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🇭🇰 Hong KongLCCQatar Airways Group

HK Express

Hong Kong LCC. Qatar Airways Group subsidiary.

¥15M–¥22M
Capt. Salary (est.)
¥7M–¥13M
F/O Salary (est.)
~30 aircraft
Fleet
30+ cities
Destinations
Overview

About HK Express

HK Express is a Hong Kong-based LCC owned by the Qatar Investment Authority (Qatar Airways Group). Operating A320 family exclusively across East Asia and SE Asia, including Japan (NRT/KIX/OKA). HK income tax is low (max 17%).

HQ
Hong Kong
Hub
Hong Kong Int'l Airport (HKG)
Owner
Qatar Airways Group (QIA)
Fleet
A320/A321neo
Founded
2004
Income Tax
Yes (HK, up to 17%)
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 — A320/A321
East & SE Asia routes
¥15M–¥22M
¥18M HKD (low tax)
First Officer
International
¥7M–¥13M
¥10M HKD/JPY≈19

💡 HKD/JPY≈19. HK income tax max 17% — among the lowest in major cities. Note: HK living costs are high.

Operations

Routes & Fleet

Routes

HKG to Japan (NRT/KIX/OKA/FUK), Korea, Taiwan, Thailand, Philippines, Vietnam.

Fleet

A320/A321neo. ~30 aircraft.

Training

Training & Checkrides

Type Rating (LCC)

CAD Hong Kong-approved ATC. Ground → simulator → LIFUS.

Qatar Group Benefit

Part of Qatar Airways Group — potential access to group resources and network.

Recurrent Checks

OPC/LPC 1–2x per year per CAD HK.

Captain Upgrade

Vacancy + seniority based.

Benefits

Benefits & Perks

🏙️
Hong Kong Base

Asia financial center. Low income tax (max 17%).

✈️
Qatar Group Benefit

Qatar Airways Group employee benefits access.

🏥
Health Insurance

Medical coverage.

📅
Annual Leave

Per HK labor law.

Job Openings

Recruitment Info (as of March 2026)

Hiring status: A320 type-rated pilots actively sought. Check official site.

Captain / First Officer — A320/A321
East Asia routes.
Check Official Page
License: ATPL (ICAO/CASL)
Type: A320 type preferred