Slowing from the current glacial pace? Looking forward to seeing that. (wink)

Cathay Dragon Interview - Direct NON Type First Officer
 

Hello there.
Anyone has been contacted for interview recently at Cathay Dragon ?

Any type of info much appreciated !!!!

Those who can get on a career airline seniority do not apply to KA/CX anymore. The only pilots who apply now, are those who cannot get on those lists. We are now getting the leftovers, either in skills, values/beliefs or cognitive abilities. No point on trying to enlighten the challenged ones. Those who get it, don't even consider applying to us. Those who do not, will never get it, no matter how much time, effort, or information you provide.

I've been gone for a while now. Of course I come back from time to time to read what is going on back in HK. From the objective viewpoint of it not really mattering anymore, I must say that the degradation of conditions, both in CX and HK in general is quite shocking. It seems to me that the "boiling frog" syndrome is nearing the end game. The frog is nearly cooked, and of course...many of the frogs don't realise it. Quite sad what has become of what was once the best job in aviation. It seems only the name remains. No happy ending here it appears. Good luck everyone.

If given the considerable information on this forum you need to pose that question, you are indeed the person KA desires. Anyone more intelligent, would know the answer.

This is a job for a Iranian or perhaps North Korean who is trying to get the right to live in a better place and will do anything for that. It is not a position for anyone whose second option is well.. anything else.

No.. ITS NOT.

That is what you don't understand.

Freeman, we all understand your comment. Sadly, there is always a subset of people in aviation who will happily accept almost any terms just to get a "shiny jet rating". CX long ago figured that out, and as long as they are willing to accept all that comes with employing those types, then there is no stopping it. CX can hire from ANY nationality group around the world, therefore always being able to find a yet lower bottom to the bottomless barrel. Proper airlines in your home countries can generally only hire their own nationals, which right there limits the abuse their management can inflict on their staff. That and proper labour laws. CX is now an airline of inexperienced and desperate mercenaries and locals. Not exactly the formula for a stable and lucrative career. Most who can have already left or soon will. You will be left with a very different company in just a few more years. If you can leave, do so before all other opportunities have faded away.

thank you for the info. yes I have been informed that the upgrade is slow due to seniority. however in big airlines that s normal. 3 to 5 years is normal.

is there any technical written test ?

any other feedback is much appreciated

DE FO non Typer

Go for it if you are able. If you are lucky enough to get the job and rating you can have an absolute ball in HK.

A couple of things though, first stay away from the whinny malcontent usual suspects. Buy a share in an old junk with some mates and spend your days off out at Rocky Harbour. So many good times to be had and so many good friends to be made. Then maybe after a few years, with a valuable type rating in hand the world is your oyster.
Don't die wondering what if....

Can KA pilots live in other cities (such as Taipei) instead of Hong Kong?