Cathay Pacific Cadet Pilot Programme

[da_vichy]

Wow. Here I am thinking they might not accept anyone past their 30s! Good on them! What did that cadet do in their previous life?

[cx252]

I know a 40yo Cathay Cadet on the 61 week course.

which batch?

What did that cadet do in their previous life?

life is not easy for some of us.

[yugo986]

I never made it to the interview part unfortunately. One would have to meet all the test requirements to be eligible for stage 2.

FYI- Compass test is the computerized testing program CX.

Thanks for the support everyone.

[H E Pennypacker]

I just got a confirmation email for my initial B stage assessment next week. The email includes a 15min “compass test –control” which wasn’t mentioned in the first invitation email they sent last time. Can anyone who’s recently done the initial B stage tell us what’s involved? I’m guessing it’s a hand-eye co-ordination test, so is it just the same slalom and pedal/joystick test from initial A? Or something different like a flight director, keeping the cross centred type task?

[Ezreal]

hi guys,
I have submitted my application on late Sep.
and i read that some of u are undergoing the interview process
Is that mean i will have to wait a bit longer before the next round of interview?

[theflying]

any 1500hr + people that are in?

[Fabby88]

Stage 2,

I just got an email from Cathay saying im shortlisted to Stage 2, but i dont know when yet
is there any tips and what to prepare for from you experienced people who took the Stage 2 already ? Any help would be appreciated !! PM me if you want!!
Thanks !!!

[The Kelpie]

D n B

I'd brush up on your full IF flying skills if I were you as I believe it is a full IF flight with approaches.

Good Luck

The Kelpie

[Farenheit06]

Hi all,

I posted my application form in late September and I wonder how much time I should expect before getting a convocation from recruitment team. Does anyone of you have a clue ?

Many thanks to all for your answer.

[lipoho]

Did anyone still waiting for the replay for the sate 1a interview?because I submitted my application on the early of July and I still didn't receive any feedback.

[flyer_spotter]

Sending in my application this week.

Any HKID holders from California here?

[Fabby88]

usually it takes a long time before you get called up for an initial interview..
expect to wait more than half a year.

[lipoho]

but I know some people get invitation for stage 1a after a month they apply.

I think if I put HK as my first prefer location, is this going to speed up the whole process?

[Fabby88]

you can try but i doubt it would,
there are so many applicants every month/yr
you are already the good bunch to be asked for intial interview
patience is virtue in Cathay world

[NotInTheNavy]

'Preparing for Your Cathay Pacific Interview: The Pilot's Guide' by Capt X, Y & Z

I have a copy of this I no longer require (11th Edition). PM me if you're interested.

I'll even throw in a copy of 'The Ultimate SO Guide, by Second Officers X, Y and Z', to keep things balanced

[heehee85]

About the Compass test in initial A

Dear all,

I heard that there are seven sections of the compass test, including a technical test.
Anyone know the details of them?
What questions they ask in the technical test?

cheers

[orangeboy]

For the basic compass test (ab initio candidates), the technical test is actually a physics test. The level is high school level physics. Everyone gets slightly different questions, so there is probably a memory bank of questions which the computer randomly selects each time. There's about 10-15 questions from memory. e.g they give you a picture of several cog wheels and asks which one spins the quickest.

In the advanced compass test (advanced entry candidates), the technical test is more aviation related.

The hand eye coordination section is also different between the 2 tests. Advanced compass does a ILS type test where as the basic compass test has a slalom course and a pitch and rudder control type test.

Maths test is not overly hard, but requires good speed at calculations to finish. If you can do long divisions, additions, fraction, speed/distance etc relatively quickly, you should be fine.

Memory test is about remembering some numbers and then retyping them for the computer. Its things like radio frequency, altitude, heading and speed.

Orientation test, the computer will explain how to complete this task, and then based on reading the instructions CAREFULLY, apply your new knowledge to work out which is the correct answer. There will be an artificial horizon and ADF/RMI type indicator, and all you have to do is based on what these instruments are showing determine which aircraft matches the displays. There will be several aircrafts displayed obviously. You try and get through as many as possible in the time given. But please read the instructions carefully, if you don't understand how it works, you will get them all wrong.

[lipoho]

I found out that there should be one more test for the task management.

Please correct if I am wrong.

[orangeboy]

Ah yes, you are correct, forgot about that. That is basically entering information into an FMC type display, whilst cancelling warning lights.

[heehee85]

Thanks for the detailed description. It really helps.

I am wondering whether the paper work is allowed in the math test. I am not good at managing complicated mental math.