CX interview sim/400 Sim (Merged).
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G'day, there is alot of talk in the wannabes forum on the subject that CX are using or about to start using the 747-400 for the interview. As quite a few of us are going to do some sort of sim time prior to the interview, does anyone out there know what sim they are using or are going to use? Would one be too upfront in ringing recruitment and asking?
Cheers, P.R.
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747-400
I am off to do my final S/O interview next week in HK and was wondering the same. They mailed me a copy of the 747-400 and I called and asked to confirm,.... I Am expecting the -400 SIM !!
Hope this helps.
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-400 simulator screening avioni settings
Hi All,
Got my second interview soon and I know the sim ride will be on the -400, is there anyone who already did it and can tell me what profile was flown and most of all, what type of avionic setting on the nav display were set?
HSI only or the full Map mode?
The more specific the details, the more I will understand cause I am not rated on that type.
Thanx , cheers
Got my second interview soon and I know the sim ride will be on the -400, is there anyone who already did it and can tell me what profile was flown and most of all, what type of avionic setting on the nav display were set?
HSI only or the full Map mode?
The more specific the details, the more I will understand cause I am not rated on that type.
Thanx , cheers
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To be honest (in my humble opinion) I don't think investing in sim time will give you an edge. What they (the Sim evaluators) are looking for is :
1) following directions as given
2) basic airmanship i.e. exceedances of speed and altitude assignments are corrected promptly.
3) professional attitude
They don't expect you to fly the sim as if you were current and typed on a 'heavy (unless you really are). They are looking for you to continue scanning, make sound decisions based upon your experience level, use airmanship skills accompanied with safety as your primary concern, and exhibiting a willingness to learn from the experience.
Remember that despite the EFIS glassware, the alerts and chimes etc. it is STILL and airplane. Don't get bogged down with micromanaging the sim, just keep your raw data scan going and fly it as you would the current plane you're on.
The sim evaluators will help you with details such as speeds for the take-off weight and landing weight etc. They want to see that you have memorised the callouts, and use them accordingly.
I wish you all the very best throughout the interviews and sim evals, and hope to see you out flying the line with the rest of us.
1) following directions as given
2) basic airmanship i.e. exceedances of speed and altitude assignments are corrected promptly.
3) professional attitude
They don't expect you to fly the sim as if you were current and typed on a 'heavy (unless you really are). They are looking for you to continue scanning, make sound decisions based upon your experience level, use airmanship skills accompanied with safety as your primary concern, and exhibiting a willingness to learn from the experience.
Remember that despite the EFIS glassware, the alerts and chimes etc. it is STILL and airplane. Don't get bogged down with micromanaging the sim, just keep your raw data scan going and fly it as you would the current plane you're on.
The sim evaluators will help you with details such as speeds for the take-off weight and landing weight etc. They want to see that you have memorised the callouts, and use them accordingly.
I wish you all the very best throughout the interviews and sim evals, and hope to see you out flying the line with the rest of us.
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I had enough of the rumours and called CX, I'm expecting to be interviewed early next year and was told to expect the -200 sim, I guess that the -200 is getting maintenance at the moment and so the reason for the -400 being used? Anyways I'm still interested to know what the attitudes and power settings are for the -400 eval, and any hints and tips, so can someone please email or PM, cheers
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While I agree with Hellanic Aviator regarding the basics of flying the simulator (irrespective of -400/-200) I personally disagree that hiring a sim for practise does not give you "the edge". Most applicants will not have flown a 747 or even a large jet before and as probably the last "major hurdle" in the interview process I believe that it is money well spent to give you at least an idea of what to expect.
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JSB,
Amen to that. And what cold shower it will be, if you have never flown a 747! I don't care how good a stick you deem yourself, the first hour in the 747 sim is a humbling experience. A Sim practice is worth every stinking penny you spend on it.
Spektor.
Amen to that. And what cold shower it will be, if you have never flown a 747! I don't care how good a stick you deem yourself, the first hour in the 747 sim is a humbling experience. A Sim practice is worth every stinking penny you spend on it.
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Definitely get sim time!
Hi guys,
I interviewed with CX this year and didn't make it thru the second interview. Obviously, they'll never let you know what (or "whats") went wrong, but the sim is probably the only area in which you can really prepare yourself before you go out there for the interview.
