Cathay ad for second officers
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Have had mates hired with Twin Otter and King Air time only. Sorry to squash that one. The thing about heavy time is BS.
The company is growing fast and time from SO to FO is as little as 18 months (has been in the past), if you get lucky. Even if you join as SO you are senior to FO's joining on the freighter so in the end its no big deal.
I have never applied because Hong Kong scares me but from most you talk to its a great job.
Study hard as its no cake walk.............
The company is growing fast and time from SO to FO is as little as 18 months (has been in the past), if you get lucky. Even if you join as SO you are senior to FO's joining on the freighter so in the end its no big deal.
I have never applied because Hong Kong scares me but from most you talk to its a great job.
Study hard as its no cake walk.............
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hi there,
i guess itīs the right time to apply for cathay now, this morning i received a phone call from hong kong and thereafter an emai in wich i am invited for interview in amsterdam in february. i have appr. 4000hrs tt , and around 3800 on heavy turboprop.
just go for it"!
i guess itīs the right time to apply for cathay now, this morning i received a phone call from hong kong and thereafter an emai in wich i am invited for interview in amsterdam in february. i have appr. 4000hrs tt , and around 3800 on heavy turboprop.
just go for it"!
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Delta T
Don't dispute the fact they are hiring but why would reducing the level of experience pilots lower their insurance?
Just try applying to a car insurer for a 200 bhp sports car as an 18 yr old with no experience and see how low your premium is!!
I heard a rumour that their hiring pilots with near no experience in order to lower their insurances!
Just try applying to a car insurer for a 200 bhp sports car as an 18 yr old with no experience and see how low your premium is!!
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3500 hrs sounds about right, I know two people that have got through 1st interview both with that time and heading to second interview in Feb.
It is my understanding that a 2nd officer position is all that you will be offered in Cathay passenger fleet, Direct entry 1st officers go to Cathay cargo.
I here people moan about long time to command, and in the same breath want to buy a 737 rating with 300 hours. How long do you think it is going to take them to command?
It is my understanding that a 2nd officer position is all that you will be offered in Cathay passenger fleet, Direct entry 1st officers go to Cathay cargo.
I here people moan about long time to command, and in the same breath want to buy a 737 rating with 300 hours. How long do you think it is going to take them to command?
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Guys, and Scroggs.
People join Cathay Pacific as it is still one of the best jobs on the market. Yes you start at the bottom as an S/O but you have seniority from the date of joining!!!
The money is good, and if you include the housing allowance it is very good indeed. I would rather be here as an SO than an FO in Virgin or BA living in the UK. Cathay are providing me with a great income (it's only going to get better) and a great house (Brand new with my own swimming pool, GREAT!!!) and a wonderful lifestyle, 18 days off a month.
The Company is expanding and earning record profits, not too many companies in that position at the moment.
People join Cathay Pacific as it is still one of the best jobs on the market. Yes you start at the bottom as an S/O but you have seniority from the date of joining!!!
The money is good, and if you include the housing allowance it is very good indeed. I would rather be here as an SO than an FO in Virgin or BA living in the UK. Cathay are providing me with a great income (it's only going to get better) and a great house (Brand new with my own swimming pool, GREAT!!!) and a wonderful lifestyle, 18 days off a month.
The Company is expanding and earning record profits, not too many companies in that position at the moment.
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They are looking for 3000 hrs + and 1000 hrs + turbine.
I did my final in Sept 05 with 7 other folks and non of us had less than 3500 hrs and 1500 hrs airline regional jet.
I myself had 3800 TT 3500 Turbine 2000 PIC Turbine 600 PIC Jet.
Out of our group of 8, 4 got hired, including myself.
I did my final in Sept 05 with 7 other folks and non of us had less than 3500 hrs and 1500 hrs airline regional jet.
I myself had 3800 TT 3500 Turbine 2000 PIC Turbine 600 PIC Jet.
Out of our group of 8, 4 got hired, including myself.
