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Old 10th Jun 2011, 01:50
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mrdickguy

is your initial test for MPL or DA15?

thx
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Old 10th Jun 2011, 02:25
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the one I got invited for is MPL CPP
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Old 10th Jun 2011, 02:26
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Have you done the initial interview already?
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Old 10th Jun 2011, 03:01
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I got initial testing on June 17, I'm also worrying about the math test, not sure what kind of math they are testing.

Haven't done any math problem for a long time
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Old 10th Jun 2011, 09:23
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I'm doing the 13th June initial test for MPL CPP, the maths test (I think) is simple data interpretation test, 33 questions in 30 mins (I saw it from others, so no guarantee as to the accuracy of the info), and they don't expect you to be able to finish it (unless you're lucky enough to receive a question booklet that already has answers circled)
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Old 12th Jun 2011, 02:27
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Try to do as many as accurately as you can. Quality over quantity.... with a fine balance of course.

Do some investment banking aptitude testing questions. Those are good sample. Mainly to do with percentage increases, graph reading, fuel consumption, range + time questions.
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Old 12th Jun 2011, 21:28
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Thats means I cannot apply since I only have a normal HKID card and not the HK permanent ID card.

But I would like to know how do foreigners get in without a permanent ID card?
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Old 13th Jun 2011, 05:23
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Their parents worked in Hong Kong >5 years and they were born in HK could be one reason.
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Old 16th Jun 2011, 09:35
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Been practicing my math, I found this web site pretty helpful: Numeracy Test
27 questions and you have 30 mins to complete it.
Hopeful the initial test is somewhat like the example I linked
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Old 17th Jun 2011, 13:38
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Hi,

I'll be doing my technical interview and group exercise on July 6th and 7th. Anyone the same out there?
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Old 18th Jun 2011, 15:28
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Heylo, I will be having mines on the same dates too =)
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Old 25th Jun 2011, 05:38
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Flight grading and T&Cs

Can any past or current KA cadets give some info on the flight grading stage? Is it the same as what has been said from the people at CX CPP.

I also want to know the T&Cs of a KA cadet. Again is it the same as CX? if so, then forget it, i already know what that contract is like. If its different, please let me know what's different.

Thank you
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Old 25th Jun 2011, 13:47
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the difference

As a Cadet joining KA, unlike cadets joining CX, you will not receive:

1. The Hong Kong Pilot Allowance. Instead you will receive a Special Allowance which is inferior in comparison.

2. The Child Education Allowance.

3. A Discretionary 13th Month. Whilst KA pilots are contractually guaranteed a 13th month, if you look at it in terms of annual salary (CX has a higher monthly basic pay) then they are similar, hence a CX pilot is always ahead should he receive a 13th month.
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Old 25th Jun 2011, 13:50
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By the way, unlike CX, there's no new aircraft order.

Ever since 2006 KA has retrenched rather than expanded. Food for thought!
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Old 26th Jun 2011, 01:59
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dpamember:

Cheers for that info. Clearly the difference is a lot more than i had expected.
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Old 28th Jun 2011, 10:32
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Anyone going to the initial test around July 14 in hong kong? We should get together to help each other out! Msg me if any of you are interested!
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Old 30th Jun 2011, 17:02
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first interview on the 14th

hey guys n girls,

i also have the first numeracy x english test on the same day

perhaps we could set a day to discuss and exchange information on the

assessments that will come up
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Old 30th Jun 2011, 17:06
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KA info

Just wondering if anyone could link me to the most recent and correct KA and CX info?, im not totally savvy with this forum yet thanks
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Old 1st Jul 2011, 10:14
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Not to burst your bubble, but you should read the CX CPP and KA Recruitment from page 1.

It will answer ALL your questions. Only takes 2 hours at most for a chance at a life long career.
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Old 2nd Jul 2011, 07:47
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MPL

For MPL cadet programme, "Skills Assessment" = KA's in-house "Aptitude Test" or OAA "Skills Assessment"?
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