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Search: Posts Made By: Cpt. Underpants
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Forum: South Asia and Far East Wannabes
8th Feb 2015, 13:39
Replies: 8,320
Views: 4,570,482
Posted By Cpt. Underpants

"Another way might be to enrol for the Aviation...

"Another way might be to enrol for the Aviation course at a certain university here in Australia. On their website they mention that they have a partnership with Cathay Pacific and that several top...
Forum: South Asia and Far East Wannabes
4th Aug 2014, 13:33
Replies: 8,320
Views: 4,570,482
Posted By Cpt. Underpants

No, you can't sign a contract as a company. ...

No, you can't sign a contract as a company.

History lesson: Cathay is currently embroiled in what may be it's most costly HR lawsuit ever after closing the Paris base. The base was closed after...
Forum: South Asia and Far East Wannabes
16th Jul 2014, 21:30
Replies: 8,320
Views: 4,570,482
Posted By Cpt. Underpants

Actual hours operated by a typical S/O are about...

Actual hours operated by a typical S/O are about 60 hours per month.

However, only 1/2 the actual seat hours may be logged towards a licence upgrade. Assuming that the S/O spends 1/2 the typical...
Forum: South Asia and Far East Wannabes
10th Jun 2014, 23:52
Replies: 8,320
Views: 4,570,482
Posted By Cpt. Underpants

Chute Cathay never (never) lets things...

Chute

Cathay never (never) lets things "slide". I could list, literally, dozens of individuals who were let go after continuos underperformance.

Although a lot has changed in the past two...
Forum: South Asia and Far East Wannabes
9th Jun 2014, 06:51
Replies: 8,320
Views: 4,570,482
Posted By Cpt. Underpants

And right there, one post above this, is 99% of...

And right there, one post above this, is 99% of the problem.

Please try and separate fantasy from reality. Really??
Forum: South Asia and Far East Wannabes
3rd Jun 2014, 18:17
Replies: 8,320
Views: 4,570,482
Posted By Cpt. Underpants

Not true. The reason that CX is going back to...

Not true. The reason that CX is going back to the TT option is the extraordinary drain on training resources that a full course cadet has been taking (on average). We are running out of trainers, ...
Forum: South Asia and Far East Wannabes
19th May 2014, 20:02
Replies: 8,320
Views: 4,570,482
Posted By Cpt. Underpants

Yes. And... Yes.

Yes.
And...
Yes.
Forum: South Asia and Far East Wannabes
3rd May 2014, 09:38
Replies: 8,320
Views: 4,570,482
Posted By Cpt. Underpants

Architect It's a contractual thing. They...

Architect

It's a contractual thing. They were hired as DEC and DEFO onto the base pursuant to there being vacancies on the base.

Some, not all, will be accommodated on other bases (if...
Forum: South Asia and Far East Wannabes
2nd May 2014, 21:57
Replies: 8,320
Views: 4,570,482
Posted By Cpt. Underpants

TT to restart. Transition Training (>1500...

TT to restart.

Transition Training (>1500 hours) is to restart in the near future.

Due to insurmountable problems qualifying zero time cadets to the line, CX has applied for visas for...
Forum: South Asia and Far East Wannabes
21st Dec 2013, 23:21
Replies: 8,320
Views: 4,570,482
Posted By Cpt. Underpants

The way seniority progresses in the airline...

The way seniority progresses in the airline business is as follows:

Captain, Spider-Man, The Green Lantern and then...Superman. The only rank attainable after that is Cpt. Underpants.
...
Forum: South Asia and Far East Wannabes
20th Dec 2013, 14:43
Replies: 8,320
Views: 4,570,482
Posted By Cpt. Underpants

Au contraire, mon frère Very low numbers...

Au contraire, mon frère

Very low numbers indeed. Don't believe what you read on the internet. Especially here...PPRumourNe
Forum: South Asia and Far East Wannabes
12th Dec 2013, 12:30
Replies: 8,320
Views: 4,570,482
Posted By Cpt. Underpants

No, it's a device designed to determine...

