Cathay Pacific Cadet Pilot Programme

[wantobe]

As far as I know currently mostly australians have been getting called.

Bardak, judging from your location I assume you've applied for the AE or TT entry. What are you doing to prepare for stage 1?

regards.

[bardak_91]

I've applied for Advanced Entry Programme. 2-3 month ago I recieved Russian ICAO CPL after studying 3 years in civil aviation college. The problem is that such subjects as Math, Aerodynamic, Navigation, Meteorology I was given in Russian.

[Nutta777]

For the Australians who have been called for 1a, how long after submitting your application did they contact you? Was it a call or an email?

Do they go through Australia then move on to other regions?

[wantobe]

They usually email the CAD declaration. I imagine at the moment they have an interview team in Australia. I assume they are gonna exhaust all the short listed applicants first before moving elsewhere.

[seymoreskye]

Hey has anyone been for their medical recently? Is it similar to the FAA or CAA one? I am just slightly nervous for the medical but I hold both FAA & EASA Class 1's.

Its the old eyesight question again!:cool:

[Nutta777]

Does anyone who has recently done an interview in Australia know if they will be around much longer in Australia? When did you submit your applications? I sense that I may have to wait a while before any chance comes up in Australia again.

[AMEM]

Yes. Will you be there on 09 APR?

[pilot4eva]

Other than australians are any others being called?Have they finished their recruitment down under?

[wantobe]

No one in New Zealand has received any new interviews.

[rodrigues]

Has anyone received an Advanced Entry interview without holding an Instrument Rating?

[bardak_91]

How long Does someone have to wait for having 1st interview?

regards!

[Suzaku]

Dear all,

Who will be having interview on 20 Apr for stage 2
please kindly PM and let's meet up for a tea or coffee

Thanks

[marksein]

Apart from Suzaku (we found another groupmate for Apr 2015 stage 2 batch!), anyone here is going to attend Apr 2015 CX stage 2 interview but we are still missing you?

Final call and we are still waiting for you!!!!!!!

[jakekenobi]

Hi, Rodrigues
As far as i know no one got an interview without multi-engine instrument rating,even the candidates short of night flying hours,like myself didnt got invited.I heard that there is tooo much AE applications and they are trying to cut down candidates so every little thing can disqualify you,for example if you dont have minimums to convert to HKG CPL-IR-ME.

Received Declaration of flying month ago,sent in back after a day,and i am just 4h short on night flying,because in EU its just 5h night flying for CPL,told them of course that i can do this 4h of night in very short notice.Also i have a flying job in general aviation,560TT

I heard that they had 5700 applications combined,cadet,AE and TT,we can just keep our fingers crossed,i hope this helps

[wantobe]

I exceeded all the night requirements.

Haven't been called up yet. So don't count your self out just yet.

regards

[pilot4eva]

Guys,
Do cathay care about recency?I haven't flown in the last 8 months.

[wantobe]

From what I have heard.

Yes they do.

[pilotwannabehk]

Please pm me your contact,
if you want to practice Stage 1b interview together.

[bardak_91]

add me in Skype: bardak_91

If you wanna practice stage 1st interview together

[wantobe]

Have you been called for an interview Bardak?

[yuedison]

Anyone here have 1b on May 7th?

[RonnieWithNoDoubt]

Hi folks,


Does anybody have final interview scheduled on 8 Jun?
Please PM and let's meet up for preparation.

Thanks!

[Beech58]

Hey guys who have attended the round 2 interviews and sim session in Hk this week could you please let us know what the process was, seems they have changed the format and now include a sim on the 747 for advanced entry.

so what did you do on day one and 2 etc

Good luck and thanks :0

[Hei]

Hi! Anyone will have grading on 23-31 May?
Please PM me so we might meet up and prepare together :)

[Icemath]

Hello,
Anyone that can shed some lights on the ATPL questions asked during AE 1a and the 1b interview with both HR and technical, please.

PM me please

[pilot4eva]

Guys,
Has anyone received any call for the AE interview recently?It seems quiet on the recruitment front?Have they found enough guys?
Cheers

[flyingbozo]

Hello.
Has anyone got some recent information on questions in AE for 1a and 1b. Any info would be fantastic. Thanks

[tanggreat]

Hi, has anyone been invited to CX's final interview on 12 May want to meet up to prepare for it before hand? Please PM :)

[honggil]

Hi guys, is there anyone going to be in hk for stage 1a on April 20th?

Wondering if there is a group out there already, if not we should form a study group! Please pm me. Cheers!

[AviatorPac]

Have stage 2 for AE coming up. Any help on what to expect and what people have encountered is much appreciated!

[FlyawayBee]

hi folks,
my own study groups have been real quiet recently and if any of you enthusiasts would like to practise interviews together (both tech & HR), please pm me.
there will be some friends of mine joining too!
hope to get in touch soon! :D

[hkmadinflying]

Hello

Anyone who is going to have stage 2 on the 9th June? Please PM me. Thanks.

[billafin]

on the application there is the question "Do you have passes in all ICAO ATPL written subjects?"

Is checking "yes" to this necessary for the Advanced Entry (AE) program?

As a commercial license holder (CPL), I don't know if many people would have this prior to being ready for the ATP licensing (1500 hours).

Does anyone have any information on this matter?

[ts1822]

Please PM me if you are going to flight grading on 23th of May; so we can meet and prepare for it! Cheers:)

[seymoreskye]

ATPLs are not required as long as you meet the other requirements of education stated.

Most guys wont have their ATPLs unless from EU. I know I was the only one out of my group.

Hope this helps

[billafin]

Thanks for the reply seymoreskye, and just to be clear, checking "no" to the ATPL written box doesn't disqualify us in any way, as long as we have something like a college degree?

