Sorry re last post, I think I was mistaken regarding the qualifications of the KA "Direct Entry FO MPL" pilots. It may be LESS THAN 100 hours in an aircraft with possibly NO solo flying........
I found an IATA link that actually shows the KA supplier of MPL pilots and the resultant qualifications.
Without exception then, every CX SO is qualified..
If these men/women are qualified for direct entry FO positions then how could the Immigration Dept allow expatriates to be imported to take the positions.
Secondly, the HK CAD would not have a legal stool to stand on re saying the CX SO's are not qualified for the positions as
they have already set the precedent by supporting and allowing the qualifications of the KA MPL pilots.
See link - link Spread Sheet is at bottom "MPL course Global Tracker"
If these qualifications are good enough for CX's 100% owned and
managed "Sister" airline; they should damn well equally be good enough for CX..