Circular No. 34/TC-GTBĐ stipulates the allowance system for personnel performing duties in the air within the civil aviation industry.

Circular No. 34/TC-GTBĐ stipulates the allowance system for personnel performing duties in the air within the civil aviation industry, effective from 1993. The allowance is calculated based on flight hours and divided into categories such as domestic, international, training, and testing allowances.

Document No.34/TC-GTBĐ
Document typeCircular
Issuing authorityMinistry of Finance
Signed byPhạm Văn Trọng — Đang cập nhật
Updated02/07/2026
FieldUncategorized
Issued date28/04/1993
Effective date01/01/1993
Expiry date
StatusIn effect
✦ Smart summary

Circular No. 34/TC-GTBĐ stipulates the allowance system for personnel performing duties in the air within the civil aviation industry, effective from 1993. The allowance is calculated based on flight hours and divided into categories such as domestic, international, training, and testing allowances.

Scope of application

Personnel performing duties in the air within the civil aviation industry include pilots (chief and co-pilots), navigators, aircraft mechanics, and cabin crew.

Key points

  • Chief pilots receive VND 8,000 per hour for domestic flights; USD 9 per hour for international flights under five hours; USD 7 per hour for international flights over five hours.
  • Navigators, co-pilots, and aircraft mechanics receive VND 6,000 per hour for domestic flights; USD 7 per hour for international flights under five hours; USD 5 per hour for international flights over five hours.
  • Cabin crew receive VND 4,000 per hour for domestic flights; USD 5 per hour for international flights under five hours; USD 4 per hour for international flights over five hours.
  • Flight instructors (pilots, navigators) receive VND 20,000 per hour for training; other instructors receive VND 10,000 per hour for training.
  • Chief pilots and navigators receive VND 200,000 per hour for testing; other staff receive VND 150,000 per hour for testing.

🌐 Social impact of this document

  • Positive impact: Reduces cost burdens for civil aviation enterprises, helping to improve working conditions for employees.
  • Negative impact: May increase operational costs for airlines, affecting ticket prices and profits.

❓ Frequently asked questions

Who receives flight hour allowances?

Pilots (chief and co-pilots), navigators, aircraft mechanics, and cabin crew all receive flight hour allowances.

What is the domestic flight hour allowance rate?

Chief pilots: VND 8,000 per hour; Navigators, co-pilots, aircraft mechanics: VND 6,000 per hour; Cabin crew: VND 4,000 per hour.

What is the international flight hour allowance rate for less than five hours?

Chief pilots: USD 9 per hour; Navigators, co-pilots, aircraft mechanics: USD 7 per hour; Cabin crew: USD 5 per hour.

What is the testing flight hour allowance rate?

Chief pilots and navigators: VND 200,000 per hour; Other staff: VND 150,000 per hour.

When does this circular take effect?

This circular takes effect from January 1, 1993, and applies to the settlement of 1992 of Vietnam Airlines Corporation.

Full text

MINISTRY OF FINANCE

SOCIALIST REPUBLIC OF VIET NAM

Independence – Freedom – Happiness

Number: 34/TC-GTBĐ

Hanoi, April 28, 1993

CIRCULAR

OF THE MINISTRY OF FINANCE

Regulations on duty allowances for personnel performing tasks in the air of the civil aviation industry

According to the proposal of the Ministry of Transport and the Civil Aviation Administration of Vietnam, the Ministry of Finance stipulates the duty allowance system based on flight hours for personnel performing tasks in the air of the civil aviation industry as follows:

1. The categories of personnel subject to flight hour allowances include:

1. The subjects entitled to receive flight hour allowances include:

Aircraft pilots including both chief and co-pilots

Air traffic controllers, aircraft mechanics.

Cabin crew.

2. The specific rates of flight hour allowances are as follows:

ELIGIBLE RECIPIENTS

Special Allowance Level Received

(1)

(2)

1. Flight hour allowances within the country

 

- Chief pilot

8,000 VND/hour

- Air traffic controller, co-pilot, aircraft mechanic

6,000 VND/hour

- Cabin crew

4,000 VND/hour

2. Flight hour allowances outside the country

 

a) Under 5 flight hours

 

- Chief pilot

9 USD/hour

- Air traffic controller, co-pilot, aircraft mechanic

7 USD/hour

- Cabin crew

5 USD/hour

b) Over 5 flight hours

 

- Chief pilot

7 USD/hour

- Air traffic controller, co-pilot, aircraft mechanic

5 USD/hour

- Cabin crew

4 USD/hour

3. Flight hour allowances for training

 

- Flight instructor (pilot, air traffic controller)

20,000 VND/hour

- Other instructors

10,000 VND/hour

4. Flight hour allowances for testing

 

- Chief pilot, air traffic controller

200,000 VND/hour

- Other staff

150,000 VND/hour

In cases where aircraft are sent abroad for repair, during the flight time they will enjoy the rates specified for personnel flying abroad; the time spent residing abroad will be compensated with residence allowances as for personnel on official business in that country (according to Circular No. 37 TC/TCĐN dated June 18, 1991 and Circular No. 32 TC/TCĐN dated July 21, 1992 of the Ministry of Finance).

3. The above allowances replace travel expenses for the personnel performing tasks in the air mentioned in Point 1 of this Circular and shall be included in the operating costs of the industry.

This Circular takes effect from January 1, 1993 and shall be applied when settling the final accounts for 1992 of the Vietnam National Airlines Corporation. All provisions contrary to this Circular are hereby abolished./.

 

(Signed)

 

Pham Van Trong

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