Cathay Pacific Cadet Pilot Programme

[Gonuts]

Hi everyone,

I've got a few questions related to the cadet program. I'm 21 years old and recently graduated with a diploma in Airport Operations, I'm extremely interested in applying for the cadet program as soon as possible however I need some information first.

1. I'm a Canadian born citizen with no ties to HK or China, is there any way I can apply for an HKID to qualify for the cadet program ?

2. I'm having difficulty differentiating between right of abode and HKID, I'm assuming they go hand in hand ?

3. If I cannot obtain the right of abode prior to application is there any other ways of successfully joining without going through the advanced entry program ?

Thanks kindly,
RLYVR

Re Q 1 & 2 -Home | Immigration Department | Immigration Department (http://www.immd.gov.hk/eng/)

Re Q 3 - https://www.cathaypacific.com/cx/en_HK/about-us/careers/jobs-in-the-air/pilots.html

Simple is that.

[mmb327]

Hi everyone,

I've got a few questions related to the cadet program. I'm 21 years old and recently graduated with a diploma in Airport Operations, I'm extremely interested in applying for the cadet program as soon as possible however I need some information first.

1. I'm a Canadian born citizen with no ties to HK or China, is there any way I can apply for an HKID to qualify for the cadet program ?

2. I'm having difficulty differentiating between right of abode and HKID, I'm assuming they go hand in hand ?

3. If I cannot obtain the right of abode prior to application is there any other ways of successfully joining without going through the advanced entry program ?

Thanks kindly,
RLYVR

Hello there,

1) To gain a HKID card you need to have lived in Hong Kong for 7 years.

2) HKID card is a residential card that gives you the right of abode meaning the right to live and work in Hong Kong. Without the Hong Kong Identity Card, you are not a permanent resident of Hong Kong and therefore have no right of abode. It's basically a visa card allowing you to stay in Hong Kong when you dont have a Hong Kong passport for foreigners. Whereas Hong Kong locals have it with their passports for identification purposes.

3) It seems at the moment they are only having Cadets and Direct Entry recruitment, and have heard Advanced Entry wont be for a few months least. If you have enough hours to directly join the fleet of the 747 freighter or the A330 fleet than you can try, but if not, youre gonna have to train and gather enough flying hours to be considered for CX.

[RLYVR]

Hello there,

1) To gain a HKID card you need to have lived in Hong Kong for 7 years.

2) HKID card is a residential card that gives you the right of abode meaning the right to live and work in Hong Kong. Without the Hong Kong Identity Card, you are not a permanent resident of Hong Kong and therefore have no right of abode. It's basically a visa card allowing you to stay in Hong Kong when you dont have a Hong Kong passport for foreigners. Whereas Hong Kong locals have it with their passports for identification purposes.

3) It seems at the moment they are only having Cadets and Direct Entry recruitment, and have heard Advanced Entry wont be for a few months least. If you have enough hours to directly join the fleet of the 747 freighter or the A330 fleet than you can try, but if not, youre gonna have to train and gather enough flying hours to be considered for CX.

Thank you for the quick response,

Has the cadet pilot program ever been open to overseas applicants outside of the AE and TT routes ?

[rainjune]

I don't know if this is accurate but what I heard was that the Grob 115 (which now they have like 2) have been taken out of the module and has been replaced by the Tobago TB10. And then all the modules that used the Tobago TB10 now uses the Diamond DA40 and then you get to start to fly the DA42 during the MECIR.


Will somebody be able to confirm this?:)

[mmb327]

Thank you for the quick response,

Has the cadet pilot program ever been open to overseas applicants outside of the AE and TT routes ?

They used to before back in 2009 for a few years. But they've stopped it around 2012-2013 I think and havent opened it to international cadets ever since. Many people have still wondered if they will go through that route again but I heavily doubt it. But you never know maybe they will unless they are really short on locals wanting to apply for the cadet program.

[maazm]

are you allowed to use calculators in the applied numeracy test for stage 1A?

[twtc941215]

are you allowed to use calculators in the applied numeracy test for stage 1A?

For Cathay Pacific 1a, no

[mmb327]

are you allowed to use calculators in the applied numeracy test for stage 1A?

If you are applying for the Cathay Dragon cadet you are allowed a calculator. If you are applying the Cathay Pacific cadet you are not allowed a calculator.

[RLYVR]

Read a comment on the Fragrant Harbor board that the "unofficial' plan is to eventually close FTA, anybody else heard that ? Seems unlikely IMO

[mmb327]

Read a comment on the Fragrant Harbor board that the "unofficial' plan is to eventually close FTA, anybody else heard that ? Seems unlikely IMO

Havent heard anything of that. Maybe its just one of those pilots who have a strong dislike towards CX workings aha. But hopefully thats not the case. Why would CX stop it when they need more pilots?

[RLYVR]

Havent heard anything of that. Maybe its just one of those pilots who have a strong dislike towards CX workings aha. But hopefully thats not the case. Why would CX stop it when they need more pilots?

Exactly, it doesn't present a good business case to shut what has been their biggest tool for recruiting new flight crew. Especially considering they are looking to hire a fair number of SOs over the next 3-4 years. Fragrant Harbor is pretty tough to read sometimes, I know there's both sides of an opinion but the negativity on there far outweighs any other sub forum even the regions where working conditions are third world.

[leamrtn]

Hi, how long does the screening usually take? Do you receive a rejection email? If you passed initial screening how does the assessment happen? What are the different tests?
Thank you

[RLYVR]

Hey everyone,

just a quick update. The Advanced Entry program is SUSPENDED for the remainder of 2017 with no current plans to re-open it. Details come directly from CX flight crew recruitment team.

[varundatta.hk]

Hey everyone,

just a quick update. The Advanced Entry program is SUSPENDED for the remainder of 2017 with no current plans to re-open it. Details come directly from CX flight crew recruitment team.

Well thats a bitch. Gotta find other low time places now...

[crazyfootball]

I failed KA cut-e in May this year, and was told to re-apply after 1 year. Do anyone know whether it affects the CX process since now CX use cut-e too.

I failed CX 1B two years ago and applied last month. No news so far. I heard some saying that the time to re-apply for KA and CX counts together now, which means I have to wait until next year to get back from CX.

Any ideas?

[RonnieWithNoDoubt]

Hi may I know if anyone who's having stage 2 on 23rd aug? Please contact me through +852 6019 0040 many thanks !

[ericscleung]

Hi I am going to take the initial test next week
does anyone know whether the multiple choice test will be within the scope of the designated syllabus of the FAA handbook?
am thinking about whether to dig deep and go through the book again or to study a bit broader than just that

[polarbear616]

Hi I am going to take the initial test next week
does anyone know whether the multiple choice test will be within the scope of the designated syllabus of the FAA handbook?
am thinking about whether to dig deep and go through the book again or to study a bit broader than just that

Feedback on what they ask on the test.

[mmb327]

Hi I am going to take the initial test next week
does anyone know whether the multiple choice test will be within the scope of the designated syllabus of the FAA handbook?
am thinking about whether to dig deep and go through the book again or to study a bit broader than just that

I think the booklet will give you all you need for the test. After all, it is the official book for pilot knowledge. So what else would there be needed to learn. Just learn some Cathay key facts such as history, aircrafts they use, routes and all of that. (Also learn about which is Cathay major shareholders :Swire Pacific Ltd and Air China Ltd as they slipped that in the test when I took it).

[air_xyz]

Hey everyone,

just a quick update. The Advanced Entry program is SUSPENDED for the remainder of 2017 with no current plans to re-open it. Details come directly from CX flight crew recruitment team.

No wonder one of the staff in FTA said they didn't get any news from CX about the Advanced Entry program. I hope they open next year!

[ebannawtolip]

I failed KA cut-e in May this year, and was told to re-apply after 1 year. Do anyone know whether it affects the CX process since now CX use cut-e too.

I failed CX 1B two years ago and applied last month. No news so far. I heard some saying that the time to re-apply for KA and CX counts together now, which means I have to wait until next year to get back from CX.

Any ideas?

I am in the same boat as well. Have you got any updates from CX?

[crazyfootball]

I am in the same boat as well. Have you got any updates from CX?

Still nothing. I guess it'd be another year for us to wait:ugh:

[ebannawtolip]

Still nothing. I guess it'd be another year for us to wait:ugh:

Actually they sent me a consent form and wanted to get my KA results.

[cfdchan]

submitted my application in april and still waiting...

