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CX Stage 2 on 24 June 2014
Hi everyone,
Anyone knows who will have stage 2 interview on 24 June 2014? Please contact me via 6335 6240(mobile). We can practice together=))
Anyone knows who will have stage 2 interview on 24 June 2014? Please contact me via 6335 6240(mobile). We can practice together=))
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Thanks for the advice. I just figured out that the Cathay application system has some sort of technical incompetency. I got error message on the "education" session. I later found out that one cannot input colon symbol in any of the field OR length for certain columns shall not be exceeded.
Therefore if an error message is prompted, u better try another phrasing/ expression for the columns.
Thanks for the advice anyway.
Cheers
Therefore if an error message is prompted, u better try another phrasing/ expression for the columns.
Thanks for the advice anyway.
Cheers
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There is no "interview" for 1a so no need to worry about it yet, but do dress nicely none-the-less. Have fun!
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I didn't mean interview, I just meant the stage 1a my bad.
Any tips regarding that besides dressing nice.
I know I should study up on the book they provided, but any other things in particular?
Any tips regarding that besides dressing nice.
I know I should study up on the book they provided, but any other things in particular?
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Still running! Round 2 June 25th
Hi mates,
If anyone is intersted in looking for a study and preparation buddy for stage 2 scheduled late June / Early July, feel free to shoot me a private message. I will be available starting Mid April. Thanks!
If anyone is intersted in looking for a study and preparation buddy for stage 2 scheduled late June / Early July, feel free to shoot me a private message. I will be available starting Mid April. Thanks!
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Cathay Pacific Stage 2 Interview on 23rd June, 2014
Hi guys, does anyone here have cathay stage 2 interview scheduled on 23rd June? If yes, please don't hesitate to send me a message and we could prepare together. Thank you!
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Flight Grading Threshold
Hey Guys, I've been reading up on a lot of posts in this thread and I have one specific question regarding the flight grading for CX (and KA) - what is the exact threshold for basic grading? Some people here said less than 10 hours, some said less than 15, and some said below 30.
Could anyone who went through the grading itself shed some light please?
The reason I ask is that I am currently racking up some hours on a purely recreational basis. I would not want to cross the threshold just because I am an only hour or two over the threshold.
Thank you!
Could anyone who went through the grading itself shed some light please?
The reason I ask is that I am currently racking up some hours on a purely recreational basis. I would not want to cross the threshold just because I am an only hour or two over the threshold.
Thank you!
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Poynting (too much experience is a thing?)
I believe the information you are looking for can be found on Cathay's Cadet Recruitment page, but just in case I was wrong, I have read that the threshold to be somewhere around ten hours.
However, if you are someone anywhere near or beyond ten hours of operation on a small aircraft, the flight grading (which is targeted at people whom have never touched a column) should be a walk in the park for you.
Nothing to worry about here
However, if you are someone anywhere near or beyond ten hours of operation on a small aircraft, the flight grading (which is targeted at people whom have never touched a column) should be a walk in the park for you.
Nothing to worry about here
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Im new here, who here has applied and is a HKPID holder? due to the new immigration laws in Hongkong it is quite difficult to get a job here thus you have to have a work visa. Cathaypacific however has now boosted its cadet programme to allow local guys to join the airline meaning only people with the HKPID can join. If you think about it who would want to join if they have 1500+ hours and be stuck as a SO
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There are two things CX is trying to accomplish;
1) increase profit
2) increase number of local pilots in the airline (alright...maybe for the first reason afterall)
Before, when Hong Kong has little to no experienced pilots to offer the market, CX was stuck with paying A scale salaries in order to attract experienced expatiates to base in Hong Kong and fly their planes. Some people might say the Cadet Program (or iCadet) is just a cost reducing measure in the long run because it requires substantially less money to keep a local pilot happy. Thus the introduction of the C scale which entering Second Officers now receive.
With reduced pay, the abolishment of direct entry First Officers, and assimilation of every applicant upon entry to the company as Second Officers, those whom have racked up 1500+ hours and in possession of multiple licenses and ratings would probably look for a job somewhere else
1) increase profit
2) increase number of local pilots in the airline (alright...maybe for the first reason afterall)
Before, when Hong Kong has little to no experienced pilots to offer the market, CX was stuck with paying A scale salaries in order to attract experienced expatiates to base in Hong Kong and fly their planes. Some people might say the Cadet Program (or iCadet) is just a cost reducing measure in the long run because it requires substantially less money to keep a local pilot happy. Thus the introduction of the C scale which entering Second Officers now receive.
With reduced pay, the abolishment of direct entry First Officers, and assimilation of every applicant upon entry to the company as Second Officers, those whom have racked up 1500+ hours and in possession of multiple licenses and ratings would probably look for a job somewhere else
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Hi everyone,
New kid on the block here. Been a model aviation nut since I was 11 and do it full time but I've been wanting to become an airline pilot for some time now, but only decided to really push myself and go for it a month ago. Have done a bit of research on the cadet program and have most of the application filled out, now I'm just spending the next few months prepping for the interviews before I submit it.
Anyone studying for the interviews want to get together for a beer or coffee sometime and maybe study together on occasion?
Cheers
New kid on the block here. Been a model aviation nut since I was 11 and do it full time but I've been wanting to become an airline pilot for some time now, but only decided to really push myself and go for it a month ago. Have done a bit of research on the cadet program and have most of the application filled out, now I'm just spending the next few months prepping for the interviews before I submit it.
Anyone studying for the interviews want to get together for a beer or coffee sometime and maybe study together on occasion?
Cheers
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Depending on how old you are is also another consideration and especially being a HKPID is an absolute must otherwise you can submit an application and they will get back after they have dealt with the HKPID holders. I myslef am a HKPID holder and I applied for cathay pacific a few years ago and was accepted into the AB initio programme. Its always good for when you join that airline to have some connections with certain people in hongkong there is more of a chance of getting the job.
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Pardon me, I have given wrong information
I gave wrong information regarding this previous post...
Correction: The line is set at thirty hours, not ten. Sorry about that.
Applicants below thirty hours will have four trials during flight grading to be taught everything from taxing to stall recovery, which they must demonstrate capable of performing. Radio work and communication will be covered by the instructor. Not very sure about landing....
Flight grading will be done on a Grob 115A (subject to change) I am not sure what happens to people with more than thirty hours.
I believe the information you are looking for can be found on Cathay's Cadet Recruitment page, but just in case I was wrong, I have read that the threshold to be somewhere around ten hours.
However, if you are someone anywhere near or beyond ten hours of operation on a small aircraft, the flight grading (which is targeted at people whom have never touched a column) should be a walk in the park for you.
Nothing to worry about here
However, if you are someone anywhere near or beyond ten hours of operation on a small aircraft, the flight grading (which is targeted at people whom have never touched a column) should be a walk in the park for you.
Nothing to worry about here
Applicants below thirty hours will have four trials during flight grading to be taught everything from taxing to stall recovery, which they must demonstrate capable of performing. Radio work and communication will be covered by the instructor. Not very sure about landing....
Flight grading will be done on a Grob 115A (subject to change) I am not sure what happens to people with more than thirty hours.
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