Cathay Cadet Pilot Program
Joined: Oct 1999
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From: ex EGNM, now NZRO
I got part way through the CX process several years ago - basically couldn't go forward because I could not get an HK passport (e.g. post the handover), so things may have changed.
For Aus you'll need a business entry permit to attend for interview or selection (free), althoug it may be cheaper to get an ETA (tourist visa £25 I think, from any decent travle agent)
To do the coure you'll need a study visa - big bucks!! They have a decent website - but beware, they are bureaucrats and getting visas takes forever!!
For Aus you'll need a business entry permit to attend for interview or selection (free), althoug it may be cheaper to get an ETA (tourist visa £25 I think, from any decent travle agent)
To do the coure you'll need a study visa - big bucks!! They have a decent website - but beware, they are bureaucrats and getting visas takes forever!!
Joined: Mar 2001
Posts: 40
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From: high on a hill
OK, lets make this abundantly clear.
The CX Cadet scheme is open to Permanent Residents ONLY.
There are basically two ways to become a permanent resident:
a) Be born in Hong Kong
b) To have lived in HK continuously for seven years. This is how I became eligible.
CX cover all costs, including student visa to Oz.
There are no exceptions. CX will not look at your application until you hold that permanent ID Card.
I hope this is of help.
The CX Cadet scheme is open to Permanent Residents ONLY.
There are basically two ways to become a permanent resident:
a) Be born in Hong Kong
b) To have lived in HK continuously for seven years. This is how I became eligible.
CX cover all costs, including student visa to Oz.
There are no exceptions. CX will not look at your application until you hold that permanent ID Card.
I hope this is of help.
Joined: Mar 2001
Posts: 40
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From: high on a hill
Alas, CX do not allow a spouce to live with you during the course. They do provide your wife one return ticket to visit for one week.
All cadets are housed at Parafield airport on campus.
Good luck in the second round tests!
All cadets are housed at Parafield airport on campus.
Good luck in the second round tests!
Joined: Jul 2001
Posts: 40
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From: solaris
Hi Alibi
Can't help you on the aviation front but your wife can work as a solicitor in Australia, although hours are reportedly longer in Oz (but that's Sydney, Adelaide may be lower key) and she would have to get all the paperwork done with the Board. If she's a barrister the lag in building a practice may not be worthwhile for only a year. Another option would be to skip the paper work and get a (often very lucrative) job as a high level paralegal: sometimes less responsibility can be fun if you're only in town for a year and want to have some fun.
Good luck
Can't help you on the aviation front but your wife can work as a solicitor in Australia, although hours are reportedly longer in Oz (but that's Sydney, Adelaide may be lower key) and she would have to get all the paperwork done with the Board. If she's a barrister the lag in building a practice may not be worthwhile for only a year. Another option would be to skip the paper work and get a (often very lucrative) job as a high level paralegal: sometimes less responsibility can be fun if you're only in town for a year and want to have some fun.
Good luck
