Flight Technology

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Major category
Engineering

Specialization introduction

Major introduction

Learn to fly, get a license, become a civil aviation or general aviation pilot — high salary and full of challenges.

Program overview

The Flight Technology program, simply put, teaches you how to fly an airplane, but it's far more than just 'flying.' You will systematically study core courses such as flight principles, aviation meteorology, air navigation, aircraft systems, and aviation English. You'll also repeatedly practice handling various emergency situations in simulators, and finally obtain a commercial pilot license through actual flight training. Institutions like Civil Aviation University of China and Civil Aviation Flight University of China have Asia's largest flight training bases and fleets, offering plenty of hands-on opportunities. This major is suitable for students with good physical fitness, strong stress tolerance, decent English skills, and a love for teamwork — after all, in the cockpit, you need to closely coordinate with the co-pilot and air traffic control. If you have a passion for the blue sky and don't mind strict medical exams and a disciplined lifestyle, this is your starting point.

Major prospects

全球航空业持续增长,中国更是世界第二大航空市场,每年需要数千名新飞行员。除了民航客机,通用航空(公务机、直升机、无人机)也在快速扩张,飞行员缺口很大。国际学生如果在中国完成训练并考取中国民航局(CAAC)执照,可以回国转换执照(需通过本国民航局考核),或者留在中国的航空公司工作——很多航司都有外籍飞行员需求。另外,随着国产大飞机C919投入运营,熟悉中国机型的飞行员会更受欢迎。这个行业看重经验和小时数,越老越吃香,职业天花板很高。

Career prospects

毕业后最直接的出路是进航空公司当副驾驶,国内三大航(国航、东航、南航)以及海航、春秋等都在招人。刚入职副驾驶年薪约20-40万人民币,升到机长后可达80-150万,国际航线机长更高。除了开飞机,还可以去航校当飞行教员(带学员攒小时数)、去通航公司做包机飞行、或者进航空管理部门做安全监察。也有部分人转向航空公司的招飞管理、飞行训练中心等岗位。注意:飞行员是终身学习型职业,每年都要复训和体检,但回报非常可观。

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