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Cathay Pacific Cadet Pilot Programme

Old 1st Mar 2012, 22:15
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You seriously think they'd accept 25% of your hours being in a simulator when you've only got 200 to start with
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Old 2nd Mar 2012, 01:23
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How many more times does it have to be said, it isn’t CX’s or the HKCAD's decision as to the 250 hour requirement. It is the HK Immigration departments call. Those that were already given a first interview date prior to the immigration department’s ruling in December were allowed to proceed and if successful would get a visa. If you didn’t have a stage one interview booked prior to December and currently don’t have 250 hours or a HK Residence Card, to put it bluntly, you’re sh*t out of luck. You DON’T meet the requirements for a HK work permit, period.
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Old 2nd Mar 2012, 03:52
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Old 2nd Mar 2012, 04:22
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congrats dude! Have you done your ICAO yet?
That is a bit strange... maybe they changed the format of the math questions this year..... before it was 33 questions in 30 mins.. i wonder how it changed.. anyone take the 2nd stage interview recently and is willing to share?
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Old 2nd Mar 2012, 06:06
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cant i appear for the interview atleast and if i make it through the selection i can complete the immigration department requirements and fly those many hours.
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Old 2nd Mar 2012, 08:52
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HK 2nd Interview March

Hi there,

Anybody out in HK for thir 2nd interview in March? Maybe swap notes etc.

Also anybody looking into doing this on the "Transition Training" programme with an ATPL already and over 1500 hrs?
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Old 2nd Mar 2012, 10:08
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ksh -

Have you been called for the interview? In that case, don't worry about it till they tell you what to do.
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Old 2nd Mar 2012, 11:15
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You 'd think they'd know what they were doing with this title wouldn't you???
 
Old 2nd Mar 2012, 13:04
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Then why would they invite pilots with <250Hrs, at the first place, for stage one interviews after December?!!
Because the invites were put out before the HK Immigration Department made their ruling. As I have said interviews occurred after the ruling in December and January because they were invited prior to the ruling and were assured visas by the Immigration Department if successful. If you don’t believe me, ring them and find out for yourself.
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cant i appear for the interview atleast and if i make it through the selection i can complete the immigration department requirements and fly those many hours.
You’re kidding right? Why should they interview you if you don’t meet the requirements for the AE or TT cadet course? To get a work permit in HK, CX must sponsor you and to sponsor you, you must meet the requirements at the time of interview. My advise, go and do the flying and re-apply when you meet the requirements for the AE or TT cadets courses.
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Old 3rd Mar 2012, 05:27
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finally made it!

Thanks you to everyone who helped me into this Cadet Program. I am offered the 61 week course in Adelaide by CX this is a dream come true. Best of luck to everyone else.

404titan is right about immigration, and minimum requirements. such a shame for those who missed out.

no.boundaries please check your pm thanks much appreciate
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Old 3rd Mar 2012, 10:06
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Wow A330! That is really amazing! A few months ago a lot of people bashed you up here about your english, but now, a cadet pilot! I'm sure you deserve it! Well done man! When are you going to ADL? Which CP?

Good luck homeboy! Wish you the best! Now it is our turn, but the HKG Gov don't let me pass the boarder anymore.
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Old 3rd Mar 2012, 13:20
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Congrats,
finally the DREAM comes true
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Old 3rd Mar 2012, 13:38
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Hey All,

First time post, so please be gentle

I think I ticked a lot of boxes already, I got HK ID card, born and raised in Australia, fluent cantonese and english, currently living in Adelaide and working in the Aviation Industry as an electrical engineer..

Also planning to get 5-10hours at Parafield Airport in the next month to 'impress' the interviewers (if i get an interview)..

I submitted my Cathay cadet application in Jan 2012, and hopefully will get a reply soon!

Anyone here from Adelaide (or any cities in Australia) and still awaiting a response from Cathay? If so, how long have you been waiting for?


Much appreciated,

lucky86.
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Old 3rd Mar 2012, 14:03
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Lucky86, for which interview location did you applied for? If you choose HKG, I'm sure you will get the first interview sooner then another location! But it also depends on the recruitment team. But now is the 61 wks programme only available for HKID holders, so I think the recruiters will stay in HKG.

Best of luck!
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Old 3rd Mar 2012, 14:45
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CX-A330

Well done! If I may ask, how long ago did you apply and how old are you? Good job
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Old 3rd Mar 2012, 23:47
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hello captain weird,

I stated i want my initial interview in adelaide, hopefully that does not deter my chances in getting an interview.

More than happy to travel to HK for an interview ofcourse, but that as CX expense?

Cheers
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Old 4th Mar 2012, 00:12
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First interview is at your expense - only stage 2/3 and flight grading are covered by CX.
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Old 4th Mar 2012, 04:15
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English re-test

Now because Icao English test is a part of stage 3 and so I think the re-test,does CX provide tickets for Icao English re-test?
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Old 4th Mar 2012, 04:22
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flyber, you are probably best asking CX directly - i've actualy heard of some people having their ICAO after flight grading, when they go to HK to complete some HR type course before heading off to Adelaide for official training. Some people do the ICAO test before their stage 2. I think it just depends on the circumstances and CX's schedule.
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Old 4th Mar 2012, 09:17
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It may be to do with if you speak fluent English as if it were your native language. If you do they don't worry about it so schedule your test when possible. If your English is not perfect they probably get you to do the test during selection.
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