Riding the Wave as an Expat Pilot in Asia

A professional pilot shares his story of being hired at a startup regional airline in China and flying bizjets at the dawn of Chinese business aviation.

Sam Weigel

Friday, May 17, 2024 at 12:03 PM ET

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FLYING contributor Sam Weigel chats with Ed Krause, who has been flying as an expat pilot in Asia for the past 16 years. [Screenshot]

Key Takeaways:

The market for expatriate pilots is evolving, presenting new career opportunities for professional aviators seeking overseas jobs.
The article features an interview with Ed Krause, an expat pilot with 16 years of experience in Asia, detailing his career path from a startup regional airline in China to business jets.
It offers insights into the expat pilot market's evolution, future outlook, and strategies for pilots to become more competitive for international positions.

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The market for expatriate pilots is evolving, offering potential career opportunities for professional aviators seeking jobs overseas.

In this edition of V1 Rotate, FLYING contributor Sam Weigel chats with Ed Krause, who has been flying as an expat pilot in Asia for the past 16 years. Krause takes Weigel through the process of being hired at a startup regional airline in China, transitioning to business jets, and more. Learn how the expat pilot market is evolving, what the future may have in store, and ways to make yourself competitive for an overseas job.