[crazyfootball]

Actually they sent me a consent form and wanted to get my KA results.

oh... may I know when did you submit your application and how long afterwards did they send you the consent?

So are you still waiting for their reply after you give them back the consent?

[ebannawtolip]

oh... may I know when did you submit your application and how long afterwards did they send you the consent?

So are you still waiting for their reply after you give them back the consent?

Nope, I did not submit my application. I just sent them an email directly regarding this issue, and they got back with a consent form. I filled in the form and now waiting. Finger-crossed.

[dedong]

Hi, I can't apply for the cadet programme but for Cathay, there's an advanced programme for people who don't hold a HKID so I want to ask whether if we need to pay for that because I have heard that the cadet programme is free.

Thank You

DeDong

[tsecl]

May I know if anyone is having their stage 2 on the 19th of September?

[april.]

hi guys, I'm preparing for my 1a, anybody has some tips on how to prepare for the technical questionnaire? appreciated thanks!

[PropsAre4Boats]

hi guys, I'm preparing for my 1a, anybody has some tips on how to prepare for the technical questionnaire? appreciated thanks!
Don't they send ya an email telling you what to read up on?
If you don't know how to read that, it's gonna be a bumpy ride.
+ go back couple pages...maybe you can get answers.

[gxdnn]

Hey guys,

I'm Gordon and I currently live in Brisbane and I'm planning to apply for CPP sometime this year or the next.

I'm currently looking for somebody to study together. If you're interested to form a study group with feel free to contact me via:

email: [email protected]
whatsapp/phone: +61422056488

Regards,
Gordon

[kriskcck]

May I know if anyone is having their stage 2 on the 19th of September?

Hey, there i am also doing my stage 2 interview on the 19th of September. nice to meet you

[weilee]

Hey, there i am going to do my stage 2 interview on the 12 Oct, anyone is going on the same date?

Please feel free to contact me by [email protected]. Thanks!!

[parafield]

Looks like they have just updated their career section with a new layout. Clean, simple and direct, I like it. Tho not sure if it will help to boost the numbers. By the way, they have officially shut down the Advanced Entry stream and they have made it public now. Pity.

What do you mean by their new layout? buddy

[Quartzite]

Does anyone know whether they are still measuring candidates' limbs length in medical exam?

As far as I'm concerned, the standard nowadays is -> all candidates MUST be above 157.Xcm and candidates below 163cm are subject to functional reach test. I'm 160cm tall but I'm afraid that I don't have 100cm-long legs (which was required in the old days) :-(

[musai0424]

Hey, guys I'm a new here.

I am planning to apply CX cadet end of this year. and I just have a look application form and they require a couple of references.

among you guys who passed screening of resume, to whom you guys request a reference? are there a particular form to submit apart from the application?
and also, there is a column CX recommendation from someone. is this a mandatory to fill in?

all the best for you guys. thanks

[IO360M1A]

Looking for teammates having stage 2 interview on Nov 13.

[TszChun.Anson]

Hi everyone!

For those who are preparing for initial 1A, may I know if you are using latest pilot's cut-e package for practice? Does the package match what will be assessed in the aptitude test? I just purchased Skytest a few months ago and not sure if it is still useful for cut-e...

[FL110]

Hi everyone!

For those who are preparing for initial 1A, may I know if you are using latest pilot's cut-e package for practice? Does the package match what will be assessed in the aptitude test? I just purchased Skytest a few months ago and not sure if it is still useful for cut-e...

I think latestpilot is almost the same as Cathay one but not sure if there's still memory test.

I am preparing for 1A as well.

[briaaaan]

I think latestpilot is almost the same as Cathay one but not sure if there's still memory test.

I am preparing for 1A as well.

just wondering when did you apply?
I summited my application in early sept, but im still waiting for 1A invitation..

[TszChun.Anson]

just wondering when did you apply?
I summited my application in early sept, but im still waiting for 1A invitation..

Good Luck! I am still under preparation as a full-time student.

[briaaaan]

Good Luck! I am still under preparation as a full-time student.

good luck to you too..
regarding to your question, I would say lastest pilot is most similar to the cut-E test according to the feedback.
but skytest is also a good website to practice:ok:.

[TszChun.Anson]

good luck to you too..
regarding to your question, I would say lastest pilot is most similar to the cut-E test according to the feedback.
but skytest is also a good website to practice:ok:.

Thanks for your feedback! Actually I find out that subscriptions to different periods (1/3/6 months or 1 year) have different tests included. Do you know which tests CX is using?

I should have subscribed to Cut-E:ugh:

[ryanthtsui]

Hi all,

I'm currently preparing for the cadet program, and planning to apply before the end of the year. Does anyone want to form a study group (or already have one) ?

I prefer meet in person regularly, but if you are not comfort with that we can still share information though WhatsApp.

Contact me +852 9255 7009 if you are interested, lets work hard tgt ��

[parafield]

just wondering when did you apply?
I summited my application in early sept, but im still waiting for 1A invitation..

I applied in late Sept, and received 1A invitation in early Oct.
Will be having it on 30th Oct
Anyone same may add my telegram: Uuuaay:ok::ok:

[dennislam]

Hi guys, I am new to here and I have just applied for CPP yesterday. Finger-crossed and hoping for the best. :P

Are there any study groups here (on WhatsApp or telegram what so ever)? See if we can exchange our idea/infos/updates etc.

Den:ok:

[tmbenyu]

Hi guys, I am new to here and I have just applied for CPP yesterday. Finger-crossed and hoping for the best. :P

Are there any study groups here (on WhatsApp or telegram what so ever)? See if we can exchange our idea/infos/updates etc.

Den:ok:

Hi Den it looks like we are on the same boat. I applied last week as well.

please kindly leave your telegram and I will be in contact =]

[XFR8]

Are you people all completely nuts. Are you watching the ****storm in the harbour?

DO NOT WASTE YOUR LIFE WITH CATHAY PACIFIC. THEY WILL SCREW YOU.

For the love of God, do some frigging research.

[dennislam]

Are you people all completely nuts. Are you watching the ****storm in the harbour?

DO NOT WASTE YOUR LIFE WITH CATHAY PACIFIC. THEY WILL SCREW YOU.

For the love of God, do some frigging research.
I know you pilots there are not happy with the company. But what else can people who love flying to choose? Maybe HKA, and the upcoming HKE. But safety compliance and some other issues might stop you from there.

Passion can make you passing through tr challenges. Just the same in other industries, companies. There are politics and “those stuff” in every company. And i dont see it is a waste of time of CPA

[Gonuts]

XFR8 - Don't waste your time, you're not gonna change a thing. It doesn't matter what the company says or does, they will still throw themselves out into the storm, because deep down in their souls, they knew that this is the most economical way to get what they want. Unless, they find a better deal, or they find another way to claim a dual citizenship, these people won't go away. Don't you get it?

[Gonuts]

Coming from a classical music background, with the privileges of being a Chinese American, I can honestly say to those folks in Hong Kong, you have my sympathy. When opportunities are limited, while competition persists, you don't get to choose who you would want to work for, except changing professions. That's the struggle. It's not only for pilots, it's basically for every profession in Hong Kong, especially if you are musicians, artists, athletes, singers, actors so on and so forth. That's Hong Kong.

[dennislam]

Hi Den it looks like we are on the same boat. I applied last week as well.

please kindly leave your telegram and I will be in contact =]

Hey there.

My telegram is @Noobching.

have you received anything from CX yet?

[mmicc]

Hi Den it looks like we are on the same boat. I applied last week as well.

please kindly leave your telegram and I will be in contact =]

Hi guys, I am new to here and I have just applied for CPP yesterday. Finger-crossed and hoping for the best. :P

Are there any study groups here (on WhatsApp or telegram what so ever)? See if we can exchange our idea/infos/updates etc.

Den:ok:

Hey guys, similar application period for me as well, lets discuss and prepare toward it in near future as a group!

email: [email protected]

[lena_06]

Hi guys, any of you have done or are going to go through interviews for the TT program? Looking for recent feedbacks!
Thanks

[lcyan]

Hello I am planning to apply CPP again next year.
Is there any study group so that we can prepare tgt?
If interested,please add me at [email protected]. Thx.

[Sp0r3]

Has anyone here received invitation for 1A test on Dec 5?
If there's anyone in similar situation, we can start a study group together.

[fwilco]

Has anyone here received invitation for 1A test on Dec 5?
If there's anyone in similar situation, we can start a study group together.