All the notes that Hellenic wrote are quite correct. But so are Spektor and JSB. I have been flying wide bodies for quite a while and the fact is that no matter how much experience you have, handling a sim (at least, in my sincere opinion) is always a little trickier than flying the real airplane. It takes some getting used to, which you're not gonna have time for once you get there.
Remember that, like Hellenic said, you will be evaluated for basic skills, airmanship etc. That's true. But it's also true that if we spend lots of our limited (by nature) RAM memory on trying to keep the wings level, pitch in the right place, cross-checking altitudes, speed, bank, power etc you'll find yourself in a very uncomfortable situation when you figure that you still have to use a profile (that they send you) that you might not be used to (although they are all pretty much standard nowadays), handling flying qualities that you're not used to and trying to keep everything as neat as possible... Plus, of course, the fact that you will be under stress, nervous etc.
Furthermore, because of my current company policy, I have done very little raw data/manual (no FD, AT, AP) flying lately. So, if that's the case with you, too, definitely get some sim time before going for it.
If I could only rewind the tape, I would never have gone out there without better preparing myself. It would have been a great investment. If you don't have the bucks, get a loan! But get the sim time!
By the way, the check guys were really great, everything pretty much straight forward, according to the syllabus, except for them asking you to roll into a 60 degree turn when you're about to finish your second 45-degree. And also, they will give you an engine fire while on downwind leg on your last approach.
No big deal, like everyone else says, but be as prepared as you can, cause, in my opinion it seemed like a great contract.
Hope it helps. It's my sincere cut on this subject.
And good luck to all of you!
AH
I interviewed with CX this year and didn't make it thru the second interview. Obviously, they'll never let you know what (or "whats") went wrong, but the sim is probably the only area in which you can really prepare yourself before you go out there for the interview.
All the notes that Hellenic wrote are quite correct. But so are Spektor and JSB. I have been flying wide bodies for quite a while and the fact is that no matter how much experience you have, handling a sim (at least, in my sincere opinion) is always a little trickier than flying the real airplane. It takes some getting used to, which you're not gonna have time for once you get there.
Remember that, like Hellenic said, you will be evaluated for basic skills, airmanship etc. That's true. But it's also true that if we spend lots of our limited (by nature) RAM memory on trying to keep the wings level, pitch in the right place, cross-checking altitudes, speed, bank, power etc you'll find yourself in a very uncomfortable situation when you figure that you still have to use a profile (that they send you) that you might not be used to (although they are all pretty much standard nowadays), handling flying qualities that you're not used to and trying to keep everything as neat as possible... Plus, of course, the fact that you will be under stress, nervous etc.
Furthermore, because of my current company policy, I have done very little raw data/manual (no FD, AT, AP) flying lately. So, if that's the case with you, too, definitely get some sim time before going for it.
If I could only rewind the tape, I would never have gone out there without better preparing myself. It would have been a great investment. If you don't have the bucks, get a loan! But get the sim time!
By the way, the check guys were really great, everything pretty much straight forward, according to the syllabus, except for them asking you to roll into a 60 degree turn when you're about to finish your second 45-degree. And also, they will give you an engine fire while on downwind leg on your last approach.
No big deal, like everyone else says, but be as prepared as you can, cause, in my opinion it seemed like a great contract.
Hope it helps. It's my sincere cut on this subject.
And good luck to all of you!
AH
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Re: CX interview sim/400 Sim (Merged).
Well I got the go ahead for phase II now I'm looking to get some -200 sim time in the US any ideas or reccomendations is greatly appreciated. Thanks to all that have helped everyone so far you are a great asset to us all looking to make our next career step.
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Re: CX interview sim/400 Sim (Merged).
I read a lot of things about people telling others to get some sim time in to prepare yourself for the simride. The only thing what I can't find is what you can actually expect in the sim once you're there?? Are we talking about QDM-QDR's and all non precision NDB stuff or more like I did with some orange company, a SID and some basic flying.
That's something I'm a bit more interested in to be honest.
Cheers!
That's something I'm a bit more interested in to be honest.
Cheers!
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Re: CX interview sim/400 Sim (Merged).
Flight profile includes basic Instrument flying ie climbs descents, turns co-ordination exercises. Configuring the aircraft on downwind/base, ILS, Missed approach , ILS to full stop. If you are doing a DEFO freight then you can add a engine failure somewhere into the profile as well. That's all you'll need to know before you get your package. You'll get your package at least a month before. It will contain the detailed speeds etc. If you're really desperate to find the exact package it has been detailed here before.
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