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Forum: South Asia and Far East Wannabes
5th Oct 2010, 11:50
Replies: 2,492
Views: 1,131,831
Posted By holdmetight

2 cents

Having done a bit of the Dragonair cadet selection and almost all of the Cathay cadet selection, I would say that the two companies differ very significantly in their expectations towards potential...
Forum: South Asia and Far East Wannabes
4th Sep 2010, 05:38
Replies: 2,492
Views: 1,131,831
Posted By holdmetight

It is only for locals, I'm afraid. Even the...

It is only for locals, I'm afraid. Even the Direct Entry positions are now only hiring people with a permanent HKID. Either the company won't need a large influx of new pilots in the near future, or...
Forum: South Asia and Far East Wannabes
3rd Sep 2010, 15:46
Replies: 2,492
Views: 1,131,831
Posted By holdmetight

Dragonair Cadetship 2011

Seems KA have opened up applications for next year's ab initio cadet pilot courses. Check out the Dragonair website for details. Apparently re-applicants will need to have waited 12 months since...
Forum: South Asia and Far East Wannabes
18th Jun 2010, 11:45
Replies: 2,492
Views: 1,131,831
Posted By holdmetight

Bizzle284

If flight grading is in August, don't expect to hear anything until some time later. I think they tend to contact people quite close to their anticipated flight grading dates. I'm not certain about...
Forum: South Asia and Far East Wannabes
14th Jun 2010, 05:59
Replies: 2,492
Views: 1,131,831
Posted By holdmetight

vheem

Thanks for pointing that out, I stand corrected.

Good luck to everyone, nonetheless! :ok:
Forum: South Asia and Far East Wannabes
12th Jun 2010, 13:47
Replies: 2,492
Views: 1,131,831
Posted By holdmetight

Crazyworld

I think people with a scientific academic background have a distinct advantage over those without. KA are very emphatic on numerical ability, as has been demonstrated by the quality and profiles of...
Forum: South Asia and Far East Wannabes
12th Jun 2010, 13:43
Replies: 2,492
Views: 1,131,831
Posted By holdmetight

Hey Bizzle284, Thanks for your heads-up!...

Hey Bizzle284,

Thanks for your heads-up! Are you going to do the CX short cadet course?

As far as I know, Dragonair Advanced Flight Grading is nothing like the CX Advanced Flight Grading. CX...
Forum: South Asia and Far East Wannabes
11th Jun 2010, 16:14
Replies: 2,492
Views: 1,131,831
Posted By holdmetight

CX flight grading can last between 1-2 weeks,...

CX flight grading can last between 1-2 weeks, depending on which type you do. Advanced CX graders do 1 week, basic CX graders get an extra week for their Grob sorties.

KA flight grading is much...
Forum: South Asia and Far East Wannabes
6th Jun 2010, 02:51
Replies: 2,492
Views: 1,131,831
Posted By holdmetight

CX888

The KA cadet programme accepted applications from December 2009 to March 2010. It is closed now, will probably open around the same time next year.
Forum: South Asia and Far East Wannabes
30th May 2010, 05:43
Replies: 2,492
Views: 1,131,831
Posted By holdmetight

"No Vacancy Currently" Quoted from: ...

"No Vacancy Currently"

Quoted from:
Dragonair - Careers : Flight Crew Position (http://www.dragonair.com/da/en_INTL/careers/flightcrewposition)
Forum: South Asia and Far East Wannabes
28th May 2010, 12:21
Replies: 2,492
Views: 1,131,831
Posted By holdmetight

Ryodan

I know what you mean. When you go for your tech interview, you will find that their questions will be easy at first, then they will get harder and harder. This is what you have seen from the CX cadet...
Forum: South Asia and Far East Wannabes
28th May 2010, 01:42
Replies: 2,492
Views: 1,131,831
Posted By holdmetight

Another pointer for people heading to the...

