Tell us about Air Macau

[abohada]

Hi everyone, anybody have experience flying for Air Macau? Info about the Roster, line check, sims, pay, lifestyle.

[Atrboeingairbus]

The company still hiring, specially DEC. Usually you will get 5/2 or 5/1/5/2 (this one if you apply for the reduced days off) and there are 2 options for commuting. Most of the flights are turnaround, and you can expect a few stdby days as well.

You have 21 working days as annual leave, and the company pays for your and your family tickets in economy. The company is small so everyone knows everyone and most of the guys are quite ok to fly with, but there are a few exceptions like everywhere. Another point is that the training is long, expect to start flying after around 4-6 months only and another 2-3 months of line training.

Macau is quite ok to live and there more expats coming to the city everyday, what make the things better. In all the ways, is so much better than mainland to live.

[abohada]

Thanks for the info Cap, do you know if the training takes the same time for Type Rated Pilots as for NTR?

[speedtrend]

What are the T&Cs for A320 Captains? How is the medical? Average monthly salary? Roster? Do you get paid while on training?

[Atrboeingairbus]

Thanks for the info Cap, do you know if the training takes the same time for Type Rated Pilots as for NTR?
For TR expect around 4-6 months before released.

[Atrboeingairbus]

What are the T&Cs for A320 Captains? How is the medical? Average monthly salary? Roster? Do you get paid while on training?
Medical is quite simple, more like HK than like China. The guys are making above 16k usd/month, during training they pay hotel accommodation (you can request the house allowance and release the hotel) and a fix salary till released on line, it's around 8k usd. Roster as mentioned on the other post above, expect more than 80hrs/month.

[Luibar]

The guys are making above 16k usd/month

This is close to MOP128000 per month. Is it gross or net pay?

[noflow]

Any idea what the age limit is for NTR candidates?

[Zaphod Beblebrox]

I believe this company is advertising in the US but without disclosure of the company name. I am flying the Bus for a US major and will retire (age 65) this year. Most adds for this part of the world want 55 max but I don't see any age limit here. The advert says nothing about a maximum age.

Any one know if that's the case? What are the working conditions like?

[speedtrend]

I believe this company is advertising in the US but without disclosure of the company name. I am flying the Bus for a US major and will retire (age 65) this year. Most adds for this part of the world want 55 max but I don't see any age limit here. The advert says nothing about a maximum age.

Any one know if that's the case? What are the working conditions like?

Should be age 59 or younger at the time ot application

[EagleA25]

I was offered the Air Macau Contract and rejected it; it has VERY little to offer but a mediocre pay and no real roster option.
I disregarded it as quickly as I did the Al-Jazeera Airlines offer to live in the Kuwaiti Desert for a bottle of water...

[Pajarito]

Hello everyone, do you guys know if they are hiring female pilots??

Thanks and happy landings!

[Luibar]

I think they have at least 2 female pilots.

[pineteam]

I think they have at least 2 female pilots.

Yes. 2 at the moment. Both joined as Non Type Rated First Officer.

[dragoon17c]

Yes. 2 at the moment. Both joined as Non Type Rated First Officer.
Next year will be 3, one from cadet program

[Pajarito]

Amazing news you guys, many thanks!
Good landings to all

[gustavowolf]

Hello, Does anyone have information about the interview ? Is this written test a normal ATPL or chinese ATPL? Any information about the simulator test?

Thank you guys.

[Atrboeingairbus]

For the screening here: the atpl test is pretty basic, mostly perfomance questions, no big deal.

For the sim, as NTR, expect to start at the thr, quick briefing, take-off, vectors to ILS Z RWY34, hand flown but with fd, they give you time for a very quick briefing during the vectors. Reposition at thr, take off and visual traffic pattern for rwy34 (traffic is done to the right). Reposition again for take off, eng out at v1, rotate, ask for ecam actions (the pm will do that quickly or just inform you that it's completed), vectors again, you can transfer controls and do a quick briefing again, intercept ILS 34, hand flown without FD but bird is available, single engine go around at minimums, ap will become available and they will give you vectors to intercept VOR Rwy34, you can use track/fpa to make things easier, single engine landing.

