Hello guys.

I am new here, I am reading this forum day by day and every now and then I learn something new about CP programme. I have not found similar case as mine yet, so I was hoping one of you could give me an adivice on this. I am just about to finish my degree from mechanical engineering in the summer and I will get frozen ATPL at the same time. I was hoping if anyone could give me advise on my question. Should I go to Agency for civil aviation where the ATPL test is written off and finish my ATPL theory, or should I apply for CP programme with only frozen ATPL? Because writting off the ATPL theory will take me about 6 to 8 months before I finish it. So basicly I want to know, will ATPL theory give me any advantage when I apply for the programme?

Thanks :)

I am getting fATP in any way, because it comes with my degree, it is a part of my faculty programme. So I guess I am going to apply in summer with engineering degree and fATP will be my backup plan if I do not succeed in selection.

Thank you for your advice.

Anyone else getting their first interview in May? Vancouver?

Hi guys!!!

Does anyone know when are they gonna conduct interviews again in India ???

Thanks and have a good one guys !;)

Hi, questions for you...are you scheduled for an interview in Van? when did you apply and how many hours and what license/ratings? how old r u?

Thanks man...

max age?
 

Does anyone know what the max age CX will consider for the SO training? Or what's the oldest SO in the training?

Thanks guy's.

Hey all,

I am assuming all SOs have to reside in Hong Kong?

How long do you have to be with the company to live in Vancouver and fly out of there? 15 years or so?

Thanks!

Brandon, what is your age and experience?

21. Applied when I was 18. Finally got a reply two weeks ago to go to Hong Kong for initial interview.

I have HKID and can speak fluent Cantonese and English.

I currently live in Canada (born and raised). I visit HK regularly but the thought of living there scares me. I love Canada and I want to know IF (I know this is a long shot) I get accepted, how long I will have to be with the company to request to live elsewhere AKA Canada

At least 4 years, but probably more from what I understand. How many hours do you have?

Are you people serious??? You will NEVER see Canada. Guys that have been here for 8 years now hired onto a base, if they give it up and move to HKG will never get it back.

If you join this airline, plan on never leaving HKG (not a big deal because you will have a great quality of life on 10 K housing........OH WAIT!)

Why you guys refuse to listen to those of us already here unfortunately confirms what people suspect about your levels of maturity.

Good luck fellas.

@Brandon8
If you have never intended to reside in Hong Kong, I think you are better off getting all your licenses/endorsements in Canada and do GA until you have enough hours to apply for Air Canada or WestJet.

Something you have to think about when joining CX - you have to have the mentality that you will be permanently residing in Hong Kong. Not only that, you can't bring your western lifestyle standard of living into Hong Kong. Under the current CX Cadet salary, you will live comfortably in Hong Kong (under local's standard of living). Don't even think about paying off mortgages abroad as your salary isn't enough to cover 2 places.

Yes, the salary now is worse than before. But CX management has shifted their hiring scheme from hiring expats to hiring "locals". If you are young, single, and willing to relocate permanently, then CX may be the deal for you. If you are one of the many amongst here that are thinking about working for CX for a few years then apply for basing, then please think again.

Question for you, do you know what the oldest SO hired has been?

Flying experience?
 

Will CX consider applicant with absolutely no flying experience at all?

For example, I am a 22-yrs old engineer with Diploma in Engineering course and had some working experience in Singapore.

Had there been anyone selected purely from the beginning? I submitted my application on the last week or March 2012 and still waiting for reply. I currently live in Sg.

Just curious.

Please let me state that I never said I never intended to live in HK.

I know if I do get hired as a SO I will have to live in HK.

I just THOUGHT that if I work for the company long enough I may have a say in where I want to fly out of. I guess not.

Thanks a lot for your reply sp0r3. Your post was very informative.

I am kind of sad about this but I am willing to give up living in Canada to fly for CX.

But aren't there CX pilots out there who fly out of SFO or YVR or any other airport that CX flies out of and actually lives outside of HK?

Thanks!

yes and those 2300 people on the seniority list all get to bid for that slot when it opens ahead of you..no new base slots in last few years..

Has anyone received an email from CX recruiting department about updating their application for their AE Second Officer Program lately? I got an email from a recruiting manager about 2 weeks ago. Sent back the updated requested forms a day later but have not heard anything since then. I currently live in the US and was wondering what how CX's interview schedule looks like for 2012? I've already waited a year already. How much longer will I have to wait until I get an invitation/rejection letter?

The email I got reads as follows:

Dear Candidates,

Thank you for your previously submitted on-line application with Cathay Pacific Airways for our Second Officer programmes.

Given this application was submitted some time ago, we ask that if you are still interested in the Second Officer opportunity, to fully complete the attached Flying Experience Requirement form and the Up-date application form.

Kindly complete the attached forms and return by e-mail on or before 12 May, 2012.

Once we have received the completed documents your application will be assessed on interview suitability and competitiveness.

Should you have any queries, please do not hesitate to contact XXX at [email protected] or by telephone + XXX XXXX XXXX.

Thank you for your continued interest in Cathay Pacific Airways.

Yours sincerely

XXX
Flight Crew Recruitment Manager
Flight Operations Department

ckthepilot
 

Hello ckthepilot,

i received the same email few days ago, and sent it back with all necessary updates i think the best think to do as far as the next step which i pressume will be the stage 1 interview is just to sit back and relax allowing them to review everything.

Good luck

@ckthepilot
Wait times vary depending on the amount of people applying in your area. Once they have gathered enough applicants, they will consider sending a team there to do the assessment. It does not come as a surprise for some that they have to wait over a year to go into Stage 1.

Which location have you picked for the selection process? If you are willing to travel (at your own expense), ask them to switch your preferred location to Hong Kong and you will get your Stage 1 quicker. If you pass Stage 1, your Stage 2 travel will be paid by CX!