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Forum: South Asia and Far East Wannabes
6th May 2013, 11:37
Replies: 7
Views: 3,056
Posted By Jetpilot213

I don't recommend signing a bond with anyone. ...

I don't recommend signing a bond with anyone. It's kinda like signing a contract with the devil. If they take good care of you, there's no need for a bond. A bond means they're not planning on...
Forum: South Asia and Far East Wannabes
6th Apr 2013, 08:02
Replies: 14
Views: 3,434
Posted By Jetpilot213

Hope it helps with as you weigh out different...

Hope it helps with as you weigh out different options.
Forum: South Asia and Far East Wannabes
31st Mar 2013, 11:41
Replies: 14
Views: 3,434
Posted By Jetpilot213

Commuting

As far as the idea of commuting is concerned, here are my thoughts and experience:
http://www.pprune.org/7729998-post22.html
Forum: South Asia and Far East Wannabes
27th Mar 2013, 11:32
Replies: 8,342
Views: 4,617,986
Posted By Jetpilot213

Just to clarify, a large portion of the AE Cadets...

Just to clarify, a large portion of the AE Cadets from the first few groups had between 400 and 800 hrs of flight experience. The min Requirements for AE up until more recent times (2011 or 2012)...
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
16th Mar 2013, 07:25
Replies: 12
Views: 5,731
Posted By Jetpilot213

A new SO can expect roughly $45,000/month gross...

A new SO can expect roughly $45,000/month gross salary. It's all taxable, and you have to save up for a big tax bill the first year. Take a good long look at expenses in Hong Kong compared to OZ...
Forum: South Asia and Far East Wannabes
10th Mar 2013, 10:25
Replies: 38
Views: 82,002
Posted By Jetpilot213

So, is buying a ticket to fly to Hong Kong the...

So, is buying a ticket to fly to Hong Kong the "tiniest and slightly committed research" you're talking about? Or are you talking about the few websites you pulled up that talk about how the housing...
Forum: South Asia and Far East Wannabes
10th Mar 2013, 06:53
Replies: 38
Views: 82,002
Posted By Jetpilot213

Bull$#!t. Tell me where you do your research. ...

Bull$#!t. Tell me where you do your research. Post your sources. Real, factual sources. Sources that someone with little to no experience in the airline industry will be able to find and trust,...
Forum: South Asia and Far East Wannabes
7th Mar 2013, 10:09
Replies: 38
Views: 82,002
Posted By Jetpilot213

Yup. They started with offering cadetships to...

Yup. They started with offering cadetships to the local HK guys, and realized it worked out pretty well, so now they've figured out how to do it with guys from the West as well.



Sadly, you're...
Forum: South Asia and Far East Wannabes
7th Mar 2013, 06:58
Replies: 38
Views: 82,002
Posted By Jetpilot213

I should mention what's within 2-3 hours: ...

I should mention what's within 2-3 hours:
Taiwan, Philippines, Vietnam, Thailand, China, Laos, Cambodia... take your pick. There are guys who live in Phuket, but it is a vacation spot, so from what...
Forum: South Asia and Far East Wannabes
7th Mar 2013, 06:55
Replies: 38
Views: 82,002
Posted By Jetpilot213

Commuting from "Less Expensive Places"

V1,
It's simply not realistic with what has happened to the SO roster. ALL of the new SOs are going on the Airbus Fleet, straight to the A330. That means they'll have a busy schedule, and commuting...
Forum: South Asia and Far East Wannabes
3rd Mar 2013, 08:14
Replies: 38
Views: 82,002
Posted By Jetpilot213

New Stamp Duty Measures: H.K. Doubles Stamp...

New Stamp Duty Measures:
H.K. Doubles Stamp Duty on All Properties on Bubble Risks - Bloomberg...
Forum: South Asia and Far East Wannabes
1st Mar 2013, 01:17
Replies: 8,342
Views: 4,617,986
Posted By Jetpilot213

China, To be honest, I didn't see a lot of...

