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Math test
I wouldn't worry too much about the math test... basic math for the first half and the second half is situational based questions.
You probably won't be able to get through the whole thing... well unless you Rainman. Just answer the ones you know. I didn't finish and I got the offered the job.
Good luck
You probably won't be able to get through the whole thing... well unless you Rainman. Just answer the ones you know. I didn't finish and I got the offered the job.
Good luck
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Just be familiar with the one in sixty rule. The test even states "hint - use 1 in 60 rule". I won't explain it here just go look it up. You can finish it if you know your stuff. Like I said, I did. Barely. But it is possible.
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@mtc and krashman - thanks heaps again for the inputs. So Ill try not to panic if i cant finish everything and Ill try to arrive prepared to answer some practical navigation/aviation math questions... im already in panic.. ugh... 
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Interview Cities
Is there a published list in which Cathay Pacific recruiters visit to conduct interviews? I know they were NYC back in AUG. Does anyone know when they will come back?
. I have not heard anything yet if they are coming here or not. When did you apply ?
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Just done stage 1 today.
There were 3 of us involved this morning and the process was very straight forward. Mood felt a bit relaxed in the office, most likely due to staff being away on holidays etc.
From the 3 candidates there, I was the only one who was not on the first attempt.
When we were all there, someone came and spoke to us about how the process would go and took all our copies of resume, high school results etc.
I started the day with the 45 minutes interview, all done on personality and about me, no technical questions asked. It felt more of a casual yet formal conversation to get to know me. Non of the questions involved the history of CX, fleet, profit or anything, all questions were about me.
After the interview I was given a 5 minute break where I would then proceed and do the JKI test, very straight forward as long as you know whats in the booklet they send in advance. As stated on the cover of the booklet, it is up to the candidate to dig for more detail. Had a few questions about pressure instruments, forces acting in flight, engines and about the company itself.
When I was done with the JKI test, I handed in my results in the office and was asked if I wanted more then a 5 minute break befor starting the next test, reasoning test.
For the reasoning test, its quite simple if you are good and finding solutions to patterns, no other way to prepare other then just do Raven's progressive Matrices (APM) as that is the exact booklet they give.
The first part of this test involved 12 questions to be done in a short amount of time, no stress as it is very straight forward patterns.
Same process for the 2nd test, this time 30 questions and much harder, given more then enough time and if you have done some work on Raven's test it should be rather straight forward with the occasional tricky one.
Once this was completed I was offered yet another break so I could have a glass of water and use the toilets if needed.
Last thing to do was the personality test, cant prepare for this, just be absolutely honest. It is computer based, not given a great deal of time but more then enough to complete the task which is mainly just putting in order from best to worst which best describes me.
I was instructed that I was free to leave as soon as I finished the test on the computer.
We were told in the e-mail inviting us that Stage 1 would be held between 9:00 and 14:30, all 3 of us left the building befor 1 pm.
I felt that the staff in the office were very friendly and willing to help us with any questions that we had. Everything was very clear and each test/process was explained very well. We were encouraged to ask any questions if necessary.
Sorry if it all feels like the sentences are long winded, I have had a long day and I am quite tired, I just felt I should write my experience for people to read whilst it was still fresh in my mind.
Will let people know when I receive either a phone call to invite me for Stage 2
or the dreadful e-mail of rejection.
Have a good night all.
There were 3 of us involved this morning and the process was very straight forward. Mood felt a bit relaxed in the office, most likely due to staff being away on holidays etc.
From the 3 candidates there, I was the only one who was not on the first attempt.
When we were all there, someone came and spoke to us about how the process would go and took all our copies of resume, high school results etc.
I started the day with the 45 minutes interview, all done on personality and about me, no technical questions asked. It felt more of a casual yet formal conversation to get to know me. Non of the questions involved the history of CX, fleet, profit or anything, all questions were about me.
After the interview I was given a 5 minute break where I would then proceed and do the JKI test, very straight forward as long as you know whats in the booklet they send in advance. As stated on the cover of the booklet, it is up to the candidate to dig for more detail. Had a few questions about pressure instruments, forces acting in flight, engines and about the company itself.
When I was done with the JKI test, I handed in my results in the office and was asked if I wanted more then a 5 minute break befor starting the next test, reasoning test.
For the reasoning test, its quite simple if you are good and finding solutions to patterns, no other way to prepare other then just do Raven's progressive Matrices (APM) as that is the exact booklet they give.
The first part of this test involved 12 questions to be done in a short amount of time, no stress as it is very straight forward patterns.
Same process for the 2nd test, this time 30 questions and much harder, given more then enough time and if you have done some work on Raven's test it should be rather straight forward with the occasional tricky one.
Once this was completed I was offered yet another break so I could have a glass of water and use the toilets if needed.