They won't give you any feedback, but you will receive an email about 1 hour later giving you the results.

Honestly, the sim is quite ok, but I recommend you to do a sim session (dont need to be a full motion sim) back at home. They don't want any airbus standard but CRM and flying skills.

[gustavowolf]

Atrboeingairbus ,

Thank you so much for all answer! You help me a lot.

have a good flight.

[Gerardojmartinezs]

Hello guys someone know how does the Screening? What kind of question? And where can I looking for a guide to study, Air macau sent me the invitation letter I want to know how to do for study. And something about the salary as first Officer please. Many thanks guys.

[Gerardojmartinezs]

[QUOTE=gustavowolf;10238404]Hello, Does anyone have information about the interview ? Is this written test a normal ATPL or chinese ATPL? Any information about the simulator test?

Thank you guys.

[Atrboeingairbus]

Hello guys someone know how does the Screening? What kind of question? And where can I looking for a guide to study, Air macau sent me the invitation letter I want to know how to do for study. And something about the salary as first Officer please. Many thanks guys.
Salary NTR FO after released, expect around 6-7.5k USD, during training it's 3.5k plus house allowance or you can stay at the hotel if you prefer. The other answers are in the post above, dont worry about the atpl test.

[Oddball77]

Right now I'd go to HKA or HKE instead, they have a normal bond of 36 months reducing pro rata. At AMU it's 50k USD (5 years) regardless if you leave one month after sign off or four years and eleven months.

[gustavowolf]

Salary NTR FO after released, expect around 6-7.5k USD, during training it's 3.5k plus house allowance or you can stay at the hotel if you prefer. The other answers are in the post above, dont worry about the atpl test.
One question, Does ATPL is written or multiple choice?

[gustavowolf]

Salary NTR FO after released, expect around 6-7.5k USD, during training it's 3.5k plus house allowance or you can stay at the hotel if you prefer. The other answers are in the post above, dont worry about the atpl test.

7k USD plus house allowance?

thank you again.

[Atrboeingairbus]

7k USD plus house allowance?

thank you again.
No, 7k including all the allowances.

[gustavowolf]

No, 7k including all the allowances.

Thank you, I sent you a private message.

See you.

[Luibar]

Heard recently that Air Macau is struggling to retain pilots and to attract qualified pilots, especially captains, hence CAE advertising for NTR. Also, from the same source, expansion is seriously compromised due to the lack of pilots which made the company to review the terms and conditions. Anyone can confirm is it so, or just rumour...

[bombinha]

Heard recently that Air Macau is struggling to retain pilots and to attract qualified pilots, especially captains, hence CAE advertising for NTR. Also, from the same source, expansion is seriously compromised due to the lack of pilots which made the company to review the terms and conditions. Anyone can confirm is it so, or just rumour...

Any feedback on this?

[Luibar]

Yes, it would be interesting to have a feedback on that. It was second hand information, so don't really know how reliable it is.

[safelife]

I flew all across China to regional airports and wherever I went, Air Macau was already there.
Rather than joining them as a captain I'd join a Chinese company instead. Same peofile, more money, and 3 weeks on, 3 weeks off.
Means live where you want to.

[a32O]

Hi. 16k for a captain pretty great money!! Is the Macau so expensive as HKG, I meen housing, food, transport and other service???

[Flying hiiigh]

Hi guys,

Just want to know more about the roster of Air Macau
Seems most of the flights are short/medium haul.


How often do the pilots stay overnight in other cities?
Do the pilots stay in macau more often or in other cities more often?
Thanks guys!

[Atrboeingairbus]

Hi guys,

Just want to know more about the roster of Air Macau
Seems most of the flights are short/medium haul.


How often do the pilots stay overnight in other cities?
Do the pilots stay in macau more often or in other cities more often?
Thanks guys!
Roster is mostly turn arounds including early mornings, during day and a few late flights as well... you may expect around 4 layovers per month, current layovers are ICN, SHA, PEK, HGH and TPE, most of them are almost minimum rest and back to Macau and usually one of the 2 days will include 3 sectors.

