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China Eastern Airlines

Shanghai-based. One of China's big-3. SkyTeam member.

¥16M–¥28M
Capt. Salary (foreign/est.)
¥7M–¥14M
F/O Salary (est.)
500+ aircraft
Fleet
150+ cities
Destinations
Overview

About China Eastern Airlines

China Eastern Airlines (MU) hubs at Shanghai Pudong and Hongqiao airports. One of China's big-3, SkyTeam member. Excellent Japan routes (NRT/HND/KIX/NGO/FUK among most frequent). Has history of foreign pilot recruitment.

HQ
Shanghai, China
Hubs
Shanghai Pudong (PVG) / Hongqiao (SHA)
Alliance
SkyTeam
Founded
1988
Owner
Chinese Government
Japan Routes
Very frequent (NRT/HND/KIX+)
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 (Foreign Contract)
Int'l widebody
¥16M–¥28M
¥21M USD special contract
First Officer
Domestic & Int'l
¥7M–¥14M
¥10M Reference value

💡 USD/JPY=150. Foreign special contracts typically USD-denominated.

Operations

Routes & Fleet

Routes

Shanghai to Japan (NRT/HND/KIX/NGO/FUK+), Europe, Americas, SE Asia, Oceania. Japan routes very frequent.

Fleet

A350, A330, A321/A320neo/ceo, B777, B737 MAX. 500+ aircraft.

Training

Training & Checkrides

Type Rating

CAAC China-approved ATC.

LIFUS

Supervised line ops.

Recurrent Checks

OPC/LPC per CAAC.

CAAC License Conversion

Required for foreign pilots.

Benefits

Benefits & Perks

✈️
Staff Travel

Discount tickets. SkyTeam partners.

🏥
Health Insurance

Medical coverage.

💰
Bonus

Performance-linked bonus.

🏦
Pension

Corporate pension.

📅
Annual Leave

20–25 days.

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Layover Allowance

Per diem for international layovers.

Job Openings

Recruitment Info (as of March 2026)

Hiring status: Foreign hiring on irregular basis. Check latest status.

Contract Captain (Foreign)
International (irregular)
Check Official Page
License: ATPL (ICAO)
CAAC: License conversion required