Cadet pilot programme from Dragonair
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Sorry, but how is it a good example? Now that I've been rejected by CX there should hopefully be less time between now and hearing from KA. If I had not applied for KA during my CX recruitment I'd be applying for it now, and therefore sitting on my ass alot longer.
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no no, this is a good example if you got one of your application rejected and you don't know or you haven't got enough time to improve yourself. don't be too rush on getting into the Cadet Pilot program. if you do it one by one, then you will be able to see and to overcome your weaknesses after your interview if you got rejected. Normally we will have only 1, or luckily 2 times to be called within a year (correct me if I am wrong, I just say it based on my exp) so don't waste your chances.
if you want to get into a specific airline, then apply for 2. cos you won't be having as much pressure as in the interview for the airline you want to join when you are doing it with your least preferred one, and you would be able to do it as a trial run.
If you just want to be a commercial pilot and doesn't matter which airline, then I will suggest you to apply them one by one. This is a matter of you want to be a pilot or if you want to be a CX or KA pilot.
This is only my Opinion.
Hong Kong Uni SPACE and Hong Kong Aviation Club also got PPL Ground School Course. The one with HKACC requires you to be an air cadet first in order to apply. Depends where you want to have it done
I just turned 26...... but I have met someone who is in his early 30s when I was in the 1st interview with CX. So I believed that I should be alright haha
anyone can tell us that is there any age limit for applying Cadet Pilot Program?
if you want to get into a specific airline, then apply for 2. cos you won't be having as much pressure as in the interview for the airline you want to join when you are doing it with your least preferred one, and you would be able to do it as a trial run.
If you just want to be a commercial pilot and doesn't matter which airline, then I will suggest you to apply them one by one. This is a matter of you want to be a pilot or if you want to be a CX or KA pilot.
This is only my Opinion.
Hong Kong Uni SPACE and Hong Kong Aviation Club also got PPL Ground School Course. The one with HKACC requires you to be an air cadet first in order to apply. Depends where you want to have it done
I just turned 26...... but I have met someone who is in his early 30s when I was in the 1st interview with CX. So I believed that I should be alright haha
anyone can tell us that is there any age limit for applying Cadet Pilot Program?
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mrben, I can only assume you applied for Dragonair now that you have failed with CX. I can tell you you will be sitting on your butt for quite a while anyways, because the allotment for next year are already full. The next class they will be interviewing for is for the year 2005.
AhDee is on the spot with my perspective, and let me emphasize MY PERSONAL OPINION.
Unless you are the lucky guy that failed CX but still going down for grading again, then this is just your luck.
But for anyone else out there interested in my two cents, the main objective is firstly, the airline will see more dedication from you towards them by applying one at a time. Second, you do get a little time in between to assess what went wrong with your interviews.
Let me just say arrogance won't buy anyone's way through, and I haven't really encountered an age issue with the program. Just one small issue with age is that sometimes it can be harder for that person to study, compared to the younger guys.
AhDee is on the spot with my perspective, and let me emphasize MY PERSONAL OPINION.
Unless you are the lucky guy that failed CX but still going down for grading again, then this is just your luck.
But for anyone else out there interested in my two cents, the main objective is firstly, the airline will see more dedication from you towards them by applying one at a time. Second, you do get a little time in between to assess what went wrong with your interviews.
Let me just say arrogance won't buy anyone's way through, and I haven't really encountered an age issue with the program. Just one small issue with age is that sometimes it can be harder for that person to study, compared to the younger guys.
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Just make it clear that the AAEP (PPL course) offered by HKACC is opened for public. Anyway one can apply for it, but it would cost a bit more if you are not a member of air cadet.
Anyway, just wondering is anyone know about the different between the KA and CX cadet courses?Thanks
Anyway, just wondering is anyone know about the different between the KA and CX cadet courses?Thanks
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smallwing, would you be able to tell me how long I might be waiting untill I get a call from KA for the 2005 class? If it's this time next I really can't wait that long.
The advert for the Cadet Programme was placed on their website in August. I sent in my application early October. Did they fill in their 2004 class that quickly? or do they just advertise a good 6-10 months before they start interviewing? Thanks.
The advert for the Cadet Programme was placed on their website in August. I sent in my application early October. Did they fill in their 2004 class that quickly? or do they just advertise a good 6-10 months before they start interviewing? Thanks.
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As the next batch of graders for the 2004 course is leaving tomorrow, I really don't know when will the 2005 course start for sure..
If you haven't heard from KA, then maybe try again next year.
I cannot give you an exact time though.
If you can't wait, well sorry to hear that..
