Hi Happyguy99,
Well done on the very detailed post to those interested / undertaking the new cadet program.
One thing you mentioned however,
Cathay Pacific opened up the Cadet Pilot Program to international applicants last year as they were not receiving a sufficient number of applicants within Hong Kong that fulfilled the minimum requirements.
That's a big call. Care to share your source of such a statement?
The
real reason behind the move to international applicants is all about dollars.
More specifically, CX management's never ending drive to reduce cost's and employee contracts & conditions.
During recent talks between the Pilot body & CX management on the subject of Housing allowance, the DFO (Director of Flight Operations) main desire was to reduce expat terms & conditions. He even had it written down on his sheet of paper on the desk in front of him!!
The new international cadet scheme is aimed exactly at this. The pool for DESO was a very deep & healthy one. CX did not need to open up the doors for international cadets purely to source future pilots.
The scheme has been changed for ONE reason only, to reduce cost's & conditions for the future pilot body.
Good luck with your future goals & dreams but don't believe everything that CX management promises you. Keep your eyes open...
Cheers