Riccardowannabe

Just asking nothing in special. I applied couple of months ago but I'm still waiting.

Reality Check:

Official CX international cadet program numbers for 2011

16600 applications
282 hired

GTC58

Where did you get these numbers ?

CX pilot newsletter

GTC58
 

Was there anything else in regard to recruitment / hiring of any noteworthiness in the pilot newsletter besides numbers? Thank you

no, nothing else in regards of recruitment

AIMINGHIGH123,

That is an interesting link.

With the cost of living, some of it will depend on your shopping habits. If you shop in the 'gwai lo' places then your expenses will be greater than they will have been in London buying equivalent things. There are cultural differences that can affect cost of products. For example there isn't the same binge drinking culture as there is in the uk (exceptions exist obviously) and locals will generally only expect to buy 1/2 drinks on a night out because they are £6/£7 each. Additionally, If you eat as a local eats then it will be far cheaper than eating the usual western foods. So of course if you were to live in HK and expect to live as you do in the uk/similar you may find your lifestyle too expensive to maintain on the current terms on offer.

I'd be interested to know the habits of the average SO on the current terms. That is not a criticism, I am not suggesting that many posting negatives on here are whingeing unnecessarily - I am just curious.

City apartment 100% more expensive!!!!

with housing normally being the most expensive item on ones shopping list

Bad news
 

So I spoke with CX flight crew recluitment today and they said; starting this month all non Hong Kong residents applying for the cadet program with zero flight time will now need to have at least 250 hours TT and CPL

:cool::cool:

"zero flight time but with at least 250 hours TT and CPL"

:suspect::suspect:

Basically there were no requirements for the cadet pilot program before, but now if you are non HK resident you need to have 250 TT and CPL

blade
 

The expense of the housing is hardly compensated by the cheap daily expense..
As a Hong Kong citizen, I would say dwelling in Hong Kong is really hard...:bored:

50.40.30.20.10
 

A copy of your Class 1 medical certificate is required.
If you pass the initial stages then CX conduct their own medical on the applicant. How rigorous this medical is I do not know....? I assume it's of the usual Class1 standard

daac
 

hey ! Daac

u mind sharing the number u r using to contact CX hr ?:ok:

Stage 1 results
 

For those who did stage 1 in south africa and also in hong kong early december,any feedback so far?

Nein,

Thats exactly my point...lucky i bought 12 years ago,then 8 years ago during Sars, then again in the 2008 meltdown...

Luckily I had a proper housing allowance or I would have been screwed...for life

daac
 

Did you get the impression that this change applies to applicants who already applied, or just brand-new applicants? Thanks

Cessna414CC
 

daac said this:
It is starting this month. So I think that if you are a zero hour applicant and you applied before 1 januari you will be considered. Maybe daac can confirm this.

BTW, there is nothing new at the website??

Yes I think it applies to everybody . In my case I submitted my application last year, I have around 200 Hrs. TT and private license. So the lady from the flight crew recruitment (Rachel) told me that management has decided to change minimums for non HK applicants. And once I have 250 Hrs. and CPL i can call back to update the my application and be eligible for the Cadet program.

For all HK residents still the same thing, no flight experience required.

robair08 and desi_boy

This is the number 852 2747 8261. After the 5th try the call finally went through. I guess is difficult to call HK from the USA. Anyways if you guys get any valuable information please let us know.

Thanks

The HK government won't issue work permits to anyone with less than that. Recruitment already got burnt once by that and won't make that mistake again. 250h of sightseeing in a C152 and a complete lack of self-respect makes you skilled labor apparently.