Hi muchacho
I was offered an interview for cruise pilot with Cathay in October. After talking to some friends who had done it and looking at the pay, and given the current climate I decided not to attend.
Instead I will wait until I meet the requirements for First Officer on the cargo fleet as the pay and base choice is much better, thats if they still have a fleet! I understand thay have parked up a small number of 747's.
Just for your info, I am 30 with 1400hrs, flying a BAe ATP turboprop in the UK.
Hope this is useful.