China Southern Airlines to Recruit 15 Flight Cadets in Jilin for 2026

China Southern Airlines plans to recruit 15 civil aviation flight cadets in Jilin Province for 2026. The selected candidates will undergo training at either Beihang University (10 seats) or Civil Aviation University of China (5 seats).

**Eligibility Criteria:** 1. **Basic Requirements:** - Applicants must be male, unmarried high school graduates (current or past) who will take the 2026 National College Entrance Examination (Gaokao). - Must meet physical (including psychological), comprehensive testing, background check, and academic performance standards set by China Southern Airlines.

2. **Age Limit:** - Between 16 and 20 years old (as of August 31, 2026).

3. **Academic Requirements:** - Science stream students; those from Gaokao reform provinces must have studied Physics and Chemistry. - English as the foreign language requirement.

**Training Institutions:** The program is a joint venture between China Southern Airlines and the following universities, with full sponsorship for cadets: - Beihang University (www.buaa.edu.cn) - Civil Aviation University of China (www.cauc.edu.cn)

**Contact:** - Gao (Recruitment Supervisor, China Southern Airlines Jilin Branch) - Tel: 0431-89606073

**Physical Self-Assessment Standards:** 1. Minimum height: 168 cm. 2. BMI between 18.5 and 24 (BMI = weight(kg)/height(m)²). 3. Vision restrictions apply (e.g., myopia ≤ -4.50D, hyperopia ≤ +3.00D). Contact lens wearers must stop usage one month before the medical exam. 4. No color blindness, corneal/retinal diseases, or mental health disorders. 5. No history of epilepsy, tumors, diabetes, or other disqualifying medical conditions.

**Application Process:** 1. Follow the official WeChat account "China Southern Airlines Recruitment." 2. Print and complete the *Flight Cadet Application Form*, signed by the applicant, parents, and school. 3. Attend the preliminary screening with the form, ID, phone, and optometry report.

**Notes:** - No on-site registration; applicants must complete steps online. - A smartphone (non-foldable) is required for aptitude testing via the "Feichangzhun" app (incompatible with Harmony NEXT OS).

For further details, refer to the Civil Aviation Administration’s medical standards.