Perhaps I wasn't able to relax during the exam and made several mistakes by mishearing. Overall the test wasn't that hard
Hopefully I will have my re-test soon.

Goodluck

it is correct
 

Stage 1
- JKI Test
- Reasoning Test
- Personality Test
- HR General Interview (No Tech)

Stage 1.5
- ICAO English Assessment

Stage 2
- General & Technical Interview
- Mental Math Test
- Flight Planning
- Group Exercise

Stage 2+
- Medical Exam

- Flight Grading

I can confirm the stages are correct.

See you guys later in FTA.

Wow, so you cleared all 3 stages? :)

@adamctk

Incorrect, I got tech questions in my first stage interview.

i had 20min with HR and 40min tech during stage 1

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Background: I am a HK local residence.

CX had tech interview (initial interview) in 2011 but they have changed since 2012 because they want to speed up the interview process, i mean more candidates can go to stage 2. I am not sure what's happen outside HK, SORRY

Without a doubt, many people are stuck in ICAO English (except native speaker) after initial, so not many can go to final eventually.

In this year, CX would like to hire 400 cadet pilots (75-80 local). The HR said CX will still hire more cadet pilot in 2013.

Work hard and good luck, guys.

I would have thought the english test would be the easiest out of all the test conducted by CX but then again, this is coming from a native english speaking person.

Email
 

I have also recieved
However I have received no confirmation or email regarding when the next round of selection is in Australia. Has anyone with this email heard anything further???

Cathay final interview
 

Dear Colleagues,

I have been invited for the final interview for transition course for SO.

I have some questions to figure out what to do.

I am a former french military fighter pilot with more than 4000 hours on jet.

Does anyone know if the passage to JFO is made according to a seniority list only based on the date at which you join the company or is the past experience taken into account for this promotion?

The other questions are:

Are all the SO based in HK or are there some based elsewhere?

What are the current time needed to be promoted JFO?
What is the bond for a pilot going through transition course?
Do you get a full type rating is you are second officer?
If you are quitting before the end of the bond, how much do you need to reimburse?
Thank you for your quick answer as my interview is pretty soon.
Good flights
Christophe

bobosmirage
 

Christophe,

4000 TT? Are you serious? There are plenty of better options out there for you. Cathay will give you low conditions, because you will be treated exactly the same as someone who has 200 TT (Other than the training time is reduced as it is only a conversion course that you will need to complete)

The "Forgivable loan" is just over 1 Million HKD. So if you left before 8 years, you would be liable (Although some would argue the legality of this, and whether Cathay would bother). You do get paid the balance in cash of what they did not need to spend on you for training, however, after the loan is "forgiven" you will need to pay tax on this. (Yes, the full amount)

There are NO second officers able to get basing anywhere other than in Hong Kong. In fact, Cathay are no longer offering new basings to any flight crew (Incl captains).

Current wait time to get a promotion to JFO is 4-5 years. It is based on seniority and therefore you would have to wait the same length of time as a 0 hour cadet.

My suggestion in the strongest possible way is to call them and say thanks but no thanks. You are capable and qualified to get a direct entry job with many other airlines around the world. Don't sell yourself short and accept these conditions.

To end, before anyone else tells me, yes, I am applying to the cadet program myself. As I only have 200 odd hours. It suites me, and works well for me. If you are close to, or qualified for other opportunities, go for them and don't sell yourself short

2nd Stage
 

May 16 second stage anyone?
Please PM me: [email protected]

Okay, I have an interview next week. No idea what to expect because this whole thing has been so last minute!

What exactly does the technical quiz involve? Anyone have an example question?

Also the aviation mathematics test, difficult or simple stuff?

Bleurgh! Any feedback would be appreciated. Looking forward to a little trip to Hong Kong!! ;)

Date of Joining only. SOs currently doing their JFO upgrades had on average 4000hours in 2007-2008 when they joined, and waited 4+ years just like everyone else.

All SOs are based in Hong Kong, and always will be. With C-scale, there is no expected base openings for such pilots - ever.

3-5 years. 3 years and 11 months as of April 2012.

1.1 million HKD / 105,000 Euro.

