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Forum: South Asia and Far East Wannabes
13th Apr 2011, 06:26
Replies: 188
Views: 40,187
Posted By edawg

The biggest problem with the loan for the TT...

The biggest problem with the loan for the TT course is the upside is probably $80k usd with the downside being 140k. In other words after the opportunity cost of presumably getting no pay for the 3...
Forum: South Asia and Far East Wannabes
2nd Apr 2011, 21:02
Replies: 188
Views: 40,187
Posted By edawg

I said no too... unfortunately the offer is not...

I said no too... unfortunately the offer is not sufficient given the job and my experience. Plus the loan just stinks of training bond. N.American industry is supposed to pick up and it seems cx...
Forum: South Asia and Far East Wannabes
24th Mar 2011, 18:05
Replies: 188
Views: 40,187
Posted By edawg

on the fence... young, single, enjoy HKG...

on the fence... young, single, enjoy HKG immensely; CX is profitable and growing, and they have never furloughed a pilot unlike every single American carrier, where the concept of "career" is a total...
Forum: South Asia and Far East Wannabes
21st Mar 2011, 04:41
Replies: 163
Views: 84,736
Posted By edawg

Hold pool since 08, I'm considering this "final"...

Hold pool since 08, I'm considering this "final" offer as I have wanted to work at CX for quite some time and I quite enjoy HK. I've been a regional pilot for 5yrs including 2yrs as a captain. I...
Forum: South Asia and Far East Wannabes
26th Nov 2010, 23:28
Replies: 8
Views: 3,175
Posted By edawg

Keep on doin what I'm doing... schedule is great...

Keep on doin what I'm doing... schedule is great for now and long term things are looking up stateside. No plans to move across the planet under their current offer.
Forum: South Asia and Far East Wannabes
14th Nov 2010, 23:23
Replies: 56
Views: 11,596
Posted By edawg

neptunus, how did it work out? I dunno yet, this...

neptunus, how did it work out? I dunno yet, this all went down a week ago!!
Forum: South Asia and Far East Wannabes
14th Nov 2010, 16:34
Replies: 56
Views: 11,596
Posted By edawg

Nobodys putting down cadets. Id have done it...

Nobodys putting down cadets. Id have done it myself... 10yrs ago when I was just taking my first intro flight, my total time was 0, and I had no financial obligations other than how to pay for my...
Forum: South Asia and Far East Wannabes
7th Nov 2010, 05:11
Replies: 56
Views: 11,596
Posted By edawg

At the interview it was 24000 I believe. Plus...

At the interview it was 24000 I believe. Plus 33000 salary. The real kicker is no housing until captain which is a huuuge loss in earning potential. Personally I don't need to leave my home country...
Forum: South Asia and Far East Wannabes
7th Nov 2010, 05:04
Replies: 56
Views: 11,596
Posted By edawg

It is clear they will have to do better if they...

It is clear they will have to do better if they want to attract quality applicants from around the world. In the meantime well, you get what you pay for..
Forum: South Asia and Far East Wannabes
5th Nov 2010, 15:59
Replies: 56
Views: 11,596
Posted By edawg

This is not the job we interviewed for. Or better...

This is not the job we interviewed for. Or better said, I suppose it IS the job, just half the pay...
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
28th Aug 2010, 03:29
Replies: 12
Views: 3,380
Posted By edawg

Deso/defo poolies status

I, like several others on here, got the "you're hired" letter 2yrs ago for deso. It seems cx is running short staffed and I'm wondering what the word on the street is. My last email to recruitment...
Forum: South Asia and Far East Wannabes
17th Dec 2009, 22:50
Replies: 96
Views: 23,123
Posted By edawg

Nah, nada. Will certainly pass along when I...

Nah, nada.

Will certainly pass along when I do hear anything. I was planning on contacting them mid Jan if I don't hear anything by then. My hopes aren't terribly high, seeing all the cadet...
Forum: South Asia and Far East Wannabes
8th Nov 2009, 02:27
Replies: 48
Views: 7,308
Posted By edawg

In the same boat as you... my main concern is the...

In the same boat as you... my main concern is the cadet program; I honestly don't see why there will EVER be a need for us DESOs if they can find guys who will do the same job, but without the...
Forum: South Asia and Far East Wannabes
31st Oct 2009, 18:36
Replies: 96
Views: 23,123
Posted By edawg

Hiring aside what might that mean for those...

Hiring aside what might that mean for those already in the DESO pool awaiting a class date?
Forum: South Asia and Far East Wannabes
3rd Oct 2009, 19:32
Replies: 2
Views: 1,270
Posted By edawg

No contract just the successful letter. Didn't...

No contract just the successful letter. Didn't know that anybody has a contract. I'm surprised they haven't come out with anything official since they did say to expect a Q3 update. However I am...
Forum: South Asia and Far East Wannabes
1st Sep 2009, 17:33
Replies: 96
Views: 23,123
Posted By edawg

I have also been in the pool for a year. Keeping...