Hi buddy just wondering when did you submit your application?

[Sp0r3]

Hi buddy just wondering when did you submit your application?

I submitted mine in February and received my invitation last week.

[hkwongac]

Will anyone have stage 2 on 6 Dec? Please contact me at [email protected]

[Chee]

Hey guys!
I am raven. Happy to post here to find buddies who are having CPP stage 2 assessment on 6th Dec 2017.
If you got the invitation on the same day or around, please contact me so we can study and work hard together:)
Email: [email protected]

CHEERS😃

[manho]

I failed CPP interview at stage 2 last year and am about to apply again. I subscribed latest pilot and bought SkyTest to practise but I found that those math tests are not quite familiar to the real one.

Does anyone have any source regarding to this?

[Flylok]

Did anyone who applied CCP in Late Oct/early Nov receive 1A ?

[parafield]

I submitted mine in February and received my invitation last week.

oh it took that long..
may i know if this is your first attempt?
And are you a local in Hong Kong?

Cheers

[parafield]

I failed CPP interview at stage 2 last year and am about to apply again. I subscribed latest pilot and bought SkyTest to practise but I found that those math tests are not quite familiar to the real one.

Does anyone have any source regarding to this?

Buddy can you share a bit about the stage 2 you had experienced?

[fwilco]

Did anyone who applied CCP in Late Oct/early Nov receive 1A ?

Hi mate, I applied early Nov. Still haven’t heard anything back.

[tmbenyu]

Has anyone here received invitation for 1A test on Dec 5?
If there's anyone in similar situation, we can start a study group together.

mine is on 30th Nov, please leave your tg contact

[Flylok]

Hi mate, I applied early Nov. Still haven’t heard anything back.


Thanks mate. I’m waiting for the news. Keep update

[cirillo]

Does anyone know whether they are still measuring candidates' limbs length in medical exam?

As far as I'm concerned, the standard nowadays is -> all candidates MUST be above 157.Xcm and candidates below 163cm are subject to functional reach test. I'm 160cm tall but I'm afraid that I don't have 100cm-long legs (which was required in the old days) :-(

they measure both your arms and legs length if you are below 163

[hklui1]

Has anyone here received invitation for 1A test on Dec 5?
If there's anyone in similar situation, we can start a study group together.


I will have my 1A on 20Dec and happy to study together
Email: [email protected]

[tmbenyu]

Hi all, approximately how long did it take for you all to receive the email after 1A (Passed/Failed)?

Is there anyone here who had 1A during the 27th Nov - 1st Dec period? Have you heard back? (Passed/Failed)?

[T Cheng]

Hi all,

Anyone is going to have CX CPP stage 2 on Jan 08, 2018. If yes you can contact me via [email protected]. I am finding other group mates

Cheers,
Kelvin

[Flylok]

I will have my 1A on 20Dec and happy to study together
Email: [email protected]

Hi mate, when did you apply?

[tmbenyu]

Guys who passed 1A recently and are waiting for 1B, please contact me on telegram @benjaihk if you are interested to prepare together

[sam1117]

Hi mate, when did you apply?

same question, i apply cpp mid November but still no email receive

[cx238]

If I failed 2 times, do I still get a chance to be considered?

I failed stage 2 in 2015, failed stage 4 (computer based test) in 2016.

[alemx205]

I also applied in early Nov, but havent received anything. i heard that the HRs are having xmas holiday lolz

[tmbenyu]

Got my 1B set on 15th Jan. Anyone else?

[Jayden]

Hey, I'm invited for 1A soon. Could you please provide me some details about the 1a selection ? Maybe I would have the same date as you have for 1B.

Pls contact: [email protected]/+31646665763

Jayden

[FL110]

Hey, I'm invited for 1A soon. Could you please provide me some details about the 1a selection ? Maybe I would have the same date as you have for 1B.

Pls contact: [email protected]/+31646665763

Jayden

Hi, do you mind sharing when you made your application?

[kclaw]

Hi everyone, first time being here.
Im flying to Adelaide FTA for trial flight in FEB, hopefully getting 4-6 hours of flight.

I am planning to apply cadet program after CNY. Anybody out there will be applying around the same time as me?

[flying_l]

Hi everyone, I am new here!
Looking for partners or study group mates who are also interested in applying in jan~

[tango_delta]

Hi everyone, first time being here.
Im flying to Adelaide FTA for trial flight in FEB, hopefully getting 4-6 hours of flight.

I am planning to apply cadet program after CNY. Anybody out there will be applying around the same time as me?

Same here, pls contact: [email protected]

[socsbrian]

Hi guys, I just received the initial ab invitation email. They want me to confirm my attendance in 1 day....I don't think I can make that decision in such short notice...
Do you guys think the recruitment team will be able to put me on to another interview date?

[Gonuts]

kclaw - I think you meant GFT because as far as I’m concerned there’s no TIF that could last 4 to 6 hours long. It’s either 45 minutes or 60 minutes, but, if you’re planning to do it 4 times then that would be different story. Either way. Have fun. Enjoy the ride in the scotching heat.

socsbrian - You posted it at the wrong place mate. This should be directed to the HR, not on a pilot forum. Give them a ring tomorrow if you can.

[briaaaan]

Hi!

Can anyone help me on this please. I've noticed they have changed the Educational Requirement recently, I am wondering, how does it affect to those candidates who have their applications deferred prior to the change? Will this new rule apply to them as well?

Cheers


what do you mean by that? nothing really change in education requirement from my understanding

[Jetstream alpha]

PolarFront - If you read the education requirements it says "Secondary school education with good passes in mathematics and science, OR a university degree (science subject preferred)

If you have a secondary school education with good passes in mathematics and science you will still meet the minimum requirements for applying.

[Ocanuck]

Good day everyone,

Does anyone know if there's a maximum amount of attempts allowed to try for this cadet program i.e. failing to make it all way 1, 2, 3 times?

[Vans123]

Hi everyone,
I have a question regardless to the stage 1A assessment. Is it possible for the assessment to be rescheduled to another date? I tried to contact the Cathay pacific flight crew recruitment group, but no reply. Pls help!

[Nathan Tseung]

Hi everyone,

Would like to ask if anyone is going to attend the group exercise and final interview on the 6th Feb 2018. Would like to form a group gor preparation.

Thanks a lot !

Nathan

[Nathan Tseung]

Hi everyone,

Would like to ask if anyone is going to attend the group exercise and final interview on the 6th Feb 2018. Would like to form a group gor preparation.

Thanks a lot !

Nathanl

please contact me via [email protected]

[tmbenyu]

l

please contact me via [email protected]

I am in as well. emailed you. lets do this!

[iliveforsleep]

Hey guys,

I currently have a Right to Land status on my HKID. Would that automatically disqualify from the selection process? As far as I am concerned, RTL is basically ROA minus the right to vote and possible deportation for serious crimes. I still have the right to work/live in HK without a visa.

Thanks!
777fordays
I had the same question, were you able to find out the answer to that question?

[hahahowe]

Anyone having stage 2 on 7th Feb 2018? We have 3 now in a group

Please contact my HK number +852 6480 4040

[dwilson852]

Got my 1B set on 15th Jan. Anyone else?

Hi mate! I was meant to have my 1B tomorrow but HR never got back to me with confirmation so its now on Feb 1st. The new email says something about a 'written and technical interview', was hoping you might have some insight into what a written interview is? haha. Thanks!!

[tmbenyu]

Can anyone tell me, how much Aviation Knowledge do they expect from you at 1B? Will they dig deep? I'm prepping for 1B atm, would be appreciated if you could give me a heads up. Thx

but does it matter? you either know it or you dont, you either do everything you can to prepare and learn as much as you can or you dont.

no one knows what the interviewer is feeling to ask on the day.

[parafield]

tmbenyu - I think you are mistaken. I'm not asking you, or any of you, to reveal the questions they've asked you at 1B. I'm just asking whether they will go all the way to CPL or ATPL level, because if they do, what would they be asking at stage 2? If they've already asked everything at 1B, then there is no point to throw you off the bus at stage 2. That's why I am hoping you, or any of you who have been to 1b, can give me some insights. Thanks for getting back anyhow. Cheers

well according to my frds, 1B does not ask technical knowledge. Its just a friends like conversation with the HRs.

[runstreet]

Hi everyone, I am new here!
Looking for partners or study group mates who are also interested in applying in jan~

HI, same here may i have your contact?

