Cathay 1st Interview Jo'burg
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I think it went well, I'm feeling positive about the interview.
I have a list of the questions that I was asked with me somewhere, but I'll need to post that on a reply in a few days once I get it all together.
Holding thumbs, should find out next Friday.
FM
I have a list of the questions that I was asked with me somewhere, but I'll need to post that on a reply in a few days once I get it all together.
Holding thumbs, should find out next Friday.
FM
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As Promised, here are the questions I was asked. I'm off to round two early next year!! Hooray!
Cathay 1st Interview 12 October 2005 Jo’burg.
Technical Questions:
What makes Cathay Pacific the best airline in the world? Why do you choose this airline? Singapore Airlines has more awards, a newer and larger fleet, also very profitable, why do you want to join Cathay Pacific?
How will you adjust to flying the B747-400 after flying DC3’s and C185?
Why does the B747 have swept wings?
What are the negative aspects associated with stability as a result of swept wings?
What is the effect of low speed flight?
What high lift devices are available on the B747-400?
What is the difference between leading edge flaps and slats?
Using the model in front of you, describe dutch roll?
What yaw dampers does the DC3 have? (my previous type)
What yaw dampers does the B747-400 have?
Can you describe the fuel system on the B747-400?
Why is there a fuel tank in the stabiliser?
Can you transfer fuel directly between tanks?
What is the most effective method of stopping on a wet runway? Serviceable antiskid brakes, Spoilers or reverse thrust?
Does the B747-400 have fly-by-wire? Why use fly-by-wire? What are the advantages?
How do winglets work?
What is the result of winglets?
If they reduce drag and are more efficient, why does the B777 not have them?
Why does the B747-400 have carbon brakes?
What are the advantages of carbon brakes?
What are the disadvantages of carbon brakes?
Why do they wear more at low temperatures?
What is a Ram Air Turbine? What does it power?
What Squawk code is used for a radio failure?
Personal Questions:
Describe you flying career from start until today?
What aircraft did you fly?
What are the different aircraft in the Cathay Pacific fleet?
What destinations does Cathay Pacific fly to in: China, Australia, North America?
What does your wife feel about you joining Cathay Pacific?
She will not necessarily be able to work, what will she do?
You flew the PC7, are the PC6 and PC12 single engine aircraft?
What is the negative aspects of Cathay Pacific?
How will you adjust to living in Hong Kong?
What sports do you do?
Have you researched what of those sports you can do in Hong Kong?
Did you ever consider taking one of those sport seriously as a profession?
If you were to describe yourself in one word, what would it be?
FM
Cathay 1st Interview 12 October 2005 Jo’burg.
Technical Questions:
What makes Cathay Pacific the best airline in the world? Why do you choose this airline? Singapore Airlines has more awards, a newer and larger fleet, also very profitable, why do you want to join Cathay Pacific?
How will you adjust to flying the B747-400 after flying DC3’s and C185?
Why does the B747 have swept wings?
What are the negative aspects associated with stability as a result of swept wings?
What is the effect of low speed flight?
What high lift devices are available on the B747-400?
What is the difference between leading edge flaps and slats?
Using the model in front of you, describe dutch roll?
What yaw dampers does the DC3 have? (my previous type)
What yaw dampers does the B747-400 have?
Can you describe the fuel system on the B747-400?
Why is there a fuel tank in the stabiliser?
Can you transfer fuel directly between tanks?
What is the most effective method of stopping on a wet runway? Serviceable antiskid brakes, Spoilers or reverse thrust?
Does the B747-400 have fly-by-wire? Why use fly-by-wire? What are the advantages?
How do winglets work?
What is the result of winglets?
If they reduce drag and are more efficient, why does the B777 not have them?
Why does the B747-400 have carbon brakes?
What are the advantages of carbon brakes?
What are the disadvantages of carbon brakes?
Why do they wear more at low temperatures?
What is a Ram Air Turbine? What does it power?
What Squawk code is used for a radio failure?
Personal Questions:
Describe you flying career from start until today?
What aircraft did you fly?
What are the different aircraft in the Cathay Pacific fleet?
What destinations does Cathay Pacific fly to in: China, Australia, North America?
What does your wife feel about you joining Cathay Pacific?
She will not necessarily be able to work, what will she do?
You flew the PC7, are the PC6 and PC12 single engine aircraft?
What is the negative aspects of Cathay Pacific?
How will you adjust to living in Hong Kong?
What sports do you do?
Have you researched what of those sports you can do in Hong Kong?
Did you ever consider taking one of those sport seriously as a profession?
If you were to describe yourself in one word, what would it be?
FM
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Questions for cadets?
Hi, I'm not too sure that you would get any flying related questions if you have no flying experience. I would advise you to have some knowledge to show that you are very keen to learn about aviation and learn some basic principles.
Such things as: the lift formula
bernoulis theory
forces acting on an aircraft in flight
topics along those lines would certainly help to show that you are motivated to learn.
Good luck.
FM
Such things as: the lift formula
bernoulis theory
forces acting on an aircraft in flight
topics along those lines would certainly help to show that you are motivated to learn.
Good luck.
FM
