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Forum: South Asia and Far East Wannabes
14th Aug 2011, 11:10
Replies: 8,330
Views: 4,583,038
Posted By Smell the Coffee

BA vs CX depends on what your plans are. If...

BA vs CX depends on what your plans are.

If you don't hold right of residency/right to work in the EU, forget BA.

The major advantage with BA as I see it, and has already been pointed out, is...
Forum: South Asia and Far East Wannabes
25th May 2011, 14:40
Replies: 8,330
Views: 4,583,038
Posted By Smell the Coffee

VFE, there is enough decent information within...

VFE, there is enough decent information within this (admittedly) long thread for you to get to the final stage...I speak from personal experience.

FWIW, the Cadet scheme is FAR from perfect, and...
Forum: South Asia and Far East Wannabes
22nd Mar 2011, 16:00
Replies: 8,330
Views: 4,583,038
Posted By Smell the Coffee

Waste of money. Will make almost no...

Waste of money.

Will make almost no difference to your chances.
Forum: South Asia and Far East Wannabes
28th Feb 2011, 19:32
Replies: 8,330
Views: 4,583,038
Posted By Smell the Coffee

Most of the JKI questions are specific to the...

Most of the JKI questions are specific to the booklet, there are one or two questions the booklet doesn't cover (what's longer, a 747 or an A340-600...etc.)

The JKI test really is pretty basic -...
Forum: South Asia and Far East Wannabes
20th Feb 2011, 16:51
Replies: 8,330
Views: 4,583,038
Posted By Smell the Coffee

I asked the question and was informed "variable -...

I asked the question and was informed "variable - about 4 years".

In turn, I was asked 'what's stopping you from leaving CX once you're FO and going back home'. :}
Forum: South Asia and Far East Wannabes
7th Jan 2011, 13:43
Replies: 8,330
Views: 4,583,038
Posted By Smell the Coffee

It's blatantly obvious some people can't be...

It's blatantly obvious some people can't be bothered to read this thread prior to asking questions that have been answered many times before.

Guys and girls, if you are serious about this...
Forum: South Asia and Far East Wannabes
25th Nov 2010, 16:16
Replies: 8,330
Views: 4,583,038
Posted By Smell the Coffee

Sloppy Joe - what was the reason for opening up...

Sloppy Joe - what was the reason for opening up the scheme to expats in the first place?

It's a genuine question - is there really a lack of suitable HK candidates?

I may be barking up the...
Forum: South Asia and Far East Wannabes
25th Nov 2010, 11:38
Replies: 8,330
Views: 4,583,038
Posted By Smell the Coffee

SW1 - is that really wise? Does it really help a...

SW1 - is that really wise? Does it really help a potential candidate out in the long run?

You could give a candidate all the answers to the various tests conducted, and they may pass - only to...
Forum: South Asia and Far East Wannabes
24th Nov 2010, 20:07
Replies: 8,330
Views: 4,583,038
Posted By Smell the Coffee

steeluk is correct ... in my experience though,...

steeluk is correct ... in my experience though, they'll usually add in some extra variables otherwise it's a bit too easy ....
Forum: South Asia and Far East Wannabes
28th Oct 2010, 20:04
Replies: 8,330
Views: 4,583,038
Posted By Smell the Coffee

CX tend to wait until they have a meaningful...

CX tend to wait until they have a meaningful number of potential interview candidates in a given geographical location before sending out the invites for people outside HK.

As for which questions...
Forum: South Asia and Far East Wannabes
16th Oct 2010, 12:29
Replies: 8,330
Views: 4,583,038
Posted By Smell the Coffee

They don't. Point is the alternative options for...

They don't. Point is the alternative options for most folks are no more attractive.

I've read all the negative points on life at CX on other threads. The P2X rating and cost of living are valid...
Forum: South Asia and Far East Wannabes
8th Oct 2010, 22:25
Replies: 8,330
Views: 4,583,038
Posted By Smell the Coffee

Em777er, the usual things ... yes, some take DVDs...

Em777er, the usual things ... yes, some take DVDs and such with them when flying to the less "desirable" routes (not sure where those might be on the CX network), some hire bikes/cars to explore the...
Forum: South Asia and Far East Wannabes
21st Sep 2010, 18:35
Replies: 8,330
Views: 4,583,038
Posted By Smell the Coffee

I think it depends - lately those that have gone...

