Ground Jobs HK

[jereb]

Hi All,
I wonder if you in the know can tell me, given the recent layoff's in the aviation world lately, does this mean its going to near impossible to get a ground job with a major player? To be specific, I am looking to get into Cathay office in HK, and wondered, if like the banks, they have an employment freeze? :confused:

Many thanks in advance! :ok:

[ColonialFlyer]

It depends what you mean by ground staff. I don't work for Cathay (I fly for another outfit. This is my son's account), but I have a friend there who said that they are putting hiring on hold for most flying positions, pilots and FA (inc ground check-in staff) alike. But if you are looking for a position such as Engineering, IT or management, it could be a different situation. He also mentioned the company expects things to better and plans to resume hiring in early 2009.

Could someone who works for Cathay elaborate, please?