Shenzhen Airlines

Shenzhen Airlines is a domestic and international airline headquartered in Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport in Bao'an District, Shenzhen, Guangdong, People's Republic of China

New! Company-paid loss of license insurance

  • Education Allowance
  • Highest passing rate of all Chinese Airlines
  • Very quick hiring process
  • Loyalty Bonus and other Benefits after 3 years
Job Details:

Minimum requirements are as follows:

  • 500 hours PIC time on the A320 (current within 15 months)
  • Total time 3000 hours
  • Valid ATP license with no limitations, valid passport, Class A Medical
  • Maximum age 55
  • Must be from a country which has diplomatic relations with China

Domicile: Shenzhen, China

Contract Term: 3 year initial / Renewable

Company-Paid Loss of CAAC Medical License insurance. Salary protection of $10,000 per month up to 12 months in case of temporary or permanent loss of CAAC medical license. Additional coverage for temporary loss of CAAC medical license available. Additional option for Permanent loss of all medical license available (coverage of $10,000 per month for 24 months).”

Shenzhen Airlines will offer 5 scheduling options:

(All amounts except contract completion bonus, are net of tax):

Living in China: (30 days of paid leave per year):  $18,000/mo

Option A: (90 days of paid leave per year):  $15, 360/mo

Option B: (120 days of paid leave pear year): $13,877/mo

Option C: (6 weeks on, 2 weeks off):  $15,360/mo

Option D:  (6 weeks on, 3 weeks off): $13,877/mo

Above amounts Include base salary, travel allowance, annual bonus and fuel saving bonus.

“Local” Agreement (Live in China) 

At current exchange rates, the total compensation is: $18,000/Mo.  

  • Base pay:  $15,700
  • 30 days of paid leave per year.
  • Fuel Saving bonus: around $800/mo.  Variable
  • Contract Completion Bonus: $30,000 after 3 years
  • Travel Allowance $8000USD per year (paid annually)
  • Guaranteed 8 days off per month (average 10)
  • $1,100 per month subsidy if children enrolled in school in China
  • 7 days sick leave per year
  • Quarterly overtime bonus: $162/hr above 240 hours in a 3 month period
  • Annual overtime bonus: $162/hr above 780 hours per year“Commuter A” Agreement (90 days paid leave per year): 

 At current exchange rates, the total compensation is:  $15,360/mo                       

  • Base salary: 13,200 per month
  • 90 days of paid leave per year
  • Fuel Saving bonus: around $800/mo.  Variable
  • Travel Allowance $8000USD per year (paid annually)
  • Guaranteed 8 days off per month (average 10)
  • Contract Completion Bonus: $25,000 after 3 years.
  • Quarterly and annual overtime incentives as above.

“Commuter B” Agreement (120 days of paid leave per year):

At current exchange rates, the total compensation is:  $13,877/mo

  • Base salary: $11,800 per month
  • 120 days of paid leave per year
  • Fuel Saving bonus: around $800/mo.  Variable
  • Travel Allowance $8000USD per year (paid annually)
  • Guaranteed 8 days off per month (average 10)
  • Contract Completion Bonus: $22,000 after 3 years of service
  • Quarterly and annual overtime incentives as above.

“Commuter C” Agreement (6 weeks on, 2 weeks off):

At current exchange rates, the total compensation is:  $15, 360/mo

  • Base salary: $13,200 per month
  • Six week on, 2 weeks off schedule
  • Fuel Saving bonus: around $800/mo.  Variable
  • Travel Allowance $8000USD per year (paid annually)
  • Guaranteed 8 days off per month (average 10)
  • Contract Completion Bonus: $25,000 after 3 years of service
  • Quarterly and annual overtime incentives as above.

“Commuter D” Agreement (6 weeks on, 3 weeks off):

At current exchange rates, the total compensation is:  $13,877/mo

  • Base salary: $11,800 per month
  • Six weeks on, 3 weeks off schedule
  • Fuel Saving bonus: around $800/mo.  Variable
  • Travel Allowance $8000USD per year (paid annually)
  • Guaranteed 8 days off per month (average 10)
  • Contract Completion Bonus: $22,000 after 3 years of service
  • Quarterly and annual overtime incentives as above.

* Bonus amounts are paid in HKG in USD and are subject to International Monetary Transfer Tax. Beginning Nov. 2011 Tax rate was 13.10%

Salary payment:
– During ground school and line training, your pay will be handled by WASINC, and can be deposited
at the bank of your choosing.
– After checked to the line, your salary will be paid in a local bank in local currency by Shenzhen
Airlines.

Travel Benefits – Total of 12 free ONE way domestic standby tickets / year on Shenzhen Airlines routes.  ZED fares on United Airlines and Air Canada.  Reduced rate agreement with Lufthansa.   ID75 tickets on domestic Shenzhen Airlines routes.

For crew members who complete three years of service, and renew their contract, the following additional benefits apply:

  1. Loyalty Bonus (paid semi-annually).  This is in addition to the contract completion bonus.
    1. Local Contract: $12,000 per year
    2. Commuter A: $10,000 per year
    3. Commuter B: $9,000 per year
    4. Commuter C: $10.000 per year
    5. Commuter D: $9,000 per year
  2. Flexibility program (for China-based crew)
  3. Additional $700 per month tuition reimbursement
  4. Or…additional 7 paid vacation days per year
  5. Or…5 consecutive off days per month

Additional Information:

Expat tax benefits may apply
Optional global medical/dental health plan (for pilot and family)
Emergency medical plan provided by Shenzhen Airlines for the pilot
Apartment rental assistance provided
Chinese speaking support staff provided day-to-day support with “living in China” issues
Expat status may dramatically reduce your national tax liability. Consult your CPA for tax advice.
Chinese income taxes will be paid by Shenzhen Airlines.
Optional global medical/dental health plan (for pilot and family). International Medical Insurance Coverage is optional and will cover you and your family anywhere in the world. Details are available at www.pilotifs.com.
Loss of License insurance is available at www.pilotifs.com.

** Bonus amounts are paid in HKG in USD and are subject to International Monetary Transfer Tax. 2013 Tax rate is 13.10%.

 

 

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