Taiwan's flag carrier. SkyTeam member.
China Airlines (CAL) is Taiwan's flag carrier. Hubbing at Taoyuan Int'l Airport, it serves Americas, Europe, Asia, and Oceania. Note: despite the name, this is the carrier of Taiwan (Republic of China), not Mainland China (PRC). A major freighter operator as well.
* Figures are reference values based on public data and industry benchmarks. Verify actual compensation with each airline's official recruitment information.
| Position | Salary Range | Avg / Reference | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Captain International |
¥17M–¥27M |
¥21M | TWD+allowances |
| First Officer International |
¥8M–¥14M |
¥11M | Reference value |
💡 TWD/JPY≈4.5. Foreign hire may offer USD-denominated special contracts.
TPE/KHH hubs to Americas (LA, NY), Europe (Amsterdam), SE Asia, Japan, Oceania.
B777-300ER, B787-9, A350-900, B737-800
CAA Taiwan-approved ATC. Ground → simulator → LIFUS.
Supervised line operations post-type rating.
OPC/LPC 1–2x per year.
Seniority + internal assessment.
Discount/standby tickets. SkyTeam partners included.
Comprehensive family coverage.
Performance-linked annual bonus.
Corporate pension plan.
20–30 days + recovery leave for long-haul.
Per diem for international layovers.
Hiring status: Foreign pilot hiring on irregular basis. Check official site.