Cathay Pacific Second Officer Direct Entry

[Bokpiel]

Originally Posted by Flyer200762

As an SO joining with 1000 hours airbus time, what’s the likely length of service before being promoted to FO?

FO upgrades are super quick at the moment, but will depend which fleet you are on since they killed seniority. 777 SO’s are getting upgraded after only 1 year of service. Previous experience is irrelevant.

[Fioupelan]

Originally Posted by Fioupelan

Hi everyone, thanks to those who shared information about the first online interview with CX.
Can someone explain here or via private message what are the next steps after we pass this interview and submit the PLIS form ?

Nobody attended the SO assessment after the first interview ?

[jsh97]

Hows the progress?

Originally Posted by RiskyBalloon

I think they realistically want closer to 3,000 hours for a DEFO and jet time would be an asset. That's why I went the DESO route, although you might be right, maybe get a jet job for a year or two at home then reapply for the DEFO. Might save a few years compared to the SO path, as they're estimating 5-6 years as a SO before getting the FO position.

Hi, how’s your progress with Cathay? Any tip please?

[CaptGoodman]

Can you PM about CX interview and phases? Thanks!

[Achieve]

Hello there,

Am about to get done with my ATPL credits, can I email you for preparing for second officer cathay pacific?

Thanks in advance!

[SimonP65]

Information for the interview

Originally Posted by zhaochen2692

I just finished my interview last week,you can PM me.

Hi there, I'm applying for the DESO soon. If you don't mind, would you please send me the info as well?
Thank you

[Hayche08]

could you please help me with that too, here is my email; [email protected]. thank you in advancer.

[SimonP65]

CX DESO

Originally Posted by zhaochen2692

I just finished my interview last week,you can PM me.

Hi! for the documentations, did you need specific flight records from your flight schools? For example, receipts or flight hours. If so, I would need to go to my flight shcools in the States. That's why

[zhaochen2692]

Originally Posted by SimonP65

Hi! for the documentations, did you need specific flight records from your flight schools? For example, receipts or flight hours. If so, I would need to go to my flight shcools in the States. That's why

Possibly you need to submit long distance cross-country or night solo certification from fly school, but I’m not sure,it will be required by their PLIS system for liscense conversion

[DT2468]

Does anybody know when they will next open DESO?

[PKSAK]

There hasn't been much information regarding the next opening for DESO's -- However, last I heard starting dates for DESO's have been put to a delay due to limited training resources. So I assume it'll be some time until the next opening.

[StrivetoExcel1]

Originally Posted by DT2468

Does anybody know when they will next open DESO?

Keep doing what you are doing, wait patiently, and check the job roles as it could be a while

[StrivetoExcel1]

Industry is always changing, when airlines need people they hire. When they don't they stop slow or stop recruitment. We always need to be ready.

[TrashPanda]

DESO 2026

Anyone knows if CX will be looking for DESOs in 2026?

[triplefives]

Rumors are they do not need any DESOs in the near future after hiring more than 800 in 2023 and 2024.