Moving to Shanghai

[wallie]

Hi,

I´m moving to Shanghai this year together with my wife who got a job there.
What are the possibilities for european pilots to get a job at Chinese (or others) carriers from Shanghai? What are usually the minimum requirements in terms of experience? Is there any at all?

If the question is answered in another thread please let me know.

Thanks.

[de facto]

Whats your experience?

[wallie]

500hrs TT and Citation 550 rating.

[Brian304]

Without a full ATPL near enough impossible, as the training costs too much and too much time for an airliner. Though there may be some light aircraft instructor jobs available if your lucky.

[de facto]

Near mission impossible indeed,however keep on looking for jobs in china as the bizjet market is about to boom and you may get a lucky break.

Good luck.
PS: you must really love your wife...

[Flying Mechanic]

Do an instructor rating before u go to china, I have met a few guys over the years, who instructed in china, then got onto G200's with Deer jet. You make deal with them, that you instruct for so long, then u get endorsement, and a jet job. Deer jet are screaming for pilots right now to, but don't pay enough.

[wallie]

Ok, thanks. Looks like I have to find something else to do in Shanghai.
I`ve done some instructing in the US, mainly for Chinese students actually. Bet they fly wide bodies now (happy for them though)

[de facto]

So renew your FAA Instructor rating,get a big breath of fresh air in scandiland and then start knocking at those smoky flight school manager doors.
The chinese are a bit like the americans,you work hard and many doors open with the rewards.

[POPAVIATOR]

Negative, DJ is screaming for typed foreign captains and Chinese FO's. Plus now it is almost impossible to get a FO job unless you already have the CAAC licenses or you are Chinese.

[thegypsy]

wallie

With just 500 hours to your name you really need to build hours rather than taking time off to be a nanny but I guess needs must. I wonder how long your employer will keep the door open for you to return?

If you are serious about a flying career you cannot afford to be grounded for too long. I guess it depends on who is the highest earner. You or your wife?

The hardest thing for a new pilot is getting that first job which you have done so don't blow that opportunity.

[wallie]

Gypsy

You are right, but hardly news to anyone here.
Being a nanny sounds awesome though.