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Hainan Airlines

China's largest private carrier. Skytrax 5-Star. HNA Group.

¥15M–¥25M
Capt. Salary (foreign/est.)
¥7M–¥13M
F/O Salary (est.)
200+ aircraft
Fleet
60+ cities
Int'l Destinations
Overview

About Hainan Airlines

Hainan Airlines is China's largest private independent carrier under HNA Group. Known for Skytrax 5-Star quality service. Hubs at Beijing and Haikou, operating domestically and internationally. Post HNA Group financial restructuring, still operating. History of foreign pilot recruitment.

HQ
Haikou, Hainan, China
Hubs
Beijing Capital (PEK) / Haikou (HAK)
Alliance
None
Founded
1993
Quality
Skytrax 5-Star
Foreign Hire
Track record
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)
International
¥15M–¥25M
¥20M USD contract
First Officer
Domestic & Int'l
¥7M–¥13M
¥9.5M Reference value

💡 USD/JPY=150. Foreign pilots typically on USD special contracts.

Operations

Routes & Fleet

Routes

Beijing/Haikou to all major Chinese cities, international routes (US, Europe, Japan, SE Asia).

Fleet

B787-8/9, B737-800 MAX, A330. 200+ 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 on Hainan Airlines flights.

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5-Star Quality

Flying for a Skytrax 5-Star carrier brings prestige.

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Health Insurance

Medical coverage.

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Bonus

Performance-linked bonus.

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Pension

Corporate pension.

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Layover Allowance

Per diem for international layovers.

Job Openings

Recruitment Info (as of March 2026)

Hiring status: Foreign hiring track record. Post-HNA restructuring status requires verification.

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