General Consensus
The general consensus amongst the two pilot groups within the Cathay Pacific Group supports the Local/Cadet Entry Pilots and their pursuit for better conditions.
The 'Locals' are entiltled to their jobs with CX/KA just as much as we are, we not more. They should be properly remunerated as such.
Quote (Cathay Pacific statement)
Employment Policy
Cathay Pacific is a fair employer in strict compliance with anti-discrimination regulations. Pilots are recruited into Hong Kong as locally employed or expatriate pilots on the basis of their experience. All locally employed pilots are treated exactly the same as expatriate pilots in terms of career progression and promotion opportunities.
They also enjoy the same salary and benefits as expatriate pilots in Hong Kong including pension fund payments, medical care, education allowances for children attending international schools and kindergartens in Hong Kong, staff travel etc
This is an INCORRECT statement for Cathay Pacific Group local pilots flying for Dragonair.
Local pilots in Dragonair do not receive the same pension payments, leave days and do not receive any educational allowances.
We need to support the Locals and improve the baseline package as this is would create less downward pressure on the Expatriate Package.