Cathay Pacific Cadet Pilot Programme
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Need some serious advice
I have recently met a friend (From HK) who has barely completed his ATPL in US this month. He had an interview with CX some years ago and I didn't ask the reason why he couldn't get in afterwards. However he suggested me to complete a CPL before applying to CX. So I need some sincere feedback from those that have more experience than me.
I have a first class medical expiring next year, no license at hand at the moment, but only 10-15 hours more of training before getting my PPL. I am hoping to get a Instrument rating and perhaps multi engine as well. Both time and money are constraints in my situations, however, in your perspectives, would a PPL+IR+ME would be good enough for me to get into the Cadet Program? Or maybe PPL+IR only would be enough for me to try getting in ? Though CX requires no experience for CPP, given my limited resources and the only 1 shot chance, I know lots of other people will work hard to make it through the CPP? If i get a CPL, then of course my ground of competition will be in with all other applications in the AE program, will that significantly lower my chances of enrollment?
Humbly grateful for your time to read this thread and your valuable insights.
I have a first class medical expiring next year, no license at hand at the moment, but only 10-15 hours more of training before getting my PPL. I am hoping to get a Instrument rating and perhaps multi engine as well. Both time and money are constraints in my situations, however, in your perspectives, would a PPL+IR+ME would be good enough for me to get into the Cadet Program? Or maybe PPL+IR only would be enough for me to try getting in ? Though CX requires no experience for CPP, given my limited resources and the only 1 shot chance, I know lots of other people will work hard to make it through the CPP? If i get a CPL, then of course my ground of competition will be in with all other applications in the AE program, will that significantly lower my chances of enrollment?
Humbly grateful for your time to read this thread and your valuable insights.
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vfr17R, Thanks for the feedback. Really appreciate it. I might do that, I dont mind having the interview in HK. Seems like you applied yourself, I would like to know the process you went through, if that fine with you. Thanks again.
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Flight grading
Hi,
I'm wondering if some might be able to give me more info. Does anyone know how long the wait is from passing the medical to being invited for the flight grading in Adelaide? I went for my medical on 22nd September and passed it but still waiting to be called to Adelaide... How long does this whole process take?
Thank you
I'm wondering if some might be able to give me more info. Does anyone know how long the wait is from passing the medical to being invited for the flight grading in Adelaide? I went for my medical on 22nd September and passed it but still waiting to be called to Adelaide... How long does this whole process take?
Thank you
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FTA 16th November
Hi is there anyone else on the 16th Nov course at FTA. It would be good to get to know each other and catch up before we get there. PM me with your details.
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Final interview transition training
I am doing the final interview for the transition training soon and would like to know if anybody has feedback for me?
Please PM me! thanks a lot!
Please PM me! thanks a lot!
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CPL is not needed for CPP.
Many cadets got it without licenses.
Some CPL holders with HKID still applied CPP, not AE.
Maybe you should apply CPP first if you are well prepared.
Save time and money
CPL is not needed for CPP.
Many cadets got it without licenses.
Some CPL holders with HKID still applied CPP, not AE.
Maybe you should apply CPP first if you are well prepared.
Save time and money
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Thank you for your advice and I understand that some candidates do make it into the CPP even though they have no licenses at hands. To maximize my chances getting in the CPP of course licenses and rating will be a plus, and also need to do well in the compass test, but other than that, what am I concerning the most is after spending that much money, all I got from CX is a no, sorry you are out. Is there any thing else that I can do to make myself a better candidate in the eyes of examiners during the interview?
Once again thank you for your insights!
Thank you for your advice and I understand that some candidates do make it into the CPP even though they have no licenses at hands. To maximize my chances getting in the CPP of course licenses and rating will be a plus, and also need to do well in the compass test, but other than that, what am I concerning the most is after spending that much money, all I got from CX is a no, sorry you are out. Is there any thing else that I can do to make myself a better candidate in the eyes of examiners during the interview?
Once again thank you for your insights!
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You can do a lot to increase your chance
such as get few flying hours, join HKYAA/DACP/AAEP, do some volunteer work.
If you show the passion and attributes in the interview, your chance is quite high.
Focus on packaging your aviation story and learn to think positively and practically.
If you cannot ensure the seat even with CPL, why don't you give a go before you go to get your CPL license.
such as get few flying hours, join HKYAA/DACP/AAEP, do some volunteer work.
If you show the passion and attributes in the interview, your chance is quite high.
Focus on packaging your aviation story and learn to think positively and practically.