[runstreet]

Going to apply in coming weeks? Anyone interested in forming study group can contact me via whatsapp at +85263092898.

Thanks

[dwilson852]

well according to my frds, 1B does not ask technical knowledge. Its just a friends like conversation with the HRs.

There is definitely a 'technical component' to the 1B interview, received clarification today!

[CaptainJim]

I don’t work for Cathay but I’ve been in the Airlines for over 10 years and I’ve never seen such a :mad: deal and I worked for Ryanair. It seems they own you if you sign this cadet contract. I consider myself lucky to have started in Ryanair when I saw this.

Under no circumstances would I secure the training loan using parents as a guarantor etc. that way you can leave the company and the debt behind if you’re not happy.

If you’re from a poor family in a poor country then it’s a step up and that’s probably what Cathay have in mind.

Good luck to everyone but be careful what you wish for.:ok:

[Charliecharlie123]

Hi all,

Received an invitation for Initial-A assessment on the 14th of February! Looking forward to it. If anybody else is having their assessment on the same day or a date nearby, please feel free to get in touch with me at [email protected]

Good luck all,
Chris

[mario112233]

Anyone having their Final Interview on 20 March, let me know! Thanks!

[CPAkhm]

Hi everyone, newbie here!

I heard that they will be combining the recruitment of CX and KA starting from April. Is that true?
Well, because of that Im targeting to apply before that but for sure depending on how's my own progress by that time...

And anyone out there is interested in forming study group? Let's talk! +85290953849 ;)

[JarrodJP]

G'day all, :)

I have my Cadet Pilot Initial-A assessment on the 26th of February, followed by my Initial-B assessment the next day if I am successful. I cannot believe it is finally happening and that I have this amazing opportunity since I only just graduated year 12 last year. This has always been a dream so I am super excited but nervous. If anyone who has gone through the process has any tips, advice or could hint at what to expect it would be so greatly appreciated. I really want to prepare myself as much as possible and nail this. Please feel free to contact me at [email protected] or WhatsApp me at +61432613689

Thank you all very much in advance! :ok:

Kindest Regards,
Jarrod

[jetjockey696]

i guess 5 years RHS in cruise flight..only..is long time especially as a gloried office boy.. doing the paperwork, radio calls and the general housekeeping of the flightdeck. then to upgrade to Junior FO (I expect that when you can touch MCP.) need to take another series of interview..+ depends on your sim performance, how much the checkers like you or not.. i maybe wrong. just too long for a 1 year free training..btw nothing is for free.

[nahtangnat]

Hi guys,
Since the educational requirement has changed lately, I knew they have deleted "Diploma" in the requirement, but is a aviation related diploma considerable?
Could any one please tell me :(?

[briaaaan]

is there anyone doing their stage 2 at 21/march?

[fwilco]

is there anyone doing their stage 2 at 21/march?

Hi mate, gna have my stage 2 on 21st March as well!
Add me on telegram @S826ABF
Cheers

[Wongwai09]

G'day all, :)

I have my Cadet Pilot Initial-A assessment on the 26th of February, followed by my Initial-B assessment the next day if I am successful. I cannot believe it is finally happening and that I have this amazing opportunity since I only just graduated year 12 last year. This has always been a dream so I am super excited but nervous. If anyone who has gone through the process has any tips, advice or could hint at what to expect it would be so greatly appreciated. I really want to prepare myself as much as possible and nail this. Please feel free to contact me at [email protected] or WhatsApp me at +61432613689

Thank you all very much in advance! :ok:

Kindest Regards,
Jarrod

Mate, when did you apply? I put my application on 26 January, (Australia Day )
and has yet to receive any reply from them, did it take you long to get a reply from them? From Brisbane too

[JarrodJP]

Mate, when did you apply? I put my application on 26 January, (Australia Day )
and has yet to receive any reply from them, did it take you long to get a reply from them? From Brisbane too

Hey mate ~ I applied on the 25th/26th of January and received a reply on the 29th.

[timchoi89]

ooh more BNE people. JarrodJP and Wongwai09 we should start a group! My WhatsApp is +61422880455

[Wongwai09]

Hey mate ~ I applied on the 25th/26th of January and received a reply on the 29th.

Got my reply last week just before New year, I am going back on 26 MArch . Good Luck with your 1 A, do Let me know how you go!!!!!

[Wongwai09]

ooh more BNE people. JarrodJP and Wongwai09 we should start a group! My WhatsApp is +61422880455

The problem is I don't use Whatsapp haha. Nice to see more BNE people. MAy the force be with all of us for the upcoming 1A and 1B

Divergent, I think I spoken with you last year in email about your cut-e test and you gave me your latest pilot access as you didn't get through, was it you or someone else? When is your 1A happen?

[manho]

I bought Skytest (Pan-Asian) iPad version. For math test, there are four areas which are math word problems, mental arithmetic, number series and numerical estimation. Is the math test for CX stage 1A from math word problems area?

[JarrodJP]

Got my reply last week just before New year, I am going back on 26 MArch . Good Luck with your 1 A, do Let me know how you go!!!!!

Thanks man and good luck to you too! Will do.

[Derozan]

Hey guys I've been thinking about replying to the Cathay Cadet Pilot Programme. I live in Toronto, so I'd probably have to fly back and forth quite a bit I'm assuming. I have a job so that complicates things a little, assuming I get to the first round, would I legitimately have to do like 5 round trips YYZ-HKG for the whole interview process?And if successful how long does the whole hiring process usually take?

Thank you guys!!!!

[Derozan]

Derozan - Just curious, why would you want to come back and work for CX? A buddy of mine went to UWO for college, got his BA in Aviation, paid his training with his own money. He refused to join CX because he doesn't to be a slave to them, now he is flying with Air Georgian as a Senior First Officer and he is a free man. He is only 28 by the way. I know you and I can have a debate on this, but if I were you, if I had a dual citizenship, I would have worked my ass off to stay away from this program, not to mention the useless P2X rating and 5 years prolonged upgrade time. Just a thought. But to your question, the answer is YES. You will have to do at least three round trips and you will have to pay for them. Good Luck

To be utterly honest with you, I was going to apply just because the starting salary in the position is pretty good, 40K is livable in Hong Kong. I'm actually currently working at AC as an operations manager, equivalent to working at the CX IOC, I do really want to try out life in Hong Kong and I thought why not. If I get a management position in Hong Kong over 40K/month I would probably not consider the cadet position, however with that being said I'm only 25 with only 3 years in the industry, so it's pretty tough. Still thinking of whether or not to apply though.....

[grace1210]

Hi Team,
Going in for my initial test next month - have purchased practise tests from latestpilotjobs.com and have been studying off that for a while, but wondering if there are any better / different websites to use? Want to cover all grounds!

Thanks :)

[timchoi89]

The problem is I don't use Whatsapp haha. Nice to see more BNE people. MAy the force be with all of us for the upcoming 1A and 1B

Divergent, I think I spoken with you last year in email about your cut-e test and you gave me your latest pilot access as you didn't get through, was it you or someone else? When is your 1A happen?
lol that's too bad about your WhatsApp issue! It looks like I'm going to Stage 2 since CX emailed me today asking me about medical stuff. So yay! When is your 1a and b?

[grace1210]

Hi Guys,

Another question sorry. Above it mentions that you are allowed to use a calculator in the Cathay Dragon initial A Numeracy test? Can anyone confirm if this is correct?
Seems strange that they would allow calculators in Cathay Dragon but not Cathay Pacific?

Thanks

[timye]

Hi Guys,

Another question sorry. Above it mentions that you are allowed to use a calculator in the Cathay Dragon initial A Numeracy test? Can anyone confirm if this is correct?
Seems strange that they would allow calculators in Cathay Dragon but not Cathay Pacific?

Thanks

Idk about KA, but CX allows you to use calculator today. (calculator provided by cx and it isn't with much function)

[Wongwai09]

lol that's too bad about your WhatsApp issue! It looks like I'm going to Stage 2 since CX emailed me today asking me about medical stuff. So yay! When is your 1a and b?

Going back on 26 March for 1A and that's pretty much where I am looking at from now!!!!! Good Luck with your stage 2, do let me know when will happen!!!!!!

[VVR]

Hi all, I am new here.
I am going to take the 1a on 12th for both CX and KA.
If there’s any WhatsApp study group please add me in!
My email is Benedict(at)sealandcount(dot).org

[timye]

Going for 1A on 21MAR, anyone on the same day?

