Have stage 2 coming up
 

Just expecting the worse at the moment

Cathay Pacific Cadet Pilot Programme
 

I think the adverse yaw question is easier than explaining the stages of compression in the GE 90 right? Unless you're an engineering student, isn't this a tad too specific?

Could someone share your technical interview experience please?

This is like a walk in the dark not knowing how difficult the questions will be.

That's interviews for you.
 

kl0887

There are lot of examples of technical interview questions in this thread.

Also, just like what the previous users posted, stick to what you know but to the best of your ability, at your level, and a little bit more.

tms.anita

I didn't get to reach the technical part of the interview, if there was one in Stage 1b but an example of using "mental maths" that first pops into my head, that I found in this whole thread, is:

If you're at an altitude of 33,000 ft and you're descending at a rate of 3,000 ft per minute, how long will it take you to reach MSL?

It's just a math/physics question in an aviation context and then I'm pretty sure they'll add a few more words to confuse you. I'm pretty sure this is way too simple and there are relatively harder questions in this thread. Then again, add the stares of the interviewers waiting for your answer and the stress builds and before you know it, you forgot how to divide and doubting yourself if it's the correct answer. lol.

The_Architect

Ahh. Good luck. When's your stage 2? How did your initial stages go?

Anyone will do their stage 2 on 27/8?
If yes, please pm or email to me:)

[email protected]

We can prepare together~

kelevra
 

I have stage 2 scheduled for the end of June. I honestly dont know how I did the previous stages… I am a bad judge of myself, but I guess I did alright so to stay in the game.

My next few posts could contain ecstatic or heartbreaking news; I have parts of me telling myself it will be a piece of cake and everything will be fine, but the bipolar end of him saying it will be too good of a truth for me to succeed.

When I applied earlier this year I thought this will just be a game and I will fail on EACH AND EVERY level until… if I can… stumble my way into CX cadet. But no, I cannot believe myself that I have made it this far. I felt if I am to fail now everything about me will just breakdown, I am sandwiched between two inevitable possibilities that are EQUALLY UNBELIEVABLE :{

As a result of that I am just continuously bulking my knowledge in this area, but there is something about this mentality that I fear will backfire on me.

If you are in HK i advise you guys to sign up with the HYAA.

You trainers are CX pilots.

Hi Tinglok, may i know when did you do your stage 1b and how long did you wait for the result??

All the best for your stage 2:ok:

CodyBlade
 

Pardon my ignorance, what's HYAA?

HKYAA
 

Hong Kong Youth Aviation Academy.

Thanks for the reminder, CodyBlade. I checked them out a few months ago and saw that their admissions weren't open and forgot about them until now.

The_Architect

That's how I sometimes feel like I'm going to get in. I'm just gonna go through the stages and fail them at each new stage I encounter and learn from it until the end.

Anyways, you seem to be doing good so far. At least you got past Stage 1.

CX Stage 2 on 26 Aug 2014
 

Hi guys, is there anyone going to hv stage 2 on 26 Aug 2014. Please pm me and lets study together :)

I'm planning to go to the HKIA job expo at Wan Chai on June the 14th. Hong Kong International Airport Job Expo 2014

Anyone else want to go? The CX cadet programme presentation is at 3 o'clock.

HKIA job expo
 

however

Count me in. I've been having bad luck trying to find a job since I came back from New Zealand. I'm willing to get any job at this point.

kelevra
 

Nice. Anyone else who's interested PM me. Maybe we can all meet up there.

By the way, I'm having a tough time finding a job as well.

however
 

I'm away during that time but I'd love to go since I'm trying to look for a job too. Let me know if you gather any useful info please!!

I'm trying to look for a job that doesn't require speaking mandarin...

hi all, i did my stage 1b around a month ago but still having no reply from cx. i realized that people usually get the 1b result in about 1 to 2 weeks time according to some of the previous posts in this thread.

according to your experience, did i fail? or still no news is good news?

thanks all.

HKIA Job EXPO
 

However,

I'm in too, pmed my contact to you as well. ok:

Fisher5
 

I have waited for a solid two-month period before receiving any notification from CX after my stage 1B. They asked me to submit some medical records even I had an valid Class 1 Medical.

So, be patient and wait.

Seems like they are in rush to recruit the cadets. I submited my application on 29th May and they sent the invitation back on the same day.