I have also been in the pool for a year. Keeping my hopes up for the september update, as anything can happen...
Forum: South Asia and Far East Wannabes
29th May 2009, 17:41
Replies: 11
Views: 4,721
Posted By edawg

Yup, I'm waiting as well. I do have a feeling the...

Yup, I'm waiting as well. I do have a feeling the update will be on when to expect the next update... but you never really know!
Forum: South Asia and Far East Wannabes
6th Dec 2008, 23:59
Replies: 41
Views: 7,806
Posted By edawg

SO September 2008

SO

September 2008
Forum: South Asia and Far East Wannabes
20th Oct 2008, 05:06
Replies: 39
Views: 9,276
Posted By edawg

So what's that mean for those sitting on 'yes'...

So what's that mean for those sitting on 'yes' letters for DESO?
Forum: South Asia and Far East Wannabes
4th Sep 2008, 20:25
Replies: 11
Views: 2,407
Posted By edawg

Well I suppose I'll send an email (?) I have not...

Well I suppose I'll send an email (?) I have not been informed of cancellation of my interview. Mine is for the final interview in Hong Kong.

When is yours?
Forum: South Asia and Far East Wannabes
4th Sep 2008, 18:08
Replies: 11
Views: 2,407
Posted By edawg

Cathay Questions

Hello,

I have an SO interview coming up in the next few weeks. I have the packet Cathay sent me but it is just more applications and forms, with no additional information about the job itself. So...
Forum: South Asia and Far East Wannabes
3rd Sep 2008, 16:43
Replies: 0
Views: 846
Posted By edawg

# days off as SO / FO

How many days off a month would a senior pilot expect to have?
Forum: South Asia and Far East Wannabes
5th Jun 2008, 12:26
Replies: 24
Views: 3,858
Posted By edawg

Dunno if anyone can say with any certainty that...

Dunno if anyone can say with any certainty that they are the same, since no one has done both.

But as far as I can tell the SO and FO interviews appear to be the same.
Forum: South Asia and Far East Wannabes
4th Jun 2008, 16:48
Replies: 4
Views: 1,133
Posted By edawg

Oh, why no stab tank in the 747-400BCF?

Oh, why no stab tank in the 747-400BCF?
Forum: South Asia and Far East Wannabes
4th Jun 2008, 16:44
Replies: 4
Views: 1,133
Posted By edawg

Thank you.

Thank you.
Forum: South Asia and Far East Wannabes
4th Jun 2008, 15:57
Replies: 4
Views: 1,133
Posted By edawg

Learning 747 systems / long haul vs short haul?

What's a good resource for learning the systems for the purposes of an interview? Same for the 340?

And what defines ultra long haul, long haul, medium and short?
Forum: South Asia and Far East Wannabes
29th May 2008, 05:12
Replies: 20
Views: 3,507
Posted By edawg

When was your 1st DESO interview? Care to PM me...

When was your 1st DESO interview? Care to PM me about it? I have mine in June.

Thanks.
Forum: South Asia and Far East Wannabes
17th May 2008, 01:12
Replies: 17
Views: 2,298
Posted By edawg

I guess I'm a little perplexed, especially given...

I guess I'm a little perplexed, especially given that the 777ER does have winglets... they obviously do provide a benefit even to the superior 777 wing design.

So why would boeing elect not to put...
Forum: South Asia and Far East Wannabes
16th May 2008, 23:49
Replies: 17
Views: 2,298
Posted By edawg

It's because everything written about winglets...

It's because everything written about winglets does such a great job of 'selling' it's benefits, the only real negatives I can think of would be more initial $$$ in designing the aircraft.


So at...
Forum: South Asia and Far East Wannabes
16th May 2008, 19:00
Replies: 17
Views: 2,298
Posted By edawg

The 777 winglets and what happens to EPR on the TO roll?

Can't seem to find the answers.



777, supercritical wing, laminar flow, etc but why wouldn't winglets help?


On the EPR, I'm thinking it would fall slightly. I currently fly the CRJ which...
Forum: South Asia and Far East Wannabes
16th May 2008, 03:49
Replies: 2
Views: 780
Posted By edawg

The captain XYZ book has a sample test

The captain XYZ book has a sample test
Forum: South Asia and Far East Wannabes
10th May 2008, 03:38
Replies: 52
Views: 9,785
Posted By edawg

Where can I find some info on the Written Test...

Where can I find some info on the Written Test that is part of the interview?
Forum: South Asia and Far East Wannabes
9th May 2008, 17:39
Replies: 52
Views: 9,785
Posted By edawg

Are there any major differences between the FO...

Are there any major differences between the FO and SO interviews? They are the same as far as I can tell. My interview's in June for DESO.
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