For the first time, an aviation company closely tied to the military will be looking to hire overseas talent for management roles.
It is unlikely, however, that they will have access to sensitive military information.
A spokeswoman for China Aviation Industry Corp (Avic), the biggest research, development and production base for the mainland's military and commercial aircraft, said the company was seeking 13 deputy general managers and deputy directors.
'This global hunt aims to find qualified, talented people to help Avic manage 12 subsidiary companies and other industry development and research centres,' said the spokeswoman, who declined to give her name.
She said the move had been on the horizon ever since Avic I and Avic II merged last year to become the mainland's biggest military and civilian aviation manufacturer.
Global Times, a daily tabloid owned by the People's Daily, said the 13 positions involved management, production, marketing, technology research, capital operations and other sectors.
It said that candidates must have management experience in transnational companies, state-owned enterprises or large private businesses. Advanced academic achievements would also be a priority.