[godwinluk427]

Hi, I also have final interview on June 9 but i couldnt pm you due to new account.

[yuedison]

Hi!

I also have Stage 2 on the 9th! Let's meet up some time and compare notes. It might be good to have a familiar face for the group exercise and flight planning.

Edison

[chan1008]

Hi anyone here going to have flight grading on 13-21 June, it's time to meet up and prepare together, kindly leave me a private message if you have flight grading in the mentioned period. Look forward to see you all!:)

[KinGsDowN]

Hi ys1882

This is KinGsDown, I am going to apply the CX CPP in the following months,
I will be very pleased if u can share your experience in the CPP selection process to me.

I study though BAK PPL RPL, but I have recently given u up on tech stuffs and focused on the HR and company background.

How do you prepare your 1b and stage 2 ?
My friends told me to memories all the routes, destination name, fleets...etc and also going deep into JKI, Am I in the right direction ?

Kind regards
KinGsDowN

[1cookiejar]

Anyone having 1b on May 28th? Drop me a pm so we can prepare together!

[pilotwannabehk]

I would like to join study group for stage 2 practice.
Please pm me , if you would like to practice together

Thanks

[pilotwannabehk]

Bros, you are on the right track

[tsangall]

Hello guys, I am new in PPRuNe.

I will have have Cathay Initial A next week. It is mix feeling of exciting and nervous now.

Have anyone been CX initial A recently could share some experiences?

Do they have a lot of physics question related electricity?

[pilotwannabehk]

No physic
Just some basic calculation by hand

[tsangall]

thanks pilotwannabehk

Could I ask little more about the test?

In the Coordination test, they are using "Basic" or "Extended" Coordination test?

And how many group of number in Flight Data Read Back? I can only remember 3 group of numbers so far :(

[pilotwannabehk]

Just joy stick and rudder

3 groups are the maximum

[tsangall]

thanks pilotwannabehk, that's great tip!

now I should turn my focus on technical questions :)

[pilotwannabehk]

Hi guys, I would like to form a group for cadet application
If you would like to share and give some input
,please pm me your info as the example

To ensure the quality of the preparation,
there will be screening.

Instruction will be given, if you are not well prepared.

Passion and dedication are the key!
Thanks

Example:
Name: Ben
Age: 23
Past experience: 2014 stage 1b. 2015 stage 2
Plan to apply CX cadet: Within 3months
Aviation Background: HKYAA 2014
Phone/whatsapp: 1234 5678

[MTBUR]

The above post is awesome - please can someone help him and assist with any info or tests pilotwannabehk can't be bothered getting for themselves.

If you want a study group - scout out people for yourself. You've asked for assistance before, maybe it's time to take a deep breath and pm someone also asking for help. But seriously don't go on about how you want to screen your study buddies. Or do. But if you do please post your results because someone not employed by the airline and asking for help for the interview process who somehow knows enough about the interview process would be a thumping good read.

As always, good luck but stop sitting back and expecting people to rush to you. Take that big step forward and do your own legwork.

[pilotwannabehk]

MTBUR,
I might use the wrong word.
I just want to make sure the availability to attend the meeting

PPRUNE is good place to meet others who share the same passion.
I am very thankful for the help.

I do share with anyone asking for help

[billafin]

How long did you guys who have had interviews recently (last 2-3months until now) have to wait after applying before CX replied to you? Were you CPP AE or TT?

Thanks for the info!

[pilotwannabehk]

received invitation for 1a two weeks after application
had 1a one month after application

[billafin]

Was that for AE pilotwannabehk?

[pilotwannabehk]

Cadet interview

[billafin]

ah okay. Thank you for the answers and best of luck to you! Waiting for a response to an AE application now :{

[seymoreskye]

4 months from first screeing to contract offer. AE

[billafin]

seymoreskye, how long after you applied did they first contact you?

[seymoreskye]

I applied back in 2012 before they closed it. Back then I had 0 hours.

Then I updated my application initially in late November 2014 and received an email in Jan.

It is all about location for AE and where the roadshows are happening. If you are waiting for a UK interview for example, you won't hear anything until they are ready to start recruitment days in the UK. Maybe 2/3 weeks before said date

[andrewyan08]

seymoreskye,

How many hours did you have when they contacted you?

[billafin]

"It is all about location for AE and where the roadshows are happening. If you are waiting for a UK interview for example, you won't hear anything until they are ready to start recruitment days in the UK. Maybe 2/3 weeks before said date"

In regards to this, I checked the box on the application that said I preferred my interview to be in HK (rather than home country), does the road show still matter in this case?

[seymoreskye]

All I can say is keep current, keep updating your profile and keep it recent. Hours are not a factor as long as you qualify for their minimums. They are dealing with an incredible amount of applications at the moment and I have no doubt this number is only going to increase as road shows begin.

Someone stated it is mostly AUS being recruited due to favoritism, this is not true. Reason being is that for the last few months they have been actively recruiting in Australia on roadshows. This means that at the moment AUS candidates coming through is a high number. This will change as CX reach USA/UK/EU ect.

In regards to having HK interview locations on your profile that is good. However, I am not sure if HR look at your current residency and go by that?
example:

If it was me, I would look at your two options being HK and let's say USA(miami), Then I would notice you are currently LIVING in Miami. I would therefore keep your CV on file until recruitment hits MIA. It would be easier for both parties to organize the interview I feel.

This is merely my opinion and with everything else, I am probably wrong!! :ok::ok:

Hope this helps you out?

Keep the faith, keep flying and you will get the call if they find you suitable.

