Resume of Zhang Zhengping, co-pilot of China Eastern Airlines: Why is he a five-star co-pilot?

On March 2 1 day, 2022, China Eastern Airlines MU5735 crashed, killing all 23 passengers and 9 crew members on the flight. According to official sources, Zhang Zhengping was the co-pilot of the crashed flight of China Eastern Airlines. He is a "five-star captain" and used to be the master of Captain Lin Ping. Many people are curious, why is Zhang Zhengping the co-pilot?

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According to public information, Zhang Zhengping has been flying for 40 years, and the accumulated safe flying time has exceeded 30,000 hours, and it has flown over many different types of passenger planes. Zhang Zhengping is a "granddaddy" pilot in this industry. He brought many apprentices, many of whom are now big names in the industry.

According to media reports, Zhang Zhengping 1963 was born in an ordinary worker's family in Anning, ranking fifth among six brothers and sisters. 20 1 1, Zhang Zhengping became the first "five-star captain" of China Eastern Airlines. After Boeing 767 retired on 1996, Zhang Zhengping flew Boeing 737 again. According to the relevant regulations, he can only be the captain alone after he has established certain operating experience on the new model, so he was the co-pilot before his death.