No, it's a device designed to determine schizophrenia. How you publicly react to those three asterisks near your name will definitely impact on whether or not you're considered...

Stay calm...
Forum: South Asia and Far East Wannabes
29th Nov 2013, 04:52
Replies: 8,320
Views: 4,570,482
Posted By Cpt. Underpants

PM for you

PM for you
Forum: South Asia and Far East Wannabes
22nd Nov 2013, 00:46
Replies: 8,320
Views: 4,570,482
Posted By Cpt. Underpants

It's a fact. The training plans for 2014/5...

It's a fact.

The training plans for 2014/5 have just been released and the numbers don't look promising for anything other than HK(P)ID holders - the numbers are so low that they can easily fill...
Forum: South Asia and Far East Wannabes
21st Nov 2013, 12:28
Replies: 8,320
Views: 4,570,482
Posted By Cpt. Underpants

NZ744 Just out of interest, what is your...

NZ744

Just out of interest, what is your level of experience? Hours, most complex/heaviest type etc.

I'm curious as to what experience this iCadet program is attracting.

Please don't feel...
Forum: South Asia and Far East Wannabes
20th Nov 2013, 13:12
Replies: 8,320
Views: 4,570,482
Posted By Cpt. Underpants

Do you have a HK(P)ID? If not, then click...

Do you have a HK(P)ID?

If not, then click the link http://www.pprune.org/south-asia-far-east-wannabes/378978-cathay-pacific-cadet-pilot-programme-274.html#post8136148
Forum: South Asia and Far East Wannabes
17th Nov 2013, 23:33
Replies: 8,320
Views: 4,570,482
Posted By Cpt. Underpants

FWIW, one of the objectives of the interview is...

FWIW, one of the objectives of the interview is to determine if you're a good "fit", someone we could spend 8 hours alone on a flight deck with.

If you've concerns about not presenting well in...
Forum: South Asia and Far East Wannabes
5th Nov 2013, 10:25
Replies: 8,320
Views: 4,570,482
Posted By Cpt. Underpants

If you don't have a HONG KONG PERMANENT ID CARD, ...

If you don't have a HONG KONG PERMANENT ID CARD, no amount of experience will get you in the door for the foreseeable future (on ANY program - ab initio, AE or TT). Clear enough?
Forum: South Asia and Far East Wannabes
31st Oct 2013, 08:07
Replies: 8,320
Views: 4,570,482
Posted By Cpt. Underpants

That's an excellent question. I know what I...

That's an excellent question. I know what I would prefer to see, but I can just about guarantee that whatever option CX chooses when the crunch hits (and it will)...will be the option that invokes...
Forum: South Asia and Far East Wannabes
31st Oct 2013, 04:59
Replies: 8,320
Views: 4,570,482
Posted By Cpt. Underpants

Many things wrong with your post. The very...

Many things wrong with your post.

The very issue that the HK Immigration department is that there are locals waiting to be selected and trained and until there are no longer locals willing to...
Forum: South Asia and Far East Wannabes
29th Oct 2013, 03:19
Replies: 8,320
Views: 4,570,482
Posted By Cpt. Underpants

Chute et al It's not about numbers. CX have...

Chute et al

It's not about numbers. CX have a clear business plan and growth strategy.

The Hong Kong Immigration department will not allow CX to recruit outside of HKG PERMANENT ID CARD...
Forum: South Asia and Far East Wannabes
11th Oct 2013, 01:59
Replies: 8,320
Views: 4,570,482
Posted By Cpt. Underpants

You may want to rethink the long haul...

You may want to rethink the long haul preference... it takes years off your life as a consequence of constant circadian rhythm distortions and severe radiation exposure.

It's the elephant in the...
Forum: South Asia and Far East Wannabes
25th Apr 2013, 16:38
Replies: 8,320
Views: 4,570,482
Posted By Cpt. Underpants

" before one of the old salts here blast you with...

" before one of the old salts here blast you with the flamethrower of hate"

Strong words, tenderfoot.

