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Old 23rd Nov 2007, 07:29
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Question Newbie: Need to know how long does it take CX,Dragon

Hi there folks.

First of all I thank everybody for posting here. It's been a great way to gather info on Cathay and Dragon Air.

In the 1st quarter of 2008 I will reach minimum requirements for both Dragon Air and Cathay Pacific pilot positions (F/O and/or 2nd Officer).

Anyway, one thing that I haven't found here is after sending the application form (let's say, 1100hrs 737 classic F/O, 3300TT piston..me!) I'd like to know the average time both Airlines are taking to call the candidates for a first interview process. I know this may differ depending on the candidates background history and type rated...I am guessing about 3 to 4 months then for a 2nd interview (CX only) around 6 months.

If they call in a shorter time frame I will reconsider sending the application next year only. Need time to do the homework. If anyone has been in such process please let me know how long it took for you. THanks.
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Hi P76

Hope this reply is not too late...

They called me for the Initial interview 10 months after applying.
Second interview was one month after 1st.
Called one week after second interview to say I was successful.
Called one week later with starting date.

They seem to be picking up the pace wrt hiring...

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They seem to be picking up the pace wrt hiring
In fact they are attempting to match the pace of resignations but struggling to do so.
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Smile

Thank you guys. I see that it's not a 30 days total process. It's a "jedi-patience" test.

Hope to someday go through all that..

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Initial application Feb 2006
Updated application Jul and Dec 2006
Got call for first interview Jan 2007
First Interview Jun 2007
Second Interview Sep 2007
Got the good news 2 weeks after (in both interviews) and told to expect a class date during the first quarter of 2008...
Last week I called to get an update, and told to expect second half of 2008

DEFO for US Base....

3,200 TT
750 PIC
2,000 Heavy
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Pitot Probe

just wondering when your start date is set for?

and

How long does the training take from the first day in Australia to the completion of line check?


Thanks
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