Type qualification with Cathay
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Type qualification with Cathay
I would be happy to get informations about length and content (sum up...; ) of training programs for the friegther type qualification on 747 for those who are working for CX. (Preparing interview).
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Fly safe!
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Get the book, "Flyng the Big Jets" . Available at Amazon.com Read and study this book from cover to cover..learn or refresh all you can on High speed aerodynamics. also learn engine diference , ie: Rolls Royce as opposed to GE or Pratts...MNPS and RVSM airspace requirements. And get a sim guide and if possible get a couple of hours of sim time in a B-747 Classic sim.. The sim ride is 75% or better on your eval score.
Now if you make it here..the training is tough actually not much training, have to be totally self motivated to make it through and let a lot of intimidation roll of your back. But once on the line you will enjoy most you fly with.
Presently I see the airline in a growing pains mode, struggling bettween the ols ways of doing things and the new methods and requirements of the 21st century.. This airline was really a boys club at one time and in some cases still is and like any club many oppose change.
Overall I like it, been here a while now. Also if you are hired remeber one thing...OIC. Yes sir , yes sir three bags full....lol Good luck, hope to see ya out there.
expect to be in HKG 4-6 months, about 11 writen exams in all 10 sim sessions check rides, 25-30 line sectors the whole way being prodded by the devil.. remeber your military boot days?
Now if you make it here..the training is tough actually not much training, have to be totally self motivated to make it through and let a lot of intimidation roll of your back. But once on the line you will enjoy most you fly with.
Presently I see the airline in a growing pains mode, struggling bettween the ols ways of doing things and the new methods and requirements of the 21st century.. This airline was really a boys club at one time and in some cases still is and like any club many oppose change.
Overall I like it, been here a while now. Also if you are hired remeber one thing...OIC. Yes sir , yes sir three bags full....lol Good luck, hope to see ya out there.
expect to be in HKG 4-6 months, about 11 writen exams in all 10 sim sessions check rides, 25-30 line sectors the whole way being prodded by the devil.. remeber your military boot days?
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Actually, I think the book you really need is "HANDLING the big jets" by D.P. Davies. You can order it here www.transair.co.uk
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If you look at the bottom of my posts, you'll see that I come from the same place as you and still got invited and made it through round one. I don't think not being a native english speaking is a flaw with CX, I know a few French guys who were hired, some Swiss, Spanish, Portuguese...
As you said, stay motivated!
As you said, stay motivated!
