TSIO540

I passed my initial DEFO interview recently and have been invited to a final interview in Hong Kong soon. Does anyone have any info they can share on the current format of the final interview for First Officer please?

NotInTheNavy

How was your initial interview? I have mine coming up and would be grateful if you could let me know what to expect. I'm studying KA company info, ac, routes etc. What sort of tech questions did you get?

I don't think we're competing with each other btw, it sounds like there are plenty of slots!

Fubaliera

Interview info for the initial part would be great

TSIO540

The initial interview was all HR type questions, e.g. why dragon air? why HK? tell us about yourself? tell us what you know about dragon air etc. No tech questions... i expect to get hammered with tech in the final. Good luck..

Madp1lot

@TSIO540, if you get info on the final interview, care to share? PM me anytime, thanks!

scubawasp

So has the housing allowance finished?

Gnadenburg

Yes. Please do your homework on this.

tony2F

was that "yes" a reply to the housing allowance question?

Gnadenburg

Yes, the housing allowance is gone. I know people are angry about this, but can you blame management? HK Airlines & Express have attracted foreign pilots without paying it.

After a year or two, when the cost of Hong Kong hits home, I think many pilots will leave. Especially when they realize a Command is probably not ever going to happen.

tony2F

Hi Gnadenburg, thanks for the info, does that include the new "C" contract as I just got a copy of it recently. I knew that these allowances were at the discretion of the company but I didn't expect it to last that short a time. I have a good mate who just did his interview which is why I'm interested. Thanks.

GMEDX

Tony, the old expat housing has gone under the new contract and was replaced by a special allowance of $20k a month which is still there.
I'm not sure that final DEFO interviews have been done in HKG before but expect to be asked questions about your current aircraft, they are not impressed if you don't know about what you fly now!
They are said to be looking for 40+ DEFOs so the odds are good. KA is a good airline with high standards (too high for some) and of course there is no bond and you get an Airbus rating out of it. If you are without a job now then it is well worth giving it a go.

tony2F

Thanks for the replies. Yes, I am aware of the 20k allowance, whilst it falls short of the old deal its something at least. I doubt the B scale will ever return. Bit short on hrs unfortunately.....

747ANC

There is no commutering package. Fly everyday turn around, then get a day off and fly again. You have to move your whole family to HK, one of the most expensive city in the world.Eventually, you figure out your income was actually spent on rental (to landowner) and expensive daily lives. In addition, no upgrade command offer in this old company, you must konw how many senior fo are ahead of you, who were waiting nine years in this tranditional company. However, I agree this is a good company and stable company. not aggressive company able to become more stable.

JamesB

With regard to the Housing allowance, the contract I was shown in April during my initial was 20,000 HKD, which equates to about £1550. If I am not mistaken you can spend £3500 on a shoe box place to rent?

Does anybody know what to expect in the way of technical questions during the final interview and also what kind of sim profile?? I hope its not to the extent of asking the gauge of hydraulic pipe used on nose landing gear??

Madp1lot

I got an email with my hotel booking confirmation for the final interview in HK, but I don't quite understand if I am supposed to pay for it or not.
It is stated there:
-"Room Tariff (HKD) - HKD 500.00 per night (room accommodation only)" and,
-"Payment - Room by Direct Bill, all other charges to be settled prior to departure"

does anyone know what it means and how it works?

Thanks if someone can help.

claser111

For the final interview the Headland Hotel in CX City, as the flight to HKG, are paid by Dragonair! Good luck for the interview.

Safe flights.

Madp1lot

honestly, I'm keeping KA as a Backup right now

Thanks for the info claser111.

TSIO540

The hotel room is paid for by direct billing to Dragonair, all other charges are paid by you e.g. Food and laundry

Cape Fear

Any heads up on final interview ??? 👀

AAIGUY

Yes. Don't bother. You CANNOT ( get used to that word)
live in HK on the amount of $$$ provided.

If you accept it, you're trapped. Don't make the mistake of comparing it
to money in your home country. Living in HK
is rediculiously expensive