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🇹🇼 TaiwanPremium CarrierNew CarrierIndependent

STARLUX Airlines

Taiwan's premium new carrier. Launch 2020. Active expansion.

¥22M–¥32M
Capt. Salary (est.)
¥10M–¥16M
F/O Salary (est.)
~25 aircraft
Fleet
Est. 2020
Launch Year
Overview

About STARLUX Airlines

STARLUX Airlines launched in January 2020 as a Taiwan premium independent carrier. Founded by former EVA Air Group CEO. Offering premium service on medium and long-haul routes, it opened North American routes (LA, etc.) with A350-900 in 2024. Actively hiring pilots in its growth phase.

HQ
Taipei, Taiwan
Hub
Taoyuan Int'l Airport (TPE)
Founded
2018 (ops 2020)
Alliance
None (independent)
Fleet
A321neo, A350-900
Phase
Expansion
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
A350/A321 international
¥22M–¥32M
¥26M Premium positioning
First Officer
International
¥10M–¥16M
¥13M Reference value

💡 TWD/JPY≈4.5. STARLUX offers competitive compensation as a premium carrier. Verify at time of recruitment.

Operations

Routes & Fleet

Routes

TPE hub to Asia (Tokyo, Osaka, Seoul, Bangkok, Singapore), North America (LA, SF, Seattle).

Fleet

A321neo (medium-haul), A350-900 (long-haul North America)

Training

Training & Checkrides

Type Rating (A321/A350)

Airbus-certified ATC type training. New airline with cutting-edge training setup.

Premium Service Training

STARLUX proprietary premium service standards training.

LIFUS / OPC

Standard post-type-rating line training and recurrent proficiency checks.

Upgrade Opportunity

As a young airline, early advancement to senior roles is possible.

Benefits

Benefits & Perks

✈️
Staff Travel

STARLUX employee discount travel. Growing network means more opportunities.

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Premium Environment

Flying for a top-rated premium carrier provides distinctive career brand value.

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Growth Opportunity

New carrier means early senior role and upgrade opportunities.

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Health Insurance

Medical coverage for pilot and family.

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Bonus

Performance-linked bonus.

Job Openings

Recruitment Info (as of March 2026)

Hiring status: Actively hiring in expansion phase (March 2026). Foreign captain hiring confirmed.

Captain — A350-900
Long-haul North America captain.
Hiring (Check Status)
License: ATPL (ICAO mutual recognition)
Experience: Widebody captain preferred
English: ICAO Level 4+
First Officer — A321neo/A350
Short-haul and long-haul routes.
Hiring (Check Status)
License: CPL/ATPL
English: ICAO Level 4+