Question about second intervew paperwork

[Techo Taxi Driver]

Hi all

Just going through all the paperwork for the final interview, in particular all the log-book photocopying.

The letter says you are to provide copies of the last 6 months flying entries to be endorsed by your current employer.

What do you think is meant by this? Somehow I don't think my current employer is going to have the time (or the inclination) to go through and confirm my lasr 6 months flying with them. I'm assuming a covering letter from our rostering people stating that I've been working for them for x amount of years should do it?

What has everyone else done for this???

Also, the letter also states to fill out a particular medical form (Form 320), but there is another 2 identical (apart from colour) forms included that appear to be used during the medical itself. Are you ment to do anything with those?

Silly questions I know, but just don't want to make a monkey of myself by appearing not to be able to follow simple (or otherwise) instructions

Cheers
TTD

[WaldoPepper]

TTD,

I thought the same thing about the medical forms. I waited till I was doing the medical and asked the doctor. She said to fill out as much as i could. And you do fill out both.

As far as the logbook goes. I asked Monika the same thing. She understands that most employers would not even know you are going for interviews and therefore would not sign the logbook. She told me to wait until I was successful, then get it signed after I have resigned. It only has to be done before you start.

Make sure you have it really organised...the log book hours part. She said some people turn up with a coles shopping bag full of A4 photocopies. It doesn't take much to sort it out for them and put it in a plastic wallet thingy. It also makes it faster for them to process.

Good luck, and PM me if you need anything else.

WP

[Techo Taxi Driver]

Hey WP

Thanx for that, my employer knows about the interview but I just don't think they could be bothered by it. After all, how does it help them?

Man, all the photocopies, good thing I have access to a free one:ok:

I guess you got through did you?

Cheers
TTD

[WaldoPepper]

Yes, I got through in June, due to start 25 th Oct in Adelaide.

Paperwork drove me crazy as well. I reckon it must be part of the interview process.

I had it all seperated out into sections. Even though it meant a lot of doubling up on photocopying, Monika told me later it makes it much easier for them when they have to sort through it.

PM me your email and i'll forward you my Q's I was asked.

WP

[Altyre]

WaldoPepper
do you not think that it would be good for all of us who will also attend interviews to benefit from your experience instead of PMing it?

[WaldoPepper]

2nd Officer First Interview Sydney Feb 2004

Personal

Tell us about your flying career ?
Why did you want to be a pilot ?
It took a long time to get your private licence, why ?
What did you do before you started flying ?
Have you been to HK before ?
Has your girlfriends been to HK ?
What will your girlfriend do whilst you’re at work ?
Do you have any other applications with other airlines ?
If offered both QF and CX at the same time, what would be your motivations and reasons for choosing CX over QF ?
Did CX make a profit last year ? (2003)
Do you have any questions ?


Technical

What are these 2 aircraft on the table ? (747, A340)
How can you tell it’s an A340-300 as apposed to an A340-600 ?
What do you think you’ll be doing as a SO ?
If you were on long haul aircraft, where in America would you be going ?
Do we go anywhere in Sth America ?
Describe the pressurisation system on the 747 ?
What would be the normal Diff limit ?
What is the normal diff limit on the dash 8 ?
Describe how the air coming into the cabin is cooled ?
What sort of de-ice/anti-ice systems does the 747 have ?
Which components of the anti-ice system use bleed air ?
Would that affect engine performance ?
What de-ice/anti-ice systems does the dash 8 have ?
Describe TCAS ?
Why do we at CX switch the TCAS to TA ONLY if we have an engine shutdown ?
What is EGPWS ?
Does the dash 8 have EGPWS ?

2nd Officer Final Interview Hong Kong 31th May 2004

Personal

How do you like HK ?
Is there a significant other ?
How does she feel about coming here ?
Tell us about your flying career ?
Why did you want to be a pilot ?
What was your first job ?
Why did you leave that job ?
What were the differences between your different jobs ?
Did you like working at BAE Systems ?
What don’t you like about your current job ?
What are 2 bad points about yourself ?
If I rang your workmates, what would they say about you ?
How do you feel about being a SO for up to 4 years ?
What is the role of a SO on Cathay aircraft ?
Do you have any applications with other airlines ?
Why were you not successful with Qantas ?
Tell us about your most memorable flying incident ?
What was flying with Coastwatch like ?
How is what you’re doing now different from Coastwatch ?
Who will miss you the most if you move to HK ?
Did CX make a profit last year ? (2003), do you remember what the amount was ?

Technical

Tell me about the fleet, types and how many ?
What a/c is this ? (747-400) ?
How can you tell it’s not a 747-200 or 747-300 ?
Why does it have winglets ?
Why doesn’t the B777 have winglets ?
Where is the fuel kept ? How many fuel tanks ?
What’s the reason for fuel in the stabiliser ?
Can you move the fuel from the FWD tanks back into the stabiliser tank ?
What would be the advantage of doing this if you could ?
Why do we want to change the CoG whilst in flight ?
Explain using the model why less tailplane down force needed with rear CoG ?
Why would the CoG be ahead of the CoP ?
What sort of flaps does the Dash 8 have ?
Are they hydraulic/pneumatic/electric ?
How are the flaps powered on the 747-400 ?
Can you see any differences with hydraulic power v’s electrical powered flaps ?
What sort of brakes does the Dash 8 have ?
Why would we use carbon brakes ?
Do carbon brakes wear more when they are cold or hot ?
What would you consider if you were taking off in a windshear environment ?
What about landing in windshear ?
What’s the most important instrument when encountering windshear ?
What code do you set on the transponder for radio failure ?

[the maori mobster]

techno disco dribbler

dude man, like i do just fill the paperwork out and throw in some pingers. this makes all the probelms go away bro....

come see your uncle bro and i'll sort this problem out for you...... in exchange for a little something of course

cheer bro

[Sir Donald]

Good posts guys keep them going.

With regard to systems questions, is it normal practice to be asked questions about your current type or as well as just generic. The reason I ask is that I see questions on air systems, fuel etc for the B747.
I have never flown the B747 so I should not expect systems questions on it, right?
Good luck to all those that have applied.
Safe flying
SD