Cathay Pacific Cadet Pilot Programme
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lucky86
Thanks lucky86!
I hope I'll do fine on the interview. I have being studying hard.
As for the math test, sorry I was being a bit too general.
I meant to ask specifically on Part 2 (aviation math).
I have seen posts saying it involves calculation of stall speeds, climb gradient, etc.
Is that true? Or is it more like Distance/Speed/Time questions? Variation/Deviations? Pressure Altitude?
Things in the JKI booklet.
Thanks again!
I hope I'll do fine on the interview. I have being studying hard.
As for the math test, sorry I was being a bit too general.
I meant to ask specifically on Part 2 (aviation math).
I have seen posts saying it involves calculation of stall speeds, climb gradient, etc.
Is that true? Or is it more like Distance/Speed/Time questions? Variation/Deviations? Pressure Altitude?
Things in the JKI booklet.
Thanks again!
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HKYAA?
Hey fellow wannabes!
I'm new to the forum. I recently attended a university career talk and there is this new non-profit organization doing a presentation after Cathay's called the Hong Kong Youth Aviation Academy. It provides ground school taught by current airline pilots and I hear they're accepting applicants now. Has anybody heard about this? What do you guys think?
I'm new to the forum. I recently attended a university career talk and there is this new non-profit organization doing a presentation after Cathay's called the Hong Kong Youth Aviation Academy. It provides ground school taught by current airline pilots and I hear they're accepting applicants now. Has anybody heard about this? What do you guys think?
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Hi all, it's been a week ago since I had my stage 1 of ab initio with cx in hk and Im still waiting for their response. Is that common for people who passed to wait that long? Coz I have heard some successful candidates waited only a day or two.
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The time it takes to let you know one way or the other will vary. The person who interviewed you may be flying somewhere the next day for a 5 day pattern or they may have a few days off and not want to work during that time so may not submit a report. The people who decide who progress once all information about you is submitted may have other things going on also and it probably wont be just one person. It is just the way it is at CX for a lot of things, many people who are in positions of power usually get to decide these things.
For any upgrade, SO to JFO, JFO to FO, or FO to CN, a group of guys get together and have a look over your past history, reports filed, simulator grades, anything on your permanent file, any crm issues (usually have you annoyed the wrong person), etc. This happens usually once a month when they can all get together. It would not surprise me if the same thing goes for the interview. They probably get together once a month to decide on the past months candidates. So if you interview a couple of days before they get together you will know very soon the outcome. If you interview the day after this meeting it will be a month before you hear. The guys/girls in the office are nice people so as soon as they have the information to email candidates they will do that as know it is hard waiting.
If there are other issues it may take longer, medical for example and they want clarification so it has to go through medical department. I know when I joined they used to get US confirmation that you could get a crew visa prior to a job offer.
It is all variable.
For any upgrade, SO to JFO, JFO to FO, or FO to CN, a group of guys get together and have a look over your past history, reports filed, simulator grades, anything on your permanent file, any crm issues (usually have you annoyed the wrong person), etc. This happens usually once a month when they can all get together. It would not surprise me if the same thing goes for the interview. They probably get together once a month to decide on the past months candidates. So if you interview a couple of days before they get together you will know very soon the outcome. If you interview the day after this meeting it will be a month before you hear. The guys/girls in the office are nice people so as soon as they have the information to email candidates they will do that as know it is hard waiting.
If there are other issues it may take longer, medical for example and they want clarification so it has to go through medical department. I know when I joined they used to get US confirmation that you could get a crew visa prior to a job offer.
It is all variable.
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Joycekin when did you attend the initial interview?
I have been waiting for almost 2 weeks and still have not received any call or e-mail.
Do anybody know if you will receive a rejection letter from CX if you failed?
I have been waiting for almost 2 weeks and still have not received any call or e-mail.
Do anybody know if you will receive a rejection letter from CX if you failed?
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Hi JoNvAn,
I did my interview back in Mid-May in HK. (I am from Toronto)
I waited for 2 weeks before I received an email from CX notifying me that I was shortlisted for Stage 2. The next day, an HR personnel called my Toronto number to schedule a date for Stage 2.
Candidates that I have met and was rejected received the email the very next day.
FYI. I have a friend that did his interview in Vancouver in late May and was told they won't schedule anything for him till August.
No news is good news. Just be patient.
There are people that waited for a month before hearing back from CX.
I did my interview back in Mid-May in HK. (I am from Toronto)
I waited for 2 weeks before I received an email from CX notifying me that I was shortlisted for Stage 2. The next day, an HR personnel called my Toronto number to schedule a date for Stage 2.
Candidates that I have met and was rejected received the email the very next day.
FYI. I have a friend that did his interview in Vancouver in late May and was told they won't schedule anything for him till August.
No news is good news. Just be patient.
There are people that waited for a month before hearing back from CX.
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Hi
Hi,
I am also from Toronto and my Interview has been scheduled for July.
I was wondering if you would be able to share your experience. Any tips/advice
would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!
Cheers,
Ross
I am also from Toronto and my Interview has been scheduled for July.
I was wondering if you would be able to share your experience. Any tips/advice
would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!
Cheers,
Ross
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Hong Kong Youth Aviation Academy
Dear Doris
I think joining HKYAA is a good idea for learning more about aviation and at the bottom line preparing for an airline interview. It's started by a group of volunteer local airline pilots with lecturers from engineering, air traffic control, government flying service and the civil aviation department as well. Normally this type of course is very costly but HKYAA is essentially free. They are aiming for Uni students so if you're interested, do apply and see if get selected for the program.
I think joining HKYAA is a good idea for learning more about aviation and at the bottom line preparing for an airline interview. It's started by a group of volunteer local airline pilots with lecturers from engineering, air traffic control, government flying service and the civil aviation department as well. Normally this type of course is very costly but HKYAA is essentially free. They are aiming for Uni students so if you're interested, do apply and see if get selected for the program.
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cpl or no cpl ?
hi,
im just wondering for those ppl who are off to stage 2, do they hold a cpl and 250 flying hrs or they have no flying experience at all before they apply ? is it more likely to get hired if i have a cpl/250 flying hrs ? can somebody be so kind to answer my question cuz im wondering if i should get my cpl before i apply !!
Thx
im just wondering for those ppl who are off to stage 2, do they hold a cpl and 250 flying hrs or they have no flying experience at all before they apply ? is it more likely to get hired if i have a cpl/250 flying hrs ? can somebody be so kind to answer my question cuz im wondering if i should get my cpl before i apply !!
Thx
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You definitely require an ICAO CPL with 250+ hours flying experience to apply for the Advanced Entry Second Officer Programme or an ATPL with 1500+ hours flying experience for the Transition Training Programme.
The debate regarding international applicants registering for the Ab-initio Cadet Pilot Programme (with no previous flying experience) is still going on. The website continues to mention that preference is given to HKID holders, which means you can still apply. I strongly advise you to speak to one of the recruitment guys in Cathay Pacific and get that cleared.
The debate regarding international applicants registering for the Ab-initio Cadet Pilot Programme (with no previous flying experience) is still going on. The website continues to mention that preference is given to HKID holders, which means you can still apply. I strongly advise you to speak to one of the recruitment guys in Cathay Pacific and get that cleared.