You do not get a type rating at all. You get a relief-rating, which is not a type rating. The rating in not recognized by any other ICAO nation, and even in Hong Kong only 1/4 of the total flight time can be logged. There are no licensing requirements for takeoff, landing, or engine-failure handling. The only requirement is to, at cruise, a) get the aircraft out of a stall, b)initiate a drift-down in case of engine-failure, and c) initiate an emergency descent in case of decompression. A second officer is not allowed to be in a control seat below 20,000', and is not allowed to touch the aircraft contorls/autpopilot unless seated in the right seat with a qualified captain in the left seat. Even then, the Captain is to immediately assume control if anything out of the ordinary happens.

Linear reduction from 1.1million to 0 over 6 years.


You must be mad to even consider this with your experience.

Applied for their CPP 2 months ago and haven't heard anything back as of yet. Ive been told it can take a few months the process the app so im not worried YET! :) Plus i cant update it so just got to keep fingers crossed!

Chap i know out in AUS with them at the moment, he couldnt fault Cathay!

Anybody know how long it is until UK applicants should hear?

Mike

When did you get an invitation? How long ago did you submit your online application till you got the invite?

Can ppl provide who had their stage 2 recently tell us about the group exercise and flight planning exercise?

Date of CX first ever flight
 

Does anyone know the date of the first ever CX flight (Betsy DC3)?

I've tried searching for it but to no avail and I'm guessing its in "Beyond Lion Rock..."

Thanks in advance:)

Does really nobody has an answer on post #4172

Color vision standards for cx
 

Hi guys

Just wondering if anyone knows what the color vision standards are at cathay. I am red green color deficient but I have a current class 1 medical with CASA in Australia with no restrictions.

Would I still be fit for a class1 HKCAD medical???

no problem, my friend. as long as you are willing to work for 1/3 of what current cathay pilots make, then you're good to go.

welcome to the team. the dream team.

@whackthemole

what did u mean by that? 1/3 of what others make. Is there another option? Not that I want it, I am just curious :)

A simple question, will be this a good choice for someone with just 300TT for beggining his career? I didn't apply yet b/c I want to know this 1st. I already rad here that took aroun 3 to 5 years to get a FO upgrade.

Also, how much earn a SO with them and is this a good experience for have in my resume in the future?


Thanks!

Well I just did my medical and ICAO English test yesterday at CX City.
Needless to say it's been a long journey, and I'm glad I'm over the "hump" and starting to see myself actually having the chance to be on course at FTA.

[edited this out for personal reasons]

White coat syndrome? You never know. It happens with quite a few people.

Just wondering what's the icao English retest like? I have passed all interviews and tests and only left with my flight grading. I read some posts before CX will let u redo it or attend some course? Anyone can give me more info about an Icao retest or any idea what will happen to me?

Any help will be greatly appreciate

Cheers

Just wondering if anyone knows what the color vision standards are at cathay.
 

So does anyone have any info on what test they use for color vision other than ishihara plates ???

Does anyone know where I can find a schedule of the locations (Countries) for the first stage interviews for Cathay Pacific?

Thanks a lot!

@ckthepilot

I submitted my Cathay application about 4 years ago!! And within the last month have had emails and phone calls asking me to come for an interview!

I dont think such schedule is available...

1st round interview in vancouver on may 31st,anyone? and does anyone know where I can get the book "Preparing for your Cathay PacificInterview: The Pilot's Guide"? Thanks in advance!

Captain Picard
 

Hi Captain Picard, please check PM.

Thanks!

CX Staff Travel
 

Hey Everyone,

Just wondering, does anyone know the exact details of what a CX Second Officer gets when it comes to staff travel? And how does it all work? Like are they 90% discount vouchers, or….?

Thanks for your help.

Cheers,
Zac :)

Vancouver
 

Ocanada,

Have you been invited to the 1st interview in YVR on May 31st or did you just hear that? Also, if you have been invited when did they tell you?


Thanks in advance....

I've been invited to interview on May 28th, I wonder if anyone else is interviewed at the same time?

bond737

did you tried contacting them for information on dates for stage 2??

i mailed them yest but no reply

@Enae,
You mean only CPP, right? Or does it include AE too?

It's been posted several times in this thread already that the ab-initio is closed for non HKID holders.
And no, AE is not ab-initio.

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