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Cathay Pacific Cadet Pilot Programme

Old 27th Mar 2023, 10:39
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Originally Posted by unbakedmirrors
Dang I thought GCSE results were good enough, if it's what they want then I will have to double time. Thank you!
I see you've asked about this several times in this thread already.
If you finished your GCSEs, then you have finished secondary education (high school) and therefore meet the educational requirements to apply.
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Old 2nd Apr 2023, 15:29
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I know they changed the 30 mins MS Team Technical Interview into a 1 hour long Panel Interview at Cathay city, has anyone done the latest Panel Interview and have some insight on it?
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Old 3rd Apr 2023, 11:05
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Tell the panel how much you love to be an Instagram Influencer then you will get the job. Oh. Of course they would love to hire a Fashion Designer 2.0!
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Old 9th Apr 2023, 13:51
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Hey guys,
Anyone recently reached HR/Tech interviews? Can you please share a timeline and experience?
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Old 20th Apr 2023, 23:21
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CX FTA program

Does anyone know what months does the CX Adelaide program start this year/last year?

Thank you
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Old 21st Apr 2023, 06:30
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FTA ground school

Originally Posted by 17zhangtr1
CP = legacy course (FTA full year)
CX = integrated with PolyU (half year in Poly, 8-10 months in Phoenix)
CPA = integrated at CX city (ground school at CX, then flying in FTA, mainly for CPL holders I think)
Hi there does anyone know in what months will the FTA ground school start this year?
Thank you
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Old 26th Apr 2023, 12:23
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Someone please give me the detail.
what differences between FO1 and FO2?
Every new entry for DEFO goes to FO1 right?
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Old 6th May 2023, 08:12
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Originally Posted by Khitans
Hi there does anyone know in what months will the FTA ground school start this year?
Thank you
Originally Posted by 17zhangtr1
CP = legacy course (FTA full year)
CX = integrated with PolyU (half year in Poly, 8-10 months in Phoenix)
CPA = integrated at CX city (ground school at CX, then flying in FTA, mainly for CPL holders I think)
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Regarding to the CPA course ,for both licensed or non - license holder , it's 8 months ground school in Cathay house (Never been in Cathay city) and at least 30 weeks flight training in AeroGuard Arizona US, No more FTA , at least not for now . Flight training for non-license holder may be longer .

FYI, Same as FTA , AeroGuard do provide accommodation but unlike FTA, AeroGuard DO NOT provide meals , cadets DO NOT live on campus and require to share room (2 cadet per room ), 2 to 3 room per unit
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Old 6th May 2023, 16:30
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Starting next month...

Cathay Pacific to require cadet pilots to work with customers at Hong Kong’s airport




https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/...gtype=homepage
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Old 6th May 2023, 16:54
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Originally Posted by d_lane92
Originally Posted by 17zhangtr1
CP = legacy course (FTA full year)
CX = integrated with PolyU (half year in Poly, 8-10 months in Phoenix)
CPA = integrated at CX city (ground school at CX, then flying in FTA, mainly for CPL holders I think)
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Regarding to the CPA course ,for both licensed or non - license holder , it's 8 months ground school in Cathay house (Never been in Cathay city) and at least 30 weeks flight training in AeroGuard Arizona US, No more FTA , at least not for now . Flight training for non-license holder may be longer .

FYI, Same as FTA , AeroGuard do provide accommodation but unlike FTA, AeroGuard DO NOT provide meals , cadets DO NOT live on campus and require to share room (2 cadet per room ), 2 to 3 room per unit
Thank you so much for the information! Do you know if candids already have FAA's CPLs, are they required to, or even legal to, take the PPL and CPL check rides again in the U.S.?
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Old 7th May 2023, 10:24
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Originally Posted by Hbfftbmtt View Post
Hey,

Anyone has gone through the Cadet Process. I have been invited to the initial interview. Is that the HR one?

Thanks
how's your initial interview going?
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Old 7th May 2023, 13:11
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Originally Posted by MoreBackpressure
Thank you so much for the information! Do you know if candids already have FAA's CPLs, are they required to, or even legal to, take the PPL and CPL check rides again in the U.S.?
Probably not PPL but CPL check rides .Just like in FTA, even CASA CPL or MECIR holder cadets need to have CPL check rides over there, however test is not based on CASA standard but HK CAD standard .
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Old 11th May 2023, 04:30
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Could anyone tell about how many cadet pilots are enrolled in a CPA/CP/CX program recently? maybe 15-20?
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Old 11th May 2023, 15:19
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Hi Guys,

I applied for the CX cadet programme yesterday, do you you guys roughly know how long it takes from initial application submission to receiving the first email for the online amplitude tests.

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Old 11th May 2023, 19:54
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Smile Initial interview

Originally Posted by ppfly787
how's your initial interview going?
I did mine few days ago, it was very chill, it's purely HR
I have only one lady with me, whole process with mostly personal questions and little touch about Cathay knowledge(fleet, destination).

They wanna know why you want to fly, why you choose Cathay, do you know what is SO job, will you be able to take few years of wait, how would you feel about the training program in FTA or integrated. How do you like to work in HK, how is your family feeling about it... Then she nicely introduced what is in the next panel interview and following steps, telling me to expect more since I have pilot license already.

I got news about the next interview the second day, it was a pleasant experience.
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Old 12th May 2023, 00:43
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Originally Posted by lz9497
I did mine few days ago, it was very chill, it's purely HR
I have only one lady with me, whole process with mostly personal questions and little touch about Cathay knowledge(fleet, destination).

They wanna know why you want to fly, why you choose Cathay, do you know what is SO job, will you be able to take few years of wait, how would you feel about the training program in FTA or integrated. How do you like to work in HK, how is your family feeling about it... Then she nicely introduced what is in the next panel interview and following steps, telling me to expect more since I have pilot license already.

I got news about the next interview the second day, it was a pleasant experience.
Thank you for you answers lz. There are several similar questions in my initial interview and I am preparing for the final interview. Feeling so hard to prepare for the technical questions since I have no flight experience.
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Old 12th May 2023, 09:02
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Smile initial interview

hi do you start your final interview ,I will attend initial interview ,can you share some experience to me (questions or subject )?
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Old 12th May 2023, 19:06
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Originally Posted by ppfly787
Thank you for you answers lz. There are several similar questions in my initial interview and I am preparing for the final interview. Feeling so hard to prepare for the technical questions since I have no flight experience.
I'm sure the training captain wouldnt expect a lot from you, watch some youtube videos about how planes fly, some aircrafts you really like, whats the specs of the aircrafts, show them you are genuinely interested in flying and aviation rather than take it as any ther jobs...
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Old 13th May 2023, 06:35
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And don't forget to show them you are absolutely OKAY to be a temporary Customer Service at the Airport, to work at the check in counter, greeting passengers, check in their bags, check their passports, greet and meet passengers at the arrival halls, and maybe, maybe someday to work as Flight Attendant serving peanuts and drinks, and pushing trolleys as well. To the current Head of Flying Training, title means nothing, everything is possible, after pilots are also human, can use them in many different ways. What a mess.




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Old 18th May 2023, 12:09
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How long did it take for you to hear back from them since applying? Was just wondering. I also sent in my application and I've got my license already.
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