Oz Based Cathay FO's

[Harbour Dweller]

From Jan 2008 any new Australian based First Officer's starting salary will be A$92 000.

Below are the minimum requirements for Direct entry FO at CX, DJ & J*

*QF is not included as there are no Direct entry FO positions

Cathay Pacific

A minimum of 1000 hours in one of the following categories:

1. Airline Jet Transport
2. Command Turbo Prop (MAUW greater than 20,000 Kgs)
3. High Performance Military Jet
4. Corporate Jet Command

Virgin Blue

• Total Flying Time - 1000 hours (at least 500 hrs Multi Engine)

Jetstar

• Minimum 2000 hours total flying total time of which 500 may be helicopter;
• 500 hours Pilot in Command or First Officer on Multi-Engine Aircraft; and
• 250 hours Pilot in Command of which 150 may be ICUS

So Cathay have the highest minimum experience requirements yet as of 2008 will offer very similar pay as Jetstar & VirginBlue (assuming Level 1).

Just who does Cathay think they are going to attract?