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Just to add to what has already been said on this thread. I first applied to cx 6 years ago with 800hrs T/T (500hrs saab340). Got rejected due lack of total time. Applied again with 1000hrs total and filled in numerous application update forms and eventually got the call last April having accumulated 3500hrs incl 1000hrs Embraer command.
My advice to anyone interested in cx is keep sending the applications and show them that you really want to work for them.
My advice to anyone interested in cx is keep sending the applications and show them that you really want to work for them.
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Hello guys.
It took me 2.5 years to hear from CX. US ATP.8000HRS.5000TURBINE. 3000JET. 5000PIC. LEAR. FALCON .EMBRAER. RATINGS. And still was unabale to get the SO position. Luck of the draw I guess.
Do not be shy if you have the mins Send your Appli. At least you'll be in the system. And do not be discouraged in what you see or read,you could be the luckiest one and gets the call you never know.
Good luck to all of us in this industry, I am sure not in it for the money anymore.
It took me 2.5 years to hear from CX. US ATP.8000HRS.5000TURBINE. 3000JET. 5000PIC. LEAR. FALCON .EMBRAER. RATINGS. And still was unabale to get the SO position. Luck of the draw I guess.
Do not be shy if you have the mins Send your Appli. At least you'll be in the system. And do not be discouraged in what you see or read,you could be the luckiest one and gets the call you never know.
Good luck to all of us in this industry, I am sure not in it for the money anymore.
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1. The only way to find out is to write that application and wait for the reply.
2. The application only costs you the postage - so if in doubt write it.
3. My understanding - your hours aren't too far from the ballpark. However I don't know the breakdown of your hours. (and even if I did see point 1)
2. The application only costs you the postage - so if in doubt write it.
3. My understanding - your hours aren't too far from the ballpark. However I don't know the breakdown of your hours. (and even if I did see point 1)
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I did Truckmaster, applied last April. Recieved the updateform. No invitation yet.
The thing is; some guys have been invited meanwhile with 2000hrs and no jet time. So i thought maybe it is my age.
Thanks for the reply.
The thing is; some guys have been invited meanwhile with 2000hrs and no jet time. So i thought maybe it is my age.
Thanks for the reply.
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cpt hamna sheeda
All I can say then is to keep updating. I know of people who have been called after the initial application (no updates). I believe the record is 8 years worth of updates. I know of many who have waited a couple of years. (I had a long wait so I sympathise and know what it feels like). Just make sure you update regularly, and keep studying and reading widely. When you finally get a call you may have as little as a month to prepare. Depending on your work schedule you may be glad not to leave your preparation to the last month.
My apologies if the previous reply was incorrectly targeted. I've seen too many debating on this forum whether to even write the initial application.
Keep the chin up and stay focused.
My apologies if the previous reply was incorrectly targeted. I've seen too many debating on this forum whether to even write the initial application.
Keep the chin up and stay focused.
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Capt. Hamna Sheeda.
The age thing is irrelevant. I'm 39, 3400 hrs (3100 jet) when I was interviewed 2 months ago in London. Now I'm off to HK for the second stage in May.
Can't imagine they would bother flying me out there if it's their intention to reject me because of my age, do you?
If it helps, I've been in the Cathay system since Oct 2003, when I first applied. Since passing the 2500 hrs stage, I've been bombarding them with up-dates and emails. Mate of mine flew out to HK to meet Clare Delaney and was called up for an interview a week later.
Just do what you have to do, but DON't give up.
'round midnight
The age thing is irrelevant. I'm 39, 3400 hrs (3100 jet) when I was interviewed 2 months ago in London. Now I'm off to HK for the second stage in May.
Can't imagine they would bother flying me out there if it's their intention to reject me because of my age, do you?
If it helps, I've been in the Cathay system since Oct 2003, when I first applied. Since passing the 2500 hrs stage, I've been bombarding them with up-dates and emails. Mate of mine flew out to HK to meet Clare Delaney and was called up for an interview a week later.
Just do what you have to do, but DON't give up.
'round midnight
