Light turboprop/light jet experience for SO entry
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Light turboprop/light jet experience for SO entry
Hi all,
I just wondered if anyone knew how CX view applicants from the GA side of flying in terms of being recruited as a SO in particular.
I have ~ 3,700 TT / 1,000hrs Turboprop<5.7tons / 500hrs light jets < 5.7tons. The rest from instructing.
Would this experience be considered unfavourably? I have had an application in with CX for a few years now. I usually send an update every 6-9 months.
These Turbine/Jet hours were gained in the UK with an air operator, not private owners.
Regards.
I just wondered if anyone knew how CX view applicants from the GA side of flying in terms of being recruited as a SO in particular.
I have ~ 3,700 TT / 1,000hrs Turboprop<5.7tons / 500hrs light jets < 5.7tons. The rest from instructing.
Would this experience be considered unfavourably? I have had an application in with CX for a few years now. I usually send an update every 6-9 months.
These Turbine/Jet hours were gained in the UK with an air operator, not private owners.
Regards.
icadets vs. "real" experience
Sadly applicants with your credentials used to be what CX was getting prior to 2008 - nowadays with the package on offer (substantially reduced due to the "new" housing allowance) you would be one of the few to be interested in this job/cadet ship (you wanna call yourself a cadet?).
Therefore I believe CX will invite you for an interview soon; you have to ask yourself though why they would do so and why you want to sell yourself short. There is also the risk though that you might be considered as too experienced - 20 year old naive kids will take this gig whilst experienced pilots can see the objective behind the offer.
And please keep in mind what current pilots (not necessarily CX) are telling applicants about the cost of living in HKG.
Therefore I believe CX will invite you for an interview soon; you have to ask yourself though why they would do so and why you want to sell yourself short. There is also the risk though that you might be considered as too experienced - 20 year old naive kids will take this gig whilst experienced pilots can see the objective behind the offer.
And please keep in mind what current pilots (not necessarily CX) are telling applicants about the cost of living in HKG.
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I have ~ 3,700 TT / 1,000hrs Turboprop<5.7tons / 500hrs light jets < 5.7tons. The rest from instructing.
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It doesn't bother me jumping from what I already have to going to the bottom rung of an airline. We are there to learn and I accept that it will take me a while to move upwards.
I just enjoy flying and I want to join Cathay and that's it really
Thanks for the comments so far.
Idesi-15
I just enjoy flying and I want to join Cathay and that's it really
Thanks for the comments so far.
Idesi-15
Idesi-15,
CX yes...but at any price?? Your enthusiasm is appreciated but please do a bit more reading before jumping at CX.
Don't get fooled by the green tail, its history and reputation.
CX yes...but at any price?? Your enthusiasm is appreciated but please do a bit more reading before jumping at CX.
Don't get fooled by the green tail, its history and reputation.
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