GFS wants cadets pilots

[Flying Mechanic]

All the local wannabes check out today's scmp ad for local cadets pilots for the Government flying service. It's a good way to start off your flying career...and it's all pai for 2!

[Kayne_MA]

I heard GFS requires perfect eyesight due to its job nature, wonder how many candidates in HK could fit this requirement..

[blacklabel92]

Cheers for the heads up Flying Mechanic.

[honshi]

applied this post, and now patiently waiting to be called for eyesight tests, anyone knows when will I hear from GFS? I applied CX cadet as well, but failed it. Hope I will do better this time.

[schweizer2]

1 week down... guess its anytime between now and 9 weeks to hear from them!

[schweizer2]

I have received their "Acknowledgement of application" letter, guess the process has begun!

[schweizer2]

Hi,

I applied via mail and they just sent me back the last page of the application that states they have received and are processing my application.

Short listed candidates will be informed in due course.

Pretty basic stuff!

Will post here if I hear anything else.

[Flying Mechanic]

Good luck, hope you get an interview.

[schweizer2]

At the moment I am just studying the background of GFS as well as going through some PPL books for some basic aerodynamics.

Good luck to you too.

[Captainhui]

Got my interview notice. Is on 13/4. However, I'm still in Australia. May not able to attend. How sad.

[Flying Mechanic]

CaptainHui, if I was you I would try and make it, it's an opportunity of a lifetime. I work with some x GFS guys, and it's a great job.

[Captainhui]

just made a booking and secured my flight ticket. I'm heading back for the interview. Anyone on the same boat?

[honshi]

same date, 13 April. I will see you :)

[flapsupdown]

wishing you guys the very best - I hear it is a great way to begin and jumpstart your career in aviation - GL!

[Captainhui]

anyone got an idea what will be in the eye sight test. I got a little bit short sight. Just wondering should attend the interview or not. If not, I could save a trip back.

[schweizer2]

When did you guys receive the invitation letters?
Did you receive via mail or e-mail?

[honshi]

read from the past posts, eye sight test, 20 feet distance, and an extra colour blindness test :ok:

[honshi]

got the invitation letter via mail, received it on 29 March ;)

[alexktmc]

got the letter, will have the eye test on 13/4

[schweizer2]

Looks like I am missing out on this opportunity :{

I was really looking forward to a chance of joining GFS when I heard about the position!

[schweizer2]

They said if invites have not been received in next couple days then you should consider yourself unsuccessful.

I spoke to them on Monday and they had sent the invitations on Friday then the letter definitely should have arrived by now!

[honshi]

sad :( Tried other airlines? like CX , KA

[Captainhui]

any idea what will be in the 2nd stage interview?
Matrix test?
Technical Assessment? Is it cover up to PPL theory?
Basic Law Test? Is it the same as the public servant had?

Cheers,

[honshi]

anyone received letter for written test? got any idea on what matrix is? :)

[Captainhui]

I got the second interview invitation last week. On 9th June. Wondering the Basic Law test is in English or Chinese?

[honshi]

I think All BL tests are bilingual. No need to worry, just choose the one which you feel comfortable.

[Captainhui]

Honshi, got idea about ur matrix problem yet? I'm still wondering what it is.

Cheers,

[vincentkumoi]

How many of you received the invitations for Matrix, Technical Assessment and Basic Law test? Were all successful candidates be notified by now?

[Flying Mechanic]

Good time to join the GFS , they will finally get the C605 biz jets this year, and will be some interesting flying to be had.

[schidt]

i haven't gotten any written invitations yet... the test is held in august though. doubt they'll be sending the letters anytime soon.

[schidt]

I got my mail, btw.

[Squawk. & Ident]

Hi all,

I got my invitation letter too. Anyone knows what the Technical Assessment be like? thanks in advance for sharing.

[schidt]

I'm thinking basic aviation knowledge, and a bit of GFS fleet info too. Basic law is probably similar to the ones for CRE. If you can read chinese, take a look at this thread. These guys talked about some questions on the written. *»´ä°Q½×°Ï discuss.com.hk (http://m.discuss.com.hk/index.php?action=thread&tid=5176664&extra=&page=12)

[n8d0g]

Good luck guys. I met the GFS cadets in YPAD while I was there. They only sent 2 cadets down. It appears to be fairly difficult.