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CP41 is going to start in early December but CP41 has already finished its intake. Some guys down here are doing grading for CP42 which I expect will start in Feb next year
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My stage3 interview was back in August. I called them a week ago but there was no result for me. I wonder if that has something to do with the amount of flight hours you have. I got about 280 hours. Maybe no news is good news. 
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Hey CMS, I currently have around 320 hours and a type rating. I had a medical follow up letter some weeks back regarding a VERY minor issue, which I got checked out.
I saw a specialist who gave me a letter that I consequently sent to Cathay. I received an aknowledgement but nothing since then. So youve been waiting since August, i know guys that were there in early september that are down in ADL since yesterday doing theire Fligh grading, what is going on???
I saw a specialist who gave me a letter that I consequently sent to Cathay. I received an aknowledgement but nothing since then. So youve been waiting since August, i know guys that were there in early september that are down in ADL since yesterday doing theire Fligh grading, what is going on???
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maybe they are trying to get guys with similar experience into the same batch?
i guess waiting beats getting the rejection letter? although i could imagine the wait must be a killer!
i guess waiting beats getting the rejection letter? although i could imagine the wait must be a killer!
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They've already got a couple of experienced guys from the week I was there down in ADL doing their FG. I dont know whats going on but it sounds like their rejecting people on medical grounds that are frankly, ludicrous. Be aware if you have any problem, however small, they will ask for further investigations, Be warned
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totally agree with SW1
my medical status, various requesting record and sending around etc etc have had my file on "pending" for 2 months already, they want to be absolutely clear that you're ... well... clear. good luck all
my medical status, various requesting record and sending around etc etc have had my file on "pending" for 2 months already, they want to be absolutely clear that you're ... well... clear. good luck all
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i guess when they're chucking that much money into your training and future, they'd want to be absolutely sure about everything - i guess having the CASA class 1 doesn't mean anything then?
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Herrtob,
When did you have your stage 3? Have you had any correspondance from the recruitment team or just various emails from the nurses? Ive sent them everything that they asked for and am still waiting
When did you have your stage 3? Have you had any correspondance from the recruitment team or just various emails from the nurses? Ive sent them everything that they asked for and am still waiting
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I haven't heard that rumour, but to be honest I only know one other guy who did the interview and I am not in touch with him. Here is hoping no news is good news. If we both get through then I think a beer is required.
I haven't heard that rumour, but to be honest I only know one other guy who did the interview and I am not in touch with him. Here is hoping no news is good news. If we both get through then I think a beer is required.
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Orangeboy,
I hold a JAA class 1 and have commercial experience, the issue they had has never stopped me flying or even been an issue for any of my renewals. I went to see a specialist who has clearly as day said im fit to fly. I dont know why Cathay are being so picky, and to be honest ive saved them a hell of a lot of money by having all my licences and a type rating. Either way theyve already chopped people on medical issues bordering on the unreal....
I hold a JAA class 1 and have commercial experience, the issue they had has never stopped me flying or even been an issue for any of my renewals. I went to see a specialist who has clearly as day said im fit to fly. I dont know why Cathay are being so picky, and to be honest ive saved them a hell of a lot of money by having all my licences and a type rating. Either way theyve already chopped people on medical issues bordering on the unreal....
SW1
The medical check for all initial hires at CX isn’t just an aviation class 1 medical but it is also a medical for loss of licence insurance (two years gross salary) and life insurance (five years gross salary). Those last two medicals are to a much higher standard than any aviation medical. Unfortunately if there is any doubt that can’t be clarified you can’t be employed on insurance grounds.
The medical check for all initial hires at CX isn’t just an aviation class 1 medical but it is also a medical for loss of licence insurance (two years gross salary) and life insurance (five years gross salary). Those last two medicals are to a much higher standard than any aviation medical. Unfortunately if there is any doubt that can’t be clarified you can’t be employed on insurance grounds.
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I totally understand that. Ive sent all the information required to the AMO at Cathay. I sent the nurse ,who emailed me the PDF letter from the Dr at Cx, an email asking if they were fine with what i had sent and whether any further tests were needed. i just received a reply saying "report received with thanks". Not sure what to do now apart from wait. I dont want to end up like one of these guys that gets pissed about for 2 months and then gets binned. I remember this happening to one chap in 2004!
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i guess having the CASA class 1 doesn't mean anything then?
Good luck to everyone still waiting for a flight grading invitation. Hang on in there, they should be quite keen to take you on, if not they would not have spent money flying you into HKG for Stage 2 and 3.
