Cathay Pacific Cadet Pilot Programme
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I'm currently doing an undergrad in Canada, but I want to become a pilot.
I'm just wondering how long does it take around, to get a reply after I submit the application for HKID holders (3 star), and any opinions on if it's wise to apply during my undergrad?
I'm just wondering how long does it take around, to get a reply after I submit the application for HKID holders (3 star), and any opinions on if it's wise to apply during my undergrad?
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did anyone lose passion or lose interest in flying after reading BAK and those PPL books? how to overcome this issue? Im sorry to ask such odd questions.
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General physics
Does anyone know if physics test is included in the CX compass aptitude test? I know other parts quite well by reading the thread and I am just not sure about this.
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Is the advanced program open now to non HKID holders or not. When you look at the cadet recruitment website it says HK only.
Is this actually correct - I knew the ab-initio was HKID only - and quite correct doing that I think.
If advanced is now open to HKID only - does anyone know when or if this restriction might be lifted.
Tried contacting company directly , never respond to an email, never answer a phone call
Is this actually correct - I knew the ab-initio was HKID only - and quite correct doing that I think.
If advanced is now open to HKID only - does anyone know when or if this restriction might be lifted.
Tried contacting company directly , never respond to an email, never answer a phone call
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Ab initio (Cadet Pilot Program) is only open to HKID holders. It is currently open and they are actively recruiting.
Advanced Entry is open internationally, it has just been put on hold for the time being. Same goes for the Transition course. When will it open again, no idea, probably next year sometime at the earliest.
Advanced Entry is open internationally, it has just been put on hold for the time being. Same goes for the Transition course. When will it open again, no idea, probably next year sometime at the earliest.
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cx aptitude test
Does anyone know if physics (basic physics studied in college) is covered in the CX Compass aptitude test? (I have searched the information by google but no one gave a definite answer to it) Thanks!
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Just had a look at the FTA website, saw the grad photo to CP 51 - congrats to all
Clearly only two Asian people among the 18 graduates, and this course commenced in April 2012
I though the HKID only was bought in well before this. Clearly whitey's (of which I am one) can have HKID , but isn't really the aim of HKID to get more people of Asian background into the cockpit.
Must have been a lot of internationals on this course I would think - odds of 16 whiteys with HKID - slim to say the least.
Clearly only two Asian people among the 18 graduates, and this course commenced in April 2012
I though the HKID only was bought in well before this. Clearly whitey's (of which I am one) can have HKID , but isn't really the aim of HKID to get more people of Asian background into the cockpit.
Must have been a lot of internationals on this course I would think - odds of 16 whiteys with HKID - slim to say the least.
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Flyboat North,
Your post has to be the most pathetic thing I have seen in a long time.
What an earth does skin color have to do with having an HKID card?
Do your research and find out what the HKID is instead of cheering that "Whitey's" can have one.
No matter your skin color, If you are born in Hong Kong you can be the holder of a permanent HKID. (As an example of how a "whitey" can get a hold of an HKID)
I feel like I now have to act in complete shock the next time I see a slim person holding an American passport..... Granted I'll probably receive some flak for that last comment.
Can't wait to see the friendly CX crew say how much they'd love to sit next to you for 12 hours in a tiny flight deck.
Your post has to be the most pathetic thing I have seen in a long time.
What an earth does skin color have to do with having an HKID card?
Do your research and find out what the HKID is instead of cheering that "Whitey's" can have one.
No matter your skin color, If you are born in Hong Kong you can be the holder of a permanent HKID. (As an example of how a "whitey" can get a hold of an HKID)
I feel like I now have to act in complete shock the next time I see a slim person holding an American passport..... Granted I'll probably receive some flak for that last comment.
Can't wait to see the friendly CX crew say how much they'd love to sit next to you for 12 hours in a tiny flight deck.
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Cx252 beware of the Pinoy flying 'schools'.Do your due diligence.
Why you want to get a PPL? It won't be an advantage at selection stage.
And BTW you cannot do it in 45 hrs. Even Biggles cannot..
Why you want to get a PPL? It won't be an advantage at selection stage.
And BTW you cannot do it in 45 hrs. Even Biggles cannot..
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What an earth does skin color have to do with having an HKID card?
Well quite a good deal when you consider:
This normally would not be enough for a expat child to gain a HKID card. Year sure there are always exceptions - airline pilots stay longer - we already all know that.
Few Anglo children stay the seven years to gain HKID and very few are born there.
How many Anglo's between ages 19 to 23 would actually hold a HKID card , I would say under 1000 , more likely under 500
Have a look at the Dragonair ab-initio grads - pretty much all Asian background very occasional anglo faces.
The point is that the odds of the 16 of the graduating class or a significant portion of them holding HKID is millions, more likely billions to one.
So clearly they are foreign nationals, and good luck to them everyone earns a place at Cathay.
They question I asked really was quite a simple one. We all know Cathay stated they would be giving preference to HKID , yet we clearly see a course starting April 2012 that is nearly all Anglo - non HKID holders. So when do we see the effects of this new policy
Well quite a good deal when you consider:
- Hong Kong is in Asia
- Hong Kong is part of China
- 95% plus of HK people are of an Asian race
This normally would not be enough for a expat child to gain a HKID card. Year sure there are always exceptions - airline pilots stay longer - we already all know that.
Few Anglo children stay the seven years to gain HKID and very few are born there.
How many Anglo's between ages 19 to 23 would actually hold a HKID card , I would say under 1000 , more likely under 500
Have a look at the Dragonair ab-initio grads - pretty much all Asian background very occasional anglo faces.
The point is that the odds of the 16 of the graduating class or a significant portion of them holding HKID is millions, more likely billions to one.
So clearly they are foreign nationals, and good luck to them everyone earns a place at Cathay.
They question I asked really was quite a simple one. We all know Cathay stated they would be giving preference to HKID , yet we clearly see a course starting April 2012 that is nearly all Anglo - non HKID holders. So when do we see the effects of this new policy
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How many Anglo's between ages 19 to 23 would actually hold a HKID card , I would say under 1000 , more likely under 500
I went to an international school where the majority of the students were
of non-Asian race and the majority had permanent HKID cards.
Do not forget Hong Kong wasn't owned by china pre-97, still a lot of, as you would say, whitey's, growing up with HKID cards and who knows, some may stay and have white kids who will in turn own an HKID card.... and so on.
Don't forget that the non-HKID holders who went through the interview process were still being selected or were awaiting for the course to start. I could be completely wrong but I believe the HKID card rule was to stop the initial process of new applicants.
Saying this, no one has any right to complain about Hong Kong making their own law's. Surely if a country like Australia can refuse you because you are not Australian, Hong Kong should be able to do the same.
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Does anyone know the schedule for overseas applicants with HKID (eg, when will stage 2 be conducted)?
I know we are supposed to be done with the selection process by September but I had my 1B about three weeks ago and I still haven't heard anything (no phone call/email)
Fingers crossed for all of us!
I know we are supposed to be done with the selection process by September but I had my 1B about three weeks ago and I still haven't heard anything (no phone call/email)
Fingers crossed for all of us!
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You can read up info online. There are a lot of sources. Or you can look into some books on aviation. "Flying the Big Jets" by Stanley Stewart and "Flight without Formulae" by AC Kermode are my recommendations.