Salary
Captain, First Officer
Their salary ranges are more or less the same and depend on seniority and the type of aircraft they are in charge
Flight Attendant
The basic monthly salary is based on a fixed number of flying hours per month and they can get an allowance for the number of additional flying hours they serve
Will be given free accommodation and meal allowance when they are on duty away from the home countries
Starting salaries for junior posts in the reservations and administrative departments are within similar range. Those with relevant experience will be offered a higher starting salary
Fringe Benefits
Airline staff and their immediate family members are entitled to discounted flights and hotel accommodation
Working Hours and Holidays
Most employees work five days a week
Flight Staff
No regular working hours; may fly short-distance flights and return home on the same day or spend one or more nights away from home on a long-distance flight
May start to work at any hour of a day
Working hours depend on the distance of the journey; may work a few hours or over 10 hours a day
Provided with adequate rest periods between flights and will get a few days off after being away from home for a number of days
Ticketing, Reservations, Passenger Handling and Cargo Handling Staff
Have to undertake shift duties or work all night to tie in with the airline’s operating hours
May not be entitled to rest days on Sundays or public holidays; alternative holidays will be assigned
Working Environment
The flight staff may be required to work in aircrafts of different models. As they have to fly from country to country frequently, they must be prepared to work outside Hong Kong or stay in transit abroad. They also have to work in teams and co-operate with one another.
The non-flying staff, on the other hand, may station at the airport or in the branch offices of the airline. Some of them, such as cargo officers and messengers, may have to perform outdoor work.
The technical staff have to work in workshops and hangars. They may specialise in a small system of the cockpit or overhaul of bulky aircraft engines.
Except office staff, most airline staff have to wear uniform.
Employment Protection
Should you have any enquiries about the Employment Ordinance or other labour legislation, you can obtain further information from:
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![]() | The Labour Department website on the Internet:www.labour.gov.hk/eng/legislat/contentA.htm |