[Auxiliary777]

How long did you guys take to get an invitation from Cathay Dragon after you have submitted your application form?
it's been a week for me so far.

[VVR]

How long did you guys take to get an invitation from Cathay Dragon after you have submitted your application form?
it's been a week for me so far.

4 days for me

[Joeeeee]

Hi everyone, my 1A will be on 14Mar, if any study/ discussion group in Telegram, please add me in and work hard. My Telegram: @joefly. Thanks in advance!

[Auxiliary777]

four days? That's quick. Would you mind if you tell me when did you submit the application?

[VVR]

four days? That's quick. Would you mind if you tell me when did you submit the application?

Sorry I confused with Dragon.
Cathay was 13 days, it was in early February if I remember correctly.

[Nathan Tseung]

Looking for a team mate for stage 2 on the 19th March.

Please contact [email protected]

Thanks !

[timchoi89]

Has any non-local gotten an invite for Stage 2? If so, did CX condense the schedule for Stage 2, english test, and medical? Or is it spread over 2-3 weeks as well?

[Wongwai09]

Has any non-local gotten an invite for Stage 2? If so, did CX condense the schedule for Stage 2, english test, and medical? Or is it spread over 2-3 weeks as well?

I hope they will condense it for the overseas applicants given all the travel and cost that involved

[timchoi89]

I hope they will condense it for the overseas applicants given all the travel and cost that involved
I hope so too!

[fraserkwok]

Hi All! just wondering does anyone know what kind of score that you could achieve on the cut-e practice to get you through 1A?

[furqanstriker]

Hi all, I am new here.
I am going to take the 1a on 12th for both CX and KA.
If there’s any WhatsApp study group please add me in!
My email is Benedict(at)sealandcount(dot).org
I heard that CX and KA has merged into 1 and you can only apply for 1 of them. How true is this ?

[fraserkwok]

I heard that as well. seems it is gonna be starting next month

[timchoi89]

Hi All! just wondering does anyone know what kind of score that you could achieve on the cut-e practice to get you through 1A?

Just make sure you can do medium or hard and be at least average on the global scores and you'll be fine. The CX cut-e is easier for the most part as well.

[fraserkwok]

Just make sure you can do medium or hard and be at least average on the global scores and you'll be fine. The CX cut-e is easier for the most part as well.

Thank you for your answer. Do you know is there anywhere that I could find the benchmark of the global scores tho? Thank you very much!

[VVR]

Just made a WhatsApp discussion group for CXCPP,
chat.whatsapp.com/557qOoUCA4Y6zvmUS9kw5s
Feel free to join us!

[Wongwai09]

Just make sure you can do medium or hard and be at least average on the global scores and you'll be fine. The CX cut-e is easier for the most part as well.

Hey mate, heard anything about your stage 2? Also wondering the difficulties of the maths is it more between easy or hard level like those on the latest pilot. com or even more difficult? I am pretty good at aviation maths but not the conversion stuff.

[Gonuts]

This is for the one who is SEEKING the TRUTH. Oh, don't bother if you want to be fooled.

https://www.pprune.org/fragrant-harbour/606010-time-upgrade-fo-cn-cathay.html

[timchoi89]

Thank you for your answer. Do you know is there anywhere that I could find the benchmark of the global scores tho? Thank you very much!
You should see it on the page before you start the exercises.

[timchoi89]

Hey mate, heard anything about your stage 2? Also wondering the difficulties of the maths is it more between easy or hard level like those on the latest pilot. com or even more difficult? I am pretty good at aviation maths but not the conversion stuff.
Not yet hopefully soon (no news is good news haha). The math online is MUCH harder than the CX one haha. Just know some basic formulas like areas and volumes and you're good to go.

[mario112233]

Anyone else having their stage 2 on 20 March? We have 3 right now and are still looking for the other 3!

[Kardz]

Hi everyone,

Would like to ask if anyone is going to attend stage 2 (the group exercise and final interview) on the 17 Apr 2018. :)

Thanks a lot !

[JarrodJP]

G'day all again, :)

I have my Cadet Pilot Final Interview assessments (stage 2) on the 16th of April which I am really looking forward to. However, I am just concerned about the "Panel Interview with interviewers from both General and Technical aspect". What types of technical questions could I expect to be asked? What knowledge will they require me to know? How in-depth will they go? What are the differences between this interview and the Initial-1B interview? As before, any tips, advice, help, or recommendations are so greatly appreciated. I really want to prepare myself as much as possible and nail this as I did last time.

Please feel free to contact me at [email protected] or WhatsApp me at +61432613689

Thank you all again very much in advance and good luck to everyone else too, I wish you all the best! :ok:

Kindest Regards,
Jarrod

[fraserkwok]

thank you for your answer.

[bruno350]

Hi Everyone,

We are looking anyone else doing their stage 2 on 16/4/2018.

Could you please add me on Telegram @bruno350. We have 5 ppl in the group so far.

Looking forward to meeting you soon!

Cheers

[KRN]

Hi everyone,

Would like to ask if anyone is going to attend stage 2 (the group exercise and final interview) on the 17 Apr 2018. :)

Thanks a lot !
Please check DM

[frankie.wl]

planning to apply in Aug this year, anyone interested in forming a study group? I'm a HK local fyi.

[alexgomes93]

Returning to HK this May and gonna apply this August. Lets study together. Whatsapp number +918076529771, Email - [email protected], Telegram - @iamalexgomes. :)

[PPRuNe Towers]

https://www.pprune.org/fragrant-harbour/606010-time-upgrade-fo-cn-cathay.html

Rob

[pilot1009]

Hi may I know if anyone is having your 1A assessment on 27 Mar 2018 Morning? Please contact me at [email protected]

[Wongwai09]

https://www.pprune.org/fragrant-harbour/606010-time-upgrade-fo-cn-cathay.html

Rob

Thanks for that, does make me think twice again ........................

[pilot1009]

Hi Is anyone having stage 1A on 27 Mar morning? Could we contact via email at [email protected]?

[Gladiators]

Quick question. What are the chances to pass the Cute if you have to complete the reaction test two times because you made more than two mistakes at the first time? Which score will they take? The first or second score? Anyone knows?

[chan1008]

Quick question. What are the chances to pass the Cute if you have to complete the reaction test two times because you made more than two mistakes at the first time? Which score will they take? The first or second score? Anyone knows?

My understanding is when you made mistake more than twice all the result in first attempted will be invalid and will count the result for second attempt

However it will be recorded for multi attempt, its up to the recruitment to decide the final result

[Gladiators]

My understanding is when you made mistake more than twice all the result in first attempted will be invalid and will count the result for second attempt

However it will be recorded for multi attempt, its up to the recruitment to decide the final result

I hope they will disregard my invalid attempt. but like you said, it's up to the recruitment team to decide. chan1008, thx!

[ank3te11]

Hi guys,

I applied for the Cadet Program on the 21st of March and haven't heard back from Cathay, I was wondering if this is normal or it's a sign to move onto the next step. Has anyone on this platform or knows someone that has waited longer than I have? I am really worried right now.

Thanks,

[blee7337]

Hello guys,

Quick question, when is the deadline for Cadet Pilot Program application 2018 ?
(I read some people are applying in August?)

Also, when does the program start once you have been accepted?

Thanks !

[ryanabc123]

Hi guys,
is the cadet pilot program ended already this year? thanks

[chan1008]

Hi guys,
is the cadet pilot program ended already this year? thanks

Cathay Dragon only, please refer to the official website

[EmCSquared]

Hi guys,

I applied for the Cadet Program on the 21st of March and haven't heard back from Cathay, I was wondering if this is normal or it's a sign to move onto the next step. Has anyone on this platform or knows someone that has waited longer than I have? I am really worried right now.

Thanks,

I believe it varies between people. I’ve seen some that get their email 4 days later and some 8 months later. I applied in Nov and got mine last Friday.

[JacobCjr]

Hi, this is Jacob.

I’m going to have my stage 2 on 18th April. I have found one already. So if you are the one or you know anyone going to have it on 18th April.

Please wtapps me on +85265498628 or [email protected]

[viclaw030591]

Hi All, this is Vic.

Nice to meet you all. I am a HK Uni student and my plan is to apply CPP in the coming May-June.

I heard that there is an update for stage 1a which will include cut-e aptitude test, Technical MC question (which is used to be 1b) as well as personality test (which is used to be stage 2). Any recent interviewee can verify this updated interview process ? Is it applicable to local or international applicants or even both ? Also how long does it take to hear from the recruitment team regarding the 1a results ? One day or up to 2 weeks ?

