What about Shenzhen Donghai Airlines and Xiamen?
Xiamen had a month on month off but best now is a 38 on 22 off. Heard they are pretty decent outfit. I know nothing about Shenzhen Donghai but they are offering 30 on 30 off. |
SF is regarded as one of if not the best airline to work for in China amongst the locals.
The expats I have met there all seem very happy aswell. They pay very well for hardly any hours and have a rock solid 2 weeks on 2 weeks off option. Main downside being lots of night flying but you cant have it all I guess........ If you dont mind being away 2 weeks then definitely one of the better options available in China. Cheers, |
Juneyao Airlines
Originally Posted by joe falchetto 64
(Post 10039312)
I would suggest you check carefully your informations on Juneyao. I have spent there the first three years (one contract) of my still ongoing adventure in the Middle Kingdom. I don't work there anymore, but I have very close friends there. Yes, there are some nice layovers (BKK, HKT, CNX, KIX) but that is due to red eye flights. Also beware of a lot of split duties, show up at 3.50 am and end at 00.30 pm or later, due to never ending delays. Be careful also with the way you will be paid especially if you are resident in some country really tight on taxation issues. Shanghai is a very amazing place, but very expensive. The medical and LOL coverage is just funny, and so on. All in all, I moved to another airline, commuting contract, and so far I haven't regretted my decision.
Best luck for your choice. Joe Care to share more information about Juneyao since you've spent 3 years there. How's the culture, environment and support from the company? I've attended their roadshow last year but would like to know more in depth from you being a previous employee. PM me if you prefer,Many Thanks. |
You will spend always 2 weeks outside?
I mean. You start and always re outside base until last day of your 2 weeks On? |
Originally Posted by Tick Hunter
(Post 10047033)
@ TPE Flyer
Hi, could you give me some details i.e. T & C with CI, please? Can one commute on this contract? What is the salary? Thank you! Housing allownce doesn't cover the hotel. (hotel price increased 50% in my time here). The Chinese definition of clean, modern and furnished apartment is not the same as mine. Pay around USD$10,000 per month, that includes all allowances. Overtime, maybe 1 month per year. Half pay while training, training. Can take up to 6 months to see a full wage. That's basically it. |
Lots of Taiwanese captains coming to China. For a reason.
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Originally Posted by spyeye69
(Post 10047996)
Hi Joe,
Care to share more information about Juneyao since you've spent 3 years there. How's the culture, environment and support from the company? I've attended their roadshow last year but would like to know more in depth from you being a previous employee. PM me if you prefer,Many Thanks. Overall is a good place to make $$$ but at the expense of family time. Is ideal for single guys and those running away from family :O, if you don't mind working long hours (delays by atc is common) and getting minimal rest. Shanghai is a great city to live (not cheap thou), but to have the family here education and housing are expensive. So if you planning to have more time with your family, you definitely have to take the commuting contract. |
Originally Posted by spyeye69
(Post 10047996)
Hi Joe,
Care to share more information about Juneyao since you've spent 3 years there. How's the culture, environment and support from the company? I've attended their roadshow last year but would like to know more in depth from you being a previous employee. PM me if you prefer,Many Thanks. |
Thanks gyro3 and Joe.
Any insights of the training?eg,line training,base check,line check…etc Is the company punitive in nature or do they adopt an open culture towards training and daily operations? I'm from a South East Asia country with about 2000hrs on the A320 as a Captain. Wondering if this move to China will be worth it?:confused: |
Originally Posted by spyeye69
(Post 10051760)
Thanks gyro3 and Joe.
Any insights of the training?eg,line training,base check,line check…etc Is the company punitive in nature or do they adopt an open culture towards training and daily operations? I'm from a South East Asia country with about 2000hrs on the A320 as a Captain. Wondering if this move to China will be worth it?:confused: Bear in mind that in my opinion any airline in Shanghai won't be the right choice if your gol is making money the fastest you can: contracts are generally lower and life is expensive. Been there done that. To understand better, where I am now, smaller airline in second tier city in China, the 6/3 commuting contract has the same monthly base pay as the Juneyao resident contract but bonuses are higher and I have reimbursement for medical insurance and loss of license insurance. Juneyao applies strictly the punishment rules that are in force almost everywhere in China: that said, on the other side they won't fire anybody except in very selected cases. The length of training depends on the circumstances: if company doesn't need captains to fill in the gap, training can be painfully long, and you will be stacked at training pay; if they need captains fast, in three months you will be released in line. Juneyao is one of the easier airline when it comes to checking : where I am just recently two captains willing to join from Juneyao have failed the sim. All in all it is an average gig with usual pros and cons: your priorities dictate the choice. |
Where are you now Joe?
Which city and airline are you now? |
joe falchetto
Thank you very much,Joe. That is very valuable information, I appreciate it. Cheers |
Originally Posted by Slarberg
(Post 10052334)
Where are you now Joe?
Which city and airline are you now? Happy landings. |
Does anybody have some more info about Uni-Top?
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Worst airline in china
Astro air , Will not honour the contract, will not pay, will not renew your CAAC, FAA licence they will use and abuse. Stay away, try TAG aviation instead.
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Agency
Anyone used CAVOK-fly.com as agency? I know longreach and rishworth etc are better known. Any idea why shouldn’t go got smaller more local agency? Any advice/help appreciated. Thinking CSA, Xiamen etc
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The worst one still being Spring Airlines¡¡¡
Lowest salary in China Bad Hotels¡¡¡ NO words about Rosters.... 6 days a month in Shanghai. You will love ZBSJ, ZGGG, ZGSZ, ZSYA, Worst Airline Ever¡¡¡ |
Originally Posted by Expat123
(Post 10079439)
Anyone used CAVOK-fly.com as agency? I know longreach and rishworth etc are better known. Any idea why shouldn’t go got smaller more local agency? Any advice/help appreciated. Thinking CSA, Xiamen etc
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Use CAVOK for Xiamen 👍🏼 |
Well
All the people we used to think that if "our" manager works also for a Chinesse Airline, seems to be good for us, but you may notice that the have some other "problems" Lets see, Why a Broker manager, pilot on a Chinesse Airline is GOING to push to any airline, if the GET money from that Airline? They have too many interest in the company, they are NOT going to push any company, because the GET money from that company.... Then... is not going to help you |
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