Last thing to do was the personality test, cant prepare for this, just be absolutely honest. It is computer based, not given a great deal of time but more then enough to complete the task which is mainly just putting in order from best to worst which best describes me.
I was instructed that I was free to leave as soon as I finished the test on the computer.
We were told in the e-mail inviting us that Stage 1 would be held between 9:00 and 14:30, all 3 of us left the building befor 1 pm.
I felt that the staff in the office were very friendly and willing to help us with any questions that we had. Everything was very clear and each test/process was explained very well. We were encouraged to ask any questions if necessary.
Sorry if it all feels like the sentences are long winded, I have had a long day and I am quite tired, I just felt I should write my experience for people to read whilst it was still fresh in my mind.
Will let people know when I receive either a phone call to invite me for Stage 2
or the dreadful e-mail of rejection.Have a good night all.
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Are you for the:
Long Course 61 weeks
Medium Course 30 weeks
Transition Course 12 weeks
It is very weird that you didn't got technical questions during the interview.. Was this at all of the aspirant cadets?
How did you prepare for the technical questions? Only the JKI?
??
Thanks for sharing your stage 1. Success with what will come forward!!
Long Course 61 weeks
Medium Course 30 weeks
Transition Course 12 weeks
It is very weird that you didn't got technical questions during the interview.. Was this at all of the aspirant cadets?
How did you prepare for the technical questions? Only the JKI?
??
Thanks for sharing your stage 1. Success with what will come forward!!
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BTW schweizer2
Just for your 2nd interview.
Here is the CX fleet and engines break down:
A340-300 CFM56-5C
A330-300 RR Trent 772
B777-200 RR Trent 877
B777-300 RR Trent 892
B777-300ER GE90-115B
B747-400/B747-400F/B747-400BCF RB211-524/P&W4056
B747-8F GEnx2B67
B747-400ERF P&W 4062
Hope it will help for your 2nd stage of interview
I am still waiting for my 1st interview in Sydney
Just for your 2nd interview.
Here is the CX fleet and engines break down:
A340-300 CFM56-5C
A330-300 RR Trent 772
B777-200 RR Trent 877
B777-300 RR Trent 892
B777-300ER GE90-115B
B747-400/B747-400F/B747-400BCF RB211-524/P&W4056
B747-8F GEnx2B67
B747-400ERF P&W 4062
Hope it will help for your 2nd stage of interview
I am still waiting for my 1st interview in Sydney
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Hi all
Just wondering anyone have CX 2012 international interview schedule?http://www.pprune.org/forums/images/...n_rolleyes.gif
Appreciate all the shares!
Just wondering anyone have CX 2012 international interview schedule?http://www.pprune.org/forums/images/...n_rolleyes.gif
Appreciate all the shares!
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hey guys,
I have actually done a lot of studying for the technical questions, did lots of research on CX aircrafts, the history, destinations etc I used a lot more then just the JKI for technical stuff. JKI booklet is definately no where near enough for a technical interview, especially if your asked to go in more details.
This was for the full 61 week course, I do hold a CPL but dont meet the hour requirements for the shorter courses.
I was asked about the technical questions that I received in my previous attempt but was not asked to answer any of them.
This could have simply been that there was no pilots available at the time of the interview, perhaps if I am invited to Stage 2 they will focus a lot on the technical side. I still highly recommend people who have a Stage 1 in the future to study technical stuff aswell, never know what will be asked in the interview. Better to be prepared then not!
Thanks for the engine info Luigorgor, had that all covered but overlooked the 747-8F!
They did ask me what fleet I could be placed on when I finish the course. Then asked me how long the 3 different courses were but that is all.
Also as far as im concerned, the other 2 candidates had a similar interview to mine, no technical questions.
Please dont take this as a "guess there is no tech questions in stage 1" It all depends on who gives the interview, so study hard!
Feel free to ask any more questions.
I have actually done a lot of studying for the technical questions, did lots of research on CX aircrafts, the history, destinations etc I used a lot more then just the JKI for technical stuff. JKI booklet is definately no where near enough for a technical interview, especially if your asked to go in more details.
This was for the full 61 week course, I do hold a CPL but dont meet the hour requirements for the shorter courses.
I was asked about the technical questions that I received in my previous attempt but was not asked to answer any of them.
This could have simply been that there was no pilots available at the time of the interview, perhaps if I am invited to Stage 2 they will focus a lot on the technical side. I still highly recommend people who have a Stage 1 in the future to study technical stuff aswell, never know what will be asked in the interview. Better to be prepared then not!
Thanks for the engine info Luigorgor, had that all covered but overlooked the 747-8F!
They did ask me what fleet I could be placed on when I finish the course. Then asked me how long the 3 different courses were but that is all.
Also as far as im concerned, the other 2 candidates had a similar interview to mine, no technical questions.
Please dont take this as a "guess there is no tech questions in stage 1" It all depends on who gives the interview, so study hard!
Feel free to ask any more questions.