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Pilot Cadet - China Eastern Airlines

China Eastern Airlines seeks ambitious university graduates for its Yuanhang Pilot Cadet Programme, second intake, in Shanghai, China. This comprehensive programme offers company-funded, paid flight training at domestic or overseas institutions, followed by flight operations and cross-functional development opportunities.

About the Role

The Yuanhang Pilot Cadet Programme provides selected individuals with extensive training and development. Responsibilities include completing rigorous flight theory and practical flight training, obtaining necessary flying qualifications, and achieving second-officer technical proficiency. Cadets will engage in flight operations and rotations within related operational units, gaining combined flight and operational expertise through supervised projects. The programme also requires participation in ongoing assessments and adherence to the specified exit process.

Requirements

• Must possess Chinese nationality.
• Demonstrate support for national policies, compliance with the Constitution and laws of China, and a commitment to a career in civil aviation.
• Graduation eligibility:
  • Domestic Bachelor's or Master's graduates in 2027: graduation between 1 August 2026 and 31 July 2027.
  • Overseas Bachelor's or Master's graduates in 2027: graduation between 1 January 2026 and 31 July 2027.
  • Doctoral graduates: domestic graduation after 1 August 2023 or overseas graduation after 1 January 2023.
• Age limits:
  • Bachelor's applicants: no older than 24 (born after 1 January 2002).
  • Master's applicants: no older than 27 (born after 1 January 1999).
  • Doctoral applicants: no older than 35 (born after 1 January 1991).
• English proficiency: CET-6, TEM-4, IELTS 6.0, or TOEFL 80.
• Height requirements:
  • Men: 173-190 cm.
  • Women: 165-175 cm.
• Vision criteria: Refraction between -4.50D and +3.00D, astigmatism difference no greater than 2.00D, anisometropia no greater than 2.50D.
• Must not have colour blindness, colour weakness, night blindness, strabismus, glaucoma, or restricted eye movement.
• For candidates with prior corneal refractive surgery, a minimum of 90 days of observation is required, meeting vision criteria including preoperative refraction limits.
• Body Mass Index (BMI): 18.5-24 inclusive.
• Must meet Class I aviation medical and pilot-recruitment medical standards.
• Successful completion of background checks.
• Previously grounded student pilots are not eligible.

Preferred Qualifications

• Academic background in science, engineering, medicine, or related disciplines.