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Hey all,
Just got the email for a Sept 20th DEFO interview in NYC! I have a few questions that I can't find here.....
1.) How likely is it that could get JFK if successful?
2.) Is the gouge from jetthrust.com enough to study from or do I also need HTBJ by Davies and the technical book by bristow?
3.) If I am successful(knock wood, fingers crossed), what is the training like? ie...timeline...locations, etc.
4.) What is the truth about flying at Cathay......under a microscope all the time, etc?
5.) Would you leave a growing US regional as a CAP for Cathay?
6.) A straight answer on pay.
7.) What is a typical line like on the 744 out of JFK??
THANKS! I appreciate all of the reponses.
Just got the email for a Sept 20th DEFO interview in NYC! I have a few questions that I can't find here.....
1.) How likely is it that could get JFK if successful?
2.) Is the gouge from jetthrust.com enough to study from or do I also need HTBJ by Davies and the technical book by bristow?
3.) If I am successful(knock wood, fingers crossed), what is the training like? ie...timeline...locations, etc.
4.) What is the truth about flying at Cathay......under a microscope all the time, etc?
5.) Would you leave a growing US regional as a CAP for Cathay?
6.) A straight answer on pay.
7.) What is a typical line like on the 744 out of JFK??
THANKS! I appreciate all of the reponses.
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2) Get your hands on anything you can read. Considering the many rewards a CX career offers cheaping out on a few books now seems a little short sighted. Also get some sim time.
5) Do you want to be a career CAP at a growing US regional? Of course I'd leave.
5) Do you want to be a career CAP at a growing US regional? Of course I'd leave.
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Congratulations Batman.
It's back to the bat cave and study study study.
I would recommend studying from Ace the Pilot Technical Interview. If you have time then read Handling the Big Jets. HTBJ contains a wealth of aerodynamic knowledge but is a rather dry read. Ace the Pilot Technical Interview book has everything indexed but has a few errors. Other than that it is a good resource. Don't expect to find any of the multiple choice questions in the book, "How to prepare for your Cathay Pacific Interview 11th edition" on your test for the interview. None of my three friends inculding myself recognized any of the questions in our interview two weeks ago. Not too difficult. Do get the book as a resource about Cathay and how the interview is conducted. It is helpful.
Study as much as you can. There is no way to predict what you'll get for the technicals but you can be sure they will ask you "Why Do Want to Work for Cathay?" If you're married, "How does your wife feel about moving to Hong Kong?" My friend got asked questions on a weather depiction chart for his interview. That totally caught him by surprise. He felt that he wasn't going to get the second interview. He did. Why? He did a really good job on the HR questions. So our advice is practice HR questions. Be ready to have three good reasons why you want to work for Cathay. Practice in front of a mirror or video tape yourself if you can. Trust me its not as easy as you think to answer these questions even if you've got them written on 4x6 cards.
In regards to the question you asked:
"5.) Would you leave a growing US regional as a CAP for Cathay?"
You have got to answer that for yourself. No one should try to answer this one for you. What is your goal? Where do you see yourself in 10 years? Cathay is world class airlines. It does not matter whether its the cargo or passenger fleet. You will and are expected to fly internationaly on heavy complex aircraft. Cargo schedule 2-8 days. Hong Kong base crews can bid domestic flights and be home almost every day but have fewer days off.
Here is the begining pay rate on the cargo fleet. the passenger fllet pay rates are about 40% more than the cargo:
USA Captain $123,996 FO $63,504
Freighter First Officers receive up to 10 annual increments in rank, the first being awarded on completion of twelve months service from DOJ.
LEAVE
First Officers are entitled to 42 days annual leave. Sick leave, maternity leave and compassionate leave are also available.
BENEFITS
PROVIDENT FUND
Officers will receive a Provident Fund Scheme contribution of 15.5% of salary (less any mandatory payments paid by the Company in respect of that Officer) paid with salary or by such other arrangements as the Officer may request, subject to mutual agreement.
