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Bamboo Airways

Vietnam private FSC. Launch 2019.

¥8M–¥14M
Capt. Salary (est.)
¥4M–¥8M
F/O Salary (est.)
~30 aircraft
Fleet
Est. 2019
Launch Year
Overview

About Bamboo Airways

Bamboo Airways, launched 2019, is a Vietnam private carrier. Originally backed by FLC Group. Operating from Hanoi and HCMC on domestic and international routes (Japan, Korea, etc.) using A320 family and B787. Foreign pilot recruitment track record.

HQ
Hanoi, Vietnam
Hubs
Noi Bai (HAN) / Tan Son Nhat (SGN)
Founded
2017 (ops 2019)
Fleet
A320/A321, B787
Foreign Hire
Track record
Income Tax
Yes (Vietnam)
Salary Data

Pilot Salary (as of March 2026)

* Figures are reference values based on public data and industry benchmarks. Verify actual compensation with each airline's official recruitment information.

PositionSalary RangeAvg / ReferenceNotes
Captain
Domestic & Int'l
¥8M–¥14M
¥11M USD contract
First Officer
Domestic & Int'l
¥4M–¥8M
¥6M Reference value

💡 USD/JPY=150. USD contracts for foreign hires.

Operations

Routes & Fleet

Routes

Hanoi/HCMC to major domestic airports, Japan (NRT/KIX), Korea, Taiwan.

Fleet

A320/A321, B787-9. ~30 aircraft.

Training

Training & Checkrides

Type Rating

CAAV Vietnam-approved ATC. Ground → simulator → LIFUS.

LIFUS

Supervised line ops.

Recurrent Checks

OPC/LPC per CAAV.

Captain Upgrade

Based on hours and assessment.

Benefits

Benefits & Perks

✈️
Staff Discount

Bamboo Airways employee discount tickets.

🏥
Health Insurance

Medical coverage.

📈
Duty Pay

Per-flight duty pay.

📅
Annual Leave

Per Vietnamese labor law.

Job Openings

Recruitment Info (as of March 2026)

Hiring status: Foreign pilot hiring track record. Check official site.

Pilot Recruitment
Domestic & international.
Check Official Page
License: ATPL (ICAO)
Type: A320 or B787