Cathay pacific SECOND OFFICER – ADVANCED ENTRY INITIAL INTERVIEW

[jackcarls0n]

@flywannabe

I did update my application again on the website.

But I am not sure if I should put in another application or just keep updating the previous application. Got any suggestion on that?

But id suggest you should call the recruitment department and check with them what they tell you about ur stage one.

[smurf84]

To all the pilots who have applied to the AE-SO programme, please brush up on your mathematics and aviation numericals when you make it to Stage 2. Do not take it for granted. There are many pilots who would tell you to take it easy. That is a recipe for disaster. Unfortunately, I didn't make it to the next stage. The tech interview was an absolute wipeout, where I was asked a few questions on the A340 and A350. With just 250 hours, expect the unexpected. Out of 24 pilots from India who appeared for Stage 2 interview, 10 have made it to the next stage. I'm not sure if this is true - it doesn't look like CX is coming to India again this year. But hey, this is a rumour.

[thepilot77]

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smurf84 Sorry to hear that bro, But i really don't understand why Cathay need to ask a pilot with 250 hrs to know so much about a340 a 350 if the questions were a detailed questions not for example what's the difference between A340-A350.for a second officer i think Cathay expect you to know the entire aviation field by heart and you cant lack on one part.

its very out of order i have friends who works for Etihad and others Emirates and trust me guys i met the crew of both on many different occasions and if you ask a Capt. what's the stalling speed on the C-150 he will smile at you and say i don't know. the point I'm trying to make its with every pilot in the world if you are rated on something and they ask you about it and you cant answer it then its shame on the industry to have pilots like that, but Cathay shouldn't expect us low timers to answer a detailed question about any specific type because if you ask any pilot these days WHAT A/C DO YOU WANT TO FLY a reasonable person would say any as long as i get some experience none of us was born with 500hrs jet time or born as rated pilot or born as a straight Capt.

Cathay is playing tom and jerry with us.

anyway I wish you guys all the best and sorry for the other guys who didn't go through stage 2.

[pelle123]

@flypaul

Sorry that it took so long to answer. I have been very busy lately, but to answer your question I did update online.
I got the invitation for the interview on the 15th of may and I had reply before the 18th of may.

Hope this helps.

[flypaul]

@pelle123

Thanks for your answer.

Good Luck for your interview!

Paul

[ckthepilot]

Anyone else from the May 12th batch get any response back after submitting the paperwork online?

Anyone from the US to be more exact?

[flypaul]

12 of May

Nothing, Just the "received with thanks"

and you? did you receive anything?

[flypaul]

[Stallone]

747-8F, 777

[flypaul]

yes yes. 777-300ER

[flypaul]

The Fleet above HKG

[ckthepilot]

Originally Posted by flypaul

Nothing, Just the "received with thanks"

and you? did you receive anything?

Nope. Nothing either...

[flypaul]

No...

Just received with thanks.

Hope shortly we will receive an invitation.

[3 Green]

and I thought -8 is longer thn 300ER!!!

PS no reply yet.

[cloudripper]

any Stage-2 feedback will be appreciated:

Greetings candiates from stage2 S.O. held in H.K.:
I would greatly appreciate any feeback about the recently held session in h.k.

Was there any iq/mental ab. test?

What kind of aviation mathematics questions were asked?

How was the group activitiy and flight planning excercise? does everyone get a chance or does it become chaotic?

Is it still visa on arrival and no further procedures to it? Any suggestion on the minimum amount of HKD to take along?


Lastly did you take copies of your certificates?



Thanks in advance and safe weekend evrybody!

[flypaul]

3green.

U knew it well.

-8 is longer than 300er. Before the -8 The Airbus 340-600 was the longest pax aircraft. But now the -8 the longest.

[vishwas_ddn]

HI guys i applied online in cathay website in march 2012...i havent received not even a confirmation email. after many calls got hold of sunny he confirmed my application has been received and to patiently wait fr the next recruitment,but guys please tell me if u have any idea when will the next recruitment be held and where?

[wxy]

sunny

I also applied in march. same situation here.
how did you get hold of sunny?
can you please forward his number or something..??
any help appreciated.

[vishwas_ddn]

ya it was some time to read all.this 23 pages post to get sunny's number. its 0085227478249.....let me know what he tell you, if you could ask.him where and when is the next recruitment....ive bothered him enough...

[dg4749]

Stage 2 Mar (21-25)

Seems no one from the above batch wants to share their Stage 2 experience here...Before the interview they were very active on this thread.