Cathay Pacific Cadet Pilot Programme
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Hey all, I have the first stage tomorow. The cadet program sounds perfect for an aspiring pilot. I am just feeling a bit of cold feet because Qantas is such an awesome aussie airline and I do love being australian. Could anyone comment on which they believe is a better career line for a pilot, whether it be through this cadetship, with the aspiration of one day being based back at home and a fulfilling career with CX, or whether it be doing the hard yards as an aussie instructor with a slim hope of getting a call from qantas years down the track. Its not that I am not motivated for CX, I have spoken to many people about it and they all think I should go for it and I want to. i just think i should think about all aspects first before commiting myself to at least 4 years in HK as a S0 not even flying the plane. Who knows, I may even end up living in HK for the rest of my life and loving it. I want honest answers, cheers
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coobg002
@coobg002:
The CX cadetship is certainly a great opportunity, however I think you must be 100% certain that it is for you before you go for your interview. It takes a lot of time and commitment to get through the various assessment phases and I'm very certain one of the questions you will be asked is "Why do you want to fly for Cathay and not Qantas?".
As for which path is the better career option? That really just depends on the individual I think. I am sure you've already done lots of homework for your interview but I have a bit of info on my blog which may be useful, feel free to check it out.
Goodluck either way!
The CX cadetship is certainly a great opportunity, however I think you must be 100% certain that it is for you before you go for your interview. It takes a lot of time and commitment to get through the various assessment phases and I'm very certain one of the questions you will be asked is "Why do you want to fly for Cathay and not Qantas?".
As for which path is the better career option? That really just depends on the individual I think. I am sure you've already done lots of homework for your interview but I have a bit of info on my blog which may be useful, feel free to check it out.
Goodluck either way!
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Advanced Flight Grading
How many days is one expected to stay in Adelaide for Advanced Flight Grading (3 Grob flights + 3 sim flights + briefings/weather contingency)?
Thanks in advance.
Thanks in advance.
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coobg002
Just to add to what CXGE90 said, it's all about what you want out of your career as a pilot. The CX CPP is a very good opportunity to get trained to a high standard, and be part of a great team. If i'm correct you are based in Adelaide Australia?, maybe one day you can move back and be based there as a F/O on the A330. Be sure to know what you want! They will not take a cadet who could possibly dropout in the near future due to cold feet etc. And as for sacrifices, yeah a few to be made but I hear most S/Os for CX at the moment are enjoying life, it's what it's all about in the end, no one wants to be a miserable pilot.
All the best!
All the best!
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holdmetight
holdmetight, there was an excellent post by holdmetight about advanced flight grading... haha roughly one week?
http://www.pprune.org/fragrant-harbo...t-grading.html
Post number 3, hope it helps and is still accurate!
Good luck in flight grading!
http://www.pprune.org/fragrant-harbo...t-grading.html
Post number 3, hope it helps and is still accurate!
Good luck in flight grading!
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Em773ER
Haha well apart from the fact that the simulator sessions are now done on the DA42 sim (as the B200 sim is U/S), otherwise it should still be pretty much the same as before. The one week I quoted does not include weather contingency, it is only for the exercises and probably a briefing or two. 
I was just looking for an approximate number of days that the grading will take - I need to send in a request for leave from my employers. When recruitment called me to invite me to flight grading, I was told the entire process would take 2 weeks; but judging from the experiences of friends who have done advanced grading, it takes a total of 10 days from start to finish, including all days for introduction, briefing, and weather contingencies. Due to circumstances I would like to take as little leave as possible, so I was wondering if someone could confirm the 10 day itinerary.
I was just looking for an approximate number of days that the grading will take - I need to send in a request for leave from my employers. When recruitment called me to invite me to flight grading, I was told the entire process would take 2 weeks; but judging from the experiences of friends who have done advanced grading, it takes a total of 10 days from start to finish, including all days for introduction, briefing, and weather contingencies. Due to circumstances I would like to take as little leave as possible, so I was wondering if someone could confirm the 10 day itinerary.
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Stage 1 interview
Dear all, I have the stage 1 interview on 21th Oct. Arriving in HK wed morning. Will be at Silvermine Beach. Anyone else for that date and stage?
If you want to get in touch, let me know.
If you want to get in touch, let me know.
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holdmetight
Thanks for the reply. Did they all do advanced grading?
Don't know what I was thinking.
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Guys and Gals,
Stop worrying about all this minutiae!!! Start looking at the big picture and read the wise post, "Why I knocked back Cathay". He is spot on and his post needs to be read by all of you. It is 100% accurate. Just look at all the current Cathay pilots, myself included, whom are applauding...
Take off the rose-colored glasses and drink a cup of reality...
CXorcist
Stop worrying about all this minutiae!!! Start looking at the big picture and read the wise post, "Why I knocked back Cathay". He is spot on and his post needs to be read by all of you. It is 100% accurate. Just look at all the current Cathay pilots, myself included, whom are applauding...
Take off the rose-colored glasses and drink a cup of reality...
CXorcist
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There seems to be a whole heap of negative feedback about the CX Cadetship (ie. low income, hardly enough to survive, crappy pollution, crappy hours, etc).
Is there anyone out there that is a foreigner who has completed the cadetship, and is now living in Hong Kong? What are the conditions like? It would be good to hear from someone who is actually experiencing it all, especially an international who doesn't have financial help with housing.
Is there anyone out there that is a foreigner who has completed the cadetship, and is now living in Hong Kong? What are the conditions like? It would be good to hear from someone who is actually experiencing it all, especially an international who doesn't have financial help with housing.
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How long do they generally take to invite a candidate for the first stage? If I apply online today, how long would they take to let me know whether I qualified for first stage assessments or not?
Has anyone read anything about a monthly stipend to be given to the cadets in this programme?
Has anyone read anything about a monthly stipend to be given to the cadets in this programme?
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AsL402
No worries, thanks for your reply. Hope all is well with you!
CXGE90
Thanks for replying, do you recall the recruitment personnel saying anything about how many days to expect for advanced flight grading? I'm pretty much comfortable with the 10 day timeframe now, was just wondering what the official word is.
Rayaan
After submitting my online application, I waited for 6 months before they e-mailed me with an invitation for Stage 1. As for stipends, I think it is something around AUD400 per month?
No worries, thanks for your reply. Hope all is well with you!
CXGE90
Thanks for replying, do you recall the recruitment personnel saying anything about how many days to expect for advanced flight grading? I'm pretty much comfortable with the 10 day timeframe now, was just wondering what the official word is.
Rayaan
After submitting my online application, I waited for 6 months before they e-mailed me with an invitation for Stage 1. As for stipends, I think it is something around AUD400 per month?