Airbus A330 Captain - Shanghai, China (Non-commuting)
A fantastic opportunity awaits experienced Captains to join a leading airline based in Shanghai, China. This role offers a competitive package and the chance to operate the modern Airbus A330 aircraft on a renewable 3-year contract with an attractive non-commuting roster.
Position Details:
- Position: Captain
- Aircraft Type: Airbus
- Aircraft Model: A330
- Contract Period: 3 years (renewable)
- Location: China
- Base: Shanghai
- Roster: 21 days on / 10 days off (Non-commuting program)
Requirements:
Prospective candidates must meet the following criteria:
- A minimum of 5,500 total hours as Pilot in Command (PIC).
- A minimum of 500 hours as PIC on the Airbus A330 type.
- Last flight recorded within the past 6 months.
- Last flight on type within the past 4 years.
- Possess a valid ICAO ATPL with an A330 type rating.
- The license must be issued by a country that has diplomatic relations with the People's Republic of China.
- The license should have no limitations (e.g., VMC circle to land restriction).
- Proficiency in ILS landing CAT I procedures.
- Hold a valid Class A / Class One Medical Certificate.
- Hold a valid License Proficiency Check (LPC).
- Achieved ICAO English Language Proficiency Level 4 or higher, or have English Proficiency stated on the license.
- Nationality of a country that has diplomatic relations with the People's Republic of China.
- No history of flight incidents/accidents or criminal record.
Salary and Benefits:
The airline offers a comprehensive package for the A330 Captain position:
- Annual Salary Package: Up to US$211,000 per year plus overtime.
- Monthly Salary: US$19,500 per calendar month for 75 flight hours.
- Hourly Rate: US$345 per hour for overtime flying.
- Days Off: 21 days on duty followed by 10 consecutive days off.
- Annual Leave: 15 days per year.
- Annual Bonus: US$2,000 per month, conducted after the line check-out and paid at the end of each contract year.
- Travel Benefits:
- 12 annual flight tickets on China Eastern Airlines for the pilot and immediate family members.
- Accommodation, ground transportation, and meals provided by China Eastern Airlines during layovers (self-provided at base).
- Other Allowance:
- Extra Air Travel Allowance: USD1,000 (paid after the initial 3 months of the training period).
- Living Allowance: US$2,500 per month (paid after the initial 3 months of the training period).
Please refer to the actual contract for detailed terms and conditions.
How to Apply:
Interested and qualified candidates are invited to begin their application process.
Required documents for application include:
- Resume
- Copy of a valid passport (with at least 6 months validity remaining)
- Copy of a valid ATPL (ideally with at least 6 months validity remaining), including the type rating page.
- Copy of a valid Medical Certificate.
- Last Proficiency Check Report (within one year).
- Logbook (last 6 pages).
- Airline Application Form.
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