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Questions

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1 Terms and Conditions

1.1 Is loss of license insurance available?
1.2 When does the counting of the 8 consecutive off days start?
1.3 How do you calculate the salary after December 2008?
1.4 I only see Captain and FO positions. Where is the SFO?
1.5 According to the Term and Conditions, all payments are paid after Chinese Tax. What is the tax rate in China?
1.6 Is the allowance for child education taxable?

2 Licensing and Medical

2.1 What license is required to fly with Jade Cargo?
2.2 Do you offer a health/medical plan for family?
2.3 What are the requirements for the physical?
2.4 How can I prepare best for the Chinese ATPL exam?
2.5 Do I need a full ATPL license to apply for a position with Jade Cargo?

3 Upgrade

3.1 Is promotion available for first officers?
3.2 I am already a captain on a narrow body aircraft. Do I still need to go through Shenzhen Airlines training to upgrade?
3.3 Do you currently have pilots in the upgrade program?

4 Roster

4.1 What is a typical schedule?
4.2 Do you have routes into the USA?
4.3 What are Jade’s growth plans?
4.4 Are other bases available?

5 Travel

5.1 What travel agreements are available for employees?
5.2 Will there be interlining with Lufthansa (Star Alliance airlines) and Shenzhen Airlines?
5.3 Can my family and I travel on Jade's freights free of charge?

6 Life in Shenzhen

6.1 What international schools are available in Shenzhen?
6.2 How far is Hong Kong from Shenzhen?
6.3 How do I get a visa for China?
6.4 What if I or a family member gets sick?
6.5 Do people speak English in Shenzhen?
6.6 Is the crime rate high?
6.7 Is it possible to buy a apartment in Shenzhen?

Answers

1 Terms and Conditions

1.1 Is loss of license insurance available?
  Yes, see Terms and Conditions, section Insurances
1.2 When does the counting of the 8 consecutive off days start?
  As soon as you reached your point of departure for the off days, the counting starts. Hence, any mandatory rest time is part of the consecutive off days.
1.3 How do you calculate the salary after December 2008?
 

Until Jade's restructuring process has fully been completed, Jade will give you an income guarantee of 80 block hours as shown in the graph below.


 All posted gross salaries are calculated on that basis. Once the flight plan has returned to normal, i.e. in January 2009 at the latest, that income guarantee has become superfluous and due to operational needs you will be able to fly a normal roster. In both time periods, the overtime 2 payment is always on top.
1.4 I only see Captain and FO positions. Where is the SFO?
  We treat SFOs as fully qualified First Officer including left hand seat training who relieves the captain during cruise flight according to CAAC regulations. Consequently, they earn a higher salary as well as supplement and have the option to be upgraded to captain. For salary details refer to section Compensation and Benefits, Note 1 and for upgrade details to section Upgrade Policy.
1.5 According to the Term and Conditions, all payments are paid after Chinese Tax. What is the tax rate in China?
  The tax rate in China varies between 5% and 45% depending on monthly income.
1.6 Is the allowance for child education taxable?
  The allowance for child education will be refunded on the tax invoice provided by the local international school. It can only be paid on that specific tax invoice without tax payment.

2 Licensing and Medical

2.1 What license is required to fly with Jade Cargo?
  To be a pilot in Jade Cargo, you are required to pass the Chinese ATPL test. Once passed, you will be issued with a Chinese ATPL.
2.2 Do you offer a health/medical plan for family?
  We offer payment towards your plan. Please refer to Compensation and Benefits
2.3 What are the requirements for the physical?
  See Application Process, section Pilot Selection and Medical
2.4 How can I prepare best for the Chinese ATPL exam?
  Well ahead of time, Jade will send you a question book and a reference book. Review the content of those books thoroughly and you will pass with flying colors.
2.5 Do I need a full ATPL license to apply for a position with Jade Cargo?
  Yes, a full ATPL with no restrictions is required.

3 Upgrade

3.1 Is promotion available for first officers?
  Promotion is available subject to availability of captain positions and reaching the minimum experience requirements laid down by CAAC.
3.2 I am already a captain on a narrow body aircraft. Do I still need to go through Shenzhen Airlines training to upgrade?
  No, see Application Process, section Upgrading Policy for FOs
3.3 Do you currently have pilots in the upgrade program?
  Yes.

4 Roster

4.1 What is a typical schedule?
  Presently, you can expect three rotations to Europe plus one rotation in Asia per month.
4.2 Do you have routes into the USA?
  No, at present Jade only serves Asian and European destinations. See our flight plan for details.
4.3 What are Jade’s growth plans?
  In the near future, Jade is planning to extend its network to include USA destinations.
4.4 Are other bases available?
  Presently, Shenzhen is the only pilot base.

5 Travel

5.1 What travel agreements are available for employees?
  Currently, all company sponsored travel is on the Lufthansa network only. See Terms and Conditions, section Private Travel for details.
5.2 Will there be interlining with Lufthansa (Star Alliance airlines) and Shenzhen Airlines?
  The current travel policy as posted in the terms and conditions section is a temporary regulation that will be updated once a final agreement has been reached between the shareholders of Jade Cargo.
5.3 Can my family and I travel on Jade's freights free of charge?
  At the moment, Chinese regulation only lets employees travel aboard Jade's freighters. So you may use Jade's freighters for travel but not your wife or children.

6 Life in Shenzhen

6.1 What international schools are available in Shenzhen?
  In November 2007 there were at least three:
  1. International School of Sino-Canada
  2. Shenzhen American International School
  3. Shekou International School
You might also try entering "international school shenzhen" in your favorite search engine.
6.2 How far is Hong Kong from Shenzhen?
  If you live in the beautiful area of Shekou where most of our pilots live, you can take the ferry and be in Hong Kong within 30 minutes.
6.3 How do I get a visa for China?
  Jade Cargo staff will provide you and your family members with a residence permit that allows you to enter and exit China at your convenience.
6.4 What if I or a family member gets sick?
  You can either visit one of the excellent medical facilities in the area where you live or visit a doctor in nearby Hong Kong.
6.5 Do people speak English in Shenzhen?
  Shenzhen is one of the most international cities in China since its rapid growth over the last 30 years not only attracted Chinese from all over the country but also many foreigners. Thus, the ability to communicate in at least rudimentary English is quite high, especially among the younger people.
6.6 Is the crime rate high?
  Shenzhen is a remarkably safe city and the people are mostly very friendly towards foreigners. Capital crimes are virtually unheard of. However, just like in another big city - especially in the touristy areas - petty offenses like pick pocketing do happen.
6.7 Is it possible to buy an apartment in Shenzhen?
  Yes, if you are a resident in China for one year, then you can buy an apartment.

 

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