Chances of getting an Interview with Cathay
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There are also plently of interview questions regarding what I'll call "world" knowledge
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Mr. Hankey. Not sure what to make of your comments. Hope it's a wind-up...but suspect it is not. 
Regardless, uncalled for and generally offensive. Let's see, Americans are stupid: 1. Moon landing (...hmm...almost 40years ago). 2. More Nobel prizes than any other nation. 3. The best Universities in the world. 4. Dominate the computer/software industry. 5. Worlds largest retailers. 6. Developed the Atom bomb in 24 months (I would argue the best invention of the 20th century, kept the general peace for going on 60 years now). 7. Build the best aircraft, both civil and military. 8. Have the most well developed 'sense' of responsiblity towards the world wellbeing (...i'm sure that will elicit some comment..
). 9. Worlds strongest and best economy. ....well, you get the idea. You don't have to like the place or people, but how about not categorising them as 'loud' and 'ignorant' hicks....? Although I am quite happy being an 'ozmate'....I have to be objective and admit that I have a grudging admiration for the country and it's people. Besides, would rather have a few more of them than any more Canadians....!!! 
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Regardless, uncalled for and generally offensive. Let's see, Americans are stupid: 1. Moon landing (...hmm...almost 40years ago). 2. More Nobel prizes than any other nation. 3. The best Universities in the world. 4. Dominate the computer/software industry. 5. Worlds largest retailers. 6. Developed the Atom bomb in 24 months (I would argue the best invention of the 20th century, kept the general peace for going on 60 years now). 7. Build the best aircraft, both civil and military. 8. Have the most well developed 'sense' of responsiblity towards the world wellbeing (...i'm sure that will elicit some comment.. ). 9. Worlds strongest and best economy. ....well, you get the idea. You don't have to like the place or people, but how about not categorising them as 'loud' and 'ignorant' hicks....? Although I am quite happy being an 'ozmate'....I have to be objective and admit that I have a grudging admiration for the country and it's people. Besides, would rather have a few more of them than any more Canadians....!!! (kidding... )
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Mr Hankey,
Generally speaking, I would say that you are full of s###te. Not knowing you though, I guess I can't know for sure, but would guess that some personally held prejudices blind your ability to look at some "facts".
Perhaps you aren't aware that the freight side and the pax side are all on one CX seniority list (aside from the remaining ASL crew). The pilots who join via the DEFO scheme onto the freighter, join "CX" and have to go through the same hoops as those who go through the SO interview process joining onto the pax side of the operation. Once onto line training, they undergo the standard CX training, and if they aren't up to scratch, I guess CX let them go. It seems that alot of the guys/gals are up to it (do a search on the US based freighter crews list in Crew Direct) and then also make a mental note as to how many "Nth Americans" will be flying with you on the CX pax fleet in the next couple of years (if you let them). Or perhaps you weren't aware that after 3 years or so, the freighter pilots can slide over onto the pax fleet (all without having to do another interview on worldly or technical knowledge!!)....as Arryboy has already pointed out to you.
Arryboy, I guess you better let C.Control know roughly when you're scheduled to move over to the pax fleet (if you decide thats what you want) so that they can schedule you in for the "Attitude adjustment" session that Mr Hankey is running. I believe the afternoon session is also a "world knowledge" session, followed by some a sim work by Mr Hankey, displaying his unbelievable natural abilities....while simultaneously being able to answer any "technical" questions you may need answered before being allowed by Mr Hankey, to operate on the pax fleet.
Generally speaking, I would say that you are full of s###te. Not knowing you though, I guess I can't know for sure, but would guess that some personally held prejudices blind your ability to look at some "facts".
Perhaps you aren't aware that the freight side and the pax side are all on one CX seniority list (aside from the remaining ASL crew). The pilots who join via the DEFO scheme onto the freighter, join "CX" and have to go through the same hoops as those who go through the SO interview process joining onto the pax side of the operation. Once onto line training, they undergo the standard CX training, and if they aren't up to scratch, I guess CX let them go. It seems that alot of the guys/gals are up to it (do a search on the US based freighter crews list in Crew Direct) and then also make a mental note as to how many "Nth Americans" will be flying with you on the CX pax fleet in the next couple of years (if you let them). Or perhaps you weren't aware that after 3 years or so, the freighter pilots can slide over onto the pax fleet (all without having to do another interview on worldly or technical knowledge!!)....as Arryboy has already pointed out to you.
Arryboy, I guess you better let C.Control know roughly when you're scheduled to move over to the pax fleet (if you decide thats what you want) so that they can schedule you in for the "Attitude adjustment" session that Mr Hankey is running. I believe the afternoon session is also a "world knowledge" session, followed by some a sim work by Mr Hankey, displaying his unbelievable natural abilities....while simultaneously being able to answer any "technical" questions you may need answered before being allowed by Mr Hankey, to operate on the pax fleet.
