Cathay Pacific Cadet Pilot Programme
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Hi, just a quick question for someone who's been to the stage 2 interview. Im filling out the paperwork they sent, which includes 5 logbook cover pages for you to staple photocopies of the relevant pages to. They ask for the last page, certified by my flight school, (which it isn't as that was a while ago now) and also they then ask for proof of 100 hours PIC. Im tempted to staple to two pages to the same copy of the last page as obviously thats where ALL the totals are! Am i missing something here!?
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change of subject !!
It seems to me that on average, applicants have to wait for 6 months before they are scheduled for their first stage interview (more or less). So what if i know that im going to get my cpl in the next 6 months, could i apply online early and update my application constantly. So, by the time i receive my CPL, will i be scheduled for first stage interview faster than those who just wait until they receive their actual CPL and apply ? I mean is that possible ? has anyone done this before?
Im just trying to cut down on the waiting time, that is all.
Thx for any info
Im just trying to cut down on the waiting time, that is all.
Thx for any info
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No, don't be ridiculous. Apply when you have the licence in your hand.
I don't know of anyone who can predict, with any amount of certainty, what is going to happen TOMORROW, let alone 6 months from now.
By applying before you have the licence, you're more likely to hobble yourself than create an advantage.
No, don't be ridiculous. Apply when you have the licence in your hand.
I don't know of anyone who can predict, with any amount of certainty, what is going to happen TOMORROW, let alone 6 months from now.
By applying before you have the licence, you're more likely to hobble yourself than create an advantage.
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Are you sure you know who the cadetship is for? You seem to degrade people for not having enough pubic hair lol, but those inexperienced people are the only ones who should be looking at this programme. Not the best move on your behalf in applying for a cadetship after " a few thousand hours" of flying 
The only reason inexperienced expats are now getting into CX is because the conditions have been lowered to the point that guys with experience look elsewhere.
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Ahhh Smackbang...... Would it be wrong to assume you are another persona using another username to throw some more dirt?
I admitted my error but you seek more cheap shots. Well done tough guy. Then again, cheap is what cheap does, and eventually what cheap gets.
And like the many others your ignorance shows through. You have done little to no reading of this entire thread. I never applied for the cadetship: never. It didn't exist when I applied, passed the interview and was sent the congratulatory letter to await the start date. I await your apology.
And they will happily and proudly degrade the airline and industry at the same time. Because as you seem to put it, it's all about the me-me-me generation and screw the long term consequences to the industry. If by the use of these lower than low standards you do land a job at CX, you'll be amongst the first hypocrites complaining about pilots being their own worst enemies or when management attack your contract and other pilots stab you in the back.
I've shared many constructive personal messages with iCadet wannabes asking my opinion, experience and other options out there, and why I believe so. They had the maturity to swap opinions in a constructive debate. I've also written most of it in other threads. You haven't the maturity to at least go back and read the entire thread before firing your mouth off at me. But then again at 20 years of age there couldn't possibly be anything you don't already know, eh? I refuse to "motivate" anyone to join the race to the bottom. There are enough flies running and tripping over each other to join that quagmire you seem to need to get a job.
That's it in a nutshell.
I admitted my error but you seek more cheap shots. Well done tough guy. Then again, cheap is what cheap does, and eventually what cheap gets.
And like the many others your ignorance shows through. You have done little to no reading of this entire thread. I never applied for the cadetship: never. It didn't exist when I applied, passed the interview and was sent the congratulatory letter to await the start date. I await your apology.
They will go ahead and train as CX pilots and when the doom and gloom housing situation that you mention hits them, THEY will deal with it in THEIR ways.
I've shared many constructive personal messages with iCadet wannabes asking my opinion, experience and other options out there, and why I believe so. They had the maturity to swap opinions in a constructive debate. I've also written most of it in other threads. You haven't the maturity to at least go back and read the entire thread before firing your mouth off at me. But then again at 20 years of age there couldn't possibly be anything you don't already know, eh? I refuse to "motivate" anyone to join the race to the bottom. There are enough flies running and tripping over each other to join that quagmire you seem to need to get a job.
The only reason inexperienced expats are now getting into CX is because the conditions have been lowered to the point that guys with experience look elsewhere.
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When did you apply
PropWannabe.... Im interested to know when did you apply?
I originally applied in 2009 with very little experience, since then I have done a lot more things to further my career as a pilot. I tried logging on to update application which ever time results in the page saying system unavailable, I have emailed and asked when interviews are likely to be several times and each time I get the same response.... Not enough applicants in my area.... but my area is the UK. When I click the forgotten id / password and type in details it says I do not have a profile, yet Cathay have a Reference number for me?
I have sent them another email today... Any ideas would be helpful though. I have a PPL, night rating, 75 hours flight time, and speak chinese mandarin.
cheers duncan
I originally applied in 2009 with very little experience, since then I have done a lot more things to further my career as a pilot. I tried logging on to update application which ever time results in the page saying system unavailable, I have emailed and asked when interviews are likely to be several times and each time I get the same response.... Not enough applicants in my area.... but my area is the UK. When I click the forgotten id / password and type in details it says I do not have a profile, yet Cathay have a Reference number for me?
