F/O or S/O

[newcrew]

F/O or S/O?

i am thinking about applying to CX

could you guys and girls please tell me the main advantages / disadvantages of applying as a F/O vs a S/O (i meet the hr requirements for both)

thanks for the help

fly safe

[SMOC]

Where do you want to live? You can take a local package as an F/O now in HK on the freighter or S/O expat package on the pax fleet, you can also live in various places in Europe and the US as a F/O could be pax could be freight depending on your right of abode.

[newcrew]

would be keen on HK

but have a EU passport...

[cpdude]

Your choice then...SO in HK or FO in Europe. I would pass on the FO in HK. It's on local terms which means less benefits etc. and a freighter roster. SO roster is very easy with lots of time off or so I am told.

[holdmetight]

are freighter pilots on the same seniority list as the pax pilots?

[SMOC]

Basic 1st yr DE F/O monthly salary in HK is $52,880 after July 1, someone else will have to tell you the S/O package.

[Marinos]

how about taxes

hi tread, i am also interested to apply for cathay next time and searching some info like do you know where your salary gets taxes if you live in EU for example.thanxs buddy

[EngineOut]

For comparison:

HK S/O, salary and housing allowance, you'll get about HKD$64K/month

F/O on base or HK freighter F/O do not get any housing