Cathay Pacific Cadet Pilot Programme

[PhilipPhil]

Hi all,
I am now making preparation for the cadet program interview.
Is there any resources or materials that are suggested to read at the beginning?
Thanks or your help!

[Elven]

Hi there,

I will have my stage 2 on 9th Aug, 2016, anyone who will have the interview same date as me please leave me a message here so we can meet before that =)

or you may contact me via email ([email protected]).

Thanks!!

[Rh927]

cathay sent me an email tell me to update the information or they will delete me from the database. I want to apply again in December. Should I just let it slip and apply a "new" applicant or update it? If I update it, how to apply again? Thanks

[CX104]

Hi all,

I'm currently residing in Melbourne and preparing for the Cathay CPP. I'll be in HK from Dec 16 - Jan 17 (have already purchased flight tickets) and was hoping if anyone could advise me on when I should begin my application? Or could anyone shed some light on how long the screening process takes for overseas applicants?

Thanks

[giuliohck]

Originally Posted by divergent

Hey Folks,

I've heard the Physic test has been obliterated from the COMPASS. Is that true? Can anyone confirm this?

Cheers

Did my COMPASS today, no physics at all.

[Wiiing]

AB initio

Hi guys,

I'm going for stage 1a and 1b on 18th July and 19th July. Any lastest updates regarding the interview, process?

And anyone going on these dates as well?

TIA!

[Challupa Batman]

Originally Posted by giuliohck

Did my COMPASS today, no physics at all.

Can confirm this, only very basic trigonometry and division with big numbers for math part.

[aviationlove]

Anyone is going to have stage 2 in August ? Please feel very free to inbox me or email me if you want to form a study group with all the stage 2 mates. Thanks!

email : [email protected]

[Blake02013]

Hi there anyone 1A on 5 Jul?
Any hints or advice can I get from you guys?

[Wiiing]

Originally Posted by Daace25

Hey everyone! Im completely new to the forum and was wondering, for those that have their 1a and 1b's in July when they applied to the program and if there is anyone without any flight experience~

I applied on 17 June 2016, received Email from CX on 22 June 2016 for AB initial in July.
I have zero flying experience.

[Nodaddyplzno]

Hey guys, I just received my email for the Initial A interview this July. How 'hard' is the technical MCQ? I understand difficulty is a subjective measure, but for all who have taken it, would the questions be more advanced ATPL questions or entry level questions. And so therefore what kind of questions can I expect on this test?

Cheers guys.

[Wiiing]

Daace25

Originally Posted by Daace25

First off congrats on the interview! May I also ask where your interview is scheduled at? Hong Kong? Thanks and let me know how it goes!

Thank you! They scheduled the interview at Hong Kong, will keep you guys updated here!

[FlyCX]

Compass Test

Hi all,

I am going to have my 1A in late-July.

I am currently using Pilot-Test.org to practice and I am curious to know how close it is in terms of difficulty when comparing to the actual CPP 1A. For instance, if the actual math test includes any polynomial/factorization/unit conversion .

Thanks.

[songlee435]

Hello all, I have finally submitted my application just today (july 6th) and at what time should I expect a email for inviting me to take the 1A? Some of the threads do mention 1A and 1B do go back to back, but is that the case for everyone?

[Challupa Batman]

Songlee:
Depends, sometime 2 days later, some others say a week later.

Nodaddyplzno:
There are a few weather related questions that aren't in the pdf or not in great detail in the pdf (ie. which direction do high pressure winds turn in the southern hemishere, Cold fronts vs warm fronts) Also a few questions on their fleet.


On another note, I'm going in for the Initial B portion of the interview end of this month, anyone know what the Personality test, Abstract reasoning tests are like and what technical questions they ask you during the interview?

[Nodaddyplzno]

Challupa Batman and Divergent - thanks so much for the info.

Challupa, good luck on your Initial B. I've heard from a mate who made it to Australia the personality test is a Jung and Briggs typology, and the abstract reasoning tests are general IQ tests such as raven matricies.

[Challupa Batman]

Thanks bud,

Studying like a madman now to make sure I don't get tripped up during the technical portion of the interview. Does anyone know what sort of questions they ask?

[songlee435]

Challupa Batman
I have heard that sometimes pilot maybe interested to ask you about ETOPS, types of flaps, engine type and its performance, APU. Perhaps there maybe some flight planning questions, but with limited flying hours/ experience in the entire cadet pilot candidates pool, dont expect it too hard (in my honest opinion)

[Challupa Batman]

Songlee

Thanks man, that's what I figured too (or rather am hoping). I read a lot of threads based on the SO transition interview but there's not a lot of info on the CPP one. I got the BAK book as well as the Aeronautical Knowledge Pilot's Handbook, hopefully that's more than enough.

[tth611]

Originally Posted by Daace25

I applied about 2 weeks ago, and just received an invitation for Interview 1A/B in Aug 1/2. However, I am unable to attend because of my school schedule, they told me to email them back when I become available.

Has anyone else had this experience and actually got a second invitation for an interview?Does anyone know if everyone who applies receives an interview?

Don't worry. I had similar situation and was rescheduled by the team. Be sure to update them your schedule as soon as you know them so they can arrange something for you.

Cheers!