S

[mos48]

Hello everyone.. I would like to know whether having an orthodontic surgery (relocating the position of jaws with titanium plates fixing them afterwards for the rest of my life) would be a disadvantage of my application?

Greatly appreciate any responses! Thanks!

[justinlaw117]

Hello everyone.. I would like to know whether having an orthodontic surgery (relocating the position of jaws with titanium plates fixing them afterwards for the rest of my life) would be a disadvantage of my application?

Greatly appreciate any responses! Thanks!
As long as it doesn't prevent you from passing a Cat 1 medical, no it won't.

[chan1008]

Hi anyone here going to have flight grading on 13-21 June, it's time to meet up and prepare together, kindly leave me a private message if you have flight grading in the mentioned period. Look forward to see you all!:)

[pilotwannabehk]

JJPrum

Prepare your medical report for the surgery
CX will ask for it

[mos48]

Thanks for your help Justin! Gotta stay fit from now on lol.

[phtse]

Hi and nice to meet u guys!

My name is Hugo and I am going to attend 1a interview on 26/5. Would like to know if anyone is going or we can share our experience.

My profile:
Name: Hugo Tse
Age : 24
Interview experience: May 2015(1a)
Aviation background: FAA CPL
Watsapp/ phone number : +852 53882196(watsapp)/61872274(HK phone)

Thank you!

[alex9476]

Hello, I'm new to this forum, may I ask how can I PM you? I'm currently preparing for my initial 1a

[asfm09]

Stage 2 on 15 July 2015 (Wed), anyone?

[phtse]

I just failed, probably try agin after 6 months

[billafin]

Hi and nice to meet u guys!

My name is Hugo and I am going to attend 1a interview on 26/5. Would like to know if anyone is going or we can share our experience.

My profile:
Name: Hugo Tse
Age : 24
Interview experience: May 2015(1a)
Aviation background: FAA CPL
Watsapp/ phone number : +852 53882196(watsapp)/61872274(HK phone)

Thank you!


Hugo, congratulations on 1a! When did you apply?

[phtse]

Hi, I have Appleseed on 28th April, but I get rejected today

[pilotwannabehk]

For those newcomers who cant pm others.

Please send ur info to
[email protected]

[chan1008]

Hi anyone here going to have flight grading on 13-21 June, it's time to meet up and prepare together, kindly leave me a private message if you have flight grading in the mentioned period. Look forward to see you all!:)

[SamuelHK]

Hi everyone! I'm also new here.
I am preparing for 1a interview as well

Plz contact me via Skype SamuelHK2015
if anyone want to form a study group.

[pilotwannabehk]

To minger

Flight Schedule | Timetable - Cathay Pacific (http://www.cathaypacific.com/cx/en_US/book-a-trip/timetable.html)

You can check each route one by one

[pilotwannabehk]

It is very useful
thanks!

[hs12]

anyone have stage 2 on Jul 14th?

[luzb773]

Hey,everyone!
I'm new here!

I am preparing for the interview and would like to find someone to form a study group! Or if you have an existing study group and would like to have a new member to join and study. Please pm me! I am happy to study and share the passion with others!

Thank You!

Luz

[jeanne1645]

Same as above, I am preparing the interview and wondering if there are any existing study groups that I can join.

Please kindly PM me.

Thank you!!

Thanks.
J

[rice922]

Hi Everyone,

I am new here and am preparing for the interview as well. It is exciting to find so many people with the same passion here!!

I am interested in study groups as well. Please PM me if any study groups welcome newcomers to join in. It will be really nice to share and prepare with people of the same passion together.

Thanks guys, appreciate that!!

Ryan

[JackTse]

Re luz and Jeanne :

I m new here and looking for study buddies too. Please bear it in mind. After having fixed the PM problem, i will reach you two and talk further.

Thx !

Jack

[1cookiejar]

Anyone having stage 2 on 15 July 2015? Pm me so we can prep together!

[hkfemalepilot]

I am having Stage 2 on 15 July 2015 too !! Still new to this forum, couldnt PM you guys.

[tweekey]

Is the stage 1 for advanced entry interview with HR staff only?

[grob_RM]

Hi guys,

Anyone going to Flight Grading on 20-28 June, please pm me.

Thx.

[BJTW]

For Pilotwannabehk

Hi I'm wondering if you could give me a little info pls?? I see you are in HKG, I am in the UK. I Understand that Cathay Pacific prefer their Pilots to have been born in HKG is this the case or is it a requirement to have been born there?.
thank you

[Lp.]

@BJTW

You don't need to be born in HK but you need to have the Right of Abode (possess permanent HKID) in HK to apply for apply for the cadet program.

[ERIC1995]

Hello everyone!
Does anyone know what the SO will do in sim check and line check?
Thank you.

[Flight_Dream]

I've had a cataract surgery (from accident) done last year. As a result, I've an astigmatism of 0.5 diopter on my left eye but 20/20 on my right eye. Do I pass class 1? Does anyone know? . Thanks.

[Hawk_T1]

Anyone here doing Flight Grading on 13-21 June

Hi anyone here going to have flight grading on 13-21 June, it's time to meet up and prepare together, kindly leave me a private message if you have flight grading in the mentioned period. Look forward to see you all!

Hi Chan1008,

I have flight grading 13th to 21st. I can't PM at the moment because i've just created an account, if you can PM me maybe we can meet up before this Saturday. Cheers.

[Posterizing]

Im interested in study groups as well! If any study groups are welcoming new people please hit me up! Justt a little background information. Ive never applied to the cadet program before as Im still in my final year of university. However, I do have a little bit of flying experience and have been doing quite some amount of studying for the past year. Looking forward to sharing and learning with people!

