Cathay Pacific Cadet Pilot Programme
It's been a bit quiet on the Wannabes lately; has everybody lost interest in a housing allowance-less career flying in shiny jets? Or maybe they've read this:
http://www.airlinepilotcentral.com/o...Itemid,85.html
There are also indications that Hong Kong International Airport is going to become 'slot limited' in the next few years. This means that the aircraft may get bigger, but not more numerous, with implications for upgrades.
http://www.airlinepilotcentral.com/o...Itemid,85.html
There are also indications that Hong Kong International Airport is going to become 'slot limited' in the next few years. This means that the aircraft may get bigger, but not more numerous, with implications for upgrades.
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hi
i just got a bad news that i failed my flight grading and they didnt tell me the reason behind...
i did my basic grading this month
though i still positive because i dont have much flying experience before
i afraid cx wont consider me again in the future...
any brother/sister knows or experienced if this case they would accept my application again in the future.....?
seriously i think i do not very bad in my grading....
i just got a bad news that i failed my flight grading and they didnt tell me the reason behind...
i did my basic grading this month
though i still positive because i dont have much flying experience before
i afraid cx wont consider me again in the future...
any brother/sister knows or experienced if this case they would accept my application again in the future.....?
seriously i think i do not very bad in my grading....
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Perhaps they found out that CX tore up the contracts of 19 ADL flight instructors who had been promised CX seniority numbers and full expat Terms and Conditions on arrival in HKG?
Just a thought.
Just a thought.
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Flight Grading
Hey all,
I did my stage three in HKG in late March and still havent heard anything. I have read on here and spoken to guys that were there the same time as me who have already been to grading.
Do you think its a good idea for me to call CX and see where my application is at? Is it possible that they have forgotten me?
Also, do I have to go from SYD to HKG and then to ADL or will CX pay for a QF or DJ flight direct to ADL from SYD?
I did my stage three in HKG in late March and still havent heard anything. I have read on here and spoken to guys that were there the same time as me who have already been to grading.
Do you think its a good idea for me to call CX and see where my application is at? Is it possible that they have forgotten me?
Also, do I have to go from SYD to HKG and then to ADL or will CX pay for a QF or DJ flight direct to ADL from SYD?
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CKL its really bad to hear the news.... How many of you took and failed the FG ?
well..on the other hand... i've heard some rumors that CX is now kicking out cadets during training.... if you dun have at least a PPL now...its hard for you to catch up with the course in their eyes anyway....
well..on the other hand... i've heard some rumors that CX is now kicking out cadets during training.... if you dun have at least a PPL now...its hard for you to catch up with the course in their eyes anyway....
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hey "chchflyboy",
thanks for your explaination by the way. it makes more sense now. lol
I just did 1 hour introductory flight, so, basically, i dont really have fly experience. lol
Thanks anyway.
thanks for your explaination by the way. it makes more sense now. lol
I just did 1 hour introductory flight, so, basically, i dont really have fly experience. lol
Thanks anyway.
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hi theCOMEDIAN,
nice to see that you are from sydney too. would you mind i ask you if this is the first time you apply? what is your background? when was your initial interview?
I am in sydney too, and i have my initial interview coming soon. excited and nervous.
I have been studying different sort of material from everywhere. Working Hard!! In your 1st interview, were you asked sth you didnt expect? what was the hardest question.
will love to see your reply, and good luck for your future in CX.
nice to see that you are from sydney too. would you mind i ask you if this is the first time you apply? what is your background? when was your initial interview?
I am in sydney too, and i have my initial interview coming soon. excited and nervous.
I have been studying different sort of material from everywhere. Working Hard!! In your 1st interview, were you asked sth you didnt expect? what was the hardest question.
will love to see your reply, and good luck for your future in CX.
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Jet Engines
Hi all,
got a few questions about Jet Engines.
