Working as a Pilot in China
03-21-2017, 02:01 AM
#253
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To be fair, Xiamen was very clear the few times I did fly there.
I was in Chengdu and thought much I what I read regarding the author's experience with Tianjin was similar to my experience with Chengdu/Sichuan Airlines.
Regarding the translation of manuals, we had a guy get nailed with a large fine due to a poor translation of manuals. He followed the Airbus FCOM, but the translation into Chinese was bad, so the company argued that he violated a limitation and suspended him and fined him (along with the public shaming). The proper, original, Airbus FCOM wording was not enough to protect him.
Anyway, glad you had a great experience with China. It can be financially very rewarding if you are in a good position to handle the fun of China. I could be persuaded to go back for a short time after my kids are grown, if the options are still good. But I am in no hurry to go back.
I was in Chengdu and thought much I what I read regarding the author's experience with Tianjin was similar to my experience with Chengdu/Sichuan Airlines.
Regarding the translation of manuals, we had a guy get nailed with a large fine due to a poor translation of manuals. He followed the Airbus FCOM, but the translation into Chinese was bad, so the company argued that he violated a limitation and suspended him and fined him (along with the public shaming). The proper, original, Airbus FCOM wording was not enough to protect him.
Anyway, glad you had a great experience with China. It can be financially very rewarding if you are in a good position to handle the fun of China. I could be persuaded to go back for a short time after my kids are grown, if the options are still good. But I am in no hurry to go back.
08-26-2018, 06:17 AM
#254
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I understand that China does come with it's share of ups and downs. Obviously, one cant expect free lunches.
However, given the 4-year contract, does one have an option of leaving early in case one is not able to cope up? How are resignations treated? And is there a contract amount to be paid to be relieved?
Any idea about Hainan airlines?
However, given the 4-year contract, does one have an option of leaving early in case one is not able to cope up? How are resignations treated? And is there a contract amount to be paid to be relieved?
Any idea about Hainan airlines?
08-26-2018, 08:28 AM
#255
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Originally Posted by Iflycan
Any idea about Hainan airlines?
08-26-2018, 11:52 PM
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Originally Posted by Iflycan
I understand that China does come with it's share of ups and downs. Obviously, one cant expect free lunches.
However, given the 4-year contract, does one have an option of leaving early in case one is not able to cope up? How are resignations treated? And is there a contract amount to be paid to be relieved?
Any idea about Hainan airlines?
However, given the 4-year contract, does one have an option of leaving early in case one is not able to cope up? How are resignations treated? And is there a contract amount to be paid to be relieved?
Any idea about Hainan airlines?
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