Ric has it correct.
We only got payed for block time. I average 140-160 hrs duty time and get paid for 80 hr block time. Chinese Taxes will take away 25 - 33% of your salary.
Duty time often at limit.
Company promises upgrade by seniority but I don't see First officers upgrading. First officers say thay need 250 landing on type in China to upgrade. 250 landings = 6 - 10 year.
As a PICC you are a cruise pilot with FO pay.
Aeroplanes are filthy, mechanics have little or no experience.
You must fight for: tickets home and days off.
You will most likely fail chinese medical at sometime, loss of medical insurance will not pay out.
Roster changes many times every month.
Pilots here are very good people.
This is not a career aeroline, most all pilots here are looking for jobs elsewhere.
You must consider everything befour signing with Jade.
It is a good job, but not the best in China.
Trying to be honest not talk bad.