Shanghai Airlines Repost
Shanghai Airlines
85 Flying Hours per month 16 to 18 hours long days, commute 4 hours roundtrip on the Shuttle Bus. Operate out of two airports, seldom the one nearest your residence. You WILL BE one tired son-of-a-bitch flying here, to the point of being dangerous (at least in your own mind). You'd be lucky to get 6 to 7 hours of sleep a night.
There is NO RESPECT for Crew Rest or Human Factors nor CAAC Regulations.
One or two aircraft are so poorly maintained it feels like flying during Manual Reversion . . . The **** in the Right Seat has been told to ride on the controls and they scare easily, often overpowering you, when the 700 Hour wonder isn't telling you how to fly your aeroplane.
In reality, this contract must be negotiated between you and the smiling pricks on the other side of the table. There will be nothing in place, before you come, no guarantees. Forget whatever was offered in the precis to lure you here . . . if it is not in writing, though luck.
Another reality check: this is a NON-COMMUTING CONTRACT.
Out of 5 foreign Captains, 2 resigned after a year and a half. A third has threatened, if things do not improve.
BE FOREWARNED: They could pay you a million USD per month and it just is not worth it.
Find a way to get your email to me and I will tell you all about flying in China. Reality Check