Why do you want to become a pilot....
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Why do you want to become a pilot....
Just filling in the original application for the Cadet Programme at Cathay and the last two questions are...
Why do you want to be a Pilot? and What experience have you gained which will assist you as a pilot?
I can answer these fine but I find what I want to say is rather cheesy.
What did you guys write?
Any help would be great!
Why do you want to be a Pilot? and What experience have you gained which will assist you as a pilot?
I can answer these fine but I find what I want to say is rather cheesy.
What did you guys write?
Any help would be great!
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Yeah, I just answered with gut instinct and a clear head... ended up writing what I felt at the time. Didn't care if it sounded cheesy!
I've just sent the application off so fingers crossed!
I've just sent the application off so fingers crossed!
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If you have to ask how to answer such a question on Pprune, I suggest you take a long hard look at yourself. the answer should come naturally if you indeed have the passion for it and really want this career. Those who do not have the passion for it quickly find out that they don't last too long here. The interviewers can tell, so if you talk bull**** you probably won't get anywhere.
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I'll keep that in mind Sleeve_of_Wizard!... Though if you look at my original post, I did not say I could not answer those questions, I said that I felt my natural response to the question was too cliché (when I was a boy type story etc.)!!
Being a pilot is not the only job that requires passion and commitment (we all know that!!!) to be good at anything requires immense passion and commitment...but...
passion + commitment + love of flying = Pilot Wannabe
Being a pilot is not the only job that requires passion and commitment (we all know that!!!) to be good at anything requires immense passion and commitment...but...
passion + commitment + love of flying = Pilot Wannabe
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indeed have the passion for it and really want this career
That's the funniest thing I read today.
Not sure "passion for it" and airline second office can go in the same thread. If you indeed have a passion for flying, an airline job ain't going to fulfil it. It really is just a job. (hey I love it don't get me wrong, lots of time off with the family).
Just my opinion.
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I note the question is "why do you want to be a pilot", and not "why do you want to be a Cathay pilot". Make sure you answer both questions to yourself.
Hand on my heart, I come up with two very different answers.
They may very well ask "why do you want to work for Cathay Pacific". Remember that working for CX may be very different to flying for them.
Food for thought. Best of luck.
Hand on my heart, I come up with two very different answers.
They may very well ask "why do you want to work for Cathay Pacific". Remember that working for CX may be very different to flying for them.
Food for thought. Best of luck.
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FO4EVA - I wouldn't necessarily agree. People like flying for a variety of different reasons, and airline flying certainly has its own unique set of challenges. Being an S/O with CX is hardly an appealing job, but the day will come when you get two bars on your shoulder. That's what people can aspire towards, definitely not being an S/O!
Darling - That's very true. CX are obviously looking at people who can prove they will stick with the company in the long-run. They want people who can make command and stay on. You may well be asked "Why do you want to be a pilot" in the online application but you can be sure as hell they will ask why you want to be a Cathay pilot during the interview.
That's strange though, not too long ago they were asking "Why do you want to become a Cathay Pacific cadet pilot?" Seems they have now changed their tune!
Iceman_Wannabe - The cheesier, the better! Having said that, originality is what is important. I have a friend who applied a couple of years back, and he answered the "why do you want to be a pilot" question by simply saying "I want to fly." He was given an interview.
Darling - That's very true. CX are obviously looking at people who can prove they will stick with the company in the long-run. They want people who can make command and stay on. You may well be asked "Why do you want to be a pilot" in the online application but you can be sure as hell they will ask why you want to be a Cathay pilot during the interview.
That's strange though, not too long ago they were asking "Why do you want to become a Cathay Pacific cadet pilot?" Seems they have now changed their tune!
Iceman_Wannabe - The cheesier, the better! Having said that, originality is what is important. I have a friend who applied a couple of years back, and he answered the "why do you want to be a pilot" question by simply saying "I want to fly." He was given an interview.