I have sent them another email today... Any ideas would be helpful though. I have a PPL, night rating, 75 hours flight time, and speak chinese mandarin.
cheers duncan
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You get an allowance, pocket money. Not a salary, whilst under training. I don't know the amount, but it's about AUD 130 a week. Pocket money.
Help with a visa? No. You're not working in Australia, you're "studying". If you want your dearly beloved to join you, apply for a visa for her. It's an easy, online process (unless there's a reason why they may not want her there, in which case, good luck).
Just as a matter if interest, have you read any of the CX documentation regarding the course, or even googled "Australian visas"? Have you read ANY of the preceding posts? Anything? Your "passion" for flying taking up too much of your time?
Help with a visa? No. You're not working in Australia, you're "studying". If you want your dearly beloved to join you, apply for a visa for her. It's an easy, online process (unless there's a reason why they may not want her there, in which case, good luck).
Just as a matter if interest, have you read any of the CX documentation regarding the course, or even googled "Australian visas"? Have you read ANY of the preceding posts? Anything? Your "passion" for flying taking up too much of your time?
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Cathay Pacific Cadet Pilot Programme
Is there anyone knows what is the procedure of CX CPP selection process now? As I have been waiting for about three months, but still haven't got any response yet. Thank you everyone.
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Is there anyone knows what is the procedure of CX CPP selection process now? As I have been waiting for about three months, but still haven't got any response yet. Thank you everyone
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COMPASS
jonvan,
You are right, a 90min COMPASS test is in place of the Aviation Maths Test for Stage 2. I believe it will be similar to the one that OAA does for applicants.
-jump.
You are right, a 90min COMPASS test is in place of the Aviation Maths Test for Stage 2. I believe it will be similar to the one that OAA does for applicants.
-jump.
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UK Applicants
Hi
I applied in April of this year and as of yet have not heard anything back. Im aware that the process is a long one and that i could be waiting for up to six months.
I was however hoping somebody UK based on this forum could give a step by step guide as to time periods related to hearing from Cathay and interviews etc?
Thank you in advance for your help
I applied in April of this year and as of yet have not heard anything back. Im aware that the process is a long one and that i could be waiting for up to six months.
I was however hoping somebody UK based on this forum could give a step by step guide as to time periods related to hearing from Cathay and interviews etc?
Thank you in advance for your help
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An option for flight engineer?
Hi folks,
I have finally read all pages of this thread and I learned a lot here about the CX Cadet Pilot Programme.
I understand that it is a good option for young guys with zero or just 250hs if they work as SO until finally upgrade to FO, then build 1000hs and get another job in an airline where he/she could become a captain in even 5 years.
For the guys in their mid-late 30s (or even early 40s, if they hired) would be a bit complicated because you could never become a captain before retire. If try to get out as soon you reach 1000hs as FO, well, your age would be next to 50.
But suppose a guy that love aviation, love to fly, love airplanes, crazy schedules, flight attendands, layovers, etc, etc....and this guy is pilot just for hobby but his career dream 20 years ago was to become a Flight Engineer (or something like that). In this case, the CX would be great for him especially considering he is single and has other source of income (real estate properties for rent). Am I right about it?
This guy is my cousin. We will finish CP and Av. degree in december. I am on my early 40s and want to apply for the programme. If hired, spend some years as SO, build 1000hs as FO and jump to corporate aviation in my country. But that guy (late 30s) want to fly just for small freight companies or air taxi because the Flight Engineer job has gone.
I wanna encourage him to consider SO at CX as alternative to his dream. I know he would be happy even if stays in this position until retirement. LOL.
Any advices welcome. If I am wrong about it, please correct me.
Sorry about the structural sentences as english is my second language.
Thank you.
I have finally read all pages of this thread and I learned a lot here about the CX Cadet Pilot Programme.
I understand that it is a good option for young guys with zero or just 250hs if they work as SO until finally upgrade to FO, then build 1000hs and get another job in an airline where he/she could become a captain in even 5 years.
For the guys in their mid-late 30s (or even early 40s, if they hired) would be a bit complicated because you could never become a captain before retire. If try to get out as soon you reach 1000hs as FO, well, your age would be next to 50.
But suppose a guy that love aviation, love to fly, love airplanes, crazy schedules, flight attendands, layovers, etc, etc....and this guy is pilot just for hobby but his career dream 20 years ago was to become a Flight Engineer (or something like that). In this case, the CX would be great for him especially considering he is single and has other source of income (real estate properties for rent). Am I right about it?
This guy is my cousin. We will finish CP and Av. degree in december. I am on my early 40s and want to apply for the programme. If hired, spend some years as SO, build 1000hs as FO and jump to corporate aviation in my country. But that guy (late 30s) want to fly just for small freight companies or air taxi because the Flight Engineer job has gone.
I wanna encourage him to consider SO at CX as alternative to his dream. I know he would be happy even if stays in this position until retirement. LOL.
Any advices welcome. If I am wrong about it, please correct me.
Sorry about the structural sentences as english is my second language.
Thank you.
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