hey guys,

I've read before, that there is no quotat, for stage 2 ou 3, don't remember...
what about the stage 1 ? is there any quotat or not ?

Good luck!

There is no quota for the cadet pilot programme. If you meet their requirements they will accept you.

Experience so far
 

Hi all, first post on here, have read through what everyone has written and it's been a great help!

I thought I'd post my experience so far for every hopeful out there.

I have no real experience with flying planes, just time spent with the RAF CCF at school and the University Air Squadron in Sheffield. I have always been interested with becoming a pilot and am aware of how few cadet pilot schemes are running however the costs linked with flying are very high, so I jumped at the opportunity. I am currently working in a area completely separate to aviation.

I submitted my application on the 13th Sept 2009 for London
Recieved an invitation on the 28th of May 2010 for an 'initial interview' on the 13th of July 2010. I was also told that "Further information required for the interview will be sent to you via e-mail during the week of 14 June 2010, as soon as the schedule is confirmed." again this is in London.

This initial interview is to include the following components:
1. Interview with both Personal and Technical Questions (45mins)
2. Technical multiple-choice Questionnaire (45mins)
3. Reasoning Test (45mins)
4. A Personality Assessment (30mins)
5. The Wombat Pilot Aptitude Test (90mins)

I have been told this selection process will take 4hrs 55mins

I have been told to bring:
Flying Licence, if applicable
Medical Certificate applicable to above-mentioned Flying Licence
All logbooks
Results of PPL/CPL/ATPL theory examinations, if applicable
Passport
Education Qualifications including public exam results, high school certificates, university transcripts and certificate
An update copy of your resume
One passport size photograph with your name and application number on the reverse

I have begun to read:
'Handling the Big Jets' due to a family friend pilot in CX suggesting it.
'Ace the Technical Pilot Interview'
and found a booklet called 'Preparing for your Cathay Pacific Interview: The Pilot's Guide'

I have also been told to read up on how a jet engine works
both twin[GE and Pratt & Whitney]and triple[Rolls Royce] spool. Know
about swept wing aircraft, flight controls, spoilers, flaps, slats.

Hope this helps round 1 applicants. If anyone else is going to London please let me know!

wow, only 1 of the 6?
normally its 2 to 4 of the 6.
Looks like they were really harsh on your group or they already have a class picked out.

@CXWannabie

Thank you for your detailed post.

Raven's Advanced Progressive Matrices
 

Hey guys, does anyone know where you can get Raven's Advanced Progressive Matrices practice in the UK? I've search all the libraries in two UK cities. I'm also having no luck on the Internet. :confused:

SW1

Thanks :) Time to be-friend a psychologist ;)

No worries, if you still cant get your hands on them, the closest thing is books on diagrammatic reasoning tests, available for a lot cheaper than the Ravens APM test booklets would have costed:ok:

@SW1
 

One can check books of GMAT as well. I got some help about progressive matrices from those books.

@ SW1 and StandardToaster
 

Pearson :: Search Results

this is in Australia but i'm sure that shouldn't be a problem. All you need is a doctor.

Hope it helps

There is no way one could memorise every single question. It's impossible. If you consider that cheating, you shouldn't prepare interview questions or read the JKI booklet.

Roxy Chick
 

LOL. I'm a little lost. The ravens test is a similar test, but is not the actual test used by Cathay for the cadet interview. So looking at similar questions to get yourself ready isn't cheating...its preparation. Same thing your teacher does: gives you problems in class and homework to simulate questions that will be on the real test ;)

Every one has their own way to prepare for the interviews. I reckon the HR ladies and the pilots will notice that if the candidate is cheating. As they are all professional in selecting the best candidate. Don't be angry Roxy chick and do what you think is right. I'm sure you'll find that the result will be surprising.

Sorry to knock you off your moral high horse, BUT, didnt you ask a question in the wannabes forum a while back asking about the Ravens APM??

In terms of University exams, if you do all the past papers available to you, there is a very good chance of those popping up in the real thing.

Im not going to get started on the ATPL exams, question databases and the likes of Bristol allow young sky gods of today to get averages of 99% throughout.

You are up against thousands of candidates for this scheme, I think trying to get yourself prepared the best way is not morally wrong at all.

SW1

I am under the assumption that Ravens APM is the EXACT test used in CX recruitment.

I think after all this chat, it wont be any more!!! To put this little matter to bed, the Cathay test now includes 5 different items. I dont think anyone will be buying the WOMBAT test or personality tests.

Guys and Girls, just do your best in terms of prep and hopefully it should pay off in the long term.

SW1

CX flexibility to reschedule interview???
 

Hi guys do you guys know anything about CX flexibility about rescheduling initial interiews???? I originally accepted the initial in NY for the 14th of this month but I'm no going to be able to attend.. Do you guys know if they will reschedule you for another time???

Thanks..
CX888

You're asking the wrong people. If you can't make it then you need to tell them either way. No one on here is going to have a definitive answer.

CX routes
 

A common question asked in the interviews is what are the CX routes?.

A route map does the job easy, but knowing what aircraft fly which routes is much better. Does anyone know of a site, or even have the information for all the CX routes by aircraft type?. e.g. HK-ADL Airbus A330-300 etc

Here is an example of what I mean: Emirates fleet - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
if you look at the "current fleet" section, it has a detailed explanation of the type of aircraft and what routes it flies.

Thanks in advance :ok:

CX Aircraft-Route Pairing
 

Em773ER,

I think this is what you are looking for:

Fleet Info (CX) - FlyerGuide Wiki

The pairing can change spontaneously, due to a variety of reasons - changes in load factors, aircraft performance, etc. This list on the website is not complete, as you may have noticed. In those cases you can always try to deduce what aircraft they use on which route.

Hope this helps.