Originally Posted by
LAfrequentflyer
Why upgrade from SO to FO in 4 years when you can upgrade from FO to CA in 4 - 6 years in the US? Sure it may be at a regional but now you're the one logging PIC time. After a few years you can start to apply to US Majors / SWA / UPS / FEDEX / Emitates / etc...
I believe its best to be CA and log PIC time than to spend years as an SO then FO.
-LAFF
I'm no expert on pay scales, but I believe CX pilots make truckloads of money compared to their American counterparts, as well as much lower taxes on said truckloads of money. Hong Kong is one of the most economically free places on Earth. And who would not want to live in such an awesome city?