Cathay Pacific Cadet Pilot Programme
Anyone free to meet on 9th-11th Jan 2014?
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Cathay Pacific CPP Stage 1A
Hi everyone 
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I am looking to apply for the CPP around March/April 2014 time
. I have applied CX before in 2012 but unfortunately failed after stage 1A. So I just want to confirm here with everyone in this forum to see if recent stage 1A is still the JKI multiple choice test and the COMPASS aptitude test. 
I also wonder if I am practising the correct aptitude tests from SkyTest preparation Middle East Carriers version 3.0.8 is what CX uses for their COMPASS test. Does anyone also know what type of joystick they use for the apt test?
Last question before people think I am too annoying
, what is involved now in Stage 1B
Thanks a lot!
ALKC
,I am looking to apply for the CPP around March/April 2014 time
. I have applied CX before in 2012 but unfortunately failed after stage 1A. So I just want to confirm here with everyone in this forum to see if recent stage 1A is still the JKI multiple choice test and the COMPASS aptitude test. I also wonder if I am practising the correct aptitude tests from SkyTest preparation Middle East Carriers version 3.0.8 is what CX uses for their COMPASS test. Does anyone also know what type of joystick they use for the apt test?
Last question before people think I am too annoying
, what is involved now in Stage 1BThanks a lot!
ALKC
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@HK_Aviator
Do you mean how long it takes to get an invitation to the first stage after sending your application?
For me and a few others, if you've read this whole thread, minimum has been 6 months before getting a reply/invitation to the first stage.
By "How long did it take you guys to hear back for the first stage," you mean after you have done the first stage, then @Dreamlinerwannabe is correct. Could be the same day or a few weeks till you get your results of Stage 1.
@ALKC1007
What's involved in Stage 1B can be found in this thread. Apart from COMPASS*, I don't think much has changed to the selection procedure.
*Before it was WOMBAT.
Do you mean how long it takes to get an invitation to the first stage after sending your application?
For me and a few others, if you've read this whole thread, minimum has been 6 months before getting a reply/invitation to the first stage.
By "How long did it take you guys to hear back for the first stage," you mean after you have done the first stage, then @Dreamlinerwannabe is correct. Could be the same day or a few weeks till you get your results of Stage 1.
@ALKC1007
What's involved in Stage 1B can be found in this thread. Apart from COMPASS*, I don't think much has changed to the selection procedure.
*Before it was WOMBAT.
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@kelevra
yeah, that's what i meant. i only read about half the thread so far, but i just wanted to know the time it took to receive the invitation for stage one for the most recent group of people, so i can get a better timing of when to apply since im still in school. thanks for your great help!
yeah, that's what i meant. i only read about half the thread so far, but i just wanted to know the time it took to receive the invitation for stage one for the most recent group of people, so i can get a better timing of when to apply since im still in school. thanks for your great help!
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Stage1B in Feb
dear passionate wannabes,
Any of u are going to attend your Initial B in Feb ?
Perhaps we may meet up and practice in advance ?
@ HK_Aviator
just a few words to add,
I am not trying to fool you, but seriously the process time various from days to months (even a year). So that's why people keep saying that 'Apply when you are prepared'.
If you cant prepare yourself from your study, why dont u apply when u can?
Any of u are going to attend your Initial B in Feb ?
Perhaps we may meet up and practice in advance ?
@ HK_Aviator
just a few words to add,
I am not trying to fool you, but seriously the process time various from days to months (even a year). So that's why people keep saying that 'Apply when you are prepared'.
If you cant prepare yourself from your study, why dont u apply when u can?
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Hey guys, I just got an e-mail from Cathay to invite me to participate the initial A process scheduled on February 17th. Just wondering if all of you living overseas had to fly back to Hong Kong for it?
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I am sure they would tell you where it was being held or does it really say February 17th and no location. If the location they have given is in Canada then as you are from Vancouver I guess you would not have to fly.
If they want you to attend in Hong Kong that does not mean you have to fly, there are a few more options. This time of year you could probably complete the journey overland, would need to find a guide to take you through the Arctic but once in Russia it would be quite an adventure with a mix of 4x4s and probably some eye opening train journeys through some spectacular countryside. Once in China I expect a bus or train to Hong Kong would be easy to organize. You could also try to make the journey on the water, some container ships offer spaces for passengers. Personally I think overland would be the most interesting although probably a bit dangerous at times but just think of the stories you would have to tell the interviewers.
Whatever way you chose I wish you good luck with your voyage and safe travels.
If they want you to attend in Hong Kong that does not mean you have to fly, there are a few more options. This time of year you could probably complete the journey overland, would need to find a guide to take you through the Arctic but once in Russia it would be quite an adventure with a mix of 4x4s and probably some eye opening train journeys through some spectacular countryside. Once in China I expect a bus or train to Hong Kong would be easy to organize. You could also try to make the journey on the water, some container ships offer spaces for passengers. Personally I think overland would be the most interesting although probably a bit dangerous at times but just think of the stories you would have to tell the interviewers.
Whatever way you chose I wish you good luck with your voyage and safe travels.
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Hi Guys,
I have been reading though this thread. but didn't find much detail info. about stage 2 group exercise / flight planning.
Are there any concrete example / sample question on that?
Thanks a lot!
I have been reading though this thread. but didn't find much detail info. about stage 2 group exercise / flight planning.
Are there any concrete example / sample question on that?
Thanks a lot!
Tom,
There is no such thing as an "example" question for flight planning or group exercise. The group thing is to see how you interact with other people. The flight planning is to see if you can solve a problem using your brain.
You cant really study for these other than maybe make sure you remember how to add and subtract.
There is no such thing as an "example" question for flight planning or group exercise. The group thing is to see how you interact with other people. The flight planning is to see if you can solve a problem using your brain.
You cant really study for these other than maybe make sure you remember how to add and subtract.
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Pilotchute,
Thanks ! And the reason why I am seeking for a sample question is to get an idea of what the context will be. So that I can better prepare / read more news etc ..
But for flight route planning , I though there will be a set of airline procedure that candidate can get themselves familiar with it ?
Thanks ! And the reason why I am seeking for a sample question is to get an idea of what the context will be. So that I can better prepare / read more news etc ..
But for flight route planning , I though there will be a set of airline procedure that candidate can get themselves familiar with it ?
The flight planning exercise will be something along the lines of,
"You are conducting a return flight from A to C to A". "You are overhead point B and you have a warning light come on and you must land at the next suitable airport" What is a suitable airport? Well you will have manual and you have to decided what is suitable and what isn't. You may or may not elect to land and the next "available" airport because it may not be "suitable". You also have to think about curfew's and crew flight time limitation as well.
Get the idea?
"You are conducting a return flight from A to C to A". "You are overhead point B and you have a warning light come on and you must land at the next suitable airport" What is a suitable airport? Well you will have manual and you have to decided what is suitable and what isn't. You may or may not elect to land and the next "available" airport because it may not be "suitable". You also have to think about curfew's and crew flight time limitation as well.
Get the idea?
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Hi there guys!
Just hear from an insider that CX does need more than 2.000 pilots for the coming six years to crew all the aircraft, but the airline is just getting 100 a year.
What do you guys think CX will do now?
Just hear from an insider that CX does need more than 2.000 pilots for the coming six years to crew all the aircraft, but the airline is just getting 100 a year.
What do you guys think CX will do now?