Longreach China | B777 Captain

Job Overview: B777 Captains at China Southern Air Cargo

China Southern Air Cargo is seeking highly qualified B777 type-rated Captains to operate its expanding B777F fleet. Based in Guangzhou, China, this position represents a significant opportunity within a subsidiary of China Southern Air, the fifth-largest airline globally by fleet size.

Successful candidates will enter into a two-year renewable contract, with all provided remuneration stated in net (after-tax) terms. The role includes access to comprehensive group medical insurance, emergency medical coverage, and travel benefits.

Candidate Requirements

• Current rating on B777 or B787 aircraft.
• Minimum of 1,000 Pilot-in-Command (PIC) hours on B777/B787.
• Must have served as a Commander on the specified type within the last six months.
• Minimum of 3,000 total PIC hours.
• Minimum of 6,000 total flight hours.
• Maximum age of 55 at the time of commencement.
• Valid ATPL from a country with diplomatic relations with the PRC.
• Valid First Class Medical Certificate.
• Valid passport from a country with diplomatic relations with the PRC.
• Clean safety record with no history of incidents or accidents.
• No criminal record.
• ICAO English Level 4 or above.

Benefits and Compensation

The contract features a commuting roster consisting of 10 days off in a block per month, plus 20 days of annual leave. The guaranteed block time is 720 hours per year.

Remuneration Structure (Net of Chinese Tax):

Captains Rank: New Captain / Leading Captain (Lv1) / Leading Captain (Lv2)
Monthly Base Salary: US$2,000 (all ranks)
Hourly Fee: US$221.8 (New) / US$245.6 (Lv1) / US$257.5 (Lv2)
Monthly Allowances: US$1,060 (all ranks)
Estimated Total Monthly Package (at 60-75 hours): US$16,834–US$22,963 depending on rank and block hours.

Additional Benefits:

• Annual Safety Bonus: Tiered incentive based on annual flight hours (ranging from US$800 to US$7,000).
• Teaching Subsidy: US$60 per hour.
• Additional Perks: Sick leave and staff tickets on the China Southern Airlines network.

Application Procedure

Interested pilots must register through the official recruitment portal. Applications for China Southern Airlines require the submission of an Application Form, a Letter of Appointment, and scanned copies of all required personal documentation. All documentation must be complete and attached at the time of submission.