I think it depends - lately those that have gone through to Stage 2 have got an email.

Regarding the aptitude tests - I am through to Stage 2 - I remember doing the Reasoning test and the Wombat...
Forum: South Asia and Far East Wannabes
19th Sep 2010, 13:34
Replies: 8,330
Views: 4,583,038
Posted By Smell the Coffee

Assad, it's up to you regarding accommodation. ...

Assad, it's up to you regarding accommodation.

The airport hotels (Regal/Marriott/Novotel) etc. are pricey because they are convenient. It's the same at most cities around the world.

I actually...
Forum: South Asia and Far East Wannabes
18th Sep 2010, 19:10
Replies: 8,330
Views: 4,583,038
Posted By Smell the Coffee

Thanks SW1, believe me I'm getting stuck into all...

Thanks SW1, believe me I'm getting stuck into all the relevant books!

Thanks again to all who have contributed to this informative and illuminating thread - one of the better ones on this website.
Forum: South Asia and Far East Wannabes
18th Sep 2010, 18:09
Replies: 8,330
Views: 4,583,038
Posted By Smell the Coffee

If I understand you correctly, about 2 weeks to...

If I understand you correctly, about 2 weeks to get a yes/no after S1, then about a month or so to prepare?

thanks by the way

p.s. can you remember whether they emailed or phoned you after S1?...
Forum: South Asia and Far East Wannabes
18th Sep 2010, 17:56
Replies: 8,330
Views: 4,583,038
Posted By Smell the Coffee

Guys through to Stage 2/3/4 - how long did CX...

Guys through to Stage 2/3/4 - how long did CX take to get back to you after Stage 1, and how much 'warning' did they give you of Stage 2?

thanks
Forum: South Asia and Far East Wannabes
14th Sep 2010, 19:54
Replies: 8,330
Views: 4,583,038
Posted By Smell the Coffee

futureTP, I doubt you will be asked to draw...

futureTP, I doubt you will be asked to draw anything complicated ... there just isn't enough time for that.

Most of the relevant diagrams inside the JKI booklet are simple to draw. If you still...
Forum: South Asia and Far East Wannabes
13th Sep 2010, 23:13
Replies: 8,330
Views: 4,583,038
Posted By Smell the Coffee

Not a CX video, but nonetheless a very nice...

Not a CX video, but nonetheless a very nice little montage put together by Air France (Pilots yesterday and today).

Air France - Corporate : Pilots, yesterday and today...
Forum: South Asia and Far East Wannabes
5th Sep 2010, 13:58
Replies: 8,330
Views: 4,583,038
Posted By Smell the Coffee

Monkeybiz, well done mate you should feel proud...

Monkeybiz, well done mate you should feel proud of yourself. A lot of hard work ahead as you know, but look how far you've come and that will prove how much further you can go.

My earlier posts do...
Forum: South Asia and Far East Wannabes
26th Aug 2010, 23:49
Replies: 8,330
Views: 4,583,038
Posted By Smell the Coffee

Capt. Underpants / aztec and others thanks for...

Capt. Underpants / aztec and others thanks for your thoughts on this one.

Have spoken to a couple of friends who fly here in Europe as FOs and they don't seem to think spending 4 + years sitting...
Forum: South Asia and Far East Wannabes
25th Aug 2010, 10:05
Replies: 8,330
Views: 4,583,038
Posted By Smell the Coffee

Hi all Have been following this thread with...

Hi all

Have been following this thread with interest, and, as someone about to embark on professional flight training here in the UK, I decided to apply for the CX CPP.

I have been fortunate...
Forum: South Asia and Far East Wannabes
18th Aug 2010, 23:18
Replies: 8,330
Views: 4,583,038
Posted By Smell the Coffee

404Titan/NoseGear Thanks for the input and...

404Titan/NoseGear

Thanks for the input and duly noted ... the figures paint a very bleak picture of life in HK as a fresh CX SO ...

Faced with a job but no real money, or paying for your own...
Forum: South Asia and Far East Wannabes
24th Jun 2010, 14:12
Replies: 8,330
Views: 4,583,038
Posted By Smell the Coffee

Thanks everyone for all your input - great thead....

Thanks everyone for all your input - great thead.

Am I right in inferring from the above posts that there is no numerical aptitude testing in Stage 1 of the process?

rgds
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