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Cathay Pacific Cadet Pilot Programme

Old 12th Mar 2012, 14:31
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I don't think it's MC anymore...
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Old 13th Mar 2012, 15:00
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since there was a change in the math test... this begs the questions... is there a change for the aptitude tests as well?
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Old 13th Mar 2012, 17:56
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Been disconnected from this thread for some time. Just got a invitation for the Initial Interview in the beginning of April. Seems like they changed the format quite a bit from the Stage 1, 2, 3, etc.

- Interview with both Personal and Technical Questions (45mins)
- Technical multiple-choice Questionnaire (45mins)
- Abstract Reasoning Test (45mins)
- Personality Test (30 mins)

Quite different from what I went through back in 2010 from Stage 1 & 2. Seems more direct in a way?

I submitted my application in January 2012, didn't expect to get a reply so soon

I also have KA Initial Interviews coming up next month. This will be fun!

Little background about myself: This is my second time applying. First time in 2010 with 0 hours. Just got my PPL few months ago so I decided to try for the CPP again. HKID holder but currently residing in US.
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Old 13th Mar 2012, 17:59
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So you have to be an HKID holder?
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Old 14th Mar 2012, 02:21
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AsL402,
Good luck with the interview!
Just a quick question, your interview with CX is in the US? Or HK?
I live in Australia (with HKID) and I'm not that keen on funding myself to HK for initial interivew (hence, I'm not bothering with KA).

Look forward to your reply..
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Old 14th Mar 2012, 02:48
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congratz ASL402! gotta say getting an invitation 2 months after submitting app. is pretty impressive...Just a quick question, did you get an invitation to stage 1 interview two years ago when you had zero hours? and where's your initial interview in april?
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Old 14th Mar 2012, 04:19
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ocanadaperfect

thanks ocanadaperfect! yeah i was pretty surprised to see that they invited me so soon, thinking it will take 6 - 12 months before i hear from them since it's my second time applying.

Yes, I was invited to Stage 1 with 0 hours.

The interview is in HK, I choose HK as my first preference.
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Old 14th Mar 2012, 04:37
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congrats

congrats mate!... do well.
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Old 14th Mar 2012, 18:37
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AsL402,
Good luck with the interview!
Just a quick question, your interview with CX is in the US? Or HK?
I live in Australia (with HKID) and I'm not that keen on funding myself to HK for initial interivew (hence, I'm not bothering with KA).

Look forward to your reply..
lucky86,

Thanks! The interview will be in HK. CX is not paying for my accommodation or air tickets as well for the Initial Interview nor did they do so during my Stage 1 two years ago.

But KA did do some interviews in Melbourne few weeks ago according to their site.

I guess it does show how much you want to get in if you fly back on your own expenses. If you really want to get in, you would do anything to do so right?
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Old 15th Mar 2012, 04:14
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These iCadets are unreal. 5 years from now, I hope you revisit this thread, and see what we see.

Don't take toooo long on that bathroom break RQ.

Rudder check!
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Old 15th Mar 2012, 19:34
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Preparation

Hi guys,

I'm now preparing for the interview(in advanced), cuz I didn't even receive email from them for inviting me to the intial interview(no rejection too, thank god!) But I want to get myself ready anytime when they do I have zero experience with flying and some basic knowledge about aviation but I dream to become a pilot since I was 17.

Back to the point, as for getting more knowledge about aviation, I want to do some readings and gaming(?). So I'm going to order
Handling the Big Jets, Flying the Big Jets, Mental Math for Pilot, Preparing your CX interview: The Pilot's Guide 11th edition, also FSX

But before I order these, I want to seek more opinions from others.
Do these resources appropriate for me in terms of my experience?
Any other books recommend?

Any advices and comments are welcomed!

PS: I'm definitely want to learn more because I know they will ask you questions above your level of knowledge. In order to impress them is that we can answer those questions confidently to show them the enthusaism about this job and how serious we treat the interview. That's my belief
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Old 15th Mar 2012, 20:55
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Old 15th Mar 2012, 22:48
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Yatsuki, the books you mentioned are good, but there are better books out there if you're just starting out - visit a flying school and see what books they use for teaching their students - these will be much more relevant. The FAA has a pretty decent book you can download from their site for free.

