Air China Cargo 747 Captain
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Air China Cargo 747 Captain
Hello, itīs been a while that I see advertised in a few contract agencies that they are looking for direct entry captains for the Air China cargo 747 WITHOUT type rating and only requiring 800 PIC 737 time (which I would qualified). Anyone knows if there is a catch? They advertise a really high salary of $250.0000. Any info??
Thanks!
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From: London
The contract itself is fine and having flown in China I definitely think it's a good experience, but there are snags to any China position.
Most will take 3 months at least from your initial application before you start work. Chinese immigration law is a pain to deal with. The medical you have to do is very probing and not very clothed. Also they make you sit a pass/fail Chinese ATPL exam that if you fail means that can't apply again for around 3-6 months.
There is also a very high chop rate for people that apply to China as the Chinese have that mentality that they will only hire 10% of people they put forward as they want to make it look like they have really high flight standards.
It is definitely worth a go however if you can get a contract it is a lot of money and if they are giving you a type rating, you can't really ask for more. I would just say keep you options open while your applying.
Most will take 3 months at least from your initial application before you start work. Chinese immigration law is a pain to deal with. The medical you have to do is very probing and not very clothed. Also they make you sit a pass/fail Chinese ATPL exam that if you fail means that can't apply again for around 3-6 months.
There is also a very high chop rate for people that apply to China as the Chinese have that mentality that they will only hire 10% of people they put forward as they want to make it look like they have really high flight standards.
It is definitely worth a go however if you can get a contract it is a lot of money and if they are giving you a type rating, you can't really ask for more. I would just say keep you options open while your applying.
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From: Put out to graze
I looked into a similar contract with Air China but a few colleagues warned me about what actually happens as opposed to what was advertised.
Advertised: A330 NTR Captain based in Sydney
Actual (after a lot of digging) A330 'Captain' but flying in the RHS, based in Beijing for a minimum of one year, possibly 2, but in any event a non determined period until the Chinese deemed you suitable for the LHS and then you could apply for what was available.
Advertised: A330 NTR Captain based in Sydney
Actual (after a lot of digging) A330 'Captain' but flying in the RHS, based in Beijing for a minimum of one year, possibly 2, but in any event a non determined period until the Chinese deemed you suitable for the LHS and then you could apply for what was available.
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From: Over the Pacific mostly
Still good money for a senior FO
