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Founded in early 2020, Air China Virtual is dedicated to making the pilot experience as professional and as fun as possible. Through daily, weekly, and monthly events, partnerships, pilots prizes, and much more, we keep our pilots happy and active. Our professional training programs, career modes, and weekly educational activities allow pilots of all skill levels and ages to learn something!
A Message From Our Founder
Hello, my name is Jarrett Schiedemeyer and I am the President and Founder of Air China Virtual. As a kid, my head was always aimed towards the sky hoping that a plane would fly overhead. At a young age, I had moved around a bit around Wisconsin, my home state. After a few years, my family settled down in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, where I currently live. Growing up living in the same city as EAA AirVenture meant that my love for aviation was skyrocketed each time I saw a plane “rock its wings” for the FISKE Arrival. As a 16-year-old AvGeek, I want to learn as much about aviation as I can, just like anyone else. My goal is to lead Air China Virtual to it’s greatest potential with professionalism and fun in mind. Hop aboard CAVA for the ride of the lifetime and join us in making IF history as the best VA in China!
With Excitement and Gratitude,
Jarrett Schiedemeyer, President and Founder of Air China Virtual
Our Staff - The Powerhouse of CAVA
A staff team is what makes a VA unique. Stretching from the United States to China, our diverse background brings a unique experience, unlike any other VA! Our staff team is dedicated to making you, the pilot, feel comfortable at our VA!
Staff Roster
Community Name | Position | |
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@Joseph.Barnett | Vice President - Head of Phoenix Division |
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@JulietTango | Vice President - Head of Peony |
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@Namir_Thobani | Head of Internal Affairs and Crew Center Management |
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@Shane | HR Manager |
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@yoshi_flyer | Events Manager |
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@Yaoring | Chief Pilot |
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@ToasterStroodie | Chief Education Officer |
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@Oskapew | Education Officer |
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@TranX | Recruiting Officer |
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@Pilot_Dave | Recruiting Officer |
Here at Air China Virtual, we offer two programs. The Peony Program and the Phoenix Program. Both programs focus on flying, fun, and professionalism. Don’t feel comfortable in the program you are in? No worries! You have a chance each month to join the opposite program with all flight hours and mile transferring!
The Peony Program
The Peony Program, named after the beautiful flower worn on our 737-700’s in Infinite Flight, is one of two career paths our pilots are able to take. The Peony Program is a laid back pilot program. With a requirement to fly once every 30 days and regular rank movement. This program is perfect for first-timers to the VA business or even the most expert of pilots wanting to enjoy Air China Virtual casually while having fun in the cockpit!
The Phoenix Program
The Phoenix Program, named after our tail logo, is the second program for our pilots to choose from. The Phoenix Program is a Professional Program. With a requirement to fly once every 7-14 days and a sophisticated rank-up system in which you must pass certification tests to fly a specific type of aircraft, this is certainly a path for career-like pilots! This program is meant for professional flyers that enjoy impromptu hub changes, aircraft certification tests, and even special missions!
Designed by Pilots for Pilots
From flying the CRJ-200 up to Mongolia or the Queen of the Skies to Los Angeles, at Air China Virtual we tailor to whatever flight our pilots fancy. At Air China Virtual we don’t want our pilots to be stuck on regional routes. That’s why we have Air China Cargo operations, the whole cargo fleet and route network unlock immediately upon joining!
Our Ranks
Hours | Aircraft Unlocked | |
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0-24 | COMAC, Cargo, and 737 Fleet Families |
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25-74 | A320 Fleet Family |
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75-154 | A330 Fleet Family |
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155-254 | 787 and 777 Fleet Families |
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250-399 | A350 Fleet Family |
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400+ | 747 Fleet Family |
A Reward System that Honors the Best
In addition to our ranks, we have special rewards and perks for those that go above and beyond the normal expectations for a CAVA pilot.
Panda Rewards
Hours | Perks Unlocked | |
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450 | x1.5 flight time on Second Officer routes |
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550 | x1.5 flight time on First Officer routes AND Access to the Panda Lounge |
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650 | x1.5 flight time on Captain routes |
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750 | x1.5 flight time on Senior Captain routes |
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1000 | x2 flight time on Senior Captain routes and below, x1.5 flight time on Chief Captain routes and above |
Platinum Partners (100+ Routes)
United Virtual Airlines
Finnair Virtual
South African Virtual Airways
Diamond Partners (75+ Routes)
Gold Partners (50+ Routes)
EVA Air Virtual
Vueling Virtual Group
Singapore Virtual
Air India Virtual
Silver Partners (25+ Routes)
Asiana
ANA Virtual
Non-Stop Virtual
SAS Virtual Group
Bronze Partners
vAloha
Air Canada Virtual
Avianca Virtual
El Al Virtual
Ethiopian Virtual
Fly Unlimited Virtual
Virgin Virtual Group
Check Out Our Codeshare Route Network!
2879 Routes. 1 Air China.
Our route network is updated quarterly to stay up to date with real-world Air China routes. Check out our maps below!
Domestic Route Network
International Route Network
Air China Virtual uses a state of the art Crew Center! From booking routes to filing pilot reports, the CAVA Crew Center has it all! A few other features include live weather and map details.
Apply Today!
Requirements
At Least 13 Years of Age
Valid IF Pro Subscription
Grade 3 (access to the Expert Server)
Valid IFC account
Good Standing on the IFC
Access to Slack (communication app)
Ability to fly a route at least once a month
Today China. Tomorrow the World.
Air China Virtual is in no way affiliated or partnered with the real-world airline. All logos, taglines, and links look similar to CCA by mistake. All rights reserved to respective Virtual Airlines, Infinite Flight, and the IFVARB Copyright 2020 Air China Virtual.