Us: "The package is sub-standard, unlivable, the CoL is sky high, 4-6 years to FO upgrade, diminishing CoS, belligerent, untrustworthy (mis)management, indentured labour..."

Them: "Sounds GREAT, where do I sign?"
:ugh::ugh::ugh::ugh::ugh::ugh::ugh:

I'm also interested in the JKI package. If anyone has a copy of it and is willing to share, that would be great!

SQ vs CX
 

Good evening, I have been following the threads with interest. Pls if anyone is much the wiser, shed some advice on what you would do in my circumstance. I am a military pilot with the Singapore airforce with 2900 Hours on mostly twin jet time as well as have an FAA ATPL. I Have been offered a place with Singapire Airlines on a transition scheme. For starters, I would also like to highlight that SQ requires all cadets to go through C-172,Baron followed by the Mustang in Perth and Maroochydore. Thereafter, there is a current 1 year backlog to get on a B777 simulator to start SO training. Local terms do not provide housing and an FO's salary is approximately 60K HKG dollars. However, it takes us military guys, based on sectors and merit approximately 7yrs to make Captain where pay scales can go up to 100-120K HKG dollars average. Cost of living is similar to HK if not more.
That's why I have been intrigued by what CX has to offer and I have been advised that I would be on the 12 week course in Adelaide based on my license and past experience. With a forgiveable loan, less taxes as well as a SO's salary of 45k per month, it does appear attractive as I am looking for a 20 year career as opposed to jumping ship every 5-10 yrs. I see the risk to be greatest in the time to make command in CX. With 360 SOs, I do not expect to jump the queue and that means 12 yrs to make command whereas SQ is 7 years. Any opinions? thank u.

Guys doing Command right now are in their 12th year in CX, you better start thinking 15yrs at least, probably more like 20 yrs if you join today.

It is a little bit silence over here.. How are the selections went for those who had those? They would come over to Europe, but nothing seen over here...

"Us: "The package is sub-standard, unlivable, the CoL is sky high, 4-6 years to FO upgrade, diminishing CoS, belligerent, untrustworthy (mis)management, indentured labour..."

Them: "Sounds GREAT, where do I sign?"


Sub-standard package maybe, but I know of at least 14 million unemployed Americans who would just love to have a job right now. Enough said.

Who do I call?
 

Does anyone know how I can contact Cathay HR in regards to updating my application? I applied around 9 months ago and in the last 6 months have clocked up a few more hours so I went on the website to update my CV and my log in doesn't work. Went to logde a new app and got a message that one was in the system already. Tried the "forgot user id" tab and another message saying my details didn't exist! Called the numbers but no one ever anwers. Wrote emails but no reply.

Any suggestions?

Cheers

Interview on 15/11 in London
 

Hi, everybody.
Has anybody been invited for an interview next month? If so we should get in touch and exchange infos and tips.
All the best.
C84

Hi concord.. are you 0hr cadet?

At the moment, we are unable to advise...
 

Any pilots out there applied for CX lately, with CPL and CIR?

Any response from CX? I've heard that some people get contacted one year after they submit their application? The title is what I received from they, saying they can't advise me when the next interview at my preferred location will be and in my application my address is an HK addr.

All the best to the ones getting interviewed :D

RE:At the moment, we are unable to advise...
 

Cleared for take off,
I applied for the first time about a year ago and heard nothing....reapplied in April and got an e-mail two days ago inviting me for an interview in London, UK.
Just pe patient I would say.....it is frustrating I know....afterall am in the same situation!
All the best.
C84

Auckland Interview
 

Hi everyone, I just submitted my application last week. Does anyone one know when is the next selection in Auckland NZ? Cheers

I get the exact same thing, cannot update details, new password
doesnt work either as it doesnt recognize me.
Hmmmm....

Cathay Pacific Application
 

Hello Everyone!

I am currently a 3rd Year Aerospace engineering student in England.I would like to apply for the Cathay Pacific cadet pilot programme after i finish my degree in June.I would like to know what are the interview dates in London?How long do they take to respond after you hand in you application?
Also, is there any other airline programme that is not restricted to certain nationals?


I sent and email to Cathay pacific a few days back, but no one seems to respond.I would really appreciate if anyone helps me with my queries.Cheers!!!

re:Cathay Pacific Application
 

imran_x66,
6-12 months wait after you apply seem to be a pretty standard waiting time after you send your application, other cadet pilot schemes? Ever heard of BA?
I can't help with the interview dates.
If you e-mailed them a few days ago expect an answer in a few weeks if any at all, and that is with any airline not just CX.:ugh:All the best.
C84

Just to keep you all informed an F/O friend with 3 small kids all under 5 has just signed lease renting for $95,000 per month!

Thnx a lot concord 84.
Yeah heard of BA but I don't think I meet all their requirement.
They require unrestricted right to live and work in the UK which I dont think I will have after I finish my degree as I am on a student Visa here.
How about Etihad? Any hope of them resuming their programme?

you will be slumming it on 95000 for sure, must be Government housing in Tung Chung.

Application denial
 

Hi there,

Can anyone let me know why the Cathay Pilot Recruitment online process won't accept my application. After I state that:
I have over 1000hrs
Current CIR
Nil ATPLs

Says, sorry you don't meet our requirements? I have emailed to ask why but still no response. I'm guessing that if you have inexcess of 1000hrs, CIR nil ATPLS that to them is TOO MUCH experience for the cadetship. Anyhelp?

Hey concord84,
When's your interview, and do you hold a JAA license?
PM me if you don't mind