confused?
 

So if i'm reading this correctly, if you get picked as a cadet, finish the program, and get hired on as a SO you won't be getting the housing allowance?

If you're hired as a DESO you will get the housing allowance?

I'm just a little confused as to the difference between the 2 SOs. Just one going thru the program and one not. I've been offered an interview for the cadet program and i'm trying to get this straight. If you don't get the housing allowance after going thru the cadet program going thru with it would be dumb IMO

1st stage in Melbourne
 

g'day
anybody done their 1st stage selection with CX in Melbourne this week?

would u like to share ur experiences, thx

toc

Ryan - if you read through the posts you will see that there are NO DESO or DEFO opportunities at the moment. there are 3 avenues for the cadet program, an ab initio (0hrs - 250hrs TT pilots), and 2 advanced entry options (spending either 6 or 3 months in Adelaide depending on your level of experience) in which you get a SO position. the company is offering a "housing allowance" but you wouldnt be able to afford a macbook computer with it, let alone an apartment in HK. Hold out a little longer and the conditions will get better....

Eyesight-requirements
 

Hey,

I have now searched this thread for any mention about the eyesight requirements for the Cadet Program (ab-initio) at Cathay Pacific and couldnt find them!

Can someone tell me what the expect for your eyes?
I have -2,75 and -1,25 Astgmatismus on one eye
and
-2,25 and -0,75 Astigmatismus on the other eye...

If Cathay isnt working for me are there any alternatives for me!?

greetings

Just curious

What order do you do everything in during your stage one interview?

Is the technical and hr interview last or in the beginning.

no set schedule, you might find that on the day, your schedule will be different to the others that are there.

Filipino Applicant
 

Hi I have applied in CX cadet program too.. but im a Filipino I hope I would be a given a chance too..

If a Hong Kong pilot applied (say) for Cebu Pacific, do you think he/she will be given a chance ?

I don't see why being filipino or any nationality should disqualify you. If you meet the requirements, your application stands out and they are coming to your area, or you are willing to travel to HK then you should have as good as chance as anyone else. When did you apply? What makes you think you don't have a chance?

Stage 2
 

Hey guys anyone that has done the stage 2 interview recently can anyone tell me
what sort of technical questions you were asked?

anyone that knows what questions are asked any info would be great

Cathay Pacific to add 27 more aircraft to modernise and grow fleet, bringing total orders on hand to 91






Cathay Pacific Airways announced today that it will further boost its investment in fleet modernization and growth by adding a further 27 aircraft to its fleet.

The airline has entered into an agreement with Airbus S.A.S. to buy 15 more Airbus A330-300s and a separate agreement with The Boeing Company for 10 more Boeing 777-300ERs. It has also inked a deal with aircraft leasing company International Lease Finance Corporation (ILFC) to add two more Airbus A350-900s. All of these new aircraft will be delivered before the end of 2015.

The 27 new aircraft have a list price of about HK$51 billion, but will be acquired at a considerable discount, as is the usual practice in such transactions.
The latest orders come on top of the airline’s biggest-ever order, made in September last year, for 30 Airbus A350-900s to be delivered from 2016 to 2019 and six Boeing 777-300ERs to be delivered between 2013 to 2014. The latest order will enable the airline to replace older, less fuel-efficient aircraft as they are progressively retired from the fleet and at the same time continue with the expansion of its passenger network.

Cathay Pacific now has a total of 91 new aircraft on order for delivery between now and 2019. Their value at list prices is about HK$185 billion. In addition, Cathay Pacific is investing HK$5.5 billion in the Cathay Pacific Cargo Terminal now being built at Hong Kong International Airport, and another HK$1 billion in new products and services, including a new Business Class seat, from now to the end of this decade.

Cathay Pacific Chief Executive Tony Tyler said today: “We are very pleased to be able to underscore our commitment to our home city, Hong Kong, through this latest aircraft order. Both the Airbus A330-300 and the Boeing 777-300ER are modern, fuel efficient aircraft that have already proved their value in our fleet. Together with the new Airbus A350-900, they will provide us with exactly the right balance in our fleet portfolio through to the end of the decade.

“Our plan is to retire our 21 Boeing 747-400 and 11 Airbus A340-300 aircraft before the end of the decade as we take delivery progressively of new generation aircraft that will provide much greater fuel and operating cost efficiencies. This is important both for environmental reasons and from a financial perspective as fuel remains our greatest single cost.

“Cathay Pacific has ambitious plans moving forward and we need to ensure that we have a highly efficient and environmentally friendly fleet to meet those plans.”
The 15 new A330-300s being purchased from Airbus S.A.S. will be delivered between 2013 and 2015 and will be powered by Rolls-Royce Trent 700 engines. Cathay Pacific already operates the world’s biggest fleet of this aircraft type, which it uses primarily to destinations in the Asia Pacific region.

With the purchase of the 10 additional Boeing 777-300ERs, Cathay Pacific will have a total 46 of this aircraft type. Eighteen 777-300ERs are already flying for the airline, providing highly efficient operations on long-haul and ultra-long-haul routes. All the new Boeing aircraft will be powered by General Electric GE90 engines.

The two Airbus A350-900s being ordered through ILFC will be delivered in 2015 and will be the first of the aircraft type to enter the Cathay Pacific fleet, enabling the airline to address capacity and growth opportunities. The other 30 Airbus A350-900s will be delivered during 2016-2019 and all will be powered by Rolls-Royce Trent XWB engines.

more planes means more jobs!

re: so
 

It means more DEFO's on the way!

Or hiring more cadets who can fly on the new planes. The planes will be entered the fleet in 2015. So they can train a lot of cadets till then! And there are already orders for new planes!

I hope that I can fly on one of those as S/O -> F/O -> Commander @ Cathay Pacific.

Sorry I think DEFOs are over, CX will probably be using two S/Os on long haul by the end of the year like QF, and like QF will only hire S/Os (via the 3 stream cadet course) from now on.

quick question regarding seats
 

I just want to clarify my understanding of where the S/O sits.

For takeoff and landing the S/O is in the jump seat along with a RQ next to him. At the controls of the aircraft is the Captain and F/O.

During Cruise the S/O can either sit in the captain or F/O seat depending on who is being relieved first?

This is my understanding if someone could confirm this that would be great.

Also does anyone have the most up to date fleet information with the new aircrafts that are being added? From what I hear I think there website is out of date.

Thanks

Carpet

carpet weaver,

Regarding where the SO sits, your thoughts are correct.

Can anyone please tell me where I can find the engine thrust on each of the CX aircraft. I found the page with the engines but there was no thrust setting.
Thanks

carpet weaver, have a look at the most recent annual or half yearly report :)


KPHL you can find the engine thrust settings of each aricraft either by going to the boeing and airbus sites or googling the engines and the results will come up.:ok:

Thanks orangeboy

I did look it up online and the numbers i got were not all the same but were close...but thanks!