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Can anyone help me. I got an interview soon....in feb. Has anyone gone through the 4 stage cadet pilot interviews, recently. Can anyone shed some light on the questions and procedures that you go thorough. any help will be greatly appreciated.
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anyone on pprune that has actually got into the program recently? perhaps a bit of good news will cheers us all up!
but i do notice cx is on a hiring spree with direct so's.....
but i do notice cx is on a hiring spree with direct so's.....
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I had the cx cadet pilot first interview two weeks ago, and they invited me to do a thorough body check tomorrow. can anyone tell me what is the next stage, what do I need to prepare? is class one medical very difficult to meet?
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cp111 - Aircrew medicals are designed to confirm that an individual is at a pre determined level of fitness. That level is not extraordinary, indeed, it is quite normal and the majority of healthy people can satisfy the requirements.
An aircrew medical will identify any shortfall in the acceptable standard of all the parameters the medical sets out to establish and will also ascertain if acceptable corrective medicine can overcome any shortfall.
Don't go getting yourself worked up about a pilot's medical, if you are reasonably fit and don't suffer from any significant defect you can reasonably expect to pass.
An aircrew medical will identify any shortfall in the acceptable standard of all the parameters the medical sets out to establish and will also ascertain if acceptable corrective medicine can overcome any shortfall.
Don't go getting yourself worked up about a pilot's medical, if you are reasonably fit and don't suffer from any significant defect you can reasonably expect to pass.
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Eye test
Hi all,
I have received a letter from CX. They told me to have a eye test by some private doctors. Which is cost around $1500 HKdollars. I wonder that am I have a chance to pass the eye test? I got around 700 degree short sight. I fear that I dont pass the test and wastes the money. One more question, is there any HK local's applicants success? Is it very difficult to be success if you are HK local people? Thanks all.
J
I have received a letter from CX. They told me to have a eye test by some private doctors. Which is cost around $1500 HKdollars. I wonder that am I have a chance to pass the eye test? I got around 700 degree short sight. I fear that I dont pass the test and wastes the money. One more question, is there any HK local's applicants success? Is it very difficult to be success if you are HK local people? Thanks all.
J
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hi. i'm just wondering about the chances of even getting a interview? did the people offered a interview applied at november or january?? what was their education level and level of work experience?
much thanx^^ guys and gals
much thanx^^ guys and gals
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actually what kinds of medical check will be conducted?? especially for the eyes as i am shortsighted. Can anyone tell me??
and what standard of eyesight they required?
Thanks a lot.
and what standard of eyesight they required?
Thanks a lot.
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hey can someone help me?
ive got the cathay cadet interview coming up and it would be great if some of you could share some knowledge!
I'm a bit worried about the numeracy test. what sort of questions are they? is it multi choice? can you use a pencil/paper?
Any other advice on any other aspect would be great.....
sorry for asking, the more i think about it the more stressed out i'm getting!
ive got the cathay cadet interview coming up and it would be great if some of you could share some knowledge!
I'm a bit worried about the numeracy test. what sort of questions are they? is it multi choice? can you use a pencil/paper?
Any other advice on any other aspect would be great.....
sorry for asking, the more i think about it the more stressed out i'm getting!
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being stressed out even before interviewing will be a problem. there is no need for that.
firstly, be as professional as you can be, attire and personality.
update your knowledge of local aviation and world aviation situations.
have a grasp of a little aircraft knowledge.
math is computer m/c to my knowledge and don't rush through it when you have a chance.
as far as i know, there are some very fortunate people who actually got through the interviews even though others are probably more qualified. do your best, that is all you can do.
cheers
firstly, be as professional as you can be, attire and personality.
update your knowledge of local aviation and world aviation situations.
have a grasp of a little aircraft knowledge.
math is computer m/c to my knowledge and don't rush through it when you have a chance.
as far as i know, there are some very fortunate people who actually got through the interviews even though others are probably more qualified. do your best, that is all you can do.
cheers
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Really, stressing about it is not really a good idea. In fact, I would look upon this experience as just that, an experience.
