Second Officer Age Maximum [Archive]

GUARD

21st Sep 2006, 22:34

I am 41 years of age with about 6000 hours, mostly multi and more than half turbine.

I visited Hong Kong a while back and had a chat with recruitment whilst there and was told that over the age of 37 my application " would never get pulled ".

Given that most people ( even those who haven't updated for ages ) are getting e-mails and phone calls for interviews, does anyone in the know-know if Cathay are sticking to their age maximums or might they consider softening that requirement in the time to come.

Thanks for any input.

GUARD:)

petitfromage

22nd Sep 2006, 00:31

Give Recruiting a call and ask (dont email....phone!)
Its the only way you'll get a bone fide answer.

We have definitely recruited SOs approaching 40yrs within the last 3yrs.

I dont believe there is a hard ceiling...so pick up the phone; your timing could be just right.

GUARD

22nd Sep 2006, 04:47

Thanks for that Petitfromage. I was rather hoping the time might be right for that dreaded phone call.

404 Titan, where are you when I need you?

GUARD:ok:

cpt hamna sheeda

22nd Sep 2006, 18:41

I was 37 and a few months when i was called for my first interview.
Got hired as well, still waiting for a startdate though.

Cheers

Peak Tram Driver

23rd Sep 2006, 00:38

Cathay have just hired an ex Emirates Captain who is 42.........things must be getting bad in the sandpit!

Mink

23rd Sep 2006, 02:15

Why are you sure they are only looking at you for S/O? I got called for a DEFO interview (had to turn it down), and I'm 41...:eek:

cpnkirk59

23rd Sep 2006, 05:29

DEFO interview set for 3 OCT and I'm 47.:}

'round midnight

23rd Sep 2006, 09:15

I'm 40; was recruited this year (age 39) and I start next month DESO 747 in HK. I pushed and pushed and made it (waited 3 years on CX books.) Your age is not that material, in my opinion.

Stereolab

23rd Sep 2006, 12:01

I am 41 years of age with about 6000 hours, mostly multi and more than half turbine.

I visited Hong Kong a while back and had a chat with recruitment whilst there and was told that over the age of 37 my application " would never get pulled ".

Given that most people ( even those who haven't updated for ages ) are getting e-mails and phone calls for interviews, does anyone in the know-know if Cathay are sticking to their age maximums or might they consider softening that requirement in the time to come.

Thanks for any input.

GUARD:)

Made it to phase 2 and I'm approaching 40...DEFO.

GUARD

23rd Sep 2006, 12:46

Thanks old boys for the encouragement.

I guess I just took Cathay at their word and thought it was non-negotiable.

I'm encouraged to make regular approaches. Really appreciate your replies.

GUARD:ok:

DDDOF

24th Sep 2006, 03:56

It doesn't matter how old you are.
When you get here they make you feel like your about 10.

airbus2boeing

24th Sep 2006, 06:21

It doesn't matter how old you are as long as you're white.

airbusa330

24th Sep 2006, 10:13

Airbus2Boeing ,
or more like airbus to nowhere
''It doesn't matter how old you are as long as you're white''

Someone obviously in need to get out a bit more and learn to stop playing the racist card in order to make up for their own shortfalls.
Grow up.