China,
To be honest, I didn't see a lot of postings on the lifestyle in Hong Kong when I was reading this thread. For one, I didn't spend a lot of time on PPRUNE. I spoke directly with CX pilots. ...
Forum: South Asia and Far East Wannabes
28th Feb 2013, 16:25
Replies: 38
Views: 82,002
Posted By Jetpilot213

Pay is only a number. The real measurement is...

Pay is only a number. The real measurement is whether a career move gives you a better lifestyle or not. That is the bottom line.

What lifestyle has living in Hong Kong given you compared to...
Forum: South Asia and Far East Wannabes
28th Feb 2013, 12:30
Replies: 8,342
Views: 4,617,986
Posted By Jetpilot213

CRW, please explain how working with the AOA...

CRW, please explain how working with the AOA would increase the experience requirements. Are you trying to discourage those who are considering a job with Cathay from consulting the only...
Forum: South Asia and Far East Wannabes
28th Feb 2013, 12:07
Replies: 38
Views: 82,002
Posted By Jetpilot213

Hi Joe, Hopefully I can answer your questions. ...

Hi Joe,
Hopefully I can answer your questions.

As far as the payscale is concerned, Cathay is not going to lie about how much they will pay you. I will agree that it can be a little confusing...
Forum: South Asia and Far East Wannabes
28th Feb 2013, 04:48
Replies: 38
Views: 82,002
Posted By Jetpilot213

Mediums, As far as pollution is concerned, I...

Mediums,
As far as pollution is concerned, I have been to a lot of "Fully Developed" cities in this world. Outside of cities in Mainland China, Hong Kong is one of the most polluted I've been to as...
Forum: South Asia and Far East Wannabes
28th Feb 2013, 04:06
Replies: 38
Views: 82,002
Posted By Jetpilot213

To keep things tidy, here is where the...

To keep things tidy, here is where the conversation went from the Cadet Pilot Program Thread:



Mediums,
I'm a bit surprised by your comments. It doesn't seem like you realize that I have a...
Forum: South Asia and Far East Wannabes
28th Feb 2013, 03:19
Replies: 8,342
Views: 4,617,986
Posted By Jetpilot213

Living in Hong Kong and Working for Cathay.

Hey Guys, I've opened a new thread to address this issue. You can find it one level up, at "Living in Hong Kong and Working for Cathay"
Let's continue the discussion there...
Forum: South Asia and Far East Wannabes
27th Feb 2013, 13:40
Replies: 8,342
Views: 4,617,986
Posted By Jetpilot213

Tea-Towel, That comment was more so directed to...

Tea-Towel,
That comment was more so directed to Mediums because he eluded to the idea that he would take the job no matter what they offered him. Which, unfortunately if there are enough people...
Forum: South Asia and Far East Wannabes
27th Feb 2013, 12:05
Replies: 8
Views: 5,898
Posted By Jetpilot213

Guys, I would like to direct your attention to a...

Guys, I would like to direct your attention to a new thread: Life in Hong Kong and Working for Cathay. I have shared my personal experience there, and invite you to take a look. I think it's only...
Forum: South Asia and Far East Wannabes
27th Feb 2013, 11:55
Replies: 38
Views: 82,002
Posted By Jetpilot213

Living in Hong Kong and Working for Cathay Pacific

Guys, I originally posted this under the Cathay Cadet Pilot Program thread, but I think it deserves a separate thread because it is key to understanding what kind of lifestyle you are considering. ...
Forum: South Asia and Far East Wannabes
27th Feb 2013, 04:20
Replies: 8,342
Views: 4,617,986
Posted By Jetpilot213

Life in Hong Kong and Working for Cathay

Mediums,
I'm a bit surprised by your comments. It doesn't seem like you realize that I have a family to provide for, or that you may have one to provide for in the future, too. Not even cabin...
Forum: South Asia and Far East Wannabes
26th Feb 2013, 20:45
Replies: 8,342
Views: 4,617,986
Posted By Jetpilot213

Life in Hong Kong and Working for Cathay

I don't normally spend time writing on forums, but I figure that this info might come in handy to someone out there looking for real answers. Now that I've lived in Hong Kong, and worked for Cathay...
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