Greeting to all Air Macau and China Southern pilot :)
 

Hello there, it's Terrance Hoi here...

I'm recently gaining JAA/EASA License through Modular method in UK :)

I'd like to make contact with current Air Macau pilots and China southern pilots as these two airlines which I 'dreamed' to fly with :) :) (Hopefully I could hear some hints from you all)


Thank you !!!!! :) :rolleyes::rolleyes::rolleyes::rolleyes::rolleyes:

Air Macau, u need 320 type Rating and hours on type, China southern you will need 2000 hours plus, with at least 500 on 320/330/777. hope your dream works out!i have friend at Air Macau, it's not a dream job !

Thank you mate, Flying Mechanic :)

So basically, I need get my A320 type rateing in UK before applying to Air Macau? I am wondering do they take Junior First Officer (Second Officer) with low-hours or I have to have 1500 hours before? (I am a Macau Citizenship) :hmm:

My initial plan is that apply to EasyJet, Ryanair, those low-cost carry as my first airline job but I don't think they will take Junior pilot with low-hours so ..

Could you please ask your friend (the one works in Air Macau) that would I be possible to make contact with him in order to get some more hints, please?

On the other hand, China southern will be the future because I don't even think they will take me unless I am a Captain or Senior First Officer hahahahahah:O

Thank You and much appreciate for providing information, Iceman,

According to the requirement of China southern, obviously it will be the future talking. I didn't meet most of the requirements except :c
• No older than 55
• ICAO level 4
• Medical Class 1
• No history of incidents or accidents
• No criminal record

Also, do you think it would be my advantage as my ICAO English level has assessed as level 6 ?

Thank You!!!!!!!!!!!!

Hi Iceman. Just to confirm. Is it true that a Malaysian Licence is a No NO for China ?

Hi Iceman,

Could you be so kind and post the full list with the countries thous licences not accepted in China.

Regards,

necessity

Thank you Iceman,

Much appreciate for providing us information,

I have sent u a PM just now :）I think you should have received it....

Also, I am also wondering, does it still qualify if I do my type rating in UK? and how about the license conversion?　

Thank you :) :O:O:O:O:O

please do PM me Iceman.
thanks.
:oh:

Two licences that are a no no are South African and Malaysian - I think they call them 'class B".

I believe it's more to do with the passport rather than license.

2 Iceman
I would appreciate if you pm me the list

Regards

@Icemen

I hail from Singapore but would like a PM of the list of countries sensitive to Malaysia Licence.

Many thanks.

MS 1016: That will help, and the minimums could be different for you with Air Macau and the other chinese airlines, as you are "Chinese" (yes I know from Macau). You might be told otherwise, but you should try directly.

Do you speak Putonghua?
You might want to try to be hired as FO with some chinese ailines, minimums could be anywhere from CPL 200 hours to senior FO in this case.

Being a Macau citizen (and able to speak guangdonghua/putonghua) you can try Macau, HK, Taiwan, China. Often for a national the minimums and requirements are lower than what you can read here, for the foreigners.

Hello
 

Can you give me moré info about the screening process from CSA im very interesting and i think that comply with the requirements.

Being a Macau Citizen or Chinese National are not the same thing. Being a Macau Citizen AND a Chinese National its an entirely different thing.

I would love to be able to apply to any company in HK, Taiwan or China just because I'm a Macau citizen ;) It helps though.

@ms1016: nei hou? you need some experience first, and knowing someone in the company will help as well. Air Macau's PTF no longer exists, so you need the TR with some experience. Last time I heard, waiting list to join is extensive.

good luck with that :)

Macau Local pilot
 

My name is Luka Lam, I am Macau local pilot too.... I am holding A320 Type rated, commercial pilot with Instrument rated. I am looking for a pilot job in Air Macau too..Hopefully, we can be a friend and nice to meet you!

I think at this time ,Chinese CAA takes Hongkong and Macau citizen as same as PRC citizen,if you can read Chinese ,you can check the website of CAAC pilots,pilots.caac.gov.cn,check the bbs for extra info.

Right let's clear this up.

1) Air Macau has HUGE need for FOs and Direct Entry Captains right now.
2) For FOs, the requirement for non-locals is 500 hours total time, including 200 of instructor/airline/corporate/military (this may be negotiable). For Macau-ID holders the requirement is 250 hours total time. Must have a current A320 rating.
3) The website says 2000 hours incl 500 jet/glass. That's a desire, not a requirement.
4) Macau-ID holders are preferred over expats, but in reality there are virtually none, they dont always meet the standards.
5) If you are interested contact [email protected] or [email protected]
6) If you are local, I suggest you turn up at the head office in NAPE with your CV, go to the 18th floor, and ask to speak to the Chief Pilot's secretary Angela to arrange a meeting.
7) WARNINGS:
- SKILLS: Air Macau has tightened its standards a lot. Its harder to be recruited and promoted than before.
- ITS SLOW: If you do get an interview, be warned that things dont happen very fast. It may take several months to get a start date, and then several more months (on low pay) to finish training.
- MONEY: You will be bonded, probably for USD30,000. Pay will not be great for the first couple of years. Pay rates can and do change, so I wont give details. Suffice to say that 3-4 years in, you will be one of the better paid pilots in the world, but not the best paid. Also, Macau is not as cheap to live in any more.
- MACAU: Is not for everyone. You can get experience, and then forfeit your bond and leave. Many do. Or you can stay for a rapid command, subject to your performance. If you want blue skies and an expat girlfriend, forget it.

If you can afford it, pay for 300-500 hours of A320 line training with someone like Eaglejet, and that should put you at the top of the list. That investment will pay itself back in a year, assuming you meet all the standards.


Do not send me any PMs as I will not respond.

So who's this Iceman? seems the posts have been deleted.

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