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Vietnam Airlines

Vietnam state flag carrier. SkyTeam member.

¥10M–¥18M
Capt. Salary (est.)
¥5M–¥10M
F/O Salary (est.)
~100 aircraft
Fleet
50+ cities
Destinations
Overview

About Vietnam Airlines

Vietnam Airlines is Vietnam's state flag carrier. Hubbing at Hanoi Noi Bai Airport, it serves East Asia, Europe, and Australia. Operating A350 and B787, it has had a consistent demand for foreign captains. SkyTeam member.

HQ
Hanoi, Vietnam
Hubs
Noi Bai (HAN) / Tan Son Nhat (SGN)
Alliance
SkyTeam
Founded
1956
Owner
Vietnamese Government
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
Int'l (A350/B787)
¥10M–¥18M
¥14M USD contract common
First Officer
International
¥5M–¥10M
¥7M Reference value

💡 USD/JPY=150. Foreign pilots often offered USD contracts. Vietnam income tax may apply.

Operations

Routes & Fleet

Routes

Hanoi/HCMC to Japan, Korea, China, Europe (London, Paris, Frankfurt), Australia.

Fleet

A350-900, A321neo, B787-9/10, B787-8, B737 MAX

Training

Training & Checkrides

Type Rating

Vietnam CAAV-approved ATC. Ground → simulator → LIFUS.

LIFUS

Supervised line ops post-type rating.

Recurrent Checks

OPC/LPC 1–2x per year per CAAV.

Captain Upgrade

Seniority + assessment.

Benefits

Benefits & Perks

✈️
Staff Travel

Discount tickets. SkyTeam partners included.

🏥
Health Insurance

Medical coverage for pilot and family.

💰
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 captain hiring track record. Active recruitment periods due to pilot shortage.

Contract Captain
Foreign pilot direct hire.
Irregular Hiring
License: ATPL (ICAO)
Experience: Widebody captain
Contract: USD fixed-term