[Flying hiiigh]

Roster is mostly turn arounds including early mornings, during day and a few late flights as well... you may expect around 4 layovers per month, current layovers are ICN, SHA, PEK, HGH and TPE, most of them are almost minimum rest and back to Macau and usually one of the 2 days will include 3 sectors.

Thanks for your detail answer! Appreciate!

[enderos]

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[Blohm]

What are the T&Cs for A320 Captains? How is the medical? Average monthly salary? Roster? Do you get paid while on training?'while on training'? ELP...

[Blohm]

Amazing news you guys, many thanks!
Good landings to alldo you know anyone over there?

[Blohm]

One question, Does ATPL is written or multiple choice?English does is good...

[Blohm]

Hi. 16k for a captain pretty great money!! Is the Macau so expensive as HKG, I meen housing, food, transport and other service???I don't know. Mainly because I do not understand you. But I am sure most others will.

[Rizla2019]

Any infos about upgrade?

[Who stole my meds]

Yes there is a training bond (50K USD for FO, 30K for Captains).
Yes people have had to pay it back & some who didn't pay up were threatened with court action.

[NotHere]

Right now I'd go to HKA or HKE instead, they have a normal bond of 36 months reducing pro rata. At AMU it's 50k USD (5 years) regardless if you leave one month after sign off or four years and eleven months.

Absolutely with HKA/HKC as no bond required. Major expansion around the corner with new cash rich investors......:D:):ok:

[Jimmy The Big Greek]

How is the medical check? Chinese style or FAA, also how is the cost of living. Can a family with children live comfortably?

would appreciate if someone can send me more info regarding the ATPL written.

[Hifly72]

Any recent update about air macau hiring? Have anyone got invitation recently?

[Hifly72]

The company still hiring, specially DEC. Usually you will get 5/2 or 5/1/5/2 (this one if you apply for the reduced days off) and there are 2 options for commuting. Most of the flights are turnaround, and you can expect a few stdby days as well.

You have 21 working days as annual leave, and the company pays for your and your family tickets in economy. The company is small so everyone knows everyone and most of the guys are quite ok to fly with, but there are a few exceptions like everywhere. Another point is that the training is long, expect to start flying after around 4-6 months only and another 2-3 months of line training.

Macau is quite ok to live and there more expats coming to the city everyday, what make the things better. In all the ways, is so much better than mainland to live.
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[ayoterbang]

Any recent update about air macau hiring? Have anyone got invitation recently?
Me Not yet, Have you???

[Hifly72]

Me Not yet, Have you???
been a month nothing yet. When did you applied? And what’s your experiences?

[ayoterbang]

been a month nothing yet. When did you applied? And what’s your experiences?
me too, I have applied for month or two. but I filled up again the form three days ago (just trying luck). I have 3000hous as FO A320.

[ayoterbang]

been a month nothing yet. When did you applied? And what’s your experiences?
I applied one or two month and nothing yet as well as you. but again i filled up the form three days a go (just a try). i have a320 with 3500hrs and 1200hrs twin otter.

[Rie]

I’m surprised no one is assuming about the blue card and what happened to the boys that held it over covid… UO is next door with the same type and doesn’t have the intricacies that AMU has in regards to residency.

[JMSA_PILOT]

Avoid. You will be treated as a second class citizen by the GOV with a blue card that can be cut in 7 days. Money is low and conditions are bad.
expect to spend 1 month out of base in TFU working for Air China with salary perdiem thats not even enough to pay your bills.
People leaving every month from junior to super senior.
Roster is almost daily.
have fun

[ayoterbang]

Avoid. You will be treated as a second class citizen by the GOV with a blue card that can be cut in 7 days. Money is low and conditions are bad.
expect to spend 1 month out of base in TFU working for Air China with salary perdiem thats not even enough to pay your bills.
People leaving every month from junior to super senior.
Roster is almost daily.
have fun

Thanks for your share sir. appreciated

[maplestory]

thank you

[AboveMSA1123]

anyone successfully completed all the recruitment process? what are the current package now? is there any child education allowance? I saw someone posting Capt taking home 16k USD but some posting FO as 7k USD. That's a big difference. Wondering if there is a new package?