ckthepilot - No, it isn't.

CKthepilot
 

The structure of the interview various sometimes based on location of interview and available resources.e.g. in HKG they have a different battery of skill test they use.Whereas outports they seem to use test as WOMBAT.But the JKI test ,computer aptitude test , and the Ravens progressive reasoning test seems to be a common thing for both

The "make or breaker " which is the personal interview will totally depend on the experice you carry into that room.Need less to say they will push you to the limits .Its always good to know more than what you are supposed.You have to draw a line cause there is too much.

As for the Flight grading, things vary .Please refer to older post's.:ok:

Thanks for your support Sp0r3,

All I want is a chance at the 2nd Interview, I dont just want a 'holiday' to HK, I'm currently working FT, and I don't have much annual leave to have a holiday anyways. lol..

Hi Guys,

what does the JKI test mean?

Thx

JKI TEST
 

Its the technical quiz test out of the - General Knowledge Information -booklet they send to you as part of the 1st Round Invite Package.

Thanks for ur answer!

Is there an existing list of places where and when Stages 1 are being held for this year? Or do I get to choose the most suitable place for myself after I send them the application?

Thank u

ICAO English Assessment
 

Hi Sp0r3.

Since you've been under the spot light, I wanna ask what kind of English will be involved in ICAO assessment. I know this ICAO thing designed by Cathay is purely aim for evaluating one's English ability and has nothing to do with the practical aviation language. but is there any political or Scientific Scenario with tons of difficult vocabularies that can be frequently found in ACT or SAT Exam involved in the test that we're gonna paraphrase and explain to the assessor? To achieve level 5/6 to pass the test are we expected to speak like a legitimate lawyer, reporter or news anchor like Anderson Cooper, Pier Morgan etc?

My ICAO assessment is in June but I don't know what i should prepare at this point. I heard a guy who scored band 8 in IELTS got Level 3 in CX ICAO, which came a shock to me. Is it difficult for non-native English speaker who speaks English on a regular basis to pass the test do you think?

@greatbattle

The test itself is pretty much an English comprehension exercise. There are no industrial jargons that you have to know. The purpose of this test is to see if you can interprit the English language correctly spoken by people with different accents.

As for your IELTS comments, IELTS and ICAO English Assessment emphasize on different aspects of English. Where IELTS is focused on reading and writing (with some oral components), ICAO test is wholely based on conversation comprehension. There is no writing involved with ICAO Assessment. And ICAO tests on your ability to comprehend the language under a variation of accents from people of different ethnicity.

The English Test has a number of components:

In no particular order

1. Given a number of words from the tester, explain what you think they mean

2. Listen to a number of conversations on a recording, then answer some questions in relation to them

3. Look at a picture, describe it from a certain perspective e.g. as if you were the person in the picture.

4. Watch a video then answer questions in relation to the video

5. Choose some items from a list and explain why you chose them

The main thing is really to try and relax as much as possible. There's no trick, it really is just seeing how well you can use and understand the english language.

As mentioned, there is no technical jargon or complex questions. If you can speak and understand english reasonably, you will do fine.

@ Sp0r3
 

Hey Sp0r3,

would you be so kind in aswering my question too mate?

I have my initial interview in May and am worried about it, namely the JKI test and Reasoning test.

For the JKI test.... are the questions like PPL questions? I have 15 flying hours and was told by a cadet to learn beyond my ability up to and including PPL knowledge.

In terms of the abstract reasoning test.... how hard is it and how did you personally prepare for it?

Cheers Sp0r3!

hi

so the first stage

is the tech multiple-choice side/interview based on the jki booklet or much more?

What else do they send in preparing for Stage 1? Anything about the company in general?

@beba
The JKI multiple choice is just based on the booklet, with maybe 2-3 (I forgot the exact number) that is not included from the booklet. But the answer is pretty simple. Don't sweat about it

The reasoning test is just the Ravens Progressive Matrices test. It's also nothing to sweat about. You can't really prepare it as its pretty much spot the pattern type of questions.

hi
 

hi i am from india..i had also applied for this program but i didnt receive any email from them. Has the 1st round for india conducted already?

chan1008
 

Bond737

I am going for the AE course. I did stage 1 in HK in October last year, and passed the interview and all but not the reasoning test. Re-wrote it in March and passed, so just waiting on the dates for Stage 2.

Anyone else recieved dates yet for stage 2 AE course?

Say what? CX actually gave you 2 chances on Stage I? They must be hurting for pilots.

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They are indeed.

Interview stage
 

Stage 1
- JKI Test
- Reasoning Test
- Personality Test
- HR General Interview (No Tech)

Stage 1.5
- ICAO English Assessment

Stage 2
- General & Technical Interview
- Mental Math Test
- Flight Planning
- Group Exercise

Stage 2+
- Medical Exam

- Flight Grading

I can confirm the interview stages are absolutely correct because It is what I did all.

One tip for ICAO. The examiners can find out somehow you have known the questions before the exam or not. So it is pointless to ask for the questions before ICAO.

Good luck and see you guys in FTA later.