[doesthisfly]

Tweekey & Minger

The interview is only with HR, no technical questions, only questions about your background + a few questions about the company and HK.

Good luck

[Arhang]

Hi Guys:

I am interested to join any study group who is preparing for the interview nor applicants who is successfully making their way through the screening stages.
kindly Contact me at [email protected]

Thank you!

[CX163]

Is stage 2 = final interview?

[CX163]

coz i got a fancy name (final interview) for 2 group exercise and a panel interview and it's on 15 July.

[otistse]

Hi guys,

I'm new to this forum, and looking for any study buddies or study group to prepare for the interview, please kindly pm me or email: [email protected]

Thanks!

[KingDevil]

HI everyone,


Can anyone provide information about the process of (AE program)?
ex: how many stages in total?
what will come out fist... interview or test?
information about each stage?
how long is going to take to finish all the stages?




Thankyou so much!!!

[CX163]

minger,

then i think they had changed the process a bit coz i got an emial from them stating final interview assessment and its with 2 group exercise and 1 panel interview only, followed by ICAO and medical if successful..

[doesthisfly]

Minger

I applied for the AE. I went through the initial stage a couple of months ago. It was the interview, an abstract reasoning test and a multi choice technical test (really basic stuff).
The final stage is spread over 2 days in HK. Day 1 is the group exercise, personality test and sim assessment. Day 2 is the compass tests, panel interview, language proficiency test and finally the medical.
This website is really useful for practicing the compass tests

Cathay Pacific Pilot Interview and Assessment-Latest Pilot Jobs-Latest Pilot Jobs (http://www.latestpilotjobs.com/interviews/view/subject/Cathay+Pacific+Pilot+Interview+and+Assessment.html)

[asfm09]

coz i got a fancy name (final interview) for 2 group exercise and a panel interview and it's on 15 July.

Hi CX163, I have just sent you a personal message regarding stage two, cos we're gonna have it on the same day. Hope to hear from you soon. :)

[pilot_wannabee]

Hi guys,


Is there anybody who will have the CX stage 2 interview on 14-July?

[KingDevil]

Thanks for the information!!!

[Armchair Astronaut]

Gents,

For those of you attending upcoming interviews, congrats. Please share the gouge/info when you return.

I am slated for a Final Interview for TT, 13-14August. Anyone else on for those dates? Drop me an email if you care to chat. If not TT, I hope to see you all down the line somewhere.

Best,

AA

[FutureFO]

If anyone applied and got the request to fill out the HK licence form, how long til they responded after you filled in the form? If anyone is through that stage and would like to discuss in pm I'd very much appreciate that.

Anyone who is through to round 2 or final interview, how many hrs did you have for AE or cadet? How many hrs SE ME IFR Night?

[konkrete]

Got a start date in August on the AE stream. Anyone else? PM me please. :)

[DoubKayAitch]

New to this forum. Greetings to you all.

I have applied for the CPP and done the 1B last week. Still waiting for reply. Hope good news will come.

Meanwhile, I look forward to hearing from any cadet-to-be, we could form study group for the later stages of interview. If you feel interested do let me know.

Cheers

[Arhang]

Congrats Konkrete,

May I know if it is the 1st or final interview and when did you hand in the application, thank you!

[Omera]

Hi guys
I'm going to apply for the cx cadet programme soon
No flying experience
Just wondering if anyone of u could help me out on how to prepare for the in initial interview.

[ash_ketchum]

Hi anyone have their Stage 2 (final interview) July 16, Thursday? If so please reply!

[flyingbozo]

Anyone have AE stage 2 on 29-30 of July?

[leslietsang12]

Asking for a friend, is anyone doing flight grading from July 12-19 or July 19-26?

[Natca]

So for travel bennies, who all gets them at cx? Family dependants plus parents Or? What about in retirement?

[BeechBoy1]

Hey Everyone,

Has anyone on this thread gone or will go through the Second Officer Transition Training Final Interview?

If so, what does the entire 2 day process include?

Thanks

[Natca]

Yes mostly medical then the one on one interview and the english test. Medical is the long part

[Anthony_27]

anyone who's invited for an interview on thursday (july 23) ?

[pakhong569]

I am a new comer in this forum. Happy to see here is a lot of successful interviewee and people preparing for the CPP. I would like to know if there is any study group or preparation group so as to share, discuss and support each other! If so, freely send email to me [email protected] or pm me^^ Nice to meet you!

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Until you have a posting history you don't have access to private messaging and adding urls.

[Armchair Astronaut]

Great congrats to all of those in the running for the various Cadet programs! I'd be happy to participate in any group study and field any aviation questions. I am scheduled for my Transition Training Final Interview mid-August. Please feel free to drop me a line at [email protected]

I look forward to learning together!

Adam

[AviatorPac]

I think so.

[justinlaw117]

Is Kelly Crawford still the pilot recruitment boss @ CX ?
Affirmative

[Anthony_27]

Recruitment Personnel

Ms. Kelly Crawford, Flight Crew Recruitment Manager
Ms. Paula Rousseau, Flight Crew Recruitment Specialist
Mrs. Katrina Evans, Flight Crew Recruitment Specialist
Ms. Amy Cheung, Flight Crew Recruitment Specialist

[Taxmonkey]

New member here.

My AB Initio Stage 1A is scheduled for July 20, will arrive in HK July 15. Anyone want to meet?

Whatsapp: +17789918700

[AviatorPac]

- I am not sure but I along with two friends have stage 2 soon.

I have been talking to a bunch of cadets who are all very positive about the outlook at Cathay for the future.

[MarckAnthonny]

I've applied for the cadet pilot program twice and I haven't heard from Cathay yet :( any idea why?

