Cathay Pacific Cadet Pilot Programme

[ChinaBeached]

Something to think about (but if you truly had read every page of this thread you'd know the answer):

Whats say I'm rich & have decided it'd be a cool thing to occupy my spare time in the real estate market. I'll buy all the houses around your rental properties & rent them out for around 60% less than you. I'll be undercutting the market & screwing you over. But you see, it's my "passion".

I mean, what do I care if it screws up your income, livelihood or that local market? After all, I'm rich, can afford to do it, it won't affect me & it's just something that looks like fun for a while....

I'm really, really passionate about real estate. Hope you don't mind though.

PS: I submitted my purchase approval to the council housing department almost 2 hours ago! When will they reply to me???? But what if I don't have any property experience, can I still buy? And what about nationality about buying property? Can I get involved? Is there an age limit to get involved? I mean, it would be INSANE for me to actually call the Housing Department to get 100% accurate information!!

[100187259]

AIRBUS or Boeing ?

say u got hired by CX, can you choose if you want to pilot airbus or boeing airplanes ?
and does one know how many days out of one month do u work as a pilot ?



p.s i personally want to operate airbus aircraft cuz i want to get my hands on the new a350 !!!


thx

[SloppyJoe]

Actually you go on a Boeing aircraft or the Airbus fleet. Airbus guys start on the 340 and after about a year also fly the 330. The plan with the 350 is to have guys flying both the 330 and 350 whilst CX get rid of the 340. I would really advise against asking to go on the Airbus as an SO, 4 years of much shir rosters compared to the other.

[tupps]

chinabeached, are flying on a permanent contract for an airline?

[ayau813]

Hello, i'm new here and would just like to ask a few questions for those who have had experience/been successful.

I'm really really interested in the second office cadet programme but have no previous experience in flying. I've always loved planes and dreamt as a child to be able to fly one one day. However, due to facilities where I live in the UK, I never had the opportunity to become involved in aviation.

I know that there is a programme for those who have low flying experience but not sure if they accept those who have none. I do meet all the criteria they want/prefer: I am british born chinese with first language English Cantonese 2nd language), Full permanent HKID, Achieved the GCSE/A-Level required and working towards a degree, Good fitness and health, 173cm height, 20 years of age and I definitely have the passion they require to become part of their team.

Please help me out on a few questions I want cleared up and give me some helpful tips on applying. Thanks in advance:

1) When does the 61 week training start? I'm currently in my final year of university and will (hopefully) graduate in summer 2013. Is it ok to try applying now even though I won't be able to begin any sort of training for another year?

2) Are there interview facilities in UK? I won't be heading back to hong kong for a year or two now (unless it's crucial to go there for the interview)

I would really appreciate for someone to help answer these questions and also give me some helpful tips. Thanks so much.

[gone_with_the_wind]

ICAO English Test

Dear mates,

I have heard that the ICAO test format has been changed recently after the leave of Brian Slade. For example, the vocab part was removed, and it will be like an interview JUST asking some casual questions.

Anyone got more information about this bloody test? I will attend it in a week, so need help urgently!!

Thanks in advance!

[orangeboy]

best thing is just try and relax and pay attention during the test. Your english seems pretty decent and its really a test to see if you can understand english and use english in other settings.

When i did mine a couple years back it included:

- Explaining words/phrases
- Listening to recordings of conversations in different accents and explain what was going on
- Explain a picture
- Pick items from a list and explain why you chose them
- Watch a short video and explain what happened etc.

The hardest bit is probably listening to the recordings as the accents can be quite strong so you will have to pay close attention to what is being said.

[gone_with_the_wind]

thanks orangeboy.

what i meant by last message was that the format you mentioned had been changed few weeks ago.....

so no more explaining words/phrases/a picture, picking something from a list ... while i'm not sure if the video recording part is still there or not...

[nsk.air]

Flight grading ADL

I have cleared my stage 2 in Hong Kong.
Anyone having Flight grading feedback?

[GregA380]

ICAO English Test - now better

The ICAO English test at CX has changed for the better. After my last test Brian recommended me attend presentation classes, watch American comedy shows and talk about strange topics like Lady Gaga which I thought was wierd, eh? This did not prepare me for the test I did last week.

I love aviation and flying and I know Brian lied to me because all my friends say I communicate well. I did study in England after all.

The test I did last week included general questions about aviation topics; questions on the topics heard on audio conversations; aviation picture description and related questions and aviation video description and related questions.

The ladies in the test room relaxed me and I felt good because I was talking about my favourite topic – flying. I feel it is fair to be asked questions about aviation. This is the career we are preparing for.

I was recommended to look at the following sites to develop my aviation English skills on a continue basis: "skybrary", "LiveATC.net", "ATC readback" and "Air Crash Investigations"

I think the people who now do the testing really want us to succeed, and my advise to you is go out and start learning English for Aviation. Anyone you have to buy coffee, lunch or dinner for is not interested in helping you succeed in your dream to be a pilot.


Please reply your feelings below:

[XLAN]

Greg A380 : Join date Aug, 2012
Post : 1

Come on do you think people are blind? Are you from one of those aviation English organizations which give course on ICAO english? This looks like just another attack on Brian Slade and a piece of advert.

Anyway, i don't know if the ICAO test has really changed but i will take this guy's words with a pinch of salt. Mind you!

[GregA380]

Ask the CX ICAO test team

If you choose not to believe me that's up to you.

You could always go and ask the people who deliver the test instead. They don't bite.......then you will know for sure. Communication is the key!

[Machfive]

Now now..he/ she is only trying to help.

[google88]

Compass Test

the compass test is done during your flight grading.u will have a tech written (multiple choice) maths test and a lot of other stuff to do in compass test.its approximately 90-120 mins depending on the candidate. i am not sure if its the same for cadet program but i had to give the compass test when i was down there for the advanced entry flight grading.

[chan1008]

Hi Greg A380 , thanks for the info. I do believe you, in fact the exam format you described closely match from what I heard from the peoples who are waiting for a retest, mind sharing more detailed info on the new format? (Especially the area we need to pay attention)

Thanks for sharing

[gone_with_the_wind]

chan1008

Join Date: Mar 2012
Location: Hong Kong
Posts: 4

I will attend the ICAO test soon and will know if anyone is lying.

[rainbow_world]

Hi, I was asked to send the application form by May 12, 2012 and I've still not heard back from Cathay. I wanted to ask about how long it takes for them to reply back?

[lonestar2012]

Re-Do Reasoning test

Hello guys,

I am invited for 2 nd interview in HK, and I am told to Re-Do reasoning test again, which I already did in my 1st interview. Has anyone been told to do Reasoning test again?

Thanks in advance.

[orangeboy]

Best would be to just confirm with them if you need to do it again through a simple email.

[chan1008]

gone_with_the_wind..
Well...Good luck with your ICAO exam, and hopefully hearing some feedback from you after you completed the ICAO^^