In an attempt to keep the spirirts up of those hoping for an interview with CX, here's my own story. I got the call from Hong Kong last night for a DESO interview in SFO on Aug 1st.
33 years old.
Displaced Aussie flying CRJ's in the US.
Spent 10 years living in HKG when my dad was with CX back in the 70's. And no I didn't have any contacts there.
3800 Total Time
1000 Jet
2200 Multi Engine
FAA ATP
CASA (Australian) ATPL
Sent 1st application in Sep 2004.
Phoned end of April, 2005 to let them know I'd be submitting an update and to find out exactly what the unofficial mins for SO's are. It was also a chance to let them know exactly how much I was interested in CX and I to mention that I'd have 1000 jet by the end of May.
Submitted an upadate May 2005.
Called for interview June 2005, having just finished a trip where I logged 1000 Jet.
Spooky I know.
Keep trying and don't be afraid to talk to the ladies in HKG.
It is worth mentioning that every man and his dog in the US is applying for CX right now. Things are crap here and the chances of ever flying anything larger than a 737/320 are becoming non-existant. there are 1000's of pilots with 3000TT and 1000Turbine, which I'm sure has made things more competetive.