For Vietnam Airlines pilots, the monthly salary ranges between USD8,000 to USD13,000 depending on seniority and rank.
In just one Vietnam Airlines flight team, ten pilots have left to work for other airlines in recent months, and there are more resignation letters waiting to be processed.
According Vietnam Airlines policy, pilots are sent abroad for training on corporate funds if they agree to sign a 15-year contract. The estimated amount for training a pilot for the carrier is around 2.5 billion VND, not including later courses. The investment is significant to the airline, and when pilots decide to leave before the contract is up, it means a loss for the company.
