Hi there,
Who cares whether you touch the controls or NOT for a few years, being a Second Officer for Cathay Pacific. You know that after af few years you WILL be at the controls anyways - and that will be on a big nice bird for a first class airline. I`ve been touching controls for the last 9 years, often doing 5 (2-3 myself) t/o-ldg a day - I think I can handle a few years without.
To be more specific to you question; you can pass by the CX website
www.cathaypacific.com and search for direct entry pilots and have a look at it, it will give you a clue to answer your question.
Good luck to you and happy landings
Y