Job with Cathay? FO or SO?

[Alpine Pilot]

Hi there!

I´m about to change things in my life. I think I´m ready to leave my job as captain on turboprop aircraft here in Europe. I´m still very young (just turned 25) so I think I have to see more than just flying "local".
I have 3300+ hours Total time, 2500 Turboprop.
So what is the situation at Cathay. Do they hire? If yes, how long does it take to get invited for an interview? For what do I qualify: FO or SO? What is more prefferable? How long do you have to be a SO in Hk??

I know! A lot of questions, but I heard a lot of different answers to them.

Thank you very much in advance!

[Preluder]

i'd like to know also....
anyone knows the min. requirements for SO and FO?

thanks!

[404 Titan]

Alpine Pilot & Preluder

The minimum requirements for Direct Entry Second Officer applicants are:

· A current ICAO Airline Transport Pilot Licence or a commercial Pilot Licence (obtained without exemptions) with a pass in all ATPL ground examinations
· A valid multi-engine instrument rating
· A minimum of 1,000 hours fixed wing (preference is given to applicants with turbine or multi-engine experience)
· Experience commensurate with age
· Able to satisfy Hong Kong aviation medical requirements
· Fluent spoken & written English.


The minimum criteria for Direct Entry First Officer applicants are:

· Maximum 46 years of age at time of application
· A current ICAO Airline Transport Licence (gained without exemptions)
· A minimum of 1,000 hours in one of the following categories:
a. Airline Jet Transport
b. Turbo Prop Command (MAUW greater than 20,000 KGs.)
c. Corporate Jet Command
d. High Performance Military Jet
e. Military Flying Instruction (Fixed wing)
· Able to satisfy Hong Kong aviation medical requirements
· Fluent spoken & written English
· The right to live and work in the chosen Base Area. The Company does not sponsor applications to the relevant immigration authorities for Flight Crew to live or operate out of any port other than Hong Kong.