arjens
anyone feel free to correct if i'm wrong:
the pros:
- you get your full training funded for you, including type rating later on (when upgrading to FO)
- you are guaranteed a job straight after training (provided you pass the cadet course, ground school etc)
- you are taught the "cathay way" from the start of your training
- you get to live in an exciting city HK
- apparently now you get some sort of minimal housing allowance
- if you are young and/or single, living on the T&C offered for C scale is doable
the cons:
- C scale
- minimal housing (10% if im correct?)... in an expensive city like HK = BAD
- you get proper housing once you are captain? (correct me if im wrong)
- you will get looked down upon by some pilots for "selling your soul to fly a shiny jet"
- accepting these lower T&C will make it bad for those on good T&C, which will also make you looked down upon
- you will be recognised as a sandwich eater for a good 4-5 years
- if you have a family or PLANNING on having one soon, this cadetship will make living hard on the low T&C
overall it depends what situation you are in. for the right candidate, this cadet program could work out fine despite its lower T&C. just be sure not to complain to any crew!!
and thanks sloppyjoe lost&found and crwjerk for your comments