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Online application
About China Airlines
China Airlines is a full-service and cargo airline from Taiwan. Its airline codes are CI (IATA) and CAL (ICAO). The fleet counts 85 aircraft as of October 2026; types include the Airbus A321neo, Airbus A330-300, Airbus A350-900, Boeing 737-800, Boeing 777-300ER and 2 other types. The operation is built around Taipei Taoyuan (TPE).
China Airlines runs a cadet route for future pilots: the China Airlines trainee pilot programme. China Airlines also recruits licensed pilots as direct-entry first officers. The careers portal for pilots is linked in the profile on this page. The selection is described stage by stage on this page.
The six phases
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Psychological assessmentPractise this phase
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Written test
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Interviews in Chinese and EnglishPractise this phase
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Comprehensive assessment
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Medical standard
Where to train for China Airlines
2 flight schools have a published link with this airline. Each entry says what the link is and who states it.
AeroGuard Flight Training CenterPhoenix, United StatesCadet programme partnerAccording to the school
Flight Training Adelaide Pty LtdParafield Airport, AustraliaCadet programme partnerAccording to the school
China Airlines at a glance
- IATA / ICAO
- CI / CAL3
- Country
- Taiwan
- Hubs
- Taipei Taoyuan (TPE)3
- Fleet
- Airbus A321neo, Airbus A330-300, Airbus A350-900, Boeing 737-800, Boeing 777-300ER, Boeing 747-400F, Boeing 777F3
- Cadet programme
- China Airlines trainee pilot (rolling as of 28 Oct 2026)1
- Direct entry
- First officers1
- 1China Airlines pilot recruitment online application system · accessed 10 Oct 2026
- 2China Airlines Pilot Recruitment · accessed 10 Oct 2026
- 3China Airlines (English Wikipedia) · accessed 11 Oct 2026