Not hate (far from it, in fact)...more like incredulity at the masses naivete that CX is...
Forum: South Asia and Far East Wannabes
17th Mar 2013, 02:16
Replies: 8,320
Views: 4,570,482
Posted By Cpt. Underpants

@chesty With your alias and preference for...

@chesty

With your alias and preference for "mammals", I can almost guarantee you that the ladies in HKG will be a disappointment. Just saying...
Forum: South Asia and Far East Wannabes
13th Mar 2013, 21:52
Replies: 8,320
Views: 4,570,482
Posted By Cpt. Underpants

John Slosar isn't the chairman either. ...

John Slosar isn't the chairman either.

Chris Pratt is the chairman. Don't write to him.
Forum: South Asia and Far East Wannabes
13th Mar 2013, 06:27
Replies: 8,320
Views: 4,570,482
Posted By Cpt. Underpants

@mediums Um... Patrick Yeung ...

@mediums

Um...

Patrick Yeung
Dragonair, CEO

John Slosar
Cathay Pacific, CEO
Forum: South Asia and Far East Wannabes
4th Mar 2013, 12:09
Replies: 8,320
Views: 4,570,482
Posted By Cpt. Underpants

They nixed you, and you write an email to the...

They nixed you, and you write an email to the CEO... really?

Is anyone out there also thinking that this is a windup?

Son, when a company - any company - tells you that you don't meet...
Forum: South Asia and Far East Wannabes
20th Feb 2013, 00:15
Replies: 8,320
Views: 4,570,482
Posted By Cpt. Underpants

@kawcraft And I have one word for you...

@kawcraft

And I have one word for you too...

"poverty"
Forum: South Asia and Far East Wannabes
27th Jan 2013, 11:04
Replies: 8,320
Views: 4,570,482
Posted By Cpt. Underpants

A "vol 8" is a cheat sheet. Way to start your...

A "vol 8" is a cheat sheet. Way to start your "career" with CX...
Forum: South Asia and Far East Wannabes
18th Dec 2012, 15:35
Replies: 8,320
Views: 4,570,482
Posted By Cpt. Underpants

ixg "Cathay is an equal opportunity...

ixg

"Cathay is an equal opportunity employer" is being misunderstood.

It applies to gender, age and disabilities, not nationality or lack of qualifications. It's accurate only within the HKG...
Forum: South Asia and Far East Wannabes
15th Dec 2012, 01:53
Replies: 8,320
Views: 4,570,482
Posted By Cpt. Underpants

The Hong Kong Immigration Department also ruled...

The Hong Kong Immigration Department also ruled that the intent of the cadet program was to enable LOCAL PEOPLE (Chinese) to enter aviation as a career, not as a gateway for cheap labour.

I agree...
Forum: South Asia and Far East Wannabes
6th Dec 2012, 06:30
Replies: 8,320
Views: 4,570,482
Posted By Cpt. Underpants

Here: Right of abode in Hong Kong -...

Here:

Right of abode in Hong Kong - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Right_of_abode_in_Hong_Kong)

Took me all of 30 seconds.
Forum: South Asia and Far East Wannabes
29th Aug 2012, 16:20
Replies: 8,320
Views: 4,570,482
Posted By Cpt. Underpants

ChinaB Your reference to the instructors in...

ChinaB

Your reference to the instructors in Adelaide is lost on this bunch. They've no idea who they're getting into bed with.

For the rest 100% on the mark, well said.
Forum: South Asia and Far East Wannabes
18th Aug 2012, 09:10
Replies: 8,320
Views: 4,570,482
Posted By Cpt. Underpants

kawcraft That has to be the most asinine...

kawcraft

That has to be the most asinine question I've ever seen asked on any forum, ever.

Please, for the love of all that is holy, don't. Don't do anything in aviation. Stay away from...
Forum: South Asia and Far East Wannabes
31st Jul 2012, 16:14
Replies: 8,320
Views: 4,570,482
Posted By Cpt. Underpants

You get an allowance, pocket money. Not a salary,...

You get an allowance, pocket money. Not a salary, whilst under training. I don't know the amount, but it's about AUD 130 a week. Pocket money.

Help with a visa? No. You're not working in...
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