In CX (or any airline), one aircraft type may use different jet engines. Like 747-400 use PW4062, GE CF6 or RR RB211-524.
how does the airline choose the engines, like more power, more efficient or sth else.
as i know, PW and GE bulid 2-spools engine, while RR build 3-spools engine.
so if you are asked, what are the advantages of each engine, what would be the answer. is there a general pros and cons for each engine manufacturer. how would you compare the engines
Looking for your reply
got a few questions about Jet Engines.
In CX (or any airline), one aircraft type may use different jet engines. Like 747-400 use PW4062, GE CF6 or RR RB211-524.
how does the airline choose the engines, like more power, more efficient or sth else.
as i know, PW and GE bulid 2-spools engine, while RR build 3-spools engine.
so if you are asked, what are the advantages of each engine, what would be the answer. is there a general pros and cons for each engine manufacturer. how would you compare the engines
Looking for your reply
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Stop wasting your time! you wont get asked why they choose a particular brand of engine. In the past cx used RR to keep its british ties... they want to know why you want to fly, how much research on the company you have done and how much extra effort you have put into pursuing a flying career. i have said it many times before, if CX wasnt offering this course would you be still pursuing this as a career??? with a 1 hour TIF you are on your way, but expect a question like, why havent you done more flying? with the lack of flying you have, you arent expected to know everything, read the book they send and understand what it is saying!
If you dont get through there are many ways to get there. you may even have to reach into your pocket and pay for a CPL. however, what you learn from having to fund your own license and the experience you gain from getting it makes the time, and money, spent all worthwhile!
If you dont get through there are many ways to get there. you may even have to reach into your pocket and pay for a CPL. however, what you learn from having to fund your own license and the experience you gain from getting it makes the time, and money, spent all worthwhile!
With no housing allowance, for you, a grass hut up the hill behind the Headland Hotel. Make sure that you have a mobile phone for those callouts from Crew Control.
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Good luck! Not many get this chance so do your best to prepare with the material given to you. You shall also probably read a lot about CX history and future plans. 
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any idea where do they recruite from?? what places do they go??
or even if someone can tell me places they hav already visit to recruit cadets??
regards
or even if someone can tell me places they hav already visit to recruit cadets??
regards
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Hey Carpet Weaver.... just curious if you have had anything yet? I am coming up on 3 weeks myself. I'm planning on sending an email to them in the next couple of days if I don't hear anything. Anyone else out there who went to the SFO interview and have received a reply yet?
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FYI SFO interviews have just been held. Interviewers returned to HKG heads hung in despair.
Expecting 30 interviews, there were 27 no-shows.
Think carefully gents, this is modern-day serfdom; you'll be indentured for 6 years on the "forgivable loan" and be seriously short-changed on CoS for the rest of your so called carreer here.
Your "free" training will cost you upwards of $6,000,000 in lost benefits over the course of your time in CX.
Expecting 30 interviews, there were 27 no-shows.
Think carefully gents, this is modern-day serfdom; you'll be indentured for 6 years on the "forgivable loan" and be seriously short-changed on CoS for the rest of your so called carreer here.
Your "free" training will cost you upwards of $6,000,000 in lost benefits over the course of your time in CX.
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Go get some stick time. Upgrade at the regionals, make decisions, and put in your time. Think of this- you won't be allowed to touch the controls for 5+ years at CX while living at a fraction of the lifestyle of your peers. Go visit HK. It's a city for the rich and famous. But there is the other side of the spectrum there as well. Ride around, observe the contrast. Then picture yourself on the side you will be living on
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You'll realize the CX deal is crap and want to leave but you'll be unable to because of the 6 yr bond. By the time that's finished you'll have wasted 6 yrs of NOT flying so be unable to leave because with no 'real' time under your belt, you won't be worth anything, and you'll be 6 yrs older!
Get some proper time in your logbook, otherwise don't bitch that CX shafted you, you have been warned.
Get some proper time in your logbook, otherwise don't bitch that CX shafted you, you have been warned.