Suparna Airlines offers B787 type-rated command positions for experienced Boeing B777/B787 pilots with 4000+ hours experience on commercial aircraft.
Direct entry positions on the B787 are only for B787 rated Captains, however B777 pilots will be accepted as NTR captains as well.
Suparna, formerly known as Yangtze River Express, has rebranded to reflect the new direction for this expanding airline as it looks to increase its passenger and cargo operations across the globe. They currently operates a fleet of 22 freighter and 11 passenger aircraft across B737NG, B787 and B744 types. In Q1-2019 Suparna started to operate their first B787 pax aircraft, with couple more for deliveries expected in 2019.
Contracts are 3 years in length for type-rated pilots, 5 years for non-type rated pilots. There are three roster choices available: resident in China, or choose from 8 or 11 days off in a block per month. All remuneration is net/after taxes in China.
In addition, all Longreach China contract pilots receive to the following benefits, underwritten by Lloyds of London:
- worldwide emergency medical coverage whilst away from home
- Life Insurance to the value of $300,000 AUD
- access to the Longreach income protection policy that provides up to US$15,000 per month for 24 months, plus a lump sum of up to US$550,000
If you would to view a guide to the terms and conditions, then please click here.
Benefits
Contract Length: 3 years renewable for type-rated pilots, 5 years for non-type rated pilots.
There are three types of roster available, and salary is commensurate with the roster chosen.
Please note: All payments are in USD and are net of Chinese tax.
| Roster Choice | Option 1 | Option 2 | Option 3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lifestyle | 100% Resident | 8 days off/mth | 11 days off/mth |
| Monthly Salary | $20,800 | $17,800 | $16,800 |
| Performance Bonus | $2,000 | $2,000 | $2,000 |
| Monthly Allowances | $3,500 | $3,500 | $3,500 |
| Annual Hours | 960 hrs | 780 hrs | 720 hrs |
| Overtime Rate | $300/hr | $250/hr | $250/hr |
| Loyalty Bonus | Year 1 $6,000 Year 2 $12,000 Year 3 $18,000 | ||
| Annual Contract Value | ~$327,200 p.a. | ~$291,600 p.a. | ~$279,600 p.a. |
| Contract Renewal | $20,000 | $20,000 | $20,000 |
| Annual Leave | 30 days | 30 days | 20 days |
| Other Benefits | Health Insurance, Loss of Licence Insurance, Education Allowance, Staff Travel Benefits | ||
Requirements
- Valid and Current Rating on B777 or B787
- >500hrs PIC on type
- Minimum 4,000 hrs total
- Current on type within 6 months
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Max age 54 for non typerated, 55 for typerated
- Valid Passport and ATPL from country with diplomatic relations with PRC
- Valid First Class Medical
- No history of incidents or accidents
- No criminal record
- ICAO English Level 4 or above
Application Procedure
Firstly, please make sure you have registered with Longreach China.
Click here to register.
Longreach China will assist you in the completion of the documentation if required. Just contact us anytime.
If you would like to contact our recruitment staff, or chat with a pilot representative, please send an email to joanna@longreachchina.com
The application requires the submission of the following documents:
- Application Form, plus
- Scanned copies of your personal documents.
Please ensure that all the documents are completed and attached when you return your application form to us.
Completed applications are to be sent to: joanna@longreachchina.com