Your helps are much appreciated! Thanks !

[viclaw030591]

Hi Divergent,

Thank you for your reply!

Just to Summarize and confirm all the stages in the recent CX Cadet recruitment stages:

Stage 1a will include Cut-E aptitude test (similar to latestpilotjob format), Work related behaviour assessment (I believe the key is being honest? are there any practice? ), Technical MC Questions (Study FAA and BAK)

Stage 1b will be Interview with HR. Are there any assessment in this stage ?

Stage 2 will be abstract reasoning (IQ) Test - (Raven Test), personality / psychometric test and group exercise

Please correct me if I am wrong and Much Appreciated!

Regards,
Vic

[chan1008]

Hi Divergent,

Thank you for your reply!

Just to Summarize and confirm all the stages in the recent CX Cadet recruitment stages:

Stage 1a will include Cut-E aptitude test (similar to latestpilotjob format), Work related behaviour assessment (I believe the key is being honest? are there any practice? ), Technical MC Questions (Study FAA and BAK)

Stage 1b will be Interview with HR. Are there any assessment in this stage ?

Stage 2 will be abstract reasoning (IQ) Test - (Raven Test), personality / psychometric test and group exercise

Please correct me if I am wrong and Much Appreciated!

Regards,
Vic

Stage 1B only interview

Stage 2
Tech in and HR
Flight Planning Ex
Group Ex
(No reasoning , personality test)

[viclaw030591]

Stage 1B only interview

Stage 2
Tech in and HR
Flight Planning Ex
Group Ex
(No reasoning , personality test)

Hi Chan1008,

Thank you for the info! Crystal Clear

Cheers =)

[swhy]

Does anyone know if Cathay Dragon and Cathay Pacific run the same test? If so is it all the way through? Partially similar?

Love to hear from someone that has recently done it. Looking at Latestpilotjobs, they don't really have anything for Dragon so I am wondering if it runs very similar?

[Liverpoool]

Yes. They both run on the same aptitude test, both are 100% identical.

What you see on Latestpilotjobs is pretty much what you will see on the real test, except, there is no work related behavior assessment on LPJ. I used LPJ to prep for 1a and I passed it with flying colors. You can go ahead and give it a go.

Cheers

Hi there, may I know how did you get through the monitoring test? I found it quite hard to count as it moves instantly, any tricks?
Many Thanks

[Liverpoool]

Well that's the whole purpose of the test - to see how well you can track an object. I don't use any tricks to be honest, and I don't find them too hard to be tracked, it just seems very natural to me. The only tips I can give you though is to practice, practice more on the easy level, because on the easy level there are less objects to count, and you get more time to count them. Once you feel good about it then you can more onto the next level. That's what I would do. Sorry if I couldn't be more of a help.
Thanks for the advice, is the speed of the real test similar to HARD level? cuz if it is 11+ balls, they just keep on moving.

[Liverpoool]

Not really. It is more like a Medium level I would say, plus you will get more time to finalize your answer.
Thanks for the reply, so you are waiting for the next stage now?

[FRDY]

Hi everyone!

Would like to know if anyone is going to hv stage 2 on the 7 May 2018?

Thank you so much! :)

[timye]

Looking for anyone who will have 1b on 23APR

[chan1008]

Looking for anyone who will have 1b on 23APR



Me and my group mate will having 1B on the same week as yours, lets have a study group on Saturday before our interview
Kindly reply with your number/PM, I will text you the details of meeting
Thx

[otlop]

Hi guys!
Can anyone share if tech multiple-choice quiz is based on EASA ATP only?

Tks

[baozzz]

anyone having stage 2 on 8th may? Please pm me

[chwong1102]

Hi, anyone having stage 1B on 21 May?

[EmCSquared]

Anyone having 1A on 4th May? Slightly panicking and am looking for a study buddy.

[mos48]

Hi, anyone having stage 1B on 21 May?

hello may I ask when did you take the 1A test and when did you receive their invitation for the 1B? Thank you very much since It’s been almost a month since I took the test and I’m quite anxious haha.. thank you.

[yayaching]

Hi Guys,

We are going to form a study group in Kwun Tong every night from 6 pm to 10 pm. We will have a first meeting on this coming Saturday. Please feel free to join. For more information, please Whatspp me: 6443 1754 :D

Cheers.

[chwong1102]

hello may I ask when did you take the 1A test and when did you receive their invitation for the 1B? Thank you very much since It’s been almost a month since I took the test and I’m quite anxious haha.. thank you.

It took about 3 weeks ~ 4 weeks for me to get the invitation!

[CPAHDA]

Hi, anyone having 1A on 7 May?

[mos48]

It took about 3 weeks ~ 4 weeks for me to get the invitation!

Thank you!! Best luck to all of us :-0

[thetropicalyeti]

Hi, does everyone go to the 1a in a full suit?

[mos48]

Thank god i’ve got invited to 1B on May 23rd is anyone going there on the same day :O?

[mos48]

Hi, does everyone go to the 1a in a full suit?

I went there and did 2 sets of test with a computer and that was it for the day. However everyone did wear neatly. Not sure if it mattered.

[jayberg]

Hello!

Looking for anyone doing assessment 1A on the 26th of May. Do hit me up! Completely new to this forum.

Email: [email protected]

Edit: I forgot to mention that the assessment 1a invite was from Cathay Dragon.

[CPAkhm]

Just wanna ask how long did it take you guys to get 1A invitation?

I submitted mine on 25th April and no news so far. Yet a friend of mine submitted on 1st May and has gotten 1A invitation already... any thoughts?

back to the time when I submitted, there’s no “Cadet Pilot” column on their career website but only “Second Officer”, and that’s where I put my application through.
(but seems they guide you to the same application page)

Tell me I’m over-worried :/

[FPmr1]

Hello forum I am a HK resident and am planning to do the CX cadet program going in with NO flying experience. I was hoping I could pick your brains and help others in my position in the process.

What kind of questions can I expect to be asked in the interview?

For some maths is not our best subject, any recommendations on what's math subjects will be covered in the interview process and maths test? I hear tale of a COMPASS test??

Any apps or downloadable content we can use to practice the apptitude tests?

Should I expect trick questions? What was your experience?

To what extent should my knowledge on aircraft mechanics and aerodynamics be prior?

Am I overthinking this (retorhical question)

I am aware of the obvious such as showing passion for flying and company knowledge and how the interview process changes. But if there's other things I may have missed please let this forum know it would be extremely helpful.

To others in my position if you want to study together please message me or leave an email, I'm hoping to put my application in June/July 2018.

Thank you forum

[catharinasabelis]

Hello! Anybody here who received an invitation for the final interview at Cathay Pacific 30-31 of July?

[harrison747]

Hi Guys,

I am living in Hong Kong who wanna be a pilot.
Is there any study group that i can join and study together?

THX Guys!!

[SSFTH]

Just wanna ask how long did it take you guys to get 1A invitation?

I submitted mine on 25th April and no news so far. Yet a friend of mine submitted on 1st May and has gotten 1A invitation already... any thoughts?

back to the time when I submitted, there’s no “Cadet Pilot” column on their career website but only “Second Officer”, and that’s where I put my application through.
(but seems they guide you to the same application page)

Tell me I’m over-worried :/

I submitted my application on 24th April and no news neither. For my case I updated some details so I don't know if CX paid attention to new applications first.
Have been waiting anxiously :sad:

[FPmr1]

@divergent

Thank you very helpful. Please, as to what questions should I be asking? An explanation would be greatful.

[swhy]

Anyone else able to confirm whether or not they took away the 1B technical interview part? Spoke with someone that attended 1B yesterday (17.5) and the person was interviewed by 2 HR person with 0 Technical questions being asked. Even the person was quite surprised as they said the email would contain technical interview.

[swhy]

Don't trust the email. It's not always true. Just like what other guys said here, "they tell you one thing but do another." Oh by the way, they will only assess your Aviation Knowledge (Oral) at stage 2.

Got you thank you, I think i got 1B and stage 2 interview mixed. Have you by chance done it all before? Currently waiting for 1A results, both of the candidates in my group has received noticed but I haven't heard anything yet. Starting to wonder if I mistyped my email haha.

[A random Aviator]

Hey guys, just wondering if anyone has any idea that KA is still running MPL?

