Chinese pilot market: a dream job or just a window dressing?
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Chinese pilot market: a dream job or just a window dressing?
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"...the reality in some cases may be way grimmer than the offer in a job add or on a paper. For instance, some pilots are deprived of the opportunity to sign a firm 3-year contract. After arriving at the place, they are actually offered a one-year contract only with a possibility to prolong it afterwards. As a result, pilots are being left with a “Take it or leave it” option. Furthermore, though local authorities are constantly investing into the training of local aviation personnel, Aviation English still remains a prominent issue. This often leads to miscommunication between Air Traffic Controllers (ATCs) and foreign pilots. As a result, a pilot may breach the altitude limit during the flight, which may easily be followed by a $10,000 - $12,000 fine from the employee."
"...the reality in some cases may be way grimmer than the offer in a job add or on a paper. For instance, some pilots are deprived of the opportunity to sign a firm 3-year contract. After arriving at the place, they are actually offered a one-year contract only with a possibility to prolong it afterwards. As a result, pilots are being left with a “Take it or leave it” option. Furthermore, though local authorities are constantly investing into the training of local aviation personnel, Aviation English still remains a prominent issue. This often leads to miscommunication between Air Traffic Controllers (ATCs) and foreign pilots. As a result, a pilot may breach the altitude limit during the flight, which may easily be followed by a $10,000 - $12,000 fine from the employee."
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Those jobs look good on paper, but reality includes much that isn't in the recruiting pitch. China is a difficult place to live and work, and only a few expat pilots adapt well.
Look around this part of the forum - into the threads about China and specific airlines to see deeper into this subject.
Look around this part of the forum - into the threads about China and specific airlines to see deeper into this subject.
