Cathay Pacific Cadet Pilot Programme
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Hey guys,
This is my first post here, althought I've been reading that thread for ages.
Finger crossed now for you all in South Africa. Hope to have some good news from you soon!
Fili-T, I have heard that this Aviation Knowledge test is based on a booklet they send before. If it is a PDF file, could you please send it to me? Just to have a look on it. I want to check the difficulty level.
Thanks!
This is my first post here, althought I've been reading that thread for ages.
Finger crossed now for you all in South Africa. Hope to have some good news from you soon!
Fili-T, I have heard that this Aviation Knowledge test is based on a booklet they send before. If it is a PDF file, could you please send it to me? Just to have a look on it. I want to check the difficulty level.
Thanks!
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Interview went well i think, although competition is very tough.
I had the personal and technical interview first, also asked alt of questions about Hong Kong which i knew.
I then did the Reasoning Test which started off easy and ended off difficult.
Then I did the JKI test which i think i could have prepared better for which i'm kicking myself for.
They said they'll get back to me in 2 weeks but i hope it's sooner.
As for my qualifications, I've got 350 TT CPL with ME/IR. King type rating and I've got a BCom degree specializing in Aviation Management. I work in ops at a charter company at Lanseria Airport in South Africa with 4 years experience.
I had the personal and technical interview first, also asked alt of questions about Hong Kong which i knew.
I then did the Reasoning Test which started off easy and ended off difficult.
Then I did the JKI test which i think i could have prepared better for which i'm kicking myself for.
They said they'll get back to me in 2 weeks but i hope it's sooner.
As for my qualifications, I've got 350 TT CPL with ME/IR. King type rating and I've got a BCom degree specializing in Aviation Management. I work in ops at a charter company at Lanseria Airport in South Africa with 4 years experience.
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Hey Forssi. Congrats on the interview and good luck to you. I have an interview in 3 weeks and I'm very nervous. I have a CPL with 260 hrs and I'm curious what kind of questions they will ask. My friend tells me the questions will be on a commercial level. Also, if you could give any insight on the questions that they asked about Hong Kong i would appreciate it. Thanks.
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They basically want to see that you have an interest in moving to Hong Kong.
They ask the basics about the place like whats the population, main religion etc.
Know your aircaft that you are currently flying very well, for example whats the tire pressures, engine types, speed etc.
Most important thing to remember is to be yourself. Don't be cocky or arrogant. Give short answers as this will leave room for the interviewer to ask why after your answers. Don't leave any doubt in your answers either. If you get a questions wrong or don't know the answer don't stress, just simply say you don't know the answer.
Make your CV very presentable, have all your copies with and dress in a suit as this shows you are serious about the interview.
Best of luck and remember competition is stiff!!!
They ask the basics about the place like whats the population, main religion etc.
Know your aircaft that you are currently flying very well, for example whats the tire pressures, engine types, speed etc.
Most important thing to remember is to be yourself. Don't be cocky or arrogant. Give short answers as this will leave room for the interviewer to ask why after your answers. Don't leave any doubt in your answers either. If you get a questions wrong or don't know the answer don't stress, just simply say you don't know the answer.
Make your CV very presentable, have all your copies with and dress in a suit as this shows you are serious about the interview.
Best of luck and remember competition is stiff!!!
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Hey guys, i went for the interview last monday and they send me an email which says you are not successful on this occasion.
However, we shall hold your application on file. Please inform us of any change in address, or education qualifications with a view to reapplying for our Cadet Pilot Programme in six months’ time.
I feel soooo bad that i didn't get it but i want to reapply does anybody know what i should do? should i go on the web site and apply again ? and has anybody failed on the first stage and then reapplied and got accepted?
thanks
S.J
However, we shall hold your application on file. Please inform us of any change in address, or education qualifications with a view to reapplying for our Cadet Pilot Programme in six months’ time.
I feel soooo bad that i didn't get it but i want to reapply does anybody know what i should do? should i go on the web site and apply again ? and has anybody failed on the first stage and then reapplied and got accepted?
thanks
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Just reapply in 6 months, i have heard of guys who failed on their first attempt and now are F/O with CX.
Do you have any flying experience? Qualifications etc?
Do you have any flying experience? Qualifications etc?
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Hey guys,
Thank you all for your feedbacks! Don't hesistate to make this thread fatter and fatter with information about your interviews, asked questions, advice etc etc...
The competition is definitely tough as it is an "international selection" for such a low number of places available in Adelaide! Having a ratio would be interesting though.
S.J. so sorry for your rejection. You definitely should reapply online but only in 6 months time, not before. And very important, make your application more interesting for next time, they will compare them! Get some more flying hours if you fly, try to get some trainings, start to learn a language (French for example!
). And try to make a nice summary of your interview you just had to be more efficient in 6 months!
I've also heard many guys saying that they succeed on their 2nd attempt.
Good luck!
Thank you all for your feedbacks! Don't hesistate to make this thread fatter and fatter with information about your interviews, asked questions, advice etc etc...
The competition is definitely tough as it is an "international selection" for such a low number of places available in Adelaide! Having a ratio would be interesting though.
S.J. so sorry for your rejection. You definitely should reapply online but only in 6 months time, not before. And very important, make your application more interesting for next time, they will compare them! Get some more flying hours if you fly, try to get some trainings, start to learn a language (French for example!
). And try to make a nice summary of your interview you just had to be more efficient in 6 months!I've also heard many guys saying that they succeed on their 2nd attempt.
Good luck!