[harry1990hk]

I have received 1B invitation at 31 May 2018.
Anyone having 1B in same date ? or having it in June? Maybe we could have a mock interview together. I have already gathered one mate.
Please contact me if you are interest.
email: [email protected]

[papasierrahotel]

Hi Everyone,

Looking for stage mates for CX Stage 2 on 21st June 2018. Telegram me @pshkong. Looking forward to meet you all. Cheers.

PS

[blueblueblue]

Hi everyone. Just wonder will anyone be having stage 2 on 22 June? Let’s study together! Cheers ;)

[blueblueblue]

Hi everyone. Just wonder is anyone having stage 2 on 22 June? Let’s study together. Cheers!

[thomasip1993]

I have received stage 1B HR interview invitation and scheduled on 6 June 2018.
Anyone having 1B on the same day or within this week?
Please feel free to contact me if you are interested, we may share useful information together.
My email address is: [email protected]

[marcolo2012]

Hi there, I was wondering if anyone here is doing Stage 2 on 11 July? I'd love to meet you guys! Telegram me @iammarco
Good luck!

[paul09270071]

Hi Everyone, wondering anyone doing stage 2 on 10 July, let's meet and study together! Thanks!

[CLPV2Sover2]

Hi there, I was wondering if anyone here is doing Stage 2 on 11 July? I'd love to meet you guys! Telegram me @iammarco
Good luck!
Hi Marco, it’s Kev! I’ve also got Stage 2 on 11/7, my email [email protected]

[austinc]

I want to know should I use to study techquical questions beside bak and phak

[phj]

Hello buddies, usually how long it takes for them to release your 1A results ? and how long in between 1A and 1B ? Great thanks !

[hhpilot]

Hi Everyone, wondering anyone doing stage 2 on 10 July, let's meet and study together! Thanks!

Hi Paul, I will have the stage 2 on 10 July as well. I cannot pm you in pprune, do you have an email or whatsapp number for me to contact you? Thanks

[paul09270071]

Hi Paul, I will have the stage 2 on 10 July as well. I cannot pm you in pprune, do you have an email or whatsapp number for me to contact you? Thanks

Hey hhpilot, my email is [email protected]. Thanks!

[jasewflee]

Hi Everyone,

Just wondering if there was any discussion groups?

My telegram is:jayflyg6

Regards, Jase

[austinc]

I highly recommend you to read "Ace the Technical Pilot Interview by Gary Bristow". Many successful candidates used this book to prep for stage 2 and they passed it, myself included. That tells you how important this book is.

By the way, does anyone know what the computerized based assessments at stage 4 look like? Is it another Cut-e assessment but in more advanced level? Seems there's not too much information about this assessment here.

I am wondering what will be include in stage 3

[swhy]

Hello buddies, usually how long it takes for them to release your 1A results ? and how long in between 1A and 1B ? Great thanks !

Depends if you pass or not, for 1A if you fail it, they usually email you back within 24 hours (in most cases). If you pass it expect anywhere within a week I'd say. Between 1A and 1B they gave me roughly 2 weeks.

[swhy]

I highly recommend you to read "Ace the Technical Pilot Interview by Gary Bristow". Many successful candidates used this book to prep for stage 2 and they passed it, myself included. That tells you how important this book is.

By the way, does anyone know what the computerized based assessments at stage 4 look like? Is it another Cut-e assessment but in more advanced level? Seems there's not too much information about this assessment here.

Could this be psychometric tests and/or ICAO? Never heard that there is a extra stage after Group exercise/flight planning/HR+tech interview. :O

Hmm did they change the system again? :O Very interested to know.

[Gulnaaazar]

Hi everyone,

I was wondering if anyone here is doing stage 2 on 12 July? If so let's meet up and I am happy to run some exercise together as a group. Please let me know if we are on the same group, could contact me by [email protected], good luck!

Jeffrey

[Gulnaaazar]

Hi everyone,

I was wondering if there is anyone here is going to have their stage 2 on 12 July? I got mine on that day and I am happy to meet up and run some exercise together as a group! Please contact me by [email protected] if we were on the same day for stage 2. Good luck!

Jeffrey

[hhpilot]

I highly recommend you to read "Ace the Technical Pilot Interview by Gary Bristow". Many successful candidates used this book to prep for stage 2 and they passed it, myself included. That tells you how important this book is.

By the way, does anyone know what the computerized based assessments at stage 4 look like? Is it another Cut-e assessment but in more advanced level? Seems there's not too much information about this assessment here.

They used to do flight grading in stage 4 in the last. Can be psychometric tests or advanced computerized based assessment?
hopefully they will provide more information in email.
Very interest to know as I haven't heard that there is a extra stage after ICAO and medical checks. Seems not much related information about it.

[phj]

Depends if you pass or not, for 1A if you fail it, they usually email you back within 24 hours (in most cases). If you pass it expect anywhere within a week I'd say. Between 1A and 1B they gave me roughly 2 weeks.

Thanks mate ! I will have my 1A soon and it's my first time ! Excited yet nervous !

[swhy]

Thanks mate ! I will have my 1A soon and it's my first time ! Excited yet nervous !

No problem, yeah I think if you have done all your homework you should be fine.

Hopefully you are walking in with some practice with either Skytest and/or Latestpilotjobs on the cut-e.

I'd say you need a least a very basic/preferably good understanding of the 5 chapters they tell you to read. For here they expect you to at least get 70% of the questions right out of 50 which means you need to pass at least 35 of them. Expect 2-3 questions that are not related to the book (i.e. what are the runways in HK airport). Just general pretty straight forward questions.

Good luck and do your best :)

[swhy]

Looking for my stage 2 group mates on July 13th.

Please get in touch [email protected]

[bmtsurin]

Hello, this is years late to your thread post. But did you ever end up doing the UNSW aviation interviews?

[phj]

swhy;

Thanks Stephen! Yea I have made my study plan and got those practical test from LPJ, keep training everyday! Best of luck to your stage 2 too!

[bravopapa10]

Hello everyone, happy to be a part of the forum here :)

A little introduction, I am a 17 y/o Hong Kong-born kid living in Vancouver, Canada at the moment, as soon as I turn 18 in October I will be dropping my application off to CX. I am heavily involved with the Royal Canadian Air Cadets, earning my Glider Pilot License and will soon be working toward my Private Pilot Licence through the program here. Other than looking through all the other posts in the forum (I assure you, I've been constantly reading all the threads here), does anyone have any tips for a first time applicant?

Any responses are greatly appreciated :)

[Gladiators]

Anyone knows if Kelly Crawford is still with the company? I tried to send her an email but it didnt go through. It says her email address does not exist. Phoned to her extension but her voicemail packed up. Looks like she’s gone. If she’s gone now, who is in charge then?

[swhy]

Hello everyone, happy to be a part of the forum here :)

A little introduction, I am a 17 y/o Hong Kong-born kid living in Vancouver, Canada at the moment, as soon as I turn 18 in October I will be dropping my application off to CX. I am heavily involved with the Royal Canadian Air Cadets, earning my Glider Pilot License and will soon be working toward my Private Pilot Licence through the program here. Other than looking through all the other posts in the forum (I assure you, I've been constantly reading all the threads here), does anyone have any tips for a first time applicant?

Any responses are greatly appreciated :)

Hey bud,

I suppose simple things to work on as you're prepping for Cx specifically would be to practice the Cut-e as well as read up on the basic aviation knowledge. As you progress through that and feel like you have a grasp, you can move on to more specific stuff. Knowledge on company will certainly come up through the process so keeping up to date with whats going on will be great too.

[swhy]

Anyone knows if Kelly Crawford is still with the company? I tried to send her an email but it didnt go through. It says her email address does not exist. Phoned to her extension but her voicemail packed up. Looks like she’s gone. If she’s gone now, who is in charge then?
Heard she resigned last month, not sure who has taken over for her though.

[hk20013350]

Is updating anything of the application regarded as re-submitting the application,
so that it will take longer time for the 1A invitation? :bored:

[ambrose_flyer]

Hello fellows, I'm from Sydney and preparing for the ab-initial cadet. did anyone use this for 1A tech quiz preparation? does it really include all questions that will be asked in CX 1A quiz? any free resources instead?
www.classmarker.com/online-test/start/?quiz=fat5b06c293a5a73

[Far Canel]

Anyone else going to the direct entry Second Officer selection in Hong Kong in early August?

