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Root Aviation

Boeing 777 Captain – China Southern Airlines (Guangzhou | Long‑Term Contract)

Boeing 777 Captain – Fly Widebody for China Southern

  • Employer: China Southern Airlines (via Root Aviation Ltd)
  • Base: Guangzhou, China
  • Contract: Long-term contract
  • Aircraft: Boeing 777 (widebody type-rated Captains welcome)
  • Salary: Approx. USD 18,000–23,000 net per month (benchmarked at 60 block hours)
  • Roster: 10 consecutive days off per month
  • Interviews: Held monthly in Guangzhou

✈️ The Opportunity

Root Aviation Ltd is recruiting experienced widebody Captains for its client, China Southern Airlines, on a long-term contract based in Guangzhou. If you are a proven widebody PIC with an ATPL and meet CAAC eligibility, this is your chance to captain one of Asia’s largest international fleets while enjoying a stable schedule and competitive, net-paid compensation.

🧭 Key Facts

  • Location: Guangzhou, China
  • Airline: China Southern Airlines
  • Hiring Window: Recruitment valid for six months from SIM check
  • License: ICAO ATPL (subject to CAAC restrictions)

🧰 What You’ll Bring

  • Valid ICAO ATPL (CAAC nationality and license restrictions apply)
  • Current or previous type rating on any of the following widebodies: Airbus A330/A340/A350/A380 or Boeing B747/B767/B777/B787 (currency not mandatory)
  • Class 1 Medical
  • Minimum 6,000 total flight hours
  • Minimum 3,000 PIC hours on multi-engine aircraft with MTOW > 50T
  • Of which at least 1,000 PIC hours on Airbus or Boeing widebody
  • No accident/incident history
  • Under 56 years of age at time of application

Note: CAAC nationality and ATPL eligibility restrictions apply.

🌟 What You’ll Enjoy

  • Net salary from approximately USD 18,000 per month (for 60 block hours), rising to around USD 23,000 per month
  • Predictable lifestyle with 10 consecutive days off each month
  • Monthly interview sessions in Guangzhou to streamline your hiring process

🧪 Selection & Timeline

Interviews are conducted monthly in Guangzhou. Following a successful SIM check, your recruitment validity remains open for six months, giving you a clear runway to mobilize.

📨 Ready to Apply?

Qualified Captains meeting the CAAC criteria are invited to apply through Root Aviation Ltd. Please prepare your up-to-date CV, license & medical copies, last three pages of logbook, and a summary of PIC widebody hours.