If you cannot ensure the seat even with CPL, why don't you give a go before you go to get your CPL license.
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Hello everybody,
I've been reading through several pages of this Cathay Pacific recruitment, but I am not sure to have found answer to this questions.
Currently I am flying B737 but under 500hrs and I just applied to the AE Scheme.
I just would like to know from some of you:
Does everybody is getting an answer, either positive or negative before the interview?
How long more or less does it takes to get an answer from them?
I know there are lots of applications, but I would just like to have an overview of what is going on more or less.
Thanks a lot for your help and wish you all success.
I've been reading through several pages of this Cathay Pacific recruitment, but I am not sure to have found answer to this questions.
Currently I am flying B737 but under 500hrs and I just applied to the AE Scheme.
I just would like to know from some of you:
Does everybody is getting an answer, either positive or negative before the interview?
How long more or less does it takes to get an answer from them?
I know there are lots of applications, but I would just like to have an overview of what is going on more or less.
Thanks a lot for your help and wish you all success.
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Study materials
Hi Aiden,
Congratulation!!
May I have your study materials?
email: [email protected]
Thanks for your kindly help!
Congratulation!!
May I have your study materials?
email: [email protected]
Thanks for your kindly help!
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Stage two on 14/12
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Cathay Cadet Pilot Programme Stage 2 (14/12/15)
Hello! I'm also attending stage 2 on this date. Please get in touch! 
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Cathay77W
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Regards,
Cathay77W
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Cadet Pilot Program recruitment day
Hey guys,
I saw a flyer saying there is a recruitment day event on Nov 20th 2015 for Cathay cadet pilot program. Have anyone seen it? Does any know where to register for it online?
Thanks.
I saw a flyer saying there is a recruitment day event on Nov 20th 2015 for Cathay cadet pilot program. Have anyone seen it? Does any know where to register for it online?
Thanks.
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New to the Forum
Hey all,
My name is Joseph and I'm new to the forum.
I am a 21yo Hong Kong born Canadian, currently living in Toronto. I'm currently sitting at 280 + hours with an Instructor Rating, CPL, Group 1 Instrument and about to write my IATRA this week....
Anyways, I applied to the AE program a couple days ago and I was wondering if you guys know approximately how long it takes to get an invitation for interview.
Don't really want to be the guy who sits here for answers but I really wish I had the time to go through this whole forum from the start lol.
Thanks
My name is Joseph and I'm new to the forum.
I am a 21yo Hong Kong born Canadian, currently living in Toronto. I'm currently sitting at 280 + hours with an Instructor Rating, CPL, Group 1 Instrument and about to write my IATRA this week....
Anyways, I applied to the AE program a couple days ago and I was wondering if you guys know approximately how long it takes to get an invitation for interview.
Don't really want to be the guy who sits here for answers but I really wish I had the time to go through this whole forum from the start lol.
Thanks
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Joseph, it took approximately 2 months for me to get a response from Cathay. I have a feeling it depends on when they're planning on doing their interviews in Canada. I may be mistaken but I believe they have certain periods in certain countries during which they do initial interviews.
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Hey MIQ, thanks for your reply.
I actually put my initial interview preference to be HK since I'll be there from Christmas time to mid february. I was hoping to get at least the first interview in during this time so I don't waste this ticket going there.
Hopefully I didn't submit my application too late and this works out..
I actually put my initial interview preference to be HK since I'll be there from Christmas time to mid february. I was hoping to get at least the first interview in during this time so I don't waste this ticket going there.
Hopefully I didn't submit my application too late and this works out..
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Hey all,
My name is Joseph and I'm new to the forum.
I am a 21yo Hong Kong born Canadian, currently living in Toronto. I'm currently sitting at 280 + hours with an Instructor Rating, CPL, Group 1 Instrument and about to write my IATRA this week....
Anyways, I applied to the AE program a couple days ago and I was wondering if you guys know approximately how long it takes to get an invitation for interview.
Don't really want to be the guy who sits here for answers but I really wish I had the time to go through this whole forum from the start lol.
Thanks
My name is Joseph and I'm new to the forum.
I am a 21yo Hong Kong born Canadian, currently living in Toronto. I'm currently sitting at 280 + hours with an Instructor Rating, CPL, Group 1 Instrument and about to write my IATRA this week....
Anyways, I applied to the AE program a couple days ago and I was wondering if you guys know approximately how long it takes to get an invitation for interview.
Don't really want to be the guy who sits here for answers but I really wish I had the time to go through this whole forum from the start lol.
Thanks