[justinlaw117]

@AviatorPac

Thanks for the info

I've looked up on the past data in this thread. Is your flow similar to the followings?

Submit Application -> 1.5 month -> Stage 1A -> 2-3weeks -> Stage 1B -> 2 months -> Stage 2

Sounds about right, I did have 1B two days after 1A though.

[justinlaw117]

@justinlaw117

Guess you are an overseas applicant but possess HK ID?

how long is the gap between 1b and stage 2?
Nope, I was born and raised in Hong Kong. Guess they might be processing me as an overseas applicant though since I went to school in the States and I do hold an overseas passport in addition to my HKID.

I did 1B on June 24, I'm scheduled to sit Stage 2 on August 10

[KelvinC]

Looking for my mates who have stage 2 on August 10

please add my whatsapp +85296122281

cheers:ok:

[Aveheart]

Hello All,

I see some of you who are not residing in HK & assuming are not HK citizens mentioned that they received the Interview letters.

I am from India, is it possible for me to get enrolled into this program, If yes then how to go about it? because I checked the website shows only HKID holders.

[Runway Change]

Hey Guys,

I'm new to this forum. I have Stage 1A for an AE cadet position, coming up in August.

My biggest worry is this compass test. Is there physics and maths involved? A If so then I need to brush up on it, been a few years:}

Again, if yes, are they (1) separate tests, (2) are formulas given if need be and (3) is it pure mental math (I.e long division, fractions, square root of tyre pressure, etc...) or can we bring in a calculator?

[Armchair Astronaut]

Aveheart

You are correct. Only HKID holders are eligible for CPP. AE and TT are the only programs available to Foreign Nationals.

AA

[BeechBoy1]

Hello,

I would be glad to join your group for a stage2 later on in September

Please let me know

Thanks

[LamWING]

Who is gonna to have stage 1 in the coming months?

[pilotwannabehk]

We are people at different stage.
If you like to join us, please pm me your name and mobile.




For new comers, please send email to [email protected]

[flightformore]

Hello,

Is anyone going to have flight grading on 15-23Aug?
Let's meet up and do preparation!

[Anthony_27]

Is it true that those who were invited for the second interview will be harder?

[BJTW]

@ LP Thanks for that info. I was born in Kowloon to British and Austrian parents and luckily because I was not born on British soil I am classed as Hong Kong Chinese and do have a permanent ID resident card :ok:

[konkrete]

Just another quick shout out to anyone starting the AE course in 3 weeks (10 Aug) Please get in touch, it'd be nice to meet the people I'll be spending the next 31 weeks with!

[hkfemalepilot]

@flightformore
Congratz on getting into flight grading stage.:D:D
Mind sharing to us when did you finish your stage 2 and get a schedule for FG ?

[HobunPang]

anyone got ab-initio on the 18th of Aug?

[nightingale123]

Hi guys, for anyone who has completed CPP 1a/b recently, is it true that there is no group exercise, FPL and SIM?

[fe_fkf]

Group exercise, FPL and Technical Interview will be conducted in Stage 2

[nightingale123]

thank you.

[hkdixonhk]

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[captain.weird]

The rumour is that the recruitment team is coming over in November to London for the AE and TT entry.

[flightformore]

@hkfemalepilot I received the schedule after a month.

[flightformore]

Hello,

Is anyone going to have flight grading on 15-23Aug?
Let's meet up and do preparation!

[magellie]

HobunPang,
Having stage 1A on 18 Aug here. Would you like to prepare it together?

[kellyueue]

Hey guys ,I am preparing for the cpp also!

[rslee83]

Hi guys, who is having stage 2 on Sept 8, PM please, thanks

[tweekey]

Anyone that can shed some light on the Compass test technical and maths component please?

[Aveheart]

@Taxmonkey

You mentioned that you had an interview for Cadet Program on July 20, You from HK originally or Canada?

[jack103.zheng]

Hi all, anyone will taking stage 2 on 11Aug? Please PM. Thanks

[flightformore]

Hello,

Is anyone going to have flight grading on 15-23Aug?
Let's meet up and do preparation!

[lufi0401]

Hi all, I'm new here and I have a question. Do anyone of you or your friend encountered a situation that you receive the rejection email when you are still updating the application, i.e. submit button was not pressed?

It is a confusing situation and I wonder what I should do. Any advice can you provide?

[pilotwannabehk]

did you apply before?
Or you did too bad or no show last time?

[HobunPang]

Hey,
You got ab intio on the 18th too then?

[lufi0401]

hi, pilotwannabehk

It wasn't my first time applying. I waited 12 months before editing again. I was editing some details and had no intention of submitting when I received the email, saying that I got to wait for another 12 months.

Any idea?

[pilotwannabehk]

lufi,How far did you make it last time?Stage two?

Maybe you did too bad last time, just use all the methods to contact HR and show your passion

[Airlan]

hi HobunPang and magellie,
i am also having 1a on 18/8. wanna do preparation tgt?

[YVR_RR]

Wow I applied less than 2 weeks ago and I got my 1A invite today, and it's less than a month from now till 1A. They did not send me JKI. I am HK-born with a PPL living in Canada.

[Foxdeux]

Is there a maximum amount of flying hours before you are ineligible for the cadet program?

Also how many attempts are you allowed to have, i've heard you only get 3 attempts?

Thanks for your responses,
Foxdeux

[CCACRW]

hello everyone, I am new to the forum and just applied for the CPP, waiting for calls to 1a. nice to meet you all!

[flightformore]

Hello,

Is anyone going to have flight grading on 15-23Aug?
Please PM and let's meet up!