It's not really up to you whether or not they take you, because there are just too many requirements which they require that you will never know about. There is only so much studying to do, and only so much preparation. In fact, for the most part, you can't even study for it. But the more relaxed and confident you are, the better you will score on the tests, and the better presented you will be.
The interviews should be going on right now for this year's allotment. Good luck.
It's not really up to you whether or not they take you, because there are just too many requirements which they require that you will never know about. There is only so much studying to do, and only so much preparation. In fact, for the most part, you can't even study for it. But the more relaxed and confident you are, the better you will score on the tests, and the better presented you will be.
The interviews should be going on right now for this year's allotment. Good luck.
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I'm going to have an interview in may
i was wonderinf if anyone can give me some tips that has not already been mentioned??=)
does previous flight experience help and previous work experience help in the interviews??=) thanx budz
in the first stages of the interview, do they only accept a certain amount of people?
so if thye had enough people, will they still consider other people who met the requirements??
in the first stages of the interview, do they only accept a certain amount of people?
so if thye had enough people, will they still consider other people who met the requirements??
i was wonderinf if anyone can give me some tips that has not already been mentioned??=)
does previous flight experience help and previous work experience help in the interviews??=) thanx budz
in the first stages of the interview, do they only accept a certain amount of people?
so if thye had enough people, will they still consider other people who met the requirements??
in the first stages of the interview, do they only accept a certain amount of people?
so if thye had enough people, will they still consider other people who met the requirements??
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hi jj23,
Can u tell me why u have to do a eye-sight test in a Private doctor but not in the clinic of Cathay City ?? it should be free for eye-sight test in the clinic of Cathay City.
Can u tell me why u have to do a eye-sight test in a Private doctor but not in the clinic of Cathay City ?? it should be free for eye-sight test in the clinic of Cathay City.
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Their biggest problem is trying to find enough people rather than having too many so don't worry about competing against other interviewees for a place.
As for previous flying experience it really doesn't matter to them whether you have it or not. The same goes for your previous job. The interviewers are more interested in knowing why you decide on a change of career and not what related qualifications you have or not have.
What's unique about the Cadet programme is that most cadets were doing something completely different from flying an aeroplane before they joined and yet they cope with the course just as well. The recruitment people recognise this and so they're not looking for pilots but those with potential and have thought thoroughly about becoming an airline pilot.
Regards,
Guru
Their biggest problem is trying to find enough people rather than having too many so don't worry about competing against other interviewees for a place.
As for previous flying experience it really doesn't matter to them whether you have it or not. The same goes for your previous job. The interviewers are more interested in knowing why you decide on a change of career and not what related qualifications you have or not have.
What's unique about the Cadet programme is that most cadets were doing something completely different from flying an aeroplane before they joined and yet they cope with the course just as well. The recruitment people recognise this and so they're not looking for pilots but those with potential and have thought thoroughly about becoming an airline pilot.
Regards,
Guru
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Unless things have really changed, getting a job with CX is all about having the "right stuff" to be what CX wants in an employee.
Of course a reasonable standard of piloting skills and medical fitness is required but what is equally important is really wanting the job and showing the self reliance and confidence and general personal qualities, (PQs), that demonstrate this, not posing endless "what if" or "what do I do next" or "what does this mean"questions on a site such as this. PPrune contributors are very tolerant and informative but cannot get the job for you. If you need this comforting, you probably are not "the right stuff".
As a case in point, without wishing to pick on an individual, if you are advised to get for example an eye test, get the eye test, don't let others cast doubts in your mind as to who should pay for it. Things you really want don't always come for free, (as I found out when trying a self learning experiment with the saxophone, but that's another story).
Good luck to all.
Of course a reasonable standard of piloting skills and medical fitness is required but what is equally important is really wanting the job and showing the self reliance and confidence and general personal qualities, (PQs), that demonstrate this, not posing endless "what if" or "what do I do next" or "what does this mean"questions on a site such as this. PPrune contributors are very tolerant and informative but cannot get the job for you. If you need this comforting, you probably are not "the right stuff".