The HR ladies are working so efficiently! :ok:

lkof
 

Whoa. Yeah, the waiting times have been shorter and shorter now. That's actually a little scary, especially if you're thinking of preparing during the waiting time.

When's your Stage 1A scheduled for?

kelevra
 

My 1A is scheduled on 22nd July. I've got to speed up my study since there isn't much time left. Honestly I don't feel completely comfortable due to the limited time for preparation.

I was shocked when I first received the email:ugh:. In fact I was expecting my application to fall into next batch, somehow they have managed to squeeze some space for me. Salute to the hard-working HR ladies:ok:

lkof
 

Interesting, I just checked your post history and I can see that you made it to AT in KA… You are telling me you done all that without any studies before hand?

The_Architect
 

It wasn’t a successful try for the AT in KA because I scored badly in the 3in1 test. That’s what worries me. I have done some studies like the BAK and Ace the Technical Pilot Interview, but it isn’t enough as these are just thefundamentals, everyone knows that. After all, It’s always better to know and practicemore. :rolleyes:

By the way, here is an interesting blog in Chinese explaining some basics inaviation and Xplane 10. I found it quite helpful to understand general ideas.Hope it helps:

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Guys the reason the wait times are getting shorter is because they are running out of applicants who have the minimum requirements to apply.

The only avenue of entry now is for Ab-Initio HKPID card holder. No AE or TT for a while now.

Get in while you can because they will have to open up to foreigners again in the near future. Once that happens it will go back to waiting months, not weeks.

lkof
 

You said you read BAK and Pilots Guide yadi yadi ya

1A job knowledge test should be a walk in the park for you. A little patch here and there should be good to go

Not true. The reason that CX is going back to the TT option is the extraordinary drain on training resources that a full course cadet has been taking (on average). We are running out of trainers, simulator time and money getting zero-to-hero candidates onto the line.

As an aside, the APTITUDE is another area of concern; failures are off the clock and disciplinary issues at a high.

In short ; we need PILOTS, not MS FS experts.

Get out there guys, and GET A LICENSE, for pity's sake.

Cpt. Underpants
 

Cpt. Underpants,

When you talk about the aptitude are you referring to the Stage 1A test?

R

For Ab Initio its not 'their' decision to exercise but Gov and Immigration dept.

The issue was what Visa category they will be employed under.

i.e no skills no Visa, simple.

Has anyone heard of FTA Assessment before?

however
 

Hi however,

I'm in as well. I'm getting prepared for my initio a that is going to happen in 2 weeks time. But still interested to hear what CX get to speak.

pm you my email address.

Look forward to meeting you folks soon!:O

I would like to go either but i have a trip
Can you send me some info after the exhibition?

Hi guys,

As a non Hong Kong citizen cum PR is it still possible to apply for cadet pilot (ab initio)? Last I checked they only wants citizens or PR. How can I apply to be a cadet? Under the website currently there are no more vacancies for cadet. Help please! Thanks!

pongg51

Please link me to the website. I would like to know where and what you are reading.

You would have to browse the web site through HK server, in another words, go to www.cathaypacific.com/hk‎, in order to get into the career sector. I tried with the Aussie server once and no vacancy was shown neither.

Hope that helps. Good luck.:)

Got my 1a interview invitation
 

I just got my 1a interview invitation a few days ago.

HR called me while I was still sleeping in bed and I thought she was calling from "Pacific coffee" instead of "Cathay Pacific" LMAO :O:O:O

the interview is by the end of next month.

Gotta get prepared!!

Cpt Underpants
 

Captain underpants about to lose your hair are you, hmm?

Pilot, give you, I can. Aptitude, give you, I can. Discipline, give you, I can.

Enough 500 hours not. Hmmmmmm.

Permanent resident, not, am I. Hmmmmmm

PineappleYoda

And right there, one post above this, is 99% of the problem.

Please try and separate fantasy from reality. Really??

Have I upset you Captain? or were you referring to the post above mine?

As I've said with these idiots we have become a Single Pilot Ops.

nice blog.
Are you a HK citizen buddy?

Capt Pants,

Its funny you know, I have been waiting for flight grading for 18 months now. I have nearly 2000 hours total time and already posses a 320 rating (no jet time though).

Seems I'm exactly what your looking for!!!!

Doesn't mean you will get me though.

Hahahaha