I was told for the Boeing guys the option is the 777 now which is only CAN base.
Airbus guys are still able to do reverse roster out of Australia ( a huge plus)
I even asked about lax and the 777 not happening.
I started the process because of the 787 YVR base - but as mentioned all recruitment for the 787 is on hold for the "foreseeable future" no bases currently exist.
I did pass the CAAC check.
For those of you who did the initial screening ride it's basically exactly the same. SE raw data ILS and lots of emphasis on visual circuits and hand flown NDBs etc... Multiple checklists and Non Norm items.
My agency will be supplying me a contract and the airline asked when could I start.
I will have to look at it all closely but the commute to CAN is not overly attractive.