As for buying flight FX, personally, i reackon you should save the money and put it towards a trial flight or some lessons.

Goodluck.
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Old 15th Mar 2012, 23:36
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@average-punter

You're absolutely right and you're not the first person who asked me this question. All of them adviced me to go take some flying lessons (at least a trial flight) and I believe I could figure out the answer by the time. Thanks for bringing up this question, this question will be critical during the interview when it comes.

orangeboy

Thanks for your advice and as I mentioned above, yeah I'm going to take flying lessons during the whole waiting time. I believe it would be fun! And it will definitely give me a whole different degree to look at flying.
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Old 16th Mar 2012, 01:10
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yatsuki

Do you have the right to live and work in Hong Kong? Do you have a Hong Kong ID card? If your answer is no you are wasting your time applying to CX. Unless you qualify for the Advanced Entry Cadet Scheme, i.e. ≥250 hours you are sh*t out of luck I’m afraid. The Hong Kong Immigration Department has told CX no more work permits will be granted for international applicants who don’t meet this requirement.

If you do have a Hong Kong ID card you had better have a very very good reason why you haven’t done any flying lessons to date. I have heard all the excuses before, i.e. no money etc but for someone who lives in the USA, that won’t cut it. If you have a true passion for this industry you would’ve made it happen by now, no matter what the barriers.
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Old 16th Mar 2012, 06:09
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I dreamed about it when I was 17. People started picking up on this particular sentence. I think so many kids will dream about becoming such and such in the future, so do I. And when he/she is getting mature, he/she might recollect it and set a goal to achieve it, what's the problem with this?

Thanks for opinions though. They really helped me and motivated me.
Especially 404-Titan,average-punter, and orangeboy

@ 404-Titan

Yes, I do have a HKID. And yes, I see your point. For myself, I hate finding myself excuses which don't help anything at all. I'm doing what I can do, trying my very best to gear myself up even though this time I'm going to fail, so what? at least I gain the experience. If I really fail this time, I will give it another try, by then I will have my own flying experiences. It's not really the end of the world for me and I treat it as my big first step. I'm going to start flying lessons next week and I will achieve what I do no matter how.
I dream about it when I was 17 and now to achieve it when I am 25.

Thanks for the true saying from heart. It really helps.

@Dan Buster

For you, Dan Buster. Hmmm... I would say thanks too. However, your quote is kind of meaningless to me. By making fun of what others are serious about, this is not looking good for yourself. Learning respect is pretty basic in life, so go learn it, I don't believe anything is too late. Good luck with it!
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Old 16th Mar 2012, 14:57
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And this maths test has to be done without a calculator / wizz wheel for the angles?

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Old 16th Mar 2012, 19:56
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@AppleMach

Calculator is not allowed during the math test but paper and pen will be given.
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Old 17th Mar 2012, 00:00
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It's great to set goals and I totally support anyone chasing their dreams. However I do have to agree with the message Dan Buster is putting across, albeit brutal. Many of the guys came from the school of hard knocks and worked themselves to where they are through the hard way. That in itself garners respect. What it does mean to you yatsuki is that CX places a lot of emphasis on the ICAO english tests. Despite how well one has been educated in English and being grammatically correct, I have heard and spoken to guys who couldn't believe they couldn't clear the test.
It is the fact that language skills and the ability to comprehend the nuances in conversations within the cockpit can make a difference to the quality of that crew. There will always be a disparity between native English speakers and those who are not.
It is a pity to prepare and raise your hopes high and get bumped from the interview only because of an English test which EVERYONE is capable of improving with effort and time.
So take it in the spirit for what it is and when you do get in, it's because you left no stone unturned and listen to the messages put across by the guys whom you may be working with. They will not accept anything less.
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Old 17th Mar 2012, 18:21
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i submitted my application in oct,2011 , probably going for AE course with 900 hrs, IFR.

just wondering if anyone has any invitations so far who submitted roughly the same time as me?

thanks a lot guys!
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