Another pointer for people heading to the interviews -

Read up on current aviation news, and in particular, KA news!

Lastly, don't overdo your study on jets, make sure you spend time on...
Forum: South Asia and Far East Wannabes
26th May 2010, 00:51
Replies: 2,492
Views: 1,131,831
Posted By holdmetight

Stage 4 Technical Interview

So what is involved? I can only speak from logic deduction and past experience, as I have never had the pleasure of making it that far in the KACPP selection process. So take my words with a pinch of...
Forum: South Asia and Far East Wannabes
20th May 2010, 01:23
Replies: 2,492
Views: 1,131,831
Posted By holdmetight

KA S/O

The job of Second Officer in KA is vastly different from Cathay. In Cathay they are primarily relief pilots, but KA S/Os sit in the RHS like any other F/O and operates the aircraft. After a year as...
Forum: South Asia and Far East Wannabes
14th May 2010, 07:08
Replies: 2,492
Views: 1,131,831
Posted By holdmetight

I don't think so. I know of someone who made it...

I don't think so. I know of someone who made it through, and he didn't have any tertiary education qualifications. Besides, if they didn't like your academic qualifications they would not have...
Forum: South Asia and Far East Wannabes
26th Apr 2010, 12:16
Replies: 2,492
Views: 1,131,831
Posted By holdmetight

Guys, in case anyone is interested there is a...

Guys, in case anyone is interested there is a post detailing the training at FTA. It is in the "Cathay Pacific Cadet Pilot Programme" thread of the Fragrant Harbour forum, post number 597. Rest...
Forum: South Asia and Far East Wannabes
19th Apr 2010, 05:12
Replies: 2,492
Views: 1,131,831
Posted By holdmetight

Flyer09

I don't think they do personality tests anymore, though I have heard of the rumour about the tests being in Chinese. To the best of my knowledge, Stage 4 nowadays consists of a technical interview,...
Forum: South Asia and Far East Wannabes
16th Apr 2010, 15:14
Replies: 2,492
Views: 1,131,831
Posted By holdmetight

Si3nna, I haven't heard any official news...

Si3nna,

I haven't heard any official news on the DA12 class size. A ballpark figure would be around 10 people per class though, as it has always been throughout the years. As there hasn't been...
Forum: South Asia and Far East Wannabes
16th Apr 2010, 01:38
Replies: 2,492
Views: 1,131,831
Posted By holdmetight

2011

Heard that there will be 2 Dragonair cadet classes next year, instead of the usual 1 per year. Don't quote me on that though, its just another turn in the rumour mill!
Forum: South Asia and Far East Wannabes
7th Mar 2010, 05:28
Replies: 2,492
Views: 1,131,831
Posted By holdmetight

joycehimhim

Hey Joyce,

Congratulations on reaching the Aptitude Test. The Deviation Indicator test, with its two perpendicular lines, should be quite similar to the crosshairs of a Flight Director on the...
Forum: South Asia and Far East Wannabes
5th Mar 2010, 05:08
Replies: 2,492
Views: 1,131,831
Posted By holdmetight

1st Interview

I have a list of some questions that they like to ask, these came from a friend who did his interview back in 2006. Here goes:

1. Introduce yourself
2. Have you applied for CX? If yes, how far...
Forum: South Asia and Far East Wannabes
4th Mar 2010, 08:44
Replies: 2,492
Views: 1,131,831
Posted By holdmetight

Chung

Hey, congratulations on making it to the AT! As to preparation techniques, I think there are loads of people here who are more qualified to answer your question, as they have been through the actual...
Forum: South Asia and Far East Wannabes
4th Mar 2010, 05:06
Replies: 2,492
Views: 1,131,831
Posted By holdmetight

lty

What am I doing now? As they say: I could tell you, but I'd have to kill you... :hmm:

As for your second question, I think I was lucky enough to have had the opportunity to befriend and speak to...
Forum: South Asia and Far East Wannabes
3rd Mar 2010, 13:57
Replies: 2,492
Views: 1,131,831
Posted By holdmetight

lautzeyan

To KACPP? No, this (failed) attempt was my first.


