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AppleMach 30th Jul 2012 21:41

Hi, just a quick question for someone who's been to the stage 2 interview. Im filling out the paperwork they sent, which includes 5 logbook cover pages for you to staple photocopies of the relevant pages to. They ask for the last page, certified by my flight school, (which it isn't as that was a while ago now) and also they then ask for proof of 100 hours PIC. Im tempted to staple to two pages to the same copy of the last page as obviously thats where ALL the totals are! Am i missing something here!?

Ta
AM

100187259 30th Jul 2012 22:43

change of subject !!
 
It seems to me that on average, applicants have to wait for 6 months before they are scheduled for their first stage interview (more or less). So what if i know that im going to get my cpl in the next 6 months, could i apply online early and update my application constantly. So, by the time i receive my CPL, will i be scheduled for first stage interview faster than those who just wait until they receive their actual CPL and apply ? I mean is that possible ? has anyone done this before?

Im just trying to cut down on the waiting time, that is all.

Thx for any info

Cpt. Underpants 30th Jul 2012 23:15

1001

No, don't be ridiculous. Apply when you have the licence in your hand.

I don't know of anyone who can predict, with any amount of certainty, what is going to happen TOMORROW, let alone 6 months from now.

By applying before you have the licence, you're more likely to hobble yourself than create an advantage.

SloppyJoe 31st Jul 2012 01:21


Are you sure you know who the cadetship is for? You seem to degrade people for not having enough pubic hair lol, but those inexperienced people are the only ones who should be looking at this programme. Not the best move on your behalf in applying for a cadetship after " a few thousand hours" of flying http://images.ibsrv.net/ibsrv/res/sr...milies/eek.gif
The cadet program used to only be for locals. If an expat wanted to join CX they needed to have a lot of experience due to the competition for places. There was a lot of competition as the employment package was pretty good. Minimum hours for joining as an SO were about 3000 hours of which most would be command time on twin turboprops or right seat on jets. Most had far more experience than this.

The only reason inexperienced expats are now getting into CX is because the conditions have been lowered to the point that guys with experience look elsewhere.

ChinaBeached 31st Jul 2012 02:15

Ahhh Smackbang...... Would it be wrong to assume you are another persona using another username to throw some more dirt?

I admitted my error but you seek more cheap shots. Well done tough guy. Then again, cheap is what cheap does, and eventually what cheap gets.

And like the many others your ignorance shows through. You have done little to no reading of this entire thread. I never applied for the cadetship: never. It didn't exist when I applied, passed the interview and was sent the congratulatory letter to await the start date. I await your apology.


They will go ahead and train as CX pilots and when the doom and gloom housing situation that you mention hits them, THEY will deal with it in THEIR ways.
And they will happily and proudly degrade the airline and industry at the same time. Because as you seem to put it, it's all about the me-me-me generation and screw the long term consequences to the industry. If by the use of these lower than low standards you do land a job at CX, you'll be amongst the first hypocrites complaining about pilots being their own worst enemies or when management attack your contract and other pilots stab you in the back.

I've shared many constructive personal messages with iCadet wannabes asking my opinion, experience and other options out there, and why I believe so. They had the maturity to swap opinions in a constructive debate. I've also written most of it in other threads. You haven't the maturity to at least go back and read the entire thread before firing your mouth off at me. But then again at 20 years of age there couldn't possibly be anything you don't already know, eh? I refuse to "motivate" anyone to join the race to the bottom. There are enough flies running and tripping over each other to join that quagmire you seem to need to get a job.


The only reason inexperienced expats are now getting into CX is because the conditions have been lowered to the point that guys with experience look elsewhere.
That's it in a nutshell.

etrang 31st Jul 2012 03:32

Yep, I think you're wrong again. Anyway smakbang isn't me. At least you did admit your mistake, i'll give you that.

pilot2588 31st Jul 2012 09:43

When did you apply
 
PropWannabe.... Im interested to know when did you apply?

I originally applied in 2009 with very little experience, since then I have done a lot more things to further my career as a pilot. I tried logging on to update application which ever time results in the page saying system unavailable, I have emailed and asked when interviews are likely to be several times and each time I get the same response.... Not enough applicants in my area.... but my area is the UK. When I click the forgotten id / password and type in details it says I do not have a profile, yet Cathay have a Reference number for me?

