View Full Version : Am I too old for CX Cadet Pilot?
wongtaisin
25th Mar 2004, 13:55
I am 34, wearing glasses.
Am I still eligible??? How can I enhance the chance???
Hydrolix
26th Mar 2004, 00:01
No, you're not too old yet, but you better start making a move, because you may be too old soon. I know o someone who got in to the cadet programme at 33 and finished it at 34 but it is rare. One thing that it does not show to the interviewers is that you have always had a motivation to fly. To increase you chances I would advise getting started on some flying, maybe a PPL but get your application in soon, otherwise it may be too late. If you have done some sort of flying this should show the interviewers that you are motivated to be a pilot. It could take up to a year for your application to even be looked at, ie it does go to the bottom of the pile so the age is a little bit of a concern. Anyway, the glasses don't matter as long as your eyes aren't awful, you can still fly with glasses. Good Luck
Hydro
wongtaisin
26th Mar 2004, 02:36
thanks Hydrolix
I am talking about Hong Kong, so are you sure Cathay Pacific once had a 33yo cadet pilot??
Hydrolix
26th Mar 2004, 05:28
Yes, I'm positive, 33YO CP 16, finished late last year.
wongtaisin
27th Mar 2004, 04:39
many many thanks for your response.
I think I will give it a trial. Should I fail, there will be no regret! I can still find something else to do, rather than sitting here regretting!
Bless you!
wongtaisin
27th Mar 2004, 08:35
Hydrolix
Do you have any idea whether that 33 yo guy has any previous flying experience?
More info helps me rationally assess my chance. But I will still go ahead.
touch&go
27th Mar 2004, 17:51
CP16 already, was only up to CP6 when I was at the college and that was only 4 years ago.
Hydrolix
27th Mar 2004, 23:58
He had some slight prior experience, maybe 40 or 50 hours but over a long period of time, like 5 years.
smallwing
28th Mar 2004, 01:14
I hear he had an Australian CPL fyi, and also he was an internal scholarship from another department.
But personally I don't think anyone should give up trying due to age or qualifications.
Cheers
wongtaisin
28th Mar 2004, 10:47
Hydrolix
Sent you a PM. Can you pls check it out?
wongtaisin
10th Apr 2004, 14:37
I hear he had an Australian CPL fyi, and also he was an internal scholarship from another department.
CX got scholarship for staff??:confused:
Flying Bagel
10th Apr 2004, 22:13
Two per course for the scholarships. Lots of competition for those slots, however.
wongtaisin
11th Apr 2004, 07:06
The two places are solely for CX staff members, not for outsiders. Right? Just curiosity. :p
One of the graduates of CP14 was also 33 when he came back from ADL.