[nicoz5082]

I have been booked for initial B interview for cadet this month.:confused::confused: Be wondering what's coming for me in the personal and technical interview. Just wanna get a rough idea of that. Anyone went through that recently could guide my way?? many THANKS!!!!!

[MarckAnthonny]

I've applied for the cadet pilot program twice and I haven't heard from Cathay yet any idea why? ;(

[michaeltga]

As far as I know , Physics section has been deleted recently .:ok:

[ALKC1007]

Hi all,

Just received CX invite to go to the final interview stage 2 on Sept 9th, wondering anyone here is also invited to do stage 2 on that day so we can meet up and have a discussion!

Feel free to PM me!

Thanks.

[hhchung]

Hi all i'm having stage 2 on 9 SEPT.
new to this forum so i can't use pm
ALKC1007 could you pm me instead?:hmm:

[goaround737]

I applied to Cathay for the AE program a few years back, straight out of flight school, passed all stages on the first attempt but failed at Flight Grading. I heard (unofficially) at the time that that this was the end of the road as far as CX were concerned.

On a whim i applied again a few weeks ago and surprisingly i'm now getting a sniff of another interview?!

Has anyone else experienced this? If so, were you made to repeat all stages again or was it straight to Flight Grading?

In the interim i've notched up airline/jet hours, unsure if this has any bearing on the interview path.

Thanks

[seymoreskye]

Go around,

AE has no Flight G anymore, You will do an assessment in a 747 sim for stage 2

[goaround737]

Thanks seymoreskye, and are previous applicants being sent straight to the sim stage?

[seymoreskye]

No, you will be doing it all again, a guy at mine was in the same boat as you. Reason is the recruitment process for AE has changed quite a lot now supposedly.
Only those that PASSED flight grading but were cut short by the law changes a few years ago got invited to stage 2 straight away.

[deepenbhai]

Hi guys,

I'm attending the CPP stage 1a on 7th Sept, is anyone else heading there too?

[Amelia_flyer]

Thanks guys for all your useful information, has helped really a lot!!
I'm wondering whether 1b is 2HR people or 1HR+1pilot?
coz it stated it would include HR and tech questions
what level of difficulty would the tech Qs be??
could anybody shed some lights, thx!

[Cppwannabe]

Hi all,

Wanna know if anyone did the new format ICAO test recently..it would be great to know more about it. Thx!

[crwkunt roll]

Since I'm a Professional Musician. I went to a Music Academy for college rather than a regular 4 years University, and I have never done any kind of Science Subjects before especially Physics. Do I still stand a chance to get pass it?
You would be surprised who actually passes these days. Just learn the answers to the questions and you're in.

[Lawlerpops]

Is the cathay cadet pilot programme open for foreigners now?
or still only limited to HK residents only

[CCACRW]

Hi all, I'm having stage 1a on 7th sept, may i know if anyone here is going on the same day? please send me email and meet up for preparation!

[Squallai]

Hi all,

How is the COMPASS test like recently, is it still using SKYTEST?

Many thanks

[ricepicker]

Hi all,

I was recently given the advice to apply for the advanced entry as a CASA PPL holder. Has anyone had any experience with this?

[kGann]

Its a requirement to have 250 hours and an ICAO CPL. PPL won't cut it.

[Arhang]

May I ask if the ones who are invited to stage 1a are applying as a CPP or Advance Entry?

Also, for converting HK CPL, is it a requirement to have APTL written exam done from any ICAO state?

[aidenbradley]

Hi,

Hope your flight grading is going well! are you applying as a cadet?

If so what is the batch number you were given? me and my friends had our grading in july and were assigned CP75 B5 but turns out we're the first ones in the course suggesting that you guys are most likely to be CP75 as well. Tell me as soon as you hear back and best of luck!

Kind Regards,

Aiden

[cx253]

hello, this is a bit late but how did your stage 1 go?

[cx253]

What resources do people here recommend for improving my technical knowledge. I have no flying experience, does anyone know if they will still ask me technical questions?

[aidenbradley]

Yeah the 1a went good, the multiple choice paper was quite easy as everything you learn is already on the JKI that they hand out to you.

The compass aptitude test was alright as well, from the 7 parts i'd probably say the last part was the hardest (physics knowledge) but that being said it was all relatively okay. If you'd like you can pop me your email and I can send you all the revision material I used all the way up to flight grading. :)

Regards,

Aiden

[cx253]

Hi Aiden,

Congratulations on getting through all those stages. Did you use any aptitude testing softwares online like latest pilot jobs or skytest to help with your compass?

That would be very helpful if you can send it over to me! My email is [email protected] with 2 underscores. ;)

Regards

Vincent

[KINAAA]

Hi all!
Please contact me if you are taking stage 2 on 10 Sept.
[email protected]

A lot of thanks!!!:)

[tipsywacky]

Hmm, for anyone who is going for the Cathay AE program. Mind sharing where you guys take the CPL or training before applying for cathay?

I want to know where I can get educated on aviation.

[kl0887]

I failed stage 2 last year and re-applied on the 3rd August but haven't heard anything yet.

Just curious if anyone applied on or after this date have received invitations. Cheers!

[aidenbradley]

Hey, I'm going off what I heard from a mate of mine at CX, apparently they're slowing down the intake for CPP and instead focusing more on TT as the 350's start coming through feb next year they're just looking to get people through ASAP.

[shcfly]

Hi all,

Anyone going to flight grading on 26/9 - 4/10? If so please let me know thanks :)

[Airlan]

Hi anyone having Stage 2 in Oct?

[Nutta777]

Are they rejecting more applicants now at stage 2? Especially for everything except TT? Just because they have too many people? Or is it still make the standard and you're in?

