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Old 28th Nov 2011, 23:51
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It's usually a collaboration between a company and the CAAC to get rid of troublesome pilots before their contract is due to expire without having to pay them out. Most expat contracts have a clause whereby the contract becomes void when you fail the medical.
I hadnt heard that from the guys Ive been in contact with. Appaliing if true.
I thought most got their medical back, albeit once they used all their sick leave and annual leave, maybe more time off (unpaid) as these things do not happen quickly in China.

Well sh**. I´m going down there for a rotary gig i march. Are you telling me this is common practice? Btw, how long is this annual leave you are talking about? Seems to me the pilots down there work almost everyday throughout the year (offshore work).
Most airline jobs offer between 30-42 days annual leave. So if you have to use them up hanging around in China while grounded due medical, awaiting extra tests or a decision from CAAC, this would be a HUGE issue to many who relied on those days to go back to their home country.
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