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Forum: Fragrant Harbour
12th Apr 2024, 13:15
Replies: 9
Views: 2,296
Posted By Boulanger

If these jet hours are P2X, afaik they do not...

If these jet hours are P2X, afaik they do not count towards any ZFTT requirements. Even if they did, I do not believe CX or any carrier for that matter in HK currently exempting base training. I...
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
12th Apr 2024, 13:05
Replies: 9
Views: 2,296
Posted By Boulanger

Regarding the OPs original question, P2X counts...

Regarding the OPs original question, P2X counts in full towards a Hong Kong ATPL. However, there is a big caveat. First, you need a P1 rating in a multi crew aircraft registered in Hong Kong. ...
Forum: South Asia and Far East Wannabes
6th Apr 2024, 01:27
Replies: 8,341
Views: 4,604,223
Posted By Boulanger

I don't work for this outfit anymore, but I...

I don't work for this outfit anymore, but I remember clearly the day of my interview years ago when HR told me an average of 2 years, and it ended up being 6-7 in reality. Be very skeptical unless...
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
15th Mar 2024, 05:02
Replies: 281
Views: 187,180
Posted By Boulanger

Are people happy with the recent profit share? ...

Are people happy with the recent profit share?

Looking at this from the outside, and I'm not alone on this, it's hard not to be a little bit jealous. Granted, I'm sure getting old contracts back...
Forum: South Asia and Far East Wannabes
5th Mar 2024, 02:35
Replies: 8,341
Views: 4,604,223
Posted By Boulanger

Yeah, you'd figure an organization as large as...

Yeah, you'd figure an organization as large as Cathay with 77 years of history would actually have a road map. You'd also figure that given their job ad on their own website, which goes from Cadet...
Forum: South Asia and Far East Wannabes
2nd Mar 2024, 20:55
Replies: 8,341
Views: 4,604,223
Posted By Boulanger

I don't know where people keep getting the idea...

I don't know where people keep getting the idea that the promotion to FO1 is based on hours accumulated, as it is not. Promotion between SO and FO is based solely on how many people are in front of...
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
1st Mar 2024, 18:56
Replies: 6
Views: 3,133
Posted By Boulanger

Acquiring the required block hours simply allows...

Acquiring the required block hours simply allows you to enter the next paygrade within rank.

You don't get promoted from SO to FO based on block hours. Promotion is based on how many people are...
Forum: South Asia and Far East Wannabes
15th Feb 2024, 12:06
Replies: 8,341
Views: 4,604,223
Posted By Boulanger

mistertoms I'm sure at some point in life you've...

mistertoms I'm sure at some point in life you've heard of the phrase "if it's too good to be true, then it probably is." It is an apt phrase, as on the surface, the cadet program being the "fastest...
Forum: South Asia and Far East Wannabes
13th Feb 2024, 12:11
Replies: 8,341
Views: 4,604,223
Posted By Boulanger

The aviation sector in Hong Kong is incredibly...

The aviation sector in Hong Kong is incredibly difficult to navigate. While I do know of people who joined CX as SOs in their late 30s and even 40s, the career stagnation during the SO tenure (not...
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
10th Feb 2024, 03:05
Replies: 73
Views: 27,811
Posted By Boulanger

An SO should have more exposure to emergency...

An SO should have more exposure to emergency descents in training. This said, the problem is the lack of exposure to actually operating the aircraft, which also results in a lack of engagement on...
Forum: South Asia and Far East Wannabes
14th Jan 2024, 18:17
Replies: 8,341
Views: 4,604,223
Posted By Boulanger

I enjoyed the post. On a serious note, being an...

I enjoyed the post. On a serious note, being an SO is really not a good job. The experienced gathered is not marketable, and the company will treat you poorly. It can easily end up being a...
Forum: South Asia and Far East Wannabes
11th Jan 2024, 01:36
Replies: 8,341
Views: 4,604,223
Posted By Boulanger

You shadow the Captain and First Officer a bit by...

You shadow the Captain and First Officer a bit by verifying the loading and the fuel you take on.

Once you are on the aircraft, you sometimes help out on the security check and ensuring required...
Forum: South Asia and Far East Wannabes
22nd Dec 2023, 00:54
Replies: 8,341
Views: 4,604,223
Posted By Boulanger

1) That's hard to say. In the past (prior COVID)...