I have sent them another email today... Any ideas would be helpful though. I have a PPL, night rating, 75 hours flight time, and speak chinese mandarin.

cheers duncan

mysterywhiteboy83 31st Jul 2012 14:15

Hi guys, can anyone tell me if Cathay pay a salary to you during training in Australia and if they would halp with visa's for spouses?

Cheers

Cpt. Underpants 31st Jul 2012 16:14

You get an allowance, pocket money. Not a salary, whilst under training. I don't know the amount, but it's about AUD 130 a week. Pocket money.

Help with a visa? No. You're not working in Australia, you're "studying". If you want your dearly beloved to join you, apply for a visa for her. It's an easy, online process (unless there's a reason why they may not want her there, in which case, good luck).

Just as a matter if interest, have you read any of the CX documentation regarding the course, or even googled "Australian visas"? Have you read ANY of the preceding posts? Anything? Your "passion" for flying taking up too much of your time?

retardretard 31st Jul 2012 21:19

Would command hrs on a medium jet (a 320) speed up the process from SO to FO.
Maybe I should wait a while for DEFO vacancies.
RR

krislamb 1st Aug 2012 06:01

Cathay Pacific Cadet Pilot Programme
 
Is there anyone knows what is the procedure of CX CPP selection process now? As I have been waiting for about three months, but still haven't got any response yet. Thank you everyone.

adamctk 1st Aug 2012 10:54

It should be $105 AUD weekly.

100187259 1st Aug 2012 20:19

krislamb
 

Is there anyone knows what is the procedure of CX CPP selection process now? As I have been waiting for about three months, but still haven't got any response yet. Thank you everyone
i would say three months is nothing. As other people have waited up to six months just to be scheduled for stage one interview. i know that waiting is frustrating, but all i can say is be patient.

JoNvAn 2nd Aug 2012 03:56

Just heard from rumour that the Aviation Math test will be replaced by the COMPASS test. Anyone has any details on it that can be shared?

krislamb 2nd Aug 2012 09:19

Cathay Pacific Cadet Pilot Programme
 
100187259

Thanks for sharing

jumpseatCAPT 2nd Aug 2012 09:46

COMPASS
 
jonvan,

You are right, a 90min COMPASS test is in place of the Aviation Maths Test for Stage 2. I believe it will be similar to the one that OAA does for applicants.

-jump.

SussexPilot88 2nd Aug 2012 11:59

UK Applicants
 
Hi

I applied in April of this year and as of yet have not heard anything back. Im aware that the process is a long one and that i could be waiting for up to six months.

I was however hoping somebody UK based on this forum could give a step by step guide as to time periods related to hearing from Cathay and interviews etc?

Thank you in advance for your help

SkylineR34 2nd Aug 2012 19:27

Anyone has more detail on the new COMPASS-based math test? Is it just the math part of the COMPASS or the entire test?

Thanks for reply.

Pyromania 3rd Aug 2012 16:14

Flight Grading
 
Hi,

Is anyone going for Flight Grading from August 18 to August 25?

Please PM me.

Thanks!

Pilotofutur 4th Aug 2012 05:09

An option for flight engineer?
 
Hi folks,
I have finally read all pages of this thread and I learned a lot here about the CX Cadet Pilot Programme.
I understand that it is a good option for young guys with zero or just 250hs if they work as SO until finally upgrade to FO, then build 1000hs and get another job in an airline where he/she could become a captain in even 5 years.
For the guys in their mid-late 30s (or even early 40s, if they hired) would be a bit complicated because you could never become a captain before retire. If try to get out as soon you reach 1000hs as FO, well, your age would be next to 50.
But suppose a guy that love aviation, love to fly, love airplanes, crazy schedules, flight attendands, layovers, etc, etc....and this guy is pilot just for hobby but his career dream 20 years ago was to become a Flight Engineer (or something like that). In this case, the CX would be great for him especially considering he is single and has other source of income (real estate properties for rent). Am I right about it?
This guy is my cousin. We will finish CP and Av. degree in december. I am on my early 40s and want to apply for the programme. If hired, spend some years as SO, build 1000hs as FO and jump to corporate aviation in my country. But that guy (late 30s) want to fly just for small freight companies or air taxi because the Flight Engineer job has gone.
I wanna encourage him to consider SO at CX as alternative to his dream. I know he would be happy even if stays in this position until retirement. LOL.
Any advices welcome. If I am wrong about it, please correct me.
Sorry about the structural sentences as english is my second language.
Thank you.


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