Cathay Pacific Cadet Pilot Programme
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Do HK citizens (HKPID) with a CPL + MEIR still get a look in for AE?
Also is 29 too old to be shortlisted? I got myself a business degree before getting into aviation.
Thanks in advance.
Also is 29 too old to be shortlisted? I got myself a business degree before getting into aviation.
Thanks in advance.
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You know that AE and TT are currently put on hold don't you? so even if you have a HKPID, CPL & MEIR, they'll still make you sign on the Ab-initio course or ask you to wait for the grand reopening. It's one way or the other.
Nah. You are not too old for them. Just give it a shot and see how it goes. FYI, a friend of mine recently got out of FTA. He is a 33 year old married man.
Nah. You are not too old for them. Just give it a shot and see how it goes. FYI, a friend of mine recently got out of FTA. He is a 33 year old married man.
Here is the proof
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As 2013 is quickly coming to an end we would like to take this opportunity to update you on the current and projected Advanced Entry opportunities with Cathay Pacific Airways. As indicated in previous correspondence the Advanced Entry selection process has been placed on hold. We recently received the training plan outlining the crew requirement for next year and it has been decided by Management that the focus will remain on the Cadet Pilot stream and therefore there will be no Advanced Entry selection process scheduled for the foreseeable future. I understand this may come as a disappointment however, if we are in a position to recommence the Advanced Entry selection process, we will endeavour to contact you. In such a case, further assessment will be required. Should you remain interested in a Cathay Pacific Second Officer opportunity kindly keep us up-dated with your career progression including significant changes to your personal and/or professional details via the careers link at Welcome to Cathay Pacific. We wish you all the best. Yours sincerely, Paula Rousseau Assistant Manager Flight Crew Recruitment Telephone: +852-2747-8248
If "Management" think that they can fill all the future pilot requirements by hiring Ab Initio Cadets only they will be in for a rude shock. A post in the Fragrant Harbour forum painted a picture of SO's struggling to make the standard for promotion to JFO and the training dept being stretched to the limit trying to do it.
I would predict that in the not to distant future CX may be forced to re open the DEFO stream to fill some gaping holes in experience levels. I wonder what sort of package will be on offer?
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Per the company's website, both AE and TT have been closed! This is very frustrating indeed. I am a HK citizen with a permanent ID card, and have been trying to get into the CX cadet programme since year 2000. (what other choice, really). Fast forward 13 years, leaving my family and hometown behind most of the time, I now have over 2,600tt, 500 turbine PIC (turboprop), ATP, A320 TR. zero jet time
so even if DEFO were to re-open I won't be eligible.
What other choices do I have besides applying as ab initio cadet? KA? HKA? Jetstar HK? I have looked into all the biz jet operators here (Metrojet, Jet Aviation, HK Jet, TAG, BAA, Sinojet, Asiajet, Vistajet, Netjets) but they won't entertain me without time-on-type. I guess the easiest would be to get a green card, as you will be almost guaranteed a RHS in an airliner nowadays with 1,500tt. or goto China and sign a 50-year bond
so even if DEFO were to re-open I won't be eligible.What other choices do I have besides applying as ab initio cadet? KA? HKA? Jetstar HK? I have looked into all the biz jet operators here (Metrojet, Jet Aviation, HK Jet, TAG, BAA, Sinojet, Asiajet, Vistajet, Netjets) but they won't entertain me without time-on-type. I guess the easiest would be to get a green card, as you will be almost guaranteed a RHS in an airliner nowadays with 1,500tt. or goto China and sign a 50-year bond
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Quote from AAstock.com:
CATHAY PAC AIR (00293.HK) -0.340 (2.078%) Short selling $453.24K; Ratio 0.686% and Dragonair announced that the Group is planning to hire 2200 staff next year, including about 1,200 flight attendants and 120 pilots.
CATHAY PAC AIR (00293.HK) -0.340 (2.078%) Short selling $453.24K; Ratio 0.686% and Dragonair announced that the Group is planning to hire 2200 staff next year, including about 1,200 flight attendants and 120 pilots.
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Background: I have HKPID, 0hrs, studying in Canada, joined ICF program before and I did put someone for the Cathay Pacific reference.
I submitted the CPP application few weeks ago, I realized that there were few special characters appeared at the end of my family name like this: XX***. I could not update my application because of that reason, I tried to email Cathay and asked for the reason, the recruitment department replied me with this
I'm 200% sure I did not type/ see those *** when I create/submit the application. Did anyone experience this before? My friend submitted the application a month earlier than me, he has HKPID and did put someone for CX reference as well, but he did not get those special characters.
Thanks for the help!
I submitted the CPP application few weeks ago, I realized that there were few special characters appeared at the end of my family name like this: XX***. I could not update my application because of that reason, I tried to email Cathay and asked for the reason, the recruitment department replied me with this
Thank you for your enquiry and interest in the Cadet Pilot Programme.
