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Old 20th Aug 2020, 08:03
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FlightDetent

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[answer not specific to CSN]

In previous, standard times lead-in time to "solo" captain was 12-18 months from the day of submitting an application. For long haul probably 18-36 although you become economically useful sooner as a relief PIC in the 18-24 months range.

To cover the crewing needs, or just against the risk of crew shortage, for peak traffic periods
- The National Celebration Day, October 2021
- Spring Festival, February 2022

recruiting needs to start right now.

Since for the moment, there are soon to be 8 (e-i-g-h-t) flights per week between the US and P.R.C., obviously, no recalls are on the daily menu. And the scheduling / recruiting team is in a classical position of damned when they do, damned if they don't.

Impossible to draw any conclusions.
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