XIAMEN AIR B787 captain position

[stickshaker17]

Hi, Does someone know about the sim assessment?
It seems that for the moment, most of the dreamliner captains are chinese. Commuting contracts evolves now.
Thx

[bringbackthe80s]

Sure, can’t wait

[stickshaker17]

Any details about the sim check? I will go in september...
PM ok as well

[single chime]

Job seems to be standard China. Anybody living there who can comment on everyday life in Xiamen? What about the company vs expat pilots, would we be welcome there?

[pokepeke]

Did you guys hear any information whatsoever?? I might be interested as well... which recruiter would you recommend??

[WYOMINGPILOT]

I can only speak to the 737 side which they no longer recruit for, but Xiamen is a great place to live in China. Cleaner than most, a nice tropical climate but a bit cooler than Hong Kong/Shenzhen area. It has gotten a little more pricey past few years but still much cheaper than Beijing or Shanghai and a good sized city without dirty air and crazy traffic. The Expat relationship is a love/ hate syndrome. Some guys like the ExPats, the senior guys will dislike you as the Chinese have a reduced pay system and won’t get near as many days off. The 787 contract won’t be as good for commuters as some of the 737 contracts as they are only offering a 44/16 style contract ie 8 days in a block off per month or work 44 then get 16 off or a non commuting contract with only 42 days vacation per year. If you have any specific questions about recruiting or working just PM me. Overall in my opinion a good contract but China is less friendly at current to ExPats and you will have issues as with all Chinese carriers, it’s significantly different here.

[matkat]

Originally Posted by single chime

Job seems to be standard China. Anybody living there who can comment on everyday life in Xiamen? What about the company vs expat pilots, would we be welcome there?

I just came back from 3 months there (Working as a Tech Rep in HAECO) absolutely loved the place.

[WYOMINGPILOT]

You will get an apartment, expect about 12,000 rmb per month to 15,000 for a decent place in Xiamen near ExPat friendly areas. Commuting is best to just buy your own tickets but you can get an economy seat booked on company aircraft but you have to go through a bit of a bureaucratic booking process. It’s fine if your dates are flexible but if you want to book certain specific times and dates then just buy your own tickets. Hong Kong or Shanghai or Beijing are typical gateway cities and you can jumpseat domestically very easy to Shanghai or Beijing. I think the 787 now flies about 3 or 4 domestic cities and Amsterdam, Sydney, Melbourne, Vancouver, Los Angeles, New York, SF and a few others as the fleet grows. Expect 2-3 years as a cruise Captain if non Experience on the 787.