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i'm wondering if anyone out there could give some info on a typical s/o job description at CX . any info will be mucj appreciated.
thanks,
a330 ;)
IOS97
17th Jul 2001, 02:57
Cruise-Pilot duties...navigation, communications, flight systems analyst. You relieve the Captain or First Officer so they can rest and prepare themselves for the landings. No take-off or landings allowed.
Check around earlier threads to see more.
thanks for the info mate ... how long do you have to be a s/o for in CX ???
a330 :)
IOS97
17th Jul 2001, 03:10
It used to be 6 months training in Adelaide, Australia then 2 years as S/O but that has changed to 3 or 4 years after training since CX started putting 2 S/Os on each intl flight. Minimums are really about 4,000 TT with half that being Multi-Engine. 37 maximum age limit.
Right Seat
17th Jul 2001, 09:19
What is the Cathay ATPL requirement in terms of converting it to a Hong Kong ATPL?
I have heard pilots have to sit the full Hong Kong ATPL, I have also heard just the Air Law??
Anyone know? :confused:
I thought the commonly acknowledged SO job description was 'Captain's Sexual Advisor'.
If I have to explain that, you haven't been in the game long enough...
Flaps Down
17th Jul 2001, 18:18
Also, do you get a preferance as to what aircraft type you go on? And if so, what is the difference in rostering and, or lifestyle?
IOS97
18th Jul 2001, 03:06
Flaps Down, CX has 747s, 777s, A340s and A330s. Strictly a Wide and Heavy airline. The S/Os are put on the 747s and A340s. Of course you can tell them which aircraft you prefer but ultimately you are placed where they need you.
As for rostering and lifestyle regarding the aircraft to which you are assigned, I don't think it makes any difference as far as a S/O is concerned. The reason for this is that the A340 and 747 fly many of the same routes but at different times of the day to accomodate the different levels of demand(I read of this on Cathay's website press release section). The 747 flies when there are more pax to transport. Of course the A340 flies into places that the 747 doesn't such as Rome and Toronto where there is just enough demand to even warrant the A340. Therefore you fly to the same places(generally) but just at different times.
Once you achieve the rank of First Officer you can bid on the 777 and A330 postings.
The info I have provided was found by purusing the cathaypacific.com press release website and reading the last few months of forum discourse related to CX.
Hope this answers your questions.
CJ