Neither. :cool:
Forum: South Asia and Far East Wannabes
3rd Mar 2010, 07:58
Replies: 2,492
Views: 1,131,831
Posted By holdmetight

Hey caffy, I haven't given up with KA, but in my...

Hey caffy, I haven't given up with KA, but in my case it isn't appropriate to pin too much hope on getting past something that I clearly haven't done well in. I am now concentrating on getting into...
Forum: South Asia and Far East Wannabes
2nd Mar 2010, 13:34
Replies: 2,492
Views: 1,131,831
Posted By holdmetight

lautzeyan

I couldn't pass the Initial Test either. This is what I got when I tried to access my online application file:

"We are unable to accept your application within a 12 month period of your previous...
Forum: South Asia and Far East Wannabes
27th Feb 2010, 09:27
Replies: 2,492
Views: 1,131,831
Posted By holdmetight

You are interviewed by two HR personnel.

You are interviewed by two HR personnel.
Forum: South Asia and Far East Wannabes
27th Feb 2010, 08:21
Replies: 2,492
Views: 1,131,831
Posted By holdmetight

That is correct. Unless you already met one...

That is correct. Unless you already met one somewhere else! :}



Yeah I know how it feels. Be there, done that. But as chanteur mentioned, chill out for the weekend as the HRs aren't in the...
Forum: South Asia and Far East Wannabes
27th Feb 2010, 05:48
Replies: 2,492
Views: 1,131,831
Posted By holdmetight

Ahhh, the joys of being a local... the team of...

Ahhh, the joys of being a local... the team of ladies recruiting cadet pilots are not responsible for just that, they have lots of other things to do as well. KA do not have a special "Flight Crew...
Forum: South Asia and Far East Wannabes
26th Feb 2010, 13:11
Replies: 2,492
Views: 1,131,831
Posted By holdmetight

Hypothesizing

Yvonne,

I think whoever can meet a certain average in the AT will be given the opportunity for an interview. If they have a 1st interview quota of 100 people, then they will take 100 candidates...
Forum: South Asia and Far East Wannabes
26th Feb 2010, 12:09
Replies: 2,492
Views: 1,131,831
Posted By holdmetight

Everyone, If KA tells you to expect a...

Everyone,

If KA tells you to expect a telephone call within a week of the test, then you have 7 days in which to expect a call. I gather they like to call people two days and seven days after the...
Forum: South Asia and Far East Wannabes
26th Feb 2010, 03:14
Replies: 2,492
Views: 1,131,831
Posted By holdmetight

AT

Si3nna,

I never got called, even though I did the Initial Test almost a month ago. Better luck next time, me thinks! :ouch:

Everyone else,

One of my friends who did the Aptitude Test...
Forum: South Asia and Far East Wannabes
25th Feb 2010, 12:56
Replies: 2,492
Views: 1,131,831
Posted By holdmetight

Yvonne, I was locally born and raised,...

Yvonne,

I was locally born and raised, though I did spend a few years abroad.
Forum: South Asia and Far East Wannabes
25th Feb 2010, 12:46
Replies: 2,492
Views: 1,131,831
Posted By holdmetight

Hey everyone, Congratulations to those who...

Hey everyone,

Congratulations to those who received calls to attend the Aptitude Test. Friends who did the AT tell me it isn't easy, but it won't be totally impossible to do. Just focus, do your...
Forum: South Asia and Far East Wannabes
25th Feb 2010, 04:37
Replies: 2,492
Views: 1,131,831
Posted By holdmetight

Guys, When I did my first listening test,...

Guys,

When I did my first listening test, my only complaint was that the radio wasn't loud or clear enough, and I really had to concentrate to understand what was being said, even though I...
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