1) That's hard to say. In the past (prior COVID) SOs would upgrade if they hold the highest seniority spot amongst all other SOs in a unified pool. Nowadays, SOs upgrade depending on fleet, past...
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
1st Dec 2023, 21:01
Replies: 25
Views: 11,216
Posted By Boulanger

50-80 hours per month. 700-900 per year.

50-80 hours per month. 700-900 per year.
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
29th Nov 2023, 06:33
Replies: 25
Views: 11,216
Posted By Boulanger

If you get on with any of those carriers, you...

If you get on with any of those carriers, you will get a full P1 rating and will log P1US and P2. You will fly the right hand seat, either as an FO or as an SO doing an FO job. The experience...
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
24th Nov 2023, 23:18
Replies: 25
Views: 11,216
Posted By Boulanger

I used "somewhat recognized" only because there...

I used "somewhat recognized" only because there is, as you say, separate RP ratings in Canada, and because pilots there would typically dump all their cruise hours into the "Co-pilot" column of their...
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
19th Nov 2023, 21:48
Replies: 25
Views: 11,216
Posted By Boulanger

​​​​​​In places like Canada, cruise time is...

​​​​​​In places like Canada, cruise time is somewhat recognized since Air Canada has their own relief pilots, but the job market is full of pilots who gain turboprop and other experience right out of...
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
19th Nov 2023, 06:27
Replies: 25
Views: 11,216
Posted By Boulanger

Many of the SOs I know who landed jobs elsewhere...

Many of the SOs I know who landed jobs elsewhere had to augment their CV with some sort of past experience in addition to their P2X hours. Not saying it's not possible, but options are severely...
Forum: South Asia and Far East Wannabes
2nd Aug 2023, 03:27
Replies: 8,341
Views: 4,604,223
Posted By Boulanger

You get a "restricted" type rating. The...

You get a "restricted" type rating. The restriction being you cannot takeoff and land, and can only operate above 20,000 feet.
Forum: South Asia and Far East Wannabes
2nd Aug 2023, 02:40
Replies: 8,341
Views: 4,604,223
Posted By Boulanger

It's been a while since I've worked at this...

It's been a while since I've worked at this company, but I remember back when I joined years ago, there were guys who held instructor ratings and had to start from scratch all the same. Regardless...
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
2nd Mar 2023, 00:17
Replies: 15
Views: 8,462
Posted By Boulanger

Hofstede's Six Dimensions at CX: Power Distance...

Hofstede's Six Dimensions at CX:
Power Distance - High. Very top down management. There is literally a rank for every bar (1 to 4) on the cockpit. Many hierarchies in management. It is very...
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
15th Feb 2023, 11:19
Replies: 33
Views: 21,799
Posted By Boulanger

There is no longer a 5 year maximum limit. ...

There is no longer a 5 year maximum limit.

The realistic career prospect for a new cadet is, unfortunately, not to expect any upgrade once online as an SO.
Forum: South Asia and Far East Wannabes
28th Jan 2023, 02:01
Replies: 8,341
Views: 4,604,223
Posted By Boulanger

An absolutely accurate assessment. The P2X is...

An absolutely accurate assessment. The P2X is the bane of every SOs' existence, and until that changes, people who join do so at their peril. The greater problem these days is that CX has broken...
Forum: South Asia and Far East Wannabes
25th Jan 2023, 23:38
Replies: 8,341
Views: 4,604,223
Posted By Boulanger

Actually it is. That 4/5 years (outdated) is...

Actually it is. That 4/5 years (outdated) is more like 7+ these days as CX keeps hiring DEFOs in front of you. During the time as SO, the only logbook hours that you earn is relief time, which is...
Forum: South Asia and Far East Wannabes
17th Jun 2022, 18:44
Replies: 780
Views: 499,178
Posted By Boulanger

The other problem is that what CX offers you is a...

The other problem is that what CX offers you is a dead end career. There is an overwhelming probability that you will never get promoted and will not acquire experience to move your career outside. ...
Forum: South Asia and Far East Wannabes
15th Jun 2022, 03:23
Replies: 1
Views: 1,300
Posted By Boulanger

In a somewhat recent past, they bonded cadets for...

In a somewhat recent past, they bonded cadets for 7 years. You can still leave, but they will try to take an amount of money from you depending on your years of service.

Don't count on bases to...
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