Cathay Pacific Cadet Pilot Programme
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AIMINGHIGH123,
That is an interesting link.
With the cost of living, some of it will depend on your shopping habits. If you shop in the 'gwai lo' places then your expenses will be greater than they will have been in London buying equivalent things. There are cultural differences that can affect cost of products. For example there isn't the same binge drinking culture as there is in the uk (exceptions exist obviously) and locals will generally only expect to buy 1/2 drinks on a night out because they are £6/£7 each. Additionally, If you eat as a local eats then it will be far cheaper than eating the usual western foods. So of course if you were to live in HK and expect to live as you do in the uk/similar you may find your lifestyle too expensive to maintain on the current terms on offer.
I'd be interested to know the habits of the average SO on the current terms. That is not a criticism, I am not suggesting that many posting negatives on here are whingeing unnecessarily - I am just curious.
That is an interesting link.
With the cost of living, some of it will depend on your shopping habits. If you shop in the 'gwai lo' places then your expenses will be greater than they will have been in London buying equivalent things. There are cultural differences that can affect cost of products. For example there isn't the same binge drinking culture as there is in the uk (exceptions exist obviously) and locals will generally only expect to buy 1/2 drinks on a night out because they are £6/£7 each. Additionally, If you eat as a local eats then it will be far cheaper than eating the usual western foods. So of course if you were to live in HK and expect to live as you do in the uk/similar you may find your lifestyle too expensive to maintain on the current terms on offer.
I'd be interested to know the habits of the average SO on the current terms. That is not a criticism, I am not suggesting that many posting negatives on here are whingeing unnecessarily - I am just curious.
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So I spoke with CX flight crew recluitment today and they said; starting this month all non Hong Kong residents applying for the cadet program with zero flight time will now need to have at least 250 hours TT and CPL
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A copy of your Class 1 medical certificate is required.
If you pass the initial stages then CX conduct their own medical on the applicant. How rigorous this medical is I do not know....? I assume it's of the usual Class1 standard
If you pass the initial stages then CX conduct their own medical on the applicant. How rigorous this medical is I do not know....? I assume it's of the usual Class1 standard
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Nein,
Thats exactly my point...lucky i bought 12 years ago,then 8 years ago during Sars, then again in the 2008 meltdown...
Luckily I had a proper housing allowance or I would have been screwed...for life
Thats exactly my point...lucky i bought 12 years ago,then 8 years ago during Sars, then again in the 2008 meltdown...
Luckily I had a proper housing allowance or I would have been screwed...for life
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Did you get the impression that this change applies to applicants who already applied, or just brand-new applicants? Thanks
So I spoke with CX flight crew recluitment today and they said; starting this month all non Hong Kong residents applying for the cadet program with zero flight time will now need to have at least 250 hours TT and CPL
BTW, there is nothing new at the website??
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Yes I think it applies to everybody . In my case I submitted my application last year, I have around 200 Hrs. TT and private license. So the lady from the flight crew recruitment (Rachel) told me that management has decided to change minimums for non HK applicants. And once I have 250 Hrs. and CPL i can call back to update the my application and be eligible for the Cadet program.
For all HK residents still the same thing, no flight experience required.
robair08 and desi_boy
This is the number 852 2747 8261. After the 5th try the call finally went through. I guess is difficult to call HK from the USA. Anyways if you guys get any valuable information please let us know.
Thanks
For all HK residents still the same thing, no flight experience required.
robair08 and desi_boy
This is the number 852 2747 8261. After the 5th try the call finally went through. I guess is difficult to call HK from the USA. Anyways if you guys get any valuable information please let us know.
Thanks
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all non Hong Kong residents applying for the cadet program with zero flight time will now need to have at least 250 hours TT and CPL