[ERIC1995]

Hi Aiden,

May I have the revision material please?Here is my email, [email protected], ;) By the way, do you know where the POH of G115 and TB10 can be found?

Thank you very much. Hope u hv a nice performace in the flight grading!:ok:

[CX163]

i guess google could help lol

[aidenbradley]

Hi Eric,

Just sent the materials over, hope you found it helpful!

I see your name inculdes 1995 in it, was that your birth year and if so did you study in hong kong?

Good chance I might know you or we may have some mutual friends as I was born on the same year.

Regards,

Aiden

[aidenbradley]

Just posting another message here looking for anyone that might have finished their flight grading and got their acceptance for CP75! pop me a message and I will invite you to our whatsapp group as we are trying to find all class members! And to other people seeking help/revision materials i'm always happy to help out :)

regards,

Aiden

[giuliohck]

Hey Aiden, can you send me the revision materials as well please? Thanks! [email protected]

Good luck with your training in FTA, hope to see you there next year!

[charlesrozario]

Hi Aiden. Congrats and very well done. Can you please email me the study material on [email protected]
Thanks a ton in advance

[DrakeSkyle]

Wow they're offering for 75 already!

[aidenbradley]

yeah crazy hey! they've been recruiting like hell since the beginning of this year, I think its been around 6 classes?

[cx253]

Hi Aiden,

I didnt manage to receive the revision materials you mentioned. Any chance you can resend it to me?

My email is [email protected] with 2 underscores.

Regards

Vincent

[aidenbradley]

Hi Vincent,

Just resent it, you should have it now :)

Regards,

Aiden

[simran1933]

Hi Aiden,

can i please have the study materials? i have my initial A interview on 17th September. Please send them to my email "[email protected]"
Thanks mate

[DrakeSkyle]

It's been 9 since this time last year! They're trying to get as many people as possible because of the 350.

[CX777300er]

Hi Aiden,

Congrats that you got in! Do you mind to send me the revision materials as well please? Because I'm having my interview very soon >< Many thanks! [email protected]

Goodluck with your training!:D

[Cppwannabe]

Hi Aiden. Congrats and well done. Can you please email the study material to me. My email is [email protected]. Thanks a lot !

[drg24]

Hi All
I completed the application for the AE cadet program last week, just wondering about the timeline between application and hearing back.

Congratz to all that are getting in, awesome achievement.

Cheers
Damen

[billyapply]

hey Aiden :D Congrats!! so jealous of you being able to join the Cadet!! I am applying as well so is it possible for you send me the materials that you have for the interviews?? thank you so much!!;)

and happy flying!!:ok:

[aidenbradley]

Hi Billy,

No problems, I will just need your email :)

[Yeung888]

Hi Aiden,

Would you be kind enough to email me too? my email is [email protected].

Thanks so much,
Yeung888

[cathayhka]

congrats Aiden, it would be grateful if you could send me the materials, my email is [email protected] . Hopefully i will be there soon. Thank you:ok:

[kt90]

Hi Aiden,

Congrats! I am having my interview soon. Can you send me the revision materials please? my email address is : [email protected]

Many Thanks

[billyapply]

hi Aiden thanks for being so helpful and generous.. my email is [email protected]

[terencelam]

Hi Aiden,

It would be so kind of you to send your prep material to me, and congrats! Happy flying in adl.
My email: [email protected]

Appreciated!

[cxnonstop]

Hi Aiden,

Would be glad if you can share the materials to me, my email address is: [email protected]

Thanks in advance!

Chris W

[yayaching]

Hi Aiden,

So proud of you! And Congra! :D

I jelly you so much!!!! Hope I can go to ALD one day!

May I have your prep Materials as well? My email: [email protected]

Thank you so so much! :)

[Himjack]

Hi Aiden,

Congratulations!
I am going to have my initial A on early October. I will study the KJI(waiting...) for technical question s.

It will be greatful if you can provide some insight about the compass test. Appreciate!

Have you or your friends(who passed Initial A) ever subscribed the online tests like skytest/latestpilotjob.com? Is it useful?

Hi All,

If you are prepareing for initial A, does anyone want to form a study group? Please email me at [email protected]

Thanks

Jack

[Fly.aviat]

Hi Aiden!

Congratulations!! So proud of you!! :ok::ok:

Wish you every success ahead!!:):)

Would you be mind to send your preparation materials to me?

My email is [email protected]

Thank you very much!!!!:):):):):):)

[francesyi]

Hi Aiden,

Congrats! I just get the invitation of my 1A interview. I'm so excited! Would you mind to send me the revision materials ? Hope that I can achieve the same goal as you do. My email: [email protected]

Regards,
Frances

[Thadern]

Hi,

Those having Stage1A, when did you apply?
how long did it take for notification?

Thanks :)

[lwcjoseph]

Hi Aiden,

Congratulations!

Would you mind sending me your revision materials?;)
Thank you and wish you all the best in FTA!

my email is [email protected]

Thanks.

Joseph

[Global_Pegasus]

Hi all,

Big thread this, and I am have seem some info that is on the net, but wondering if anyone out there can help.

Regarding the Transition Training interview, I am informed that the process involves;

Day 1
- Group Exercise
- Technical Quiz (multiple choice)
- Simulator Assessment (Boeing 747-400)
- Personality profile (computer based)

Day 2
- Interview (HR & Technical)
- English Assessment
- Medical Assessment

Was just wondering if anyone has been through this process recently?
Was anything else done on the day? No mention of Maths Test, Compass Test, Ravens Test etc.....

Technical Quiz, any advice for this?

And regarding the Transition training in Australia, I understand it is 5-6 weeks, can anyone shed light on
- The training program
- What are the 'reduced' exams that need to be done?

