too bad, but they wouldnt give him any housing allowance. Not sure if this has changed or not since last year when he left.

[Konglishman]

One of my ex-girlfriends used to work for Asiana Airlines as an airline attendant.

[halfmanhalfbiscuit]

Whoever teaches them to say "This is Korean chilli. It is very spicey" should be shot.

[youtuber]

People think it is the Ferrari of jobs because they think they will score with the stuartesses.

Teaching a room full of self-absorbed Korean princesses seems anything but a Ferrari. More like a Hyundai.

And again, you gotta look at the odds. Stuartesses are hot usually, and if you wanna get a special job to try and score with them, well, you are probably not.

[conbon78]

Well I'm cracking up at the postings regarding teaching at Korean Air. I currently work here and I can tell that you its probably the best job I've ever had and I worked for 6 years in the states. Of course, there is a downside to everything, but overall, the pay is good, the benefits are amazing, the actual position is fun, interesting, and enjoyable. Now, there are numerous positions within the company, but only 2 people actually teach English. There are other people who are working in journalism or IT or the other areas that need English speakers.

Also, we don't teach the flight attendants - they can't get hired unless they speak English. The English instructors only teach the pilots.

Now I did work at a hagwon last year and that was a horrid experience and one that I wish I could take back. Of course working for a Korean company has its ups and downs, but I wouldn't trade it at this point.

[byrddogs]

[bnrockin]