Cathay Pacific Cadet Pilot Programme

[auto--pilot]

Reasoning Tests

Hey Guys!

Anyone got some great resources for the reasoning test which is similar to the tests Cathay uses. At this time I am using my sisters SAT prep books.

nicky7789 -
You can apply for the CX Cadet program at anytime. People with all the ratings you mentioned plus some time can get into the program, however it would be more of a benifit if they accepted you with no time, this way you could save the costs. A post secondary education is a must though. If you are suggesting that you do you buy your own flying education this is not a guaranteed job at Cathay, you still need to apply and get through the initial checks.

[holdmetight]

auto--pilot

Anyone got some great resources for the reasoning test which is similar to the tests Cathay uses. At this time I am using my sisters SAT prep books.

Hey there,

As mentioned in a previous post, the reasoning/IQ test you are given in Stage 1 actually comes from Raven's Progressive Matrices. Google it and you should find more information on this book, perhaps you can find it in your local library as well. As for the math test in Stage 2, the questions will be quite similar to the ones you find in graduate-trainee interviews for most accounting/business firms. At this stage, the main point will be to get your brain into gear, so doing SAT or GMAT can achieve this, even if the questions aren't similar to the ones in the CX test.

[lautzeyan]

How long do I have to wait before I can apply again?

[PA28R]

has anyone got any replied from cx, for candidates who are in North America, or does anyone know if or when will CX, conducting initial interview in NA, because i applied to CX cadet program 4-5 months ago and got no reply from them.

thanks

[holdmetight]

PA28R

From some previous posts, it looks as if the next round of initial interviews in North America will be held in Vancouver some time in April. I also know that CX are doing initial interviews in SE Asia, in mid-April. It looks like the wait for an interview outside HKG stands at around 6 months, so hang on in there!

Hope this helps.

[LA-250]

I applied early October of the previous year and haven't heard anything yet. I chose Vancouver as first preference for the interview and I see that some other people here on the forum are invited for an interview in April. Anyone else invited for Vancouver in April? And when did you apply?

[AsL402]

I applied June of last year and barely just got a reply from them. They wanted me to send in my transcripts via email.

[rahulpereira]

holdmetight

I also know that CX are doing initial interviews in SE Asia, in mid-April. It looks like the wait for an interview outside HKG stands at around 6 months, so hang on in there!

Hey Holdmetight,
I have applied from India in DEC 1st week, so if what you said is indeed true , how long do you think before I should get a call for Stage 1.
I have been reading on pprune a lot about dates for UK, Australia and N America, do they hold interviews for SE Asia that often too ?
I am eagerly waiting for an email.........
Regards,
Rahul Pereira

[holdmetight]

rahulpereira

I have applied from India in DEC 1st week, so if what you said is indeed true , how long do you think before I should get a call for Stage 1.

Beats me. Did you tell them you wanted to be interviewed in India? I think how long you will wait depends on how quickly they can get a reasonable number of applicants based in India. If there aren't enough candidates wanting an assessment in India, then you could be in for a long wait. Why don't you think about changing your preference for interview location?

I have been reading on pprune a lot about dates for UK, Australia and N America, do they hold interviews for SE Asia that often too ?

I have never heard of CX conducting Stage 1 interviews in SE Asia before, so I guess the upcoming one in April is the first? Don't take my word for it though, perhaps someone else can prove me wrong. However I am quite sure CX don't visit SE Asia as frequently as they do with UK, Australia and N America.

I would also advise anyone who has waited for a long time, to be proactive with your application. You can call/e-mail them periodically to keep yourself updated towards the status of your application. Having said that, don't stalk/harass them as you could come across as obsessive and unpleasant, but then again taking the initiative could possibly add marks as it proves your enthusiasm. Get it done well, and it could make them think of you the next time they come to your region. Good luck!

[nicky7789]

cathay pacific

wat is the most common jobs ppl will do when they didnt get accepted in the CX cadet pilot program interview?

[rahulpereira]

Holdmetight

Well, thanks a lot for your reply,
I actually put India as my 1st preference but then as an added measure I also opted for HK as my 2nd preference, so even if as you said there aren't many candidates from India I atleast hope they will give me a date in HK itself, I know they won't sponsor me for stage 1 but I'm prepared to go myself to HK.

Also I did send them an email in Jan ,maybe time to send another one in to remind them that there are a few if not many who are living in between Australasia and the UK.

Also as you said if they are holding interviews for SE Asia in April they ought to have informed us by now, don't you think?

Will keep my fingers crossed and shoot them an email.
Thanks again,
Regards,
Rahul Pereira

[holdmetight]

rahulpereira

Also as you said if they are holding interviews for SE Asia in April they ought to have informed us by now, don't you think?

Rahul, the upcoming interviews being held in SE Asia will be conducted in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. I think they are primarily looking at Singaporeans and Malaysians this time around. Why don't you try putting HKG as your first choice for interview location? As HKG is the company home base, it is the only location that guarantees interviews throughout the year. While I do not know how often interviews in HKG are held, logically speaking they should be held more frequently than anywhere else around the world.

[rahulpereira]

Holdmetight

Well, I did try opening my application on the CX website but it doesn't allow me to do so, so I can't make any changes.
I also just sent a mail to CX, waiting for their reply, but other than that the only thing I can do is wait and watch.......
Thanks for replying once again
Regards,
Rahul Pereira

[lautzeyan]

How should I write for the oral presentation topic?

[holdmetight]

How should I write for the oral presentation topic?

You might want to talk about the details of the training that cadet pilots receive in Adelaide. Things such as the number of modules, focus of each module, aircraft flown, total hours you end up with, ground school subjects you study while training, total number of weeks you stay in ADL, the licenses you end up with... basically anything you can find about the training aspects of the CPP.

I remember I went in and pulled my speech out of my backside, so I didn't go very far before I ran out of things to say. Admittedly that was not a good move, so in the remaining time the HR ended up asking me further questions about cadet training. Just prove to them you can speak decent English and you should be okay.

[PA28R]

holdmelight

thanks for your info

[lautzeyan]

To holdmetight:

So where can I find the complete and detailed info of CPP of CX?

Are you a uni student or working?

Have you applied before?

[holdmetight]

So where can I find the complete and detailed info of CPP of CX?

I don't think the all-in-one wonder gouge you are looking for exists. To find out more, you will need to take the initiative to do (a lot of) your own research. A good start would be this forum, I believe a lot of useful information has been shared by a lot of people here. Being proactive is very important, don't expect manna to fall from the sky. Good luck!

[saxeuman]

Hi all,

Got an email from them. They will be conducting the initial interview here in Singapore late April.

Cheers

[Swine Facipic]

Hello Everyone , I am back.

Hello Fellow Wannabes,

I opened my e-mail today and I saw 67 requests for the JKI booklet and list of questions.

I have sent all the info to all the people I can , happy to see the enthusiasm and motivation in all. I was out of touch since the 5th of Feb Because of my Stage 2 /3 interviews and the celebrations after.

I will be writing a post similar to Post #146 regarding the stage 2/3 interviews soon.

thank you for all your help and support.

Regards ,
Swine Facipic