i plan to do the same thing apply CPP with a FAA CPL-MEL, IR
is it true CX does not like people applying with these FAA licenses already?
I know someone who applied to CX from University of Western Ontario with CPL-MEL IR from Canada and got admitted into the CPP.
The reason i think beachboy would prefer not to have to go with American Eagle or ASA and make 17K USD a year flying old CRJs/ERJs and then apply DESO/DEFO Which is a ton harder with much higher expectations on hours and tests.
by the time a pilot is able to apply DESO/DEFO they would already have gained a lot of seniority with their existing airline and moving to CX would be a severe drop in seniority. I dont know this is my personal opinion.
But i think applying to CPP with CPL-MEL-IR should be ok just assures CX that you are a capable pilot; i would prefer to go with CPP just because i can start off with a major, with decent pay and flying decent heavies equipment.