Til Article 23 Bill gets pushed through, which will happen in lightening speed.
Looks like HK Govt and CX are working together - silent/punish anyone who is up against them.

As it happened: Hong Kong Article 23 bill readings advance in Legco, with lawmakers set for marathon meetings over weekend to push forward legislation
https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/...lties-sedition

it usually takes 2 weeks but it may vary,
would you mind sharing what kind of questions u were asked during final? Do u have flight experience?

Here's my set
 

1. Self intro
2. Why want to become pilot? Why not take PPL?
3. Why leave your current stable job?
4. What do you know about Cathay Cadet programme? E.g. Duration? Final outcome after completion?
5. Duties of SO?
6. Current fleet of Cathay?
7. What models SO cannot fly?
8. Career path as Cathay pilot?
9. What is your career goal?
10. Difference between HKIAA cadet program and CPP?
11. What will you do if you fail?

Need Advice!
 

Hi guys and gals, I need a piece of advice. I have recently done my final and it went really well, much easier than my previous interviews with iBanks. Now I'm waiting to be contacted with regards to the medical test, BUT, there is an issue. As I am reading stacks of older posts, I realized there are so much I’ve missed out, particularly regarding the job, the current work environment at CX, promotion and salary.

I am a 26 years old guy running an E-commerce business, which generates an income about 60k/month, I am also a yoga teacher, I teach yoga on the side, which also generates a healthy income as well, together, I am making about 100k/month.

The problem is, if I did sign up on this cadet pilot program, I will have to give up my two other jobs, going away for a year with no income, then coming back to HK only to work as what you guys/gals call cruise relief pilot, or, "babysitter" as some of you might call them, then getting paid with 33k a month, does it worth it?

So many of my friends in the banking and financial sector told me NO. They think I could use the money to invest on a second citizenship, or invest on the property market, and fly as a hobby. They think I would be so stupid enough to even think about joining CX. But I still want to get some advices from the pilot community. So any advice/insight would be much much appreciated.

Feel free to PM me as well. Thx!

What's your passion man ? If you have to consider money don't join. You can get your PPL and CPL yourself if you are infact making 100k a month then you can keep earning your 100k a month. Apply direct to cathay after

Hello guys, I am now 21 year-old and I am planning to apply for the cadet program of Cathay Pacific next year. However, I was diagnosed with hyperthyroidism after experiencing 'thyrotoxic periodic paralysis'. Fortunately, after a month of medication, the condition has already been under control and the thyroid activity has returned to normal level.

I am deeply concerned that such medical history will affect my application of the program. Although controlled hyperthyroidism isn't a disqualifying condition for Medical Class One according to ICAO, I have heard from some aviation influencers working for Cathay that candidates with certain medical history will still be disqualified despite the acquisition of Medical Class One. Does anyone know what kind of medical history is unacceptable to Cathay? Thank you so much.

Hire someone to run the business for you, then go away for a year whilst keep getting paid 60k minus labor cost every month. When you are back, expand the team size, and start earning income from your flying job and the existing business. Should give you back the 100k you are making right now. Done.


Question. Is that what you want? To be a slave for 6 years? I don’t think so…

We have similar background. I'm working as a fitness trainer + IT side jobs and looking for joining the cadet program as well. PM me and leave your contact. We can discuss about it!

Hi

If you are making 100k/month, then you should seriously consider self-funded flying! As you mentioned investing in a second citizenship might be a good idea too! Flying as a hobby, have fun & earning flight hours at the same time, much better than cx in my point of view. Come back and apply for a FO position will land u in a much comfortable position

The best suggestion I can give you is to go for a HKCAD Class 1 medical. I agree, it is very expensive, but at least you will know about whether your medical condition will still make you eligible for this role. I wish you will be eligible. But if unfortunately not, then still you will know about it before-hand, and save lots of time that you would be spending for the preparation. I wish you speedy and full recovery of your medical condition.

Who's your favourite Dragon, DragonsDen? I suspect you are a big fan of the show!

Here is some good news for you.

A) You are young
B) You have money
C) You have a heart and head struggle (You are thinking!)

Believe it or not I was exactly in your shoe before. I went through the whole interview process and I was lucky enough to be offered a place on the program, but eventually I turned it down because, I just don't think I am comfortable with the current state of the company. and the direction they are going. Make no mistakes. It used to be a fantastic program, you got to learn from so many good, experienced pilots, and you got to fly with many high quality of people, the ones that gone through the rigorous selection process. Not anymore now. So that's my decision.

I'm not sure why you applied the program in the first place, but, as some of the members have pointed out, you could train somewhere else with your own money, in your own time table, then apply for the DESO position. That way you do not need to worry about the 6 years bond, the training loan etc. And you get to get paid with pilot allowance right off the bat. When you have the experiences, it opens up a lot of doors for you. Bottom line is, you need to be absolutely clear about what you are looking for in the first place. That would save you a lot of troubles.

Good luck!

Thanks for all your comments and suggestions. Really appreciated. To the ones who sent me PMs, sorry, the admin won't allow me to read those messages unless I have made 3 posting, I will respond to you later.

My ex girlfriend is a singer, but she has a commercial pilot licence, whenever we traveled to the US, she would rent a plane and take me to the sky. It was fun. She knew about the cadet pilot program but she no interest to join because she thinks she would be far better off to be a passenger than an employee. She was making about 120k/month just by teaching singing, I think she's making even more now, much more than me.

For me, the real reason I applied is totally because of a former colleague. He applied the program a while ago and he made it, I was like, a guy who doesn't have the confidence, who can't even speak English well, is going to be a pilot? If he can do it, I can do it as well, so I applied. I even bet with my friend if I did get an offer, he is going to pay me 10k. Looks like he is lossing. hahah

Honestly, the loan and bond is not a problem, the problem is the job. Why would I go through all the hassles and troubles just to sit there and monitor the flight? I don't think I can watch movies, or listen to Music in the cockpit, just like other passengers are doing at the back right? Imagine just sit there, 15 hours from HKG to NYC, and then 15 hours NYC and HKG. This is a torture. Nah. My life is too short. No need to torture myself. Maybe I should do what my ex girlfriend did before. Get the license myself, and fly whenever, where ever I want..

I have been following a Southwest pilot on youtube, and she has so much fun being a pilot. After reading past posts, does not look like CX SO will be like her....
youtube.com/shorts/AhH2y6VuVmE

may you pm me your tg? my account is new created, it cant pm others. I am really interest in HKIAA program, want to get advice from you, thank you.

You don't get "the fun" you are looking for with Cathay. You certainly wouldn't get to fly short haul with P2X. Best to stay out of the program as far away as you can.

Check it out if you can read Chinese. Was released yesterday.

https://hk.news.yahoo.com/%E5%9C%8B%...102728249.html

Ask in this thread for info

https://www.pprune.org/south-asia-fa...programme.html

can you share what were the questions asked? were them scenario based? thank you

PM me

Hi, Interested? I have some questions I can share if you want?

Hi there. Just wondering if anyone here who is not a Hong Kong citizen but a foreigner who managed to enter the Cadet pilot programme for CX?
Can you share your experience on it.