A320, B737, B777 Captains - China Eastern Airlines

Immediate openings for A320 / B737EFIS and NG / B777 Captains

Europe/USA/Australia Basing - Seasonal Contracts Available

Minimum requirements are as follows:

- For A320 and B737EFIS/NG : 600 hours PIC time on type

- For B777: 1500 hours PIC time on type

- Total 3000 hours PIC time

- Last flight must be within 12 months

- Valid ATP license with no limitations, valid passport, Class A Medical

- Maximum age 57, CAAC ATP license holder 58 (Must be from a country which has diplomatic relations with China)

Domicile: Shanghai, China. (B737NG can also select Wuhan or Taiyuan)

Term:

2 years initial contract. Renewable for 3 years.

NEW! Seasonal/Part Time contracts 6-11 months available.

Compensation:

Total Compensation:

B777: $18,000 (net) per month

A320: $15,500 (net) per month

B737: $15,500 (net) per month

B777:

Base salary: $16,500/mo

Travel allowance: $500/mo

Housing Allowance: $500/mo

Safety Bonus: $500/mo (paid annually)

B737/A320: Base salary: $14,000/mo Travel Allowance: $500/mo Housing Allowance: $500/mo Safety Bonus: $500/mo (paid annually)

Overtime:

For the A320 and B737: 70 hours. Overtime paid at $200/hr.

For the B777: 80 hours. Overtime will be paid at $215 per hour.

Seasonal Contracts: Choose your scheduling option! 1. Select 6/7/8/9/10/11 months of working per year.

2. Pay is determined by length of time in China.

a. For example, B737 Captain chooses to work 8 months per year.

b. Base salary $15,500 * 8 = $124,000.

c. Travel allowance, Housing Allowance, Safety bonus included during months you work.

d. NOTE: Seasonal contracts MUST work during peak seasons (July to September, and Chinese New Year)

All taxes in China paid by China Eastern.

- For the A320 and B737: 70 hours. Overtime paid at $200/hr.

- For the B777: 80 hours. Overtime will be paid at $215 per hour.

Overseas Basing:

The Operating Base shall be Hongqiao Airport, Shanghai, China, and other Points outside of China as agreed by CEA. 

When there is a suitable number of foreign pilots who can come from a specific city, meaning their home residence is either at the specific city or is logistically and relatively close. 

For example Sydney can be a foreign pilot base for pilots that live in New Zealand or other places in Australia, but it is the full responsibility of these foreign pilots to get themselves to/from Sydney and in their own time (meaning it is not duty time). 

This option is at the sole discretion of CEA.

Scheduling:

- For the A320 and B737: 3 weeks on, 1 week off. OR…6 weeks on, 2 weeks off.

- For the B777: 20 days on and 10 days off. Or 40 days on and 20 days off.

Paid Annual Leave: 

10 days per year. Or take 21 days annual leave with no overtime payment.

Seasonal Contracts: take 8 days of paid leave per year, OR…take 18 days paid leave if no overtime payment.

Travel Support:

12 International economy class per year on MU for pilot & family & parents & parents in-law. Confirmed economy, upgradeable to business class (space available). 

Although CEA is a part of SkyTeam, there are no SkyTeam travel benefits at this time.

Sick Leave:

8 days per year

Training Pay:

From the start of ground training (max 3 months): $11,000/mo

From the start of line training (max 3 months): $12,000/mo

Hotel is provided during training.

For B737efis candidate, training pay will cover the period until you are qualified on the B737-800.

Introduction to China Eastern:

China Eastern Airlines Corporation Limited (CEA) (two letter code: MU) is an airline headquartered on the grounds of Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport in Shanghai, China. 

It is a major Chinese airline operating international, domestic and regional routes. Its main hubs are at Shanghai Pudong International Airport and Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport. 

CEA is China's second-largest carrier by passenger numbers. CEA and its subsidiary Shanghai Airlines became the 14th member of SkyTeam on 21 June 2011. In 2014, CEA carried 83.08 million domestic and international passengers with an average load factor of 73%. They operate 411 aircraft, with 232 on order. A320: 244 with 148 on order. B737NG: 110 with 60 on order. B777: 9, with 11 on order. International destinations include: Frankfurt, Hamburg, Rome, Paris, London, Moscow, Delhi, Calcutta, Bangkok, Kuala Lumpur, Singapore, Taipei, Phnom Penh, Hong Kong, New York, San Francisco, Honolulu, Los Angeles, Vancouver.