As a case in point, without wishing to pick on an individual, if you are advised to get for example an eye test, get the eye test, don't let others cast doubts in your mind as to who should pay for it. Things you really want don't always come for free, (as I found out when trying a self learning experiment with the saxophone, but that's another story).
Good luck to all.
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The following information is true and correct as it is coming from someone in Adelaide who is currently on one of the Cathay cadet courses.
The first round interview stage is not only an interview but also consists of a full days testing including a short medical where the doctor can pick any major faults that immediately restrict you from flying. These include things like insulin diabetes and very poor eyesight, how poor I do not know because I do not wear glasses myself however, many of my collegues do and they had no trouble in their medical. You will need to take your specific lenses and prescription in with you to see the doctor. The actual testing involves two Oxford entry English tests and most people do well. The day also consists of a computer based "micropath" test. About one and a half hours of fast subtraction, multiplication amongst other things. The interview is conducted by two people at the same time, normally a recruitment officer and an ex-cadet pilot (normally an F/O). This is very short and just a general chat, so be relaxed and do not try to overly impress them. If you pass this stage they normally let you know within two weeks and will send you a booklet of aircraft general knowledge (AGK) for you to study up on before the next stage.
Stage two interviews are again a whole days work. A long medical including blood test will give you a Hong Kong class 1 ATPL medical and an Australian class two which you will need when flying at Parafield for the 14 month course. You do another computer based test consisting of fast arithmetic but also hand eye coordination tasks and fast decision making skills. You do a written technical quiz from what you studied in the AGK booklet and I think another English test. Also a group excersise which is done with other members of your interview group. This is all about team work and participation, even if you end up with incorrect answers, they are just seeing how well you can lead and/or follow, trust me it is best to do a little bit of both because good leaders must be good followers also. There is also a "Flight Planning" excersise done two interviewees at a time, I came up with the wrong answer in this but still got through, they are looking for coordination and group vs individual responses not whether you come up with the correct answer or not. Finally there is another interview again with a panel of two, a pilot and a recruitment officer. This is more in depth and they can ask you anything. One side is personal and the other is technical. If you have previous experience, the technical questions may be more difficult but a tip is to study up on Cathay specific aircraft, such as engine types, aircraft types, routes flown, eg, how much thrust does the 777 engine produce? ANSWER: the Rolls Royce Trent 800 on all Cathay's 777's produce around 100 to 120,000 pounds of thrust, unlike the RB-211's on the 747-400 which only produce around 75,000 etc. They will like it if your technical knowledge is based around Cathay's aircraft.
If you pass this stage they will let you know within a week depending on when the next flight grading is due to commence. The third stage is an all expenses paid trip to Parafield airport, Adelaide, Australia for two weeks of flight grading. Here you will stay at BAe systems flight training college. Everyone attends a series of mass briefs on the particular flight scheduled for teh next day. If you have no previous flying experience you will fly the G-115 Grob, 7 times including a final test. You will be scored on a series of manouveres on each flight. These scores will all go into a computer with weighted scores also. This means that you are marked on how well you fly but also how quickly you learn new things and how quickly these things are retained. If you do have previous experience, you will do an additional 3 flights in the Mudry CAP-10 aerobatic aircraft where you will do tail-wheel specific tasks and also aerobatics to put you out of your comfort zone. If you pass flight grading you will be told within a week if you haave a final interview back in Hong Kong.
The final interview is done by two senior management people, again one is technical and the other is personal. Again, just answer everthing honestly, and just be yourself. On the technical side again just know Cathay stuff.
Thats just about it, if you get through that you will be off to sunny Adelaide to start the 60 week course. It is tough but also fun and rewarding. If you have any other questions, just post them and I'll be happy to help out.