Would really appreciate any reply or PM if anyone can be of assistance

[Exelero]

Hi Aiden,

Congratulations on making CP75!

My email is [email protected] if you don't mind sending me the revision materials please.

Thanks,

Terry

[SamuelHK]

Hi Aiden,

Good job on the interview!
Hope you enjoy your time in FTA.

If you don't mind, please also send me
your preparation materials.
email: [email protected]

Thanks!;)

[stanleyha]

Hi Aiden!

Congratulations!! Hard work pays off!

Good luck and hope you will enjoy the training ahead!

Would you be mind to send your preparation materials to [email protected]

That will be very helpful to me!

Thank you very much!

Kind regards,
Stanley Ha

[livewithdream]

Hello guys~~~
I am new to here indeed and my dream is to being a pilot.

I am so happy I can live with my dream and fight for it.

So I planed to apply CPP. But my english is so poor and I need time (like 1-2years) to prepare the interview and knowledge.

Please suggest me what I should read and send me some "study materials because I don't know where to start my "study".

Thank you and this is my email: [email protected]

:):):):)

[donchow0822]

Does anyone know if Cathay Pacific hire someone who have no degree?

[flapsupdown]

Yes, they do. A degree is not a pre-requisite and I know of a few officers who do not have degrees.

[ALKC1007]

Hi all!

Anyone got invited to go flight grading from the 7-15 NOV 2015? If so please PM me so we can meet up before heading over to ADL!

Thx:)

ALKC

[ycha]

Hi Aiden,

Congratulations!!! Good luck and enjoy your training!!

Would you mind to send your preparation materials to [email protected]

Thank you very much!

[cxnonstop]

Hi, would you mind share some tips/information about the 1AB and stage two, thanks in advance!

As I have no PM function at the moment, would be glad if we can communicate by email, my address is: [email protected]

Chris

[DrakeSkyle]

lol, this is crazy. literally the last 3 pages filled with people asking for study material from one person. what are you going to do when no one else is around to give you their prep work?

surely you would learn a lot more researching and studying for yourself.

Indeed it is crazy...seems people don't know how to do their own research anymore...

[seymoreskye]

Even crazier is that HR actively read this forum and now have the email of all those too lazy to research material themselves

:ugh::ugh::ugh::ugh::ugh::ugh::ugh::ugh:

[Chickenpott]

Has anyone got invites for Advanced Entry Final Interviews end of November?

[pilot is my dream]

hi everyone :)
it has been my dream to be a pilot since i was 4
i am now a form 5(grade 11) student in hong kong.
because of my humble family background, getting into the cx cadet programme would be my only way to achieve my dream and i would like to start planning for it. :ugh::ugh::ugh::ugh::ugh:

however i have a lot of questions about the tests and interviews.:confused::confused:
for example,
1) the ICAO test isnt sth like a general english test. those pass it should have certain knowledge and special vocab about aviation. is there any book for me to study aviation english? or how should i prepare for it?

2) how much aviation knowledge should i have before applying the cadet programme? BAK and the one in FAA is enough or not?

3) i also want to get myself in contact with the industry and aviation. which magazine or book should i take a look? or anything else?

4) Any other suggestions for me??? :rolleyes:

looking forward to ur help and thx:):):)

[harryc7]

Hi Aiden.

Congrats and very well done!! Can you please email me the study material at [email protected]
Thanks a lot!!

[sing_pil]

Hi, I'm wondering if anybody here has stage 2 CPP interview on 27Oct. Please PM me or drop me a line here if you do.

Cheers!!!

[cx238]

Hi guys,

May I know the total length of flight grading required please?

From departure to arrival to Hong Kong, how many days in total are expected to be spent?
Is there any briefing need to attend prior to that as well?

Thanks,

[ricepicker]

Hi all,

Anyone attending 1A on the 2nd of November and would like to work together for the tests? Send me a PM

[blffschrader]

Hi Is anyone attending the Intial 1B Interview on the 14th October?

PM me if so :ok:

[gyiu]

Hi Aiden,

Congratulations!

May I have your materials too?

email: [email protected]

Thanks in advance!!

[goaround737]

Cant see that this has been addressed specifically in this post, can any AE applicants offer insight? My understanding is that the Compass test for AE is slightly different from the cadet version and consists of the following:

Slalom
Orientation
maths test
flight control (with the rudder and VSI)
Short term memory (headings, alts etc)
a Multi tasking exercise
*physics test

Can anyone confirm if this is correct, im particularly unsure about the physics test.

many thanks

[Airlan]

Hi guys, anyone will have their stage 2 interview on 9 Nov?
Lets meet up for some preparation!

[THR RED ACC]

If your English is not fluent, then do not bother applying. English is the international language of aviation and I am disgusted every time I hear an Asiana, China Airlines (and sometimes the occasional Cathay) flight over ATC trying to understand the most simplest of instructions.

Thank you.

[turner001]

Hi Normanton,

I recently got offered an interview in November. Was wondering what information you could give me on the sim session. Is it very involved, emergencies etc, or is it more of a see how you fly and handling sort of thing? Any info on the whole process would be great. Congratulations on getting through as well

[Droningek]

Hi Guys,

Anybody applied from the US with a preference interview location of USA? Anybody had any luck for an interview? I sent my application last May and had updated it every month. No luck yet. I've been reading a lot are getting interviews. Any feedback will be helpful, thanks in advance

[vfrl7r]

Droningek, if you can afford it fly to HK for the initial interview. This will get you an interview providing you have suitable experience. Have had a few friends do it and it makes their 2nd stage easier (a few less things to do during the day than I had)