Loss of Licence Insurance
The Company will insure the Officer’s flying licence to a maximum of twenty four (24) months’ salary except that, from the Officer’s fifty third (53rd) birthday, any benefit payable for loss of licence under such insurance will decrease by one month’s salary per month so that the benefit payable thereunder will be reduced to nil at age fifty five (55).
Concessional Travel
After the applicable qualifying period, concessional travel on Cathay Pacific and most other major airlines is available to crew, their spouse and eligible dependant children. Single employees may nominate a sibling or a friend to enjoy travel benefits. Parents will also be eligible for concessional travel on Cathay Pacific flights. In addition, employees are entitled to a bookable free of charge (FOC) return ticket on a Cathay Pacific flight each year.
Life Insurance
The Company provides life insurance to the value of 60 months’ salary.
Medical cover
The Company provides medical insurance cover to the employee, their spouse and eligible children in accordance with company policy.
Hope this helps.
It's back to the bat cave and study study study.
I would recommend studying from Ace the Pilot Technical Interview. If you have time then read Handling the Big Jets. HTBJ contains a wealth of aerodynamic knowledge but is a rather dry read. Ace the Pilot Technical Interview book has everything indexed but has a few errors. Other than that it is a good resource. Don't expect to find any of the multiple choice questions in the book, "How to prepare for your Cathay Pacific Interview 11th edition" on your test for the interview. None of my three friends inculding myself recognized any of the questions in our interview two weeks ago. Not too difficult. Do get the book as a resource about Cathay and how the interview is conducted. It is helpful.
Study as much as you can. There is no way to predict what you'll get for the technicals but you can be sure they will ask you "Why Do Want to Work for Cathay?" If you're married, "How does your wife feel about moving to Hong Kong?" My friend got asked questions on a weather depiction chart for his interview. That totally caught him by surprise. He felt that he wasn't going to get the second interview. He did. Why? He did a really good job on the HR questions. So our advice is practice HR questions. Be ready to have three good reasons why you want to work for Cathay. Practice in front of a mirror or video tape yourself if you can. Trust me its not as easy as you think to answer these questions even if you've got them written on 4x6 cards.
In regards to the question you asked:
"5.) Would you leave a growing US regional as a CAP for Cathay?"
You have got to answer that for yourself. No one should try to answer this one for you. What is your goal? Where do you see yourself in 10 years? Cathay is world class airlines. It does not matter whether its the cargo or passenger fleet. You will and are expected to fly internationaly on heavy complex aircraft. Cargo schedule 2-8 days. Hong Kong base crews can bid domestic flights and be home almost every day but have fewer days off.
Here is the begining pay rate on the cargo fleet. the passenger fllet pay rates are about 40% more than the cargo:
USA Captain $123,996 FO $63,504
Freighter First Officers receive up to 10 annual increments in rank, the first being awarded on completion of twelve months service from DOJ.
LEAVE
First Officers are entitled to 42 days annual leave. Sick leave, maternity leave and compassionate leave are also available.
BENEFITS
PROVIDENT FUND
Officers will receive a Provident Fund Scheme contribution of 15.5% of salary (less any mandatory payments paid by the Company in respect of that Officer) paid with salary or by such other arrangements as the Officer may request, subject to mutual agreement.
Loss of Licence Insurance
The Company will insure the Officer’s flying licence to a maximum of twenty four (24) months’ salary except that, from the Officer’s fifty third (53rd) birthday, any benefit payable for loss of licence under such insurance will decrease by one month’s salary per month so that the benefit payable thereunder will be reduced to nil at age fifty five (55).
Concessional Travel
After the applicable qualifying period, concessional travel on Cathay Pacific and most other major airlines is available to crew, their spouse and eligible dependant children. Single employees may nominate a sibling or a friend to enjoy travel benefits. Parents will also be eligible for concessional travel on Cathay Pacific flights. In addition, employees are entitled to a bookable free of charge (FOC) return ticket on a Cathay Pacific flight each year.
Life Insurance
The Company provides life insurance to the value of 60 months’ salary.
Medical cover
The Company provides medical insurance cover to the employee, their spouse and eligible children in accordance with company policy.
Hope this helps.