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Guys, failure isn't the end of the world - they probably have doubts about something so they decided not to let you through. More than half the people who eventually succeed in becoming cadets have failed in some stage of their application before. Failing does not mean you are not suitable to be a pilot, they just won't take risks when you cannot convince them you have what it takes. If they tell you to re-apply after 6 months, then use the time to improve and come back a stronger candidate.
As for the ratio of applicants vs spots... I'm not sure about the exact number of applicants but for arguments sake I'll assume 10,000 because it's definitely not any less than that. They aim to take around 60 candidates in 2010, so I'd say it's 10,000:60... or 167 applicants competing for 1 spot.
As for the ratio of applicants vs spots... I'm not sure about the exact number of applicants but for arguments sake I'll assume 10,000 because it's definitely not any less than that. They aim to take around 60 candidates in 2010, so I'd say it's 10,000:60... or 167 applicants competing for 1 spot.
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Wow that's some tough odds! I didn't know so many people are interested in this program...
Holdmetight, these 10,000 applicants you are estimating...are they all invited to Stage 1 or does this 10,000 also include people that just applied and didn't get to Stage 1?
Thanks,
Holdmetight, these 10,000 applicants you are estimating...are they all invited to Stage 1 or does this 10,000 also include people that just applied and didn't get to Stage 1?
Thanks,
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Wow forssi. That's amazing man. Where did you get your degree? tuks? I heard through the grapevine that they offer a degree like that. I'm sure you'll do well with that ace up your sleeve. I also work at FALA but at a flight training school. Small world hey. They told me 10 days. That was on the tenth of the month...
Yeah guys. Rejection just means there's something else to be done. This is not a once in a lifetime, never gonna happen again, hell or glory nothing in between decision. I would love the chance and even if it doesn't work out, there are more opportunities out there. Maybe with CX maybe somewhere else.
Do you really think there are that many applicants? A 1 in 167 chance is hectic man. I know a few guys who weren't called. Maybe that 10000 includes them
Yeah guys. Rejection just means there's something else to be done. This is not a once in a lifetime, never gonna happen again, hell or glory nothing in between decision. I would love the chance and even if it doesn't work out, there are more opportunities out there. Maybe with CX maybe somewhere else.
Do you really think there are that many applicants? A 1 in 167 chance is hectic man. I know a few guys who weren't called. Maybe that 10000 includes them
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10,000 is an estimate of the total number of applications they get annually, including people who get accepted/rejected during different stages of interview, and those who never/haven't heard back from CX. It's hardly surprising, given they take applications 24/7 and from everywhere around the world. The number is hardly ballpark though, it looks more like an optimistic outlook. I'd say the actual figure surpasses this one by an entire cityblock.
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Phil-T, Yes i studied at TUKS. They don't offer the degree anymore which is a shame. I went for my interview on the 11th, so hopefully we get some feedback soon.
As for the rejection, you can't plan your flying career on one interview or one opportunity. It took me 7 years to get my CPL on my own steam so i know all about disappointment. All i say is be patient and do your best and you will get results. I've been struggling to find a full time flying job for 2 years as the industry is basically at a stand still when it comes to jobs for low timers.
As for the rejection, you can't plan your flying career on one interview or one opportunity. It took me 7 years to get my CPL on my own steam so i know all about disappointment. All i say is be patient and do your best and you will get results. I've been struggling to find a full time flying job for 2 years as the industry is basically at a stand still when it comes to jobs for low timers.
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I got the rejection email today.
Phili-T, let me know your outcome.
Africa contract flying here I come!!!!!!!
Good luck to the other guys from SA.
Phili-T, let me know your outcome.
Africa contract flying here I come!!!!!!!
Good luck to the other guys from SA.
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Time before training commences
Im putting this out to anybody who may have been through the cadet pilot programme with CX, or are currently in the process. How many of the people who have applied since the scheme was open for international applicants have actually started flight training at Adelaide?
I read the link to the wowpeter blog, but it appears as though he went through the process 3 years ago.
My main reason for asking this, is because im not too sure if CX interviews people, and then puts them in a pool, or sends all eligible people for training straight away after the interviews and flight grading at the flight school in Adelaide.
Anybody out there know?
I read the link to the wowpeter blog, but it appears as though he went through the process 3 years ago.
My main reason for asking this, is because im not too sure if CX interviews people, and then puts them in a pool, or sends all eligible people for training straight away after the interviews and flight grading at the flight school in Adelaide.
Anybody out there know?
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How many of the people who have applied since the scheme was open for international applicants have actually started flight training at Adelaide?
If you pass flight grading, you are put into the next available course and you start training ASAP. I think they start a new course every 2-3 months nowadays.
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@Holdmetight: Thanks for the insight.
I am currently waiting for an interview date, having applied in June '09. However, I received an email yesterday from CX saying that because I'm travelling from Kenya, they'll try and slot me in to a schedule where stage 1a and 1b is approximately 5days apart, so I dont have to travel back and forth, as it is stage 1 is at my expense. I think CX is really very thoughtful in that respect, I'd have to say
I am currently waiting for an interview date, having applied in June '09. However, I received an email yesterday from CX saying that because I'm travelling from Kenya, they'll try and slot me in to a schedule where stage 1a and 1b is approximately 5days apart, so I dont have to travel back and forth, as it is stage 1 is at my expense. I think CX is really very thoughtful in that respect, I'd have to say
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hey! yea i got ma CPL/IR 4 months ago and i have passed all the ATPL subjects i really dont know where i went wrong 
am ganna apply again. so did they reject u too ??
am ganna apply again. so did they reject u too ??