Hey Pickles,
I have a little knowledge on this subject, but don't have answers to all your questions.
Both Cathay and Dragon run such schemes and both train their cadets at the same place in Adelaide.
Which ever way you go you are NOT guaranteed anything. I'm sure their staff will confirm that. There is the
usual 5 year bonding period, and if you leave you'll be expected to pay a proportion or all of the training
costs back from what I understand. Given that either scheme is open to those with HK *Permanent
Residency* don't expect to be paid ex-pat wages. If anything it is much less. Basically this cadet scheme
helps them to cut costs in the long run since they can pay *local* men and women lower salaries.
As far as Cathay goes as an airline, from reading other forums, it doesn't appear to be the same career
airline that it used to be.
All the best RT
Thanks Rich
That sounds pretty deflating, but still, is it even worth it to try? Considering my options and all.
Really, by the time I'm eligible to apply for AC (which is probably 5 to 7 years down the road), I'll probably be an F/O in CX already, if it all goes well. And considering the competition in Canada, it does not look good at all if I can even make it there.
What to do...