Your application is on our list of applications to be processed. We will keep you informed of the application status after it is confirmed.
Should you not hear from us in 4 weeks, please contact us again by return email.
Best regards,
Flight Crew Recruitment
Cathay Pacific Airways
Your application is on our list of applications to be processed. We will keep you informed of the application status after it is confirmed.
Should you not hear from us in 4 weeks, please contact us again by return email.
Best regards,
Flight Crew Recruitment
Cathay Pacific Airways
Thanks for the help!
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giuliohck
Just relax, they already replied to you that your app is being processed. No point freaking out due to some glitch in their new HR system.
They don't tell you what's going on with the *** probably because they don't know either, OR they don't need to explain to you if its an issue with their computer system.. so chill.
J
They don't tell you what's going on with the *** probably because they don't know either, OR they don't need to explain to you if its an issue with their computer system.. so chill.
J
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No, it's a device designed to determine schizophrenia. How you publicly react to those three asterisks near your name will definitely impact on whether or not you're considered...
Stay calm and...
WORRY!!
For Pete's sake, chill.
Stay calm and...
WORRY!!
For Pete's sake, chill.
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Thanks for explaining to me.
I was kinda worry at the beginning because I could not update my application at all after I submitted it, but most of my friends can update it after submission. I guess I need to email the recruitment department if I need to make any changes later on.
I was kinda worry at the beginning because I could not update my application at all after I submitted it, but most of my friends can update it after submission. I guess I need to email the recruitment department if I need to make any changes later on.
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Oh dear.....
You have to wait more then a couple weeks to get a reply from them? Bummer, what will you ever do..... If you want we can swap places, I don't think I will ever be allowed to re-apply, perhaps this way you will not need to play the waiting game and I can play it again.
But on a serious note,
Just continue as normal and when the time comes they will contact you. You have submitted your application so try not think about it too much and relax a bit.
You have to wait more then a couple weeks to get a reply from them? Bummer, what will you ever do..... If you want we can swap places, I don't think I will ever be allowed to re-apply, perhaps this way you will not need to play the waiting game and I can play it again.
But on a serious note,
Just continue as normal and when the time comes they will contact you. You have submitted your application so try not think about it too much and relax a bit.
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Stage 1a interview
Hi guys,
Received an email yesterday inviting me to attend the stage 1a interview on 7/1/14 in Hong Kong after waiting for over 1.5 years. As usual it states that results of stage 1a will be received within two weeks. But strangely the email states that stage 1b will be conducted on the 9/1/14. Does anyone have the same issue?
I currently live in Australia, just wondering do all applicants fly back to Hong Kong for an interview? Also does anyone know how long it takes to progress to stage 2, will I need to fly back on numerous occasions?
Good luck to everyone!
Received an email yesterday inviting me to attend the stage 1a interview on 7/1/14 in Hong Kong after waiting for over 1.5 years. As usual it states that results of stage 1a will be received within two weeks. But strangely the email states that stage 1b will be conducted on the 9/1/14. Does anyone have the same issue?
I currently live in Australia, just wondering do all applicants fly back to Hong Kong for an interview? Also does anyone know how long it takes to progress to stage 2, will I need to fly back on numerous occasions?
Good luck to everyone!
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I received an email from CX for stage 1A on 7Jan13 as well. You will know your 1A result on the same day or probably the next day. I think I will be leaving Toronto in the last week of Dec 2013 even though I'm still trying to book the tickets. For the waiting time between stage 1b-stage 2, my friend waited for 2 months after he finished stage 1b (it may vary!). I probably will fly back to Toronto and do some packing after ICAO english test + medical. Other than that, I will stay in HK for most of the time.
Looking forward to see you in HK!
Looking forward to see you in HK!
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It usually takes 2 months between 1B and Stage 2&3. After that, it takes a few more weeks to get info on flight grading. If you get to Stage 2 you will have to pay for your tickets and accommodation as they are not providing it anymore.
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Regarding waiting time for 1a/1b, personally, I got the invite in 2 day after the application, got the 1a result in the next day and scheduled for 1b. Got the 1b result after 1 week. Then know the Stage 2 scheduled after 2-3 weeks. And now I am going to have stage 2 next month. And I know they will tell u whether you pass stage 2 or not in the same day!!
My feeling is that they need more ppls recently so the waiting time ( both success/reject time) is much much shorter. Good luck to all!
My feeling is that they need more ppls recently so the waiting time ( both success/reject time) is much much shorter. Good luck to all!
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What to wear?
Hi guys,
Just wanted to ask what you will or have worn to the stage 1 test/interview?
Is it just smart casual or formal i.e. suit and tie? Any ideas?
Thankyou!
Just wanted to ask what you will or have worn to the stage 1 test/interview?
Is it just smart casual or formal i.e. suit and tie? Any ideas?
Thankyou!