Cathay Seniority System
Hey guys and girls
Since Cx may be reaching a shortage of first officers soon, rumors have recently started to float around about DEFO (direct entry first officers) in the very near future.
The company is planning a big expansion until 2020 (from 131 to 200+ aircraft / 2600 to 4000+ pilots), with the only limitation being the airport itself, so in my humble opinion, progression may come quicker than some might think!
I would basically like to clarify a couple of things:
1) With my experience wich is 4000 hours plus total, 3500 hours on modern commercial multi-engine, multi-crew aircraft jet (A320 and A330/340), would i easily qualify for DEFO;
2) If successful of the interview process and accepted as a first officer, where would i go in the seniority pool in relation to active second officers. Will i be senior to them throughout progression to command or is it the other way around?
I would greatly appreciate your comments
Thanks in advance
Last edited by migrant; 21st Feb 2012 at 13:32.
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