Cathay Pacific Cadet Pilot Programme
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of cos i dont want these moron to be on the course
But i have faith in CX selection team.......they will do their job and get rid of these morons before they even get to stage 1a
of cos i dont want these moron to be on the course
But i have faith in CX selection team.......they will do their job and get rid of these morons before they even get to stage 1a
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Stage 2 Interview on the 28th OCT 2013
Hi All,
Was wondering if anyone is doing stage 2 on the 28th OCT 2013!? Would you guyz wanna meet up before the interview so we can have a better preparation for it Please PM me if interested.!
Cheers!
Was wondering if anyone is doing stage 2 on the 28th OCT 2013!? Would you guyz wanna meet up before the interview so we can have a better preparation for it
Please PM me if interested.!Cheers!
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2nd attempt.
hey guys, just wondering is there anyone who failed their first attempt and decided to apply again after the waiting period and got through? They ask me to re-apply in 6 months time and i am really thinking of doing it again, just wanted to get some info out there. thanks heaps! 
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I failed my first after Stage 1b. I applied 12 months later but had to decline the invitation due to studies overseas. Waited another 12 months to apply again. Technically, this is my third attempt.
Have they lowered the waiting period between attempts now?
They ask me to re-apply in 6 months time
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Yes, i have checked with some of the others who didnt make it and were given the option to re-apply in 6 months time, although i doubt they were given priority or any sort in that matter, back to the end of the line.
How long did u need to wait after you applied the second time to get the invitation? Good luck on ur 3rd attempt ..
How long did u need to wait after you applied the second time to get the invitation? Good luck on ur 3rd attempt
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Around 6 months for all three times. My stage 1 is pretty soon actually. And thanks.
If you read this thread from the beginning, there was this poster: "holdmetight" I think it was this guy who failed his first time and got in the second time. I think he has a PPL at the time of his early posts.
If you read this thread from the beginning, there was this poster: "holdmetight" I think it was this guy who failed his first time and got in the second time. I think he has a PPL at the time of his early posts.
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HKID Card - Right to Land
Hi Folks
Does anyone know if CX will accept a HKID Card with Right to Land status for the Cadet Pilot Program? I don't think this ID card is considered a Permanent ID card, but does allow the holder to live, work and study in Hong Kong. I noticed that on the CX Careers website that they mention applications are welcomed by Permanent ID card holders, but was wondering if the Right to Land status was accepted as opposed to Right of Abode.
Thanks
SK
Does anyone know if CX will accept a HKID Card with Right to Land status for the Cadet Pilot Program? I don't think this ID card is considered a Permanent ID card, but does allow the holder to live, work and study in Hong Kong. I noticed that on the CX Careers website that they mention applications are welcomed by Permanent ID card holders, but was wondering if the Right to Land status was accepted as opposed to Right of Abode.
Thanks
SK
Dragonair SO recruitment is something I know very little about. I know they certainly don't take foreigners unless its DEFO or DEC.
What I have heard is that most people try Dragonair first and then have a go at CX if they are don't make it. I have no way to verify this though. I just wondered why you would be an SO at CX for anything up to 4 years when at Dragonair your flying in the RHS an awful lot sooner. Is it that CX are long haul maybe?
What I have heard is that most people try Dragonair first and then have a go at CX if they are don't make it. I have no way to verify this though. I just wondered why you would be an SO at CX for anything up to 4 years when at Dragonair your flying in the RHS an awful lot sooner. Is it that CX are long haul maybe?
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this is one of my reasons......
i like long haul flight rather than short haul
also, KA only use airbus and I prefer boeing
i like long haul flight rather than short haul
also, KA only use airbus and I prefer boeing
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The main thing for me is that I don't want to spend 30+ years of my life flying to China. Other reasons are as stated before, Cathay having a mixed fleet makes for more avenues of exploration and learning, and the diversity of the workplace (at least for now) is attractive for someone like me who doesn't want to work in a place that is 95% Chinese. Then there are flying long haul routes, which are much less stressful and hectic than short haul.
Of course these are all personal reasons, and one person may think different from the next, but at least for me, they make the longer progression time seem a little more worth.
Of course these are all personal reasons, and one person may think different from the next, but at least for me, they make the longer progression time seem a little more worth.
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You may want to rethink the long haul preference... it takes years off your life as a consequence of constant circadian rhythm distortions and severe radiation exposure.
It's the elephant in the room. It's there, it's hard to ignore, but no one will talk about it.
It's the elephant in the room. It's there, it's hard to ignore, but no one will talk about it.
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Does anyone know the updated categories for Flight Grading? Less than how many hours is Basic/Intermediate/Advanced?
I did read some previous posts about Flight Grading and one post in particular by happyguy99, that it was Basic if 15 hours or less, Intermediate if more than 30 hours, and Advanced if you have license. I hear that they might have changed it over the years.
I have close to 10 hours but haven't flown in four years. Do they take into account how often/recent the last few hours were logged?
Thanks!
I did read some previous posts about Flight Grading and one post in particular by happyguy99, that it was Basic if 15 hours or less, Intermediate if more than 30 hours, and Advanced if you have license. I hear that they might have changed it over the years.
I have close to 10 hours but haven't flown in four years. Do they take into account how often/recent the last few hours were logged?
Thanks!
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Sorry I don't know the answer to your question but what will you do when you get an answer?
If they take into account how long its been are you going to go do some flying beforehand?
If they don't take into account how long its been are you going to do some flying beforehand?
Why are you asking this and how will it change your preparation?
Why would either answer change your preparation if you want this job?
If you don't do additional flying beforehand how are you going to answer the question I am sure you will be asked. You really want to be a pilot, why did you only do ten hours and nothing since for 4 years?
You may say money, a PPL is very doable for anyone with initiative over a period of 4 years even if you live in HKG, if you don't even easier. Do you not have initiative to even get a PPL, and you want us to hire you?
So now your thinking maybe I should do some extra flying as that is a hard question to answer. Now does it matter if they take into account how long ago you last flew? How are you going to prepare differently?
Some of the questions I see posted here just seem to be from worried kids, is this really who we are recruiting?
I can tell you that with 10 hours it is irrelevant if you are given the toughest test or the easiest, if they take into account how long its been or not. The guy sitting next to you will know very easily by the end of that flight if you have aptitude, hand eye coordination and ability to learn. What they get you to do is irrelevant, its how you do it and improve that is what matters.
If they take into account how long its been are you going to go do some flying beforehand?
If they don't take into account how long its been are you going to do some flying beforehand?
Why are you asking this and how will it change your preparation?
Why would either answer change your preparation if you want this job?
If you don't do additional flying beforehand how are you going to answer the question I am sure you will be asked. You really want to be a pilot, why did you only do ten hours and nothing since for 4 years?
You may say money, a PPL is very doable for anyone with initiative over a period of 4 years even if you live in HKG, if you don't even easier. Do you not have initiative to even get a PPL, and you want us to hire you?
So now your thinking maybe I should do some extra flying as that is a hard question to answer. Now does it matter if they take into account how long ago you last flew? How are you going to prepare differently?
Some of the questions I see posted here just seem to be from worried kids, is this really who we are recruiting?
I can tell you that with 10 hours it is irrelevant if you are given the toughest test or the easiest, if they take into account how long its been or not. The guy sitting next to you will know very easily by the end of that flight if you have aptitude, hand eye coordination and ability to learn. What they get you to do is irrelevant, its how you do it and improve that is what matters.