The first round interview stage is not only an interview but also consists of a full days testing including a short medical where the doctor can pick any major faults that immediately restrict you from flying. These include things like insulin diabetes and very poor eyesight, how poor I do not know because I do not wear glasses myself however, many of my collegues do and they had no trouble in their medical. You will need to take your specific lenses and prescription in with you to see the doctor. The actual testing involves two Oxford entry English tests and most people do well. The day also consists of a computer based "micropath" test. About one and a half hours of fast subtraction, multiplication amongst other things. The interview is conducted by two people at the same time, normally a recruitment officer and an ex-cadet pilot (normally an F/O). This is very short and just a general chat, so be relaxed and do not try to overly impress them. If you pass this stage they normally let you know within two weeks and will send you a booklet of aircraft general knowledge (AGK) for you to study up on before the next stage.
Stage two interviews are again a whole days work. A long medical including blood test will give you a Hong Kong class 1 ATPL medical and an Australian class two which you will need when flying at Parafield for the 14 month course. You do another computer based test consisting of fast arithmetic but also hand eye coordination tasks and fast decision making skills. You do a written technical quiz from what you studied in the AGK booklet and I think another English test. Also a group excersise which is done with other members of your interview group. This is all about team work and participation, even if you end up with incorrect answers, they are just seeing how well you can lead and/or follow, trust me it is best to do a little bit of both because good leaders must be good followers also. There is also a "Flight Planning" excersise done two interviewees at a time, I came up with the wrong answer in this but still got through, they are looking for coordination and group vs individual responses not whether you come up with the correct answer or not. Finally there is another interview again with a panel of two, a pilot and a recruitment officer. This is more in depth and they can ask you anything. One side is personal and the other is technical. If you have previous experience, the technical questions may be more difficult but a tip is to study up on Cathay specific aircraft, such as engine types, aircraft types, routes flown, eg, how much thrust does the 777 engine produce? ANSWER: the Rolls Royce Trent 800 on all Cathay's 777's produce around 100 to 120,000 pounds of thrust, unlike the RB-211's on the 747-400 which only produce around 75,000 etc. They will like it if your technical knowledge is based around Cathay's aircraft.
If you pass this stage they will let you know within a week depending on when the next flight grading is due to commence. The third stage is an all expenses paid trip to Parafield airport, Adelaide, Australia for two weeks of flight grading. Here you will stay at BAe systems flight training college. Everyone attends a series of mass briefs on the particular flight scheduled for teh next day. If you have no previous flying experience you will fly the G-115 Grob, 7 times including a final test. You will be scored on a series of manouveres on each flight. These scores will all go into a computer with weighted scores also. This means that you are marked on how well you fly but also how quickly you learn new things and how quickly these things are retained. If you do have previous experience, you will do an additional 3 flights in the Mudry CAP-10 aerobatic aircraft where you will do tail-wheel specific tasks and also aerobatics to put you out of your comfort zone. If you pass flight grading you will be told within a week if you haave a final interview back in Hong Kong.
The final interview is done by two senior management people, again one is technical and the other is personal. Again, just answer everthing honestly, and just be yourself. On the technical side again just know Cathay stuff.
Thats just about it, if you get through that you will be off to sunny Adelaide to start the 60 week course. It is tough but also fun and rewarding. If you have any other questions, just post them and I'll be happy to help out.
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Hydrolix... nice post, very informative!
Just the kind of thing wannabe's kneed to know.
I read in another thread that you have to do an IQ test is that true?
90 minutes of subtraction that sounds like hell?!! how does that work do you get pen & paper or do you have to work them out in your head or is it multi choice computer based Q's
whats the diference in the numeracy tests for stage one and stage two? Do the questions get harder?
if you could post some examples of the sort of Q's that would be great cos it sounds easy but it has the potential to be a right bitch especially 90 minutes!
cheers.........
Just the kind of thing wannabe's kneed to know.
I read in another thread that you have to do an IQ test is that true?
90 minutes of subtraction that sounds like hell?!! how does that work do you get pen & paper or do you have to work them out in your head or is it multi choice computer based Q's
whats the diference in the numeracy tests for stage one and stage two? Do the questions get harder?
if you could post some examples of the sort of Q's that would be great cos it sounds easy but it has the potential to be a right bitch especially 90 minutes!
cheers.........
Hydrolix