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Cathay Pacific Cadet Pilot Programme

Old 5th Aug 2019, 12:59
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CX advance cadet program

Hello everyone! I live in NY and recently got the email from Cathay saying I reach their requirements to the advance cadet program. Have some questions that I concern if I should continue my farther application. Does anyone knows that

-how long is the training for the advance cadet program for HK base (second officer) if being selected?

-how long is the contract commitment? If you feel that CX is not for you and want to leave after you finish training / work 1-2 years later, do you need to pay back any training fee or buy back the contract?

-if ICAO log time can be transfer into FAA log time if I would decide to go back to USA for another pilot job?

thanks in advance!
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Old 6th Aug 2019, 03:24
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Chloe,

You will bewa second officer for 5 years. None of that time counts in FAA land. Training in Australia is around 3-6 months and tou will have to pay back a huge amount of money if you leave early.
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Old 6th Aug 2019, 03:45
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Oh it’s 3-6 months, I thought I saw 5-8 weeks intense training from somewhere😱 so the contract will be at least 5 years with them? Thanks!
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Old 6th Aug 2019, 06:14
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study group

Hi!guys
I will apply in the mid of 2020.
I'm looking for a study group to prepare both tech and hr.
I wish it will be a small gp up to 4-5 people.
if you are interested please feel free to whatsapps me +852 60866142
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Old 7th Aug 2019, 14:59
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Heeellllloooo

I am wondering how many candidates are chosen for each interview to get into the cadet program ?
thanks
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Old 9th Aug 2019, 01:49
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ICAO english proficiency test

Which website did you guys take the ICAO english test? It seems like they have different level of tests, which one did you take?
Thanks!
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Old 9th Aug 2019, 16:59
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Chloe,

you mentioned Second officer and also Cadet Program, which one exactly are you referring to. Those are two different program at cathay pacific from what I know. The cadet program are basically for HK Residents who doesn't have no Pilot license (Ab-initios) and thats the folks that need to repay money, which comes out of the salary im told. The SO position however are for CPLMEL holders and if selected its about 8-10 weeks of training in FTA adedaile and don't think you have to repay anything. Leaving the company before upgrading to Jr. FO which could take between 3-5 yrs wouldn't be a sensible thing to do becasue you wouldn't have logged any hours and like pilotchute said, its a no no in FAA Land. All the best

Cheers
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Old 11th Aug 2019, 16:04
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Study group

Hi all,

I'm thinking of applying around mid to late September time(Might even be later, depending on progress), I have a little bit of experience flying gliders and did Engineering at university. So if anyone would like to form a study group as well(Or I can join yours ), please feel free to contact me on Telegram, my username is Altocumulus1.

Thanks

P.S. If there is anyone who comes from a similar background as I do, feel free to drop me any advice.

Edit: The study group is now full

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Old 12th Aug 2019, 02:57
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Originally Posted by Chloe.M
Hello everyone! I live in NY and recently got the email from Cathay saying I reach their requirements to the advance cadet program. Have some questions that I concern if I should continue my farther application. Does anyone knows that

-how long is the training for the advance cadet program for HK base (second officer) if being selected?

-how long is the contract commitment? If you feel that CX is not for you and want to leave after you finish training / work 1-2 years later, do you need to pay back any training fee or buy back the contract?

-if ICAO log time can be transfer into FAA log time if I would decide to go back to USA for another pilot job?

thanks in advance!
Hey,how are you? Would mind posting the timeline about when you applied and how long did they take to reply? TIA.
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Old 12th Aug 2019, 07:01
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Originally Posted by skieskitty
Dear all,

I am looking for group mates to form study group. Please feel free to PM me if you feel comfortable to join. Thank you very much.

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Until you have a posting history you don't have access to private messaging and adding urls.
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Old 13th Aug 2019, 00:30
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Applied via their website, got an email about 4 days saying I reached their minimum requirements. Gave me about two weeks to send back all their requirements. Got an email saying their received my documents after 5 days. Now I’m waiting for further response..
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Old 20th Aug 2019, 19:43
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How many stages are in this process now?

From Canada and invited to initial A. I assume they will give me another date to fly back to HK for initial B and so on.

Just wanted to see how many stages are in this process now to estimate the expense that will be incurred.
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Old 21st Aug 2019, 01:45
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Hey, how long did they email you for interview after you submitted all the required documents? I’m still waiting
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Old 23rd Aug 2019, 09:08
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Old 25th Aug 2019, 06:17
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Looking for applicants who have stage 1A on 23SEPT pls inbox with telegram
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Old 25th Aug 2019, 11:07
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Old 26th Aug 2019, 01:37
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Hi, is there any update with your application? I am on the same boat
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Old 26th Aug 2019, 10:14
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Originally Posted by azuredragon
Anyone have stage 1A on 23SEP here?
23 Sep 👋🏻 Telegram: @Frankie9277
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Old 28th Aug 2019, 23:38
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Study group

hi guys,

I’m a new user here. Just graduated from uni, planning to apply cpp in one year (hopefully), any wannabe have a similar plan and would like to form a study group?

please drop me an email, I’ll share my whatsapp number to you. Many many thanks!!!

email: [email protected]
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Old 28th Aug 2019, 23:47
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height

Seriously, do cx accept 157cm?
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