[hk20013350]

Updating an application, resubmitting an application, they all mean the same thing at CX. And just because you resubmit an application doesn't mean it will prolong the processing time. It totally depends on what you put in on your application really.
Appreciate it. Much thanks :)

[A random Aviator]

For those who had completed KA stage 1A on 26/05, does anyone have any feedback from KA at all? its been almost 4 weeks now.

[Ftgup]

Hi everyone. Just wonder is anyone having stage 2 on 22 June? Let’s study together. Cheers!

hey did you do you 1A/B on May 22-23?

[swhy]

For those who had completed KA stage 1A on 26/05, does anyone have any feedback from KA at all? its been almost 4 weeks now.

Oddly enough, I applied to both Cx and Ka at the same time. When I got my invitation to stage 1A i was told that 1A results would be shared amongst Cx and Ka. Currently I am in Stage 2 of Cx and still have not heard from Ka.

I did ask during my 1B - and was told that Ka and Cx holds separate programs, and that today was a Cx 1B only. My 1A was May 17th.

Not too helpful, but I haven't heard anything from Ka either but I passed Cx 1A

[A random Aviator]

Oddly enough, I applied to both Cx and Ka at the same time. When I got my invitation to stage 1A i was told that 1A results would be shared amongst Cx and Ka. Currently I am in Stage 2 of Cx and still have not heard from Ka.

I did ask during my 1B - and was told that Ka and Cx holds separate programs, and that today was a Cx 1B only. My 1A was May 17th.

Not too helpful, but I haven't heard anything from Ka either but I passed Cx 1A
Thank you for your feedback swhy, I guess I will wait a little longer then. All the best to your CX stage 2!

[A random Aviator]

You do realize this is a thread for CX Cadetship right?

As always, CX Dragon won't give you any feedback if you didn't make it, so you have to figure it out by yourself. One way to do it is to log on your account and see what message you are getting. If it says "Your application is still being processed" that means you are still in the game, if not, it says something like "We cannot process your application within 12 months..."
Thank you for your feedback divergent. Yes, I am aware here is mainly a thread for CX cadetship but i also noticed some of the previous questions here are related to KA too and thus the response rate of this thread is way higher than others, thats why i decided to post my question here and see if I can get some response from others who are applying for CX and KA at the same time.

[A random Aviator]

Oddly enough, I applied to both Cx and Ka at the same time. When I got my invitation to stage 1A i was told that 1A results would be shared amongst Cx and Ka. Currently I am in Stage 2 of Cx and still have not heard from Ka.

I did ask during my 1B - and was told that Ka and Cx holds separate programs, and that today was a Cx 1B only. My 1A was May 17th.

Not too helpful, but I haven't heard anything from Ka either but I passed Cx 1A
Thank you for your reply swhy. Well I guess I will wait a little longer then. All the best to your stage 2 at CX!

[swhy]

Thank you for your reply swhy. Well I guess I will wait a little longer then. All the best to your stage 2 at CX!
I did log into my KA app and it says still processing haha, but on the KA thread I did see people get invited to proceed so not sure what to make out of it haha.

[nondirectbacon]

You don't need those stupid tests they are just trying to steal your money. Besides, you can't predict the test questions because they are generated by the system randomly. Look. the tech quiz is fairly easy. If you study hard on the PHAK, read a little bit about the company info, then you should be fine. I would have worried about the Cut-e if I were you.

May I know which test will be in the Cut-E?
I only know rocket test and monitoring test will be in it. What else I missed?
https://www.latestpilotjobs.com/site/mypage/id/cut-e-test.html
Is this a good one to get for Cut-E Preparation?
Cheers!

[zxcfg21]

Just scroll up for the type of tests they ask. This thread has 372 pages, if you can't conduct your own research how are you going to manage problems that arise in the cockpit?

Also Latestpilot is an unpolished mess. Don't waste your money on it.

[nondirectbacon]

I was told today the new recruitment manager is going to be someone from the Emirates Group. What a surprise. Does it mean we are going to see some positive changes in the coming months?

Yea...Kelly is leaving. But even I work inside, we still don't know who is replacing her. I know we are hiring an AM though.

[hk20013350]

I've heard of the range of coverage of the initial A technical question was reduced. For chapter 7 of the PHAK candidates are now required to study 7-1 to 7-19 only, instead of the whole chapter.
Anyone can confirm this?

[Victor100]

No problem, yeah I think if you have done all your homework you should be fine.

Hopefully you are walking in with some practice with either Skytest and/or Latestpilotjobs on the cut-e.

I'd say you need a least a very basic/preferably good understanding of the 5 chapters they tell you to read. For here they expect you to at least get 70% of the questions right out of 50 which means you need to pass at least 35 of them. Expect 2-3 questions that are not related to the book (i.e. what are the runways in HK airport). Just general pretty straight forward questions.

Good luck and do your best :)

Hi swhy,
I will have my stage 1A on 23 July of this year. it seems that verbal reasoning and "disovering rules and interrelation" is not included in the latestpilotjobs and skytest software.
DO you know any good website that I can go for practice?
thanks so much for your help!

[Flylok]

Hello everyone,
if you receive stage 2 invitation on 20/Aug, you can feel free to add my telegram flylok to discuss!!

thanks

[seb972]

anyone for Final interview the 22nd AUGUST? please send me a Whatsapp: +33 0 6 46 25 13 70!!! or email me: [email protected]

[swhy]

Hi swhy,
I will have my stage 1A on 23 July of this year. it seems that verbal reasoning and "disovering rules and interrelation" is not included in the latestpilotjobs and skytest software.
DO you know any good website that I can go for practice?
thanks so much for your help!

For me, I just used latestpilotjobs made sure I did decent (st the very least) in all the tasks. And read the chapters over and over again. That’s all I did, and I passed feeling comfortable. That’s all I can give you. I did also use skytest but I feel LPJ did a better job.

good luck

[mmicc]

Hello everyone,

if you receive stage 2 invitation

Cheers

[Khawaja]

If anyone wants to form a study group, let me know.

[mojolo]

Hi everyone, this is my first post @ PPrune, I've read every thread from 2016 Dec till now, since the interview process has changed a lot, especially in 2017.
I have summarized what everyone was mentioning in the past threads and came up with the semi-full interview process below, however, there are some variants that I could not comprehend. can someone enlighten me?

STAGE 1 - Initial A (invitation usually receive between 1 weeks to 4 months from application submission)Computer-Based Aptitude Test (90 mins)

Technical Questionnaire (60 mins) <-- some says this one is in 1b?

ICAO English Exam <-- some say ICAO exam @ 1a due to foreign candidate present at the interview !?
STAGE 1 - Initial B (failures will be notify with 48 hours, successful candidates will be notify for STAGE 2 within a week or two)Initial Interview with HR Personal (45 mins)
STAGE 2 (for successful candidates, one to two month after STAGE 1 - Initial B)
-Group Exercises (60 mins)Flight Planning (90 mins)

Panel Interview (60 mins)

ICAO English Exam (? mins) <-- most of the threads mention ICAO exam at stage 2, also many threads omitted the existence of the exam (yes, it seems easy one but can anyone tell me when is the exam take place?)

Class 1 Medical (? mins)
STAGE 3Computer Based Test Flight Grading <-- most of the recent threads say Flight Grading has been canceled OR replaced by some sort of computer-based assessment, but no clear information on it, is this stage even exist?

[marcotang2]

Hi there,

Does anyone having 1b on 30 July? feel free to reach me on telegram @jinheonx and maybe we can form a study group or share any updates.

Cheers!

[shinytubedreamer]

Not sure if a storm came through and wiped out CX city and it's dragon sister but no email for months for either an initial interview or rejection? Excuse my french but this is just bloody disrespectful to the candidates. Yes I understand we are numerous and we are nothing to them but a number but with NO transparency of when we could expect things, NO information about their recruitment timeline and start dates, I'm sorry but my life is not there to be dragged around like a dog's, and so isn't yours.

For those who are making it through the stages, good on you, may you qualify all the way through. For new applicants, we need to take action and boycott cadet pilot employment. Stop all new applications and withdraw them if you haven't yet had a reply. We need to make them know that we DO have a choice. We ARE capable of finding other jobs. If this is the way they are going to treat potential talent, then let them starve in their own pool of blood, in the pilot shortage that they have created with their own two hands.

[manho]

Anyone who is doing Stage 2 on 23rd Aug (which is net month), please contact me via email at [email protected]. My batch is missing one candidate. Thanks :)