CRJ Captain - Expat Assignment in Beijing, China
Posted: 6/24/2007 12:32:00 AM
Immediate need for CRJ-200 Captains We are pleased to announce immediate openings for CRJ Captains for ex-pat assignments in Beijing, China.
When comparing salary and benefits with other opportunities in the market place, please keep in mind the following points:
--The average gross salary before tax & housing costs for a top level professional living in Beijing is $2,230USD per month v.s. your net of $5,700USD per month.
--You can buy a Chinese meal for about $0.80 to $1.30USD.
--Ordinary clothes cost between $3 and $7USD.
--The average rental price for a 3 bedroom apartment in Beijing is $302USD per month v.s. your housing allowance of $1200USD/month. A sample Western style fully furnished apartment near the airport in an ex-pat community can be seen at this site: http://www.torent.cn/unit/BJU1000080.html
--The approximate equivalent salary in the U.S. taking into account tax free status, housing, and cash benefits would be around $130,000USD/year.
Your out of pocket living expenses will be only for food and entertainment.
In short, you can experience an adventure in China, enjoy living at the top of the economy, and put a substantial amount in savings each month.
In the interest of full disclosure, please keep fully in mind that this adventure is not for everyone.
While Beijing is one of the great and historic cities of the world, it is located in a foreign country with a different culture and language. The people are friendly and very kind to Westerners. Please find details and requirements for the job below. Flying for: The Joint Venture between Shenzhen Airlines and Mesa Airlines (tentatively known as Kun Peng Airlines) Minimum requirements: • 500 hours PIC on CRJ-200, 700 or 900 • 3000 hours total time • First Class medical Domicile: Beijing, China (Working VISA provided by WASINC - any nationality can apply) Base pay: $5700 per month (net) Minimum Guarantee: 80 hours Contract Term: First contract: 2 years. Subsequent contracts: 1 year Benefits:
• Housing allowance: $1200 per month
• Contract completion bonus (payable upon contract completion) o $3000 for first year o $6000 for second year
• Worldwide Medical/Dental insurance
• Life insurance and Accidental Death and Disability insurance will be provided
• Annual travel allowance provided
• 9 days guaranteed off per month
• 30 days personal leave per year Additional information:
• Kun Peng Airlines is a joint venture between Mesa Air and Shenzhen Airlines
• Chinese income taxes will be paid by the company. U.S. taxes will be based on off-shore (expat) status.
• International Medical Insurance Coverage is provided for you and your family anywhere in the world.
• Travel Allowance. The travel allowance covers employee, family, parents, or friends.
• Housing Allowance will provide for a western-style furnished apartment around 180-200 sq. meters (about 1900 sq. ft. with 3BR 2 BA). Housing assistance will include on-site property visits and assistance with lease negotiations. • Interested persons will be considered for upgrade to B-737NG service at parent company (Shenzhen Airlines) upon completion of contract.
• Route System. Kun Peng Airlines will be based in Beijing, and initially include routes to 16 regional airports. We are now providing COMPLIMENTARY membership to our website for pilots who apply for this job. If you are NOT a current member, go to this web address: http://www.wasinc.net/apply.aspx.



Compared to domestic domiciled Mesa RJ Capt Beijing looks like a good deal.