Dragonair (KA) recruitment?
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1st Interview
I have a list of some questions that they like to ask, these came from a friend who did his interview back in 2006. Here goes:
1. Introduce yourself
2. Have you applied for CX? If yes, how far have you progressed?
3. Have you applied for either CPP before? If yes, why did you fail?
4. Differences between CX and KA cadets' careers after graduating? Where did you hear this from?
5. Do you get angry easily? Give examples.
6. What hobbies do you have? Why do you like doing this?
7. Why do you want to be a pilot? Any other reasons apart from loving flying and aircraft?
8. How did you prepare for this interview?
9. What aircraft does the Dragonair fleet consist of?
10. What characteristics does a good pilot need?
11. Do you have these qualities? Give examples.
12. What is the latest news in the aviation world?
13. If you aren't selected, what will you do?
14. Do you like travelling? When and where did you travel last time?
15. Which aircraft did you travel on that time? How do you know?
16. What do your family members think about you being a pilot?
17. Are you worried about failing your medical?
18. Any other questions?
Looks like any typical HR-style interview you get in most job applications. In addition to these questions, you can expect some questions to be asked about what you wrote on your CV. Behavioural questions can also vary, and may not be the same as the ones above, better think about them before going to the interview. I'm not sure how long the interview typically takes, but it shouldn't take more than 30 minutes. Until someone who has just done the 1st interview writes something about his/her experience, hope this will be helpful to those who will be doing it soon. Last hint - be truthful but tactful, and keep cool at all times. You wouldn't be there if they didn't think you could do the job, so don't give them any reason to suspect otherwise. As Yvonne said it is just to confirm your suitability for this position, which they probably don't suspect anyway.
Good luck all!
1. Introduce yourself
2. Have you applied for CX? If yes, how far have you progressed?
3. Have you applied for either CPP before? If yes, why did you fail?
4. Differences between CX and KA cadets' careers after graduating? Where did you hear this from?
5. Do you get angry easily? Give examples.
6. What hobbies do you have? Why do you like doing this?
7. Why do you want to be a pilot? Any other reasons apart from loving flying and aircraft?
8. How did you prepare for this interview?
9. What aircraft does the Dragonair fleet consist of?
10. What characteristics does a good pilot need?
11. Do you have these qualities? Give examples.
12. What is the latest news in the aviation world?
13. If you aren't selected, what will you do?
14. Do you like travelling? When and where did you travel last time?
15. Which aircraft did you travel on that time? How do you know?
16. What do your family members think about you being a pilot?
17. Are you worried about failing your medical?
18. Any other questions?
Looks like any typical HR-style interview you get in most job applications. In addition to these questions, you can expect some questions to be asked about what you wrote on your CV. Behavioural questions can also vary, and may not be the same as the ones above, better think about them before going to the interview. I'm not sure how long the interview typically takes, but it shouldn't take more than 30 minutes. Until someone who has just done the 1st interview writes something about his/her experience, hope this will be helpful to those who will be doing it soon. Last hint - be truthful but tactful, and keep cool at all times. You wouldn't be there if they didn't think you could do the job, so don't give them any reason to suspect otherwise. As Yvonne said it is just to confirm your suitability for this position, which they probably don't suspect anyway.
Good luck all!
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Congrats to those who made it to the HR interview! You are another step closer.
Good luck to those that are still waiting! (including myself)
I'm trying really hard to reamin hopeful, but it's been a week since I did the AT...
KA did say 3-4 working days, right?
and it seems people get notified the following day...
waiting is soooo painful.. and the weekend is ahead too!
Good luck to those that are still waiting! (including myself)
I'm trying really hard to reamin hopeful, but it's been a week since I did the AT...
KA did say 3-4 working days, right?
and it seems people get notified the following day...
waiting is soooo painful.. and the weekend is ahead too!
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oolongtea330,
I guess you probably overheard...that should be 3-4 weeks.
For those who get notified within days after AT, they are probably the overseas applicants.
I've done my AT after CNY and still waiting for the call...so good luck to both of us!!!
I guess you probably overheard...that should be 3-4 weeks.
For those who get notified within days after AT, they are probably the overseas applicants.
I've done my AT after CNY and still waiting for the call...so good luck to both of us!!!
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Yvonne, yes, that's what I keep telling myself.. to stay positive... but at the same time..it has been a week..
and KA doesn't notify you if you are unsuccessful.. so just wondering when I should go home.. I hope not though!
Let's hope we all get a call this week!!
and KA doesn't notify you if you are unsuccessful.. so just wondering when I should go home.. I hope not though!
Let's hope we all get a call this week!!
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I'll most likely be doing the same thing, oolongtea. Going to stay one more week to see if I will get a call from KA. If not then I'll be heading home probably by next weekend. Fingers crossed that we can stay for longer!
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23 Feband I am trying my best to prepare for the app test since i know i wont be a easy one. Thanks for the sharing here, I just finished reading by sitting infront of the computer for 2 hrs ... haha..
It is good to learn from you guys .. hope to hear more good news here !
Anyone have tips of how to prepare for the deviation indicator test ? I dont know how to set my FS for this ..
Good luck everyone and will update more here ^^
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I am preapre for the AT now, since i know it won't be that easy ! Thanks for all the sharing and I just finished reading all threads .. so informative..
I hope to met u guys before ^^ It is so nice we can strive for our dream together
I will keep updating here ~~
Anyone know how to set the FS to prepare for the deviation indicator test ?
I am preapre for the AT now, since i know it won't be that easy ! Thanks for all the sharing and I just finished reading all threads .. so informative..
I hope to met u guys before ^^ It is so nice we can strive for our dream together
I will keep updating here ~~
Anyone know how to set the FS to prepare for the deviation indicator test ?
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JYLG, that's the thing, how 'well' is well? I'm assuming the average person can't score extremely well..?
Some tasks were quite difficult..
I thought I did ok...but maybe you needed to score near perfect scores
Some tasks were quite difficult..
I thought I did ok...but maybe you needed to score near perfect scores
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yea, you're right. I know a candidate, through a friend, scoring 8 and 9 for the Deviation tasks. Impressive!!
He got through to Stage 3 I believe. I'm convinced IcAero must have completed all the tasks with very high scores, that's why he got invited. Very well done!
He got through to Stage 3 I believe. I'm convinced IcAero must have completed all the tasks with very high scores, that's why he got invited. Very well done!
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Hey Joyce,
Congratulations on reaching the Aptitude Test. The Deviation Indicator test, with its two perpendicular lines, should be quite similar to the crosshairs of a Flight Director on the Primary Flight Display of any typical jet aircraft. You might want to set up your MS Flight Simulator for you to practice doing manual ILS landings. Here is a link from Youtube demonstrating how you can do just that.
YouTube - ILS Tutorial - Flight Simulator X
Try using a joystick, its loads better than landing with a keyboard.
For an extra challenge, change the weather conditions to something more extreme. Have fun!!
P.S. Remember to turn off the auto-pilot!
Congratulations on reaching the Aptitude Test. The Deviation Indicator test, with its two perpendicular lines, should be quite similar to the crosshairs of a Flight Director on the Primary Flight Display of any typical jet aircraft. You might want to set up your MS Flight Simulator for you to practice doing manual ILS landings. Here is a link from Youtube demonstrating how you can do just that.
YouTube - ILS Tutorial - Flight Simulator X
Try using a joystick, its loads better than landing with a keyboard.
For an extra challenge, change the weather conditions to something more extreme. Have fun!! P.S. Remember to turn off the auto-pilot!
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