Cathay Pacific Cadet Pilot Programme
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airplaneridesrfun,
Thank you for the advice. I think you have a point, but I will give the program a try. Who knows if i will even pass Stage 1. At least i have a clearer expectation of how this possible career will be.
Thank you for the advice. I think you have a point, but I will give the program a try. Who knows if i will even pass Stage 1. At least i have a clearer expectation of how this possible career will be.
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In actual fact, the CX cadetship has remained very local-oriented, despite the fact that it was opened to a global audience nearly a year ago. Many expat cadets will be new to HKG after finishing their training, but they will not get the financial perks that DE pilots were entitled to. So obviously if you are an expat looking at the CPP, then take a close look at what you are getting yourself into - as I mentioned earlier while it is possible to get by on the SO paycheck, your life won't remotely resemble your original one back home. It all depends on whether this is the right thing for you or not. Most expats applying for the CPP have a choice between staying at home and forging a career there, or moving to HKG and trying out with CX. You have a choice there, so pick wisely.
As for locals, I would say everything more or less stays the same. For local youngsters, the CXCPP remains as the only viable pathway towards commercial flying, as it has been for the past decade. No matter how much you want to do some real flying (as opposed to sitting in the back), it is something that locals must accept because that's how the game is played. If you don't have the option of choosing another airline that pays you more or treats you better, then naturally you would not think CX is such a bad idea... especially when you have the opportunity to fulfill your career aspiration. What's more, the SO pay is more than enough for a LEP to get by in HKG. You may be paid significantly less than what other professionals get in their line of work, but then again people with a passion for aviation are normally willing to take job satisfaction as a form of renumeration too. I certainly could live with that.
Caveat Emptor.
As for locals, I would say everything more or less stays the same. For local youngsters, the CXCPP remains as the only viable pathway towards commercial flying, as it has been for the past decade. No matter how much you want to do some real flying (as opposed to sitting in the back), it is something that locals must accept because that's how the game is played. If you don't have the option of choosing another airline that pays you more or treats you better, then naturally you would not think CX is such a bad idea... especially when you have the opportunity to fulfill your career aspiration. What's more, the SO pay is more than enough for a LEP to get by in HKG. You may be paid significantly less than what other professionals get in their line of work, but then again people with a passion for aviation are normally willing to take job satisfaction as a form of renumeration too. I certainly could live with that.
Caveat Emptor.
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Hi Happyguy,
Has cathay get back to you regarding your flight grading ( stage 4) ??what about the short course?has it been approve by HKCAD and if so how long and what must we do in the 6 months to convert to a HK CPL??
Has cathay get back to you regarding your flight grading ( stage 4) ??what about the short course?has it been approve by HKCAD and if so how long and what must we do in the 6 months to convert to a HK CPL??
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How many?
Hi guys!
Does anyone know how many CX invites to stage1. I mean, should you be considered lucky if your invited to the stage1 interview?
And how many days does it take for CX to come back to you with a result after stage1? 1 week, 2 weeks??
Thanks
& Good luck!
Does anyone know how many CX invites to stage1. I mean, should you be considered lucky if your invited to the stage1 interview?
And how many days does it take for CX to come back to you with a result after stage1? 1 week, 2 weeks??
Thanks
& Good luck!
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Hi JF190
I think you are more likely to be selected than you think. To be eligible for the cadet program you need to be able to speak english and want to fly.
I had my first, second, and third stage interviews in my thirties. During the introductions at stage 2 we were told that Cathay Pacific had already made positive conclusions from our stage 1 interviews and that they have a Cadet Position for each of us so long as we met Cathay Pacific's standards during the rest of our testing and interviews.
I am now waiting for an invitation to the stage 4 flight grading in Adelaide.
So perhaps you should give it a go, and keep trying if at first you don't succeed.
I think you are more likely to be selected than you think. To be eligible for the cadet program you need to be able to speak english and want to fly.
I had my first, second, and third stage interviews in my thirties. During the introductions at stage 2 we were told that Cathay Pacific had already made positive conclusions from our stage 1 interviews and that they have a Cadet Position for each of us so long as we met Cathay Pacific's standards during the rest of our testing and interviews.
I am now waiting for an invitation to the stage 4 flight grading in Adelaide.
So perhaps you should give it a go, and keep trying if at first you don't succeed.
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Hi aocrew,
still no word yet. I last talked with them about 2 weeks ago and they told me that the schedule for the short course was not yet available. They said they would phone me back in April.
I had previously asked how long the short course would be and was told about 5 months. I would expect the actual time would depend on a persons experience as well as how long it takes them to get up to speed - we all know everyone is different and learns at different rates.
Should you have enough experience at the start of the short course, I think you could expect to study for the Hong Kong Tech and ATPL exams. From there you could probably expect to work on multi-engine IFR training followed by a flight test and then and jet transport simulator training.
still no word yet. I last talked with them about 2 weeks ago and they told me that the schedule for the short course was not yet available. They said they would phone me back in April.
I had previously asked how long the short course would be and was told about 5 months. I would expect the actual time would depend on a persons experience as well as how long it takes them to get up to speed - we all know everyone is different and learns at different rates.
Should you have enough experience at the start of the short course, I think you could expect to study for the Hong Kong Tech and ATPL exams. From there you could probably expect to work on multi-engine IFR training followed by a flight test and then and jet transport simulator training.
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happyguy99, that was very encouraging.. a/b the act that they do consider cadets who are over 30 years of age. I"ve just past my 29th birthday and I had failed for the CX CCP twice already. My last try was 4 years ago. Do you know if they consider failed candidates? I must have done something really wrong as they don't seem to accept my application anymore through the internet.
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Vanucks, they do look at people who are re-applying. I know someone who was accepted following his second attempt at the CX cadetship. In fact, I put my second application in about 3 months ago and I have yet to hear back, so I assume they are currently assessing me. I'm sure if they didn't take re-applicants I would have been rejected already.
Care to elaborate?
they don't seem to accept my application anymore through the internet.
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I don't know why they would say that. My advice would be to contact the recruitment personnel and ask them for some pointers. Perhaps that should clear things up and give you a better idea of what to do next.
Good luck!
Good luck!
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hi happyguy99,
I hv a similar situation as you you do. I had stage 3 interview wif CX in late March n is waiting for their reply abt the schedule of flight grading. I wonder if you could pm me ur msn n we could update each other on the progress.
Cheers!
I hv a similar situation as you you do. I had stage 3 interview wif CX in late March n is waiting for their reply abt the schedule of flight grading. I wonder if you could pm me ur msn n we could update each other on the progress.
Cheers!
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Hi mhhermanlo,
This is the guy who did flight planning with you.
Congratualtion on your flight grading
You should try to get more flight experience before going to fg and read thoroughly on "stone rice" blog. add oil man!
This is the guy who did flight planning with you.
Congratualtion on your flight grading
You should try to get more flight experience before going to fg and read thoroughly on "stone rice" blog. add oil man!
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yicheung9, mhhermanlo,
Congratulations on making it to flight grading! When did you guys apply for the CXCPP, and how long did it take for them to send you an invitation for the Initial Test? Is this your first application?
Thanks in advance!
Congratulations on making it to flight grading! When did you guys apply for the CXCPP, and how long did it take for them to send you an invitation for the Initial Test? Is this your first application?
Thanks in advance!
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no answer
i applied for the cx cadet scheme but no reply and it just say We are unable to accept an additional application as your current application is being processed. but its said that for last sixth month can anyone help with contact details to cathaypacfic?