If you haven't heard from KA, then maybe try again next year.
I cannot give you an exact time though.
If you can't wait, well sorry to hear that..
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I've noticed that nobody has posted anything on this topic for a week or so. So I thought I'd make a contribution to the proceedings!
Just been on the Dragonair website and there is a recruitment ad dated 19th Nov. I applied in August after seeing an ad back then and got a call within a few weeks. My opinion is that I doubt they are recruiting for 2005 at this stage, so there must still be a chance to jump on the bandwagon for 2004, as they're cashing-in on the publicity from 'Triumph in the skies'?(seems to be a topic of some discussion here.)
Well, for all those who are applying/have applied to Dragonair, I wish you the best of luck!!! Maybe I'll be able to follow in your footsteps one day.
Just been on the Dragonair website and there is a recruitment ad dated 19th Nov. I applied in August after seeing an ad back then and got a call within a few weeks. My opinion is that I doubt they are recruiting for 2005 at this stage, so there must still be a chance to jump on the bandwagon for 2004, as they're cashing-in on the publicity from 'Triumph in the skies'?(seems to be a topic of some discussion here.)
Well, for all those who are applying/have applied to Dragonair, I wish you the best of luck!!! Maybe I'll be able to follow in your footsteps one day.
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So bigtimewannabe, you got a call from Dragonair regarding an interview? Are you going through their interview process now?
I have also seen that cadet advert on their website dated the 19th November. Seems to me they are seeking a consistent stream of applicants to get a greater choice of who to recruit, and just post an ad every 3 months or so.
I have also seen that cadet advert on their website dated the 19th November. Seems to me they are seeking a consistent stream of applicants to get a greater choice of who to recruit, and just post an ad every 3 months or so.
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mrben,
Unfortunately I was unsuccessful at the stage one aptitude test. But didn't get much feed back from the recruitment, they just told me I failed overall!?
They first make phone contact with you to go and do a quick 10min medical in central, basic hearing and eye test. Then you go to the dragonair building at CLK for a computer based aptitude test. I found it quite demanding, not only did it test your hand eye co-ordination but also your ability to solve simple maths problems you hear on headphones and matching shapes on screen at the same time. All in all some serious multitasking and I think I failed because I wasn't concentrating 100% and missed half the audio and didn't take my time and focus before each exercise. Having seen the computer based tests the RAF put their applicants through, it felt like I was being assessed for fast-jet training.
From my limited experience, I would advise anyone to take as long as they can through the exercises, I rushed through it all and look where I am. As you can take as long as you want between tasks, use the time to regain focus think about what you did wrong in the previous exercise (because you do some tasks a couple of times) and try to improve your performance.
As for the ad and how long you should expect to wait, I don't want to speculate on that. I have a long wait till my next try anyway!!!!
Wish you the best of luck!
Unfortunately I was unsuccessful at the stage one aptitude test. But didn't get much feed back from the recruitment, they just told me I failed overall!?
They first make phone contact with you to go and do a quick 10min medical in central, basic hearing and eye test. Then you go to the dragonair building at CLK for a computer based aptitude test. I found it quite demanding, not only did it test your hand eye co-ordination but also your ability to solve simple maths problems you hear on headphones and matching shapes on screen at the same time. All in all some serious multitasking and I think I failed because I wasn't concentrating 100% and missed half the audio and didn't take my time and focus before each exercise. Having seen the computer based tests the RAF put their applicants through, it felt like I was being assessed for fast-jet training.
From my limited experience, I would advise anyone to take as long as they can through the exercises, I rushed through it all and look where I am. As you can take as long as you want between tasks, use the time to regain focus think about what you did wrong in the previous exercise (because you do some tasks a couple of times) and try to improve your performance.
As for the ad and how long you should expect to wait, I don't want to speculate on that. I have a long wait till my next try anyway!!!!
Wish you the best of luck!
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Appreciate your feedback, thanks. I might give them a call this week.
Did you apply to CX aswell? Were KA's tests more difficult than CX's? From what you say it appears to be so.
Did you apply to CX aswell? Were KA's tests more difficult than CX's? From what you say it appears to be so.
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hey people,
Just posting a message to see if there's anyone here who went to the interview on July 4th 2003? I didnt make it through to the 2nd interview but it was a good experience and I met some decent people whom i'd like to keep in touch with.
Good luck to everyone on their interviews
Just posting a message to see if there's anyone here who went to the interview on July 4th 2003? I didnt make it through to the 2nd interview but it was a good experience and I met some decent people whom i'd like to keep in touch with.
Good luck to everyone on their interviews
