Cathay Pacific Cadet Pilot Programme
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Well there are many pilots who aren't HK ID holders who were given 'yes' letters after passing TT or AE selection in 2012 only to be told in the second half of that same year that courses would be delayed for 12 months. THEN told after more than a year waiting and putting off other opportunities that any start date, if any at all, won't happen for the foreseeable future.
I know many who are now moving on to other airlines. Lots of these guys, including myself here in Australia, were already flying medium/ large turboprops or narrow body jets. Seems experience is not what cx desires anymore. The numbers to fill their requirements will always be there, but how long can they continue to scrape only the absolute bottom of the barrel for only ID holders before there's a hole?
I know many who are now moving on to other airlines. Lots of these guys, including myself here in Australia, were already flying medium/ large turboprops or narrow body jets. Seems experience is not what cx desires anymore. The numbers to fill their requirements will always be there, but how long can they continue to scrape only the absolute bottom of the barrel for only ID holders before there's a hole?
how long can they continue to scrape only the absolute bottom of the barrel for only ID holders before there's a hole?
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Hi everyone. I've been reading this thread and learned a lot from it, but something has always worried me.
I'm asked to put my marks for secondary education, but I have low math scores back in high school. I make no excuses for my performance back then.
But since then, I graduated from university and have had diverse work experience.
Anyone might have an idea how much will my high school grades affect my application?
I'm asked to put my marks for secondary education, but I have low math scores back in high school. I make no excuses for my performance back then.
But since then, I graduated from university and have had diverse work experience.
Anyone might have an idea how much will my high school grades affect my application?
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Extreme
They will definately go to the opposite most extreme side of what they do now. Maybe recruit DE and create seniority issues for people allready there.
There is a Chinese carrier recruiting for the A330 with American Basings. Would Cathay start that? Wouldn't help them much since the senior people would fill those first. You guys have a seniority system, don't you?
By the way, Does C402 Captain time at a US 135 operation count towards the Transition Program? Just asking since the stated minimums clearly state that it does, but I did hear that Transition really meant that the applicant allready flew for a regional. Glass, 121 and so on.
Just asking. I don't think that the Transition is returning, but I am hearing that Cathay may modify their future requirements. Who knows what happens in 1 year.
There is a Chinese carrier recruiting for the A330 with American Basings. Would Cathay start that? Wouldn't help them much since the senior people would fill those first. You guys have a seniority system, don't you?
By the way, Does C402 Captain time at a US 135 operation count towards the Transition Program? Just asking since the stated minimums clearly state that it does, but I did hear that Transition really meant that the applicant allready flew for a regional. Glass, 121 and so on.
Just asking. I don't think that the Transition is returning, but I am hearing that Cathay may modify their future requirements. Who knows what happens in 1 year.
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Locals only
Unless your a local and getting your CPL paid for I don't think CX is a good option.
A guy I know who already had his CPL was one of the first accepted when they started taking HK ID card holders who weren't PR's.
He had to do his whole CPL and IR again (at no expense but a massive waste of time). He has only just got upgraded to FO and this has taken him more than 5 years from when he started at FTA. So the stories of 3 year upgrades to FO are all BS. The cost of living is 30% higher now than when he joined and I don't believe he has had any sort of significant pay rise. He tells me financially an SO is in a much worse position than they were in 2008/09/10.
So be warned CX. I would say once the 7 year bond finishes (might be 5, I don't really remember exactly) for most of the zero to 250 hours guys you have been pumping through in last 6 years, you will have a mass exodus that will leave you very lacking. Two years on type as an FO (plus the 5 years SO makes 7 years) will get you 1500 hours leaving outfits with better conditions and pay welcoming you with open arms.
A guy I know who already had his CPL was one of the first accepted when they started taking HK ID card holders who weren't PR's.
He had to do his whole CPL and IR again (at no expense but a massive waste of time). He has only just got upgraded to FO and this has taken him more than 5 years from when he started at FTA. So the stories of 3 year upgrades to FO are all BS. The cost of living is 30% higher now than when he joined and I don't believe he has had any sort of significant pay rise. He tells me financially an SO is in a much worse position than they were in 2008/09/10.
So be warned CX. I would say once the 7 year bond finishes (might be 5, I don't really remember exactly) for most of the zero to 250 hours guys you have been pumping through in last 6 years, you will have a mass exodus that will leave you very lacking. Two years on type as an FO (plus the 5 years SO makes 7 years) will get you 1500 hours leaving outfits with better conditions and pay welcoming you with open arms.
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Too Late
It is too late for me anyway. I won't even consider the Advanced Entry since I would have to repeat my ratings, like you said. The 5 years as SO would ruin my career since I am allready 45 years old. Career changer!!
I can't determine whether the SO problem is the union or the company. Which would you say? In either case, I just can't imagine why anyone would go to Hong Kong and waste 5 years as an SO when their are second in command jobs opening up all over the US.
What is the future like over there in Cathay? I haven't heard a single word that they will open up for DE FO. Locals only is obviously the way they are handling it now. Any word on DE FO coming open again?
I can't determine whether the SO problem is the union or the company. Which would you say? In either case, I just can't imagine why anyone would go to Hong Kong and waste 5 years as an SO when their are second in command jobs opening up all over the US.
What is the future like over there in Cathay? I haven't heard a single word that they will open up for DE FO. Locals only is obviously the way they are handling it now. Any word on DE FO coming open again?
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Trial flight
Hi mates,
I am now preparing for my CX CPP interview. I want to experience more about flying. I tried 1hr trial flight in AFTC before. In terms of cost & quality, where else do you suggest me? Currently I am in Singapore.
Thanks,
wcy
I am now preparing for my CX CPP interview. I want to experience more about flying. I tried 1hr trial flight in AFTC before. In terms of cost & quality, where else do you suggest me? Currently I am in Singapore.
Thanks,
wcy
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Compass Test: Physics
Hi all,
Got my 1a interview coming up next week. Been through this forum thread which provided invaluable information!
Just one main question, what type of questions will the Physics test (in COMPASS) entail? Any tips/recommendations on preparing for this?
Also, the online practice tests on the official COMPASS site has been removed. Does anyone have alternative sites to practice for it?
Thanks a lot
Got my 1a interview coming up next week. Been through this forum thread which provided invaluable information!
Just one main question, what type of questions will the Physics test (in COMPASS) entail? Any tips/recommendations on preparing for this?
Also, the online practice tests on the official COMPASS site has been removed. Does anyone have alternative sites to practice for it?
Thanks a lot
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cx cadet program for international applicants?
Is this program open to international applicants as well? If so could someone please share the application link?
Thanks!
Thanks!
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Is this program open to international applicants as well? If so could someone please share the application link?