Think the First dc3 is now at hong kong science museum

may we know where do you stay, kind of housing and the rental costs.

why do you say many are struggling to make ends meet? Guess it's better to elaborate on this point to show a clearer picture to everyone here..

thanks in advance

Failure
 

Just received a rejection letter from the management. Ouch...it hurts. How can I reply the position again?

I heard that you can reapply after 1 year

Flyber

I'm very sorry to hear that. If you read the posts above you will understand that the 61 weeks course is closed, which the HK government has a big influence in. The government said that the >250hrs applicants didn't bring any 'specialities' to HKG. So that must be the reason that you are rejected. You did pass I think, but not under the new rules. I suppose that you don't have a HKID?

Success dude, try Kenya Airways CPP. Otherwise, get your CPL and build up your network, go for bush flying and maybe try Cathay.. If not, I'm sure you will get in another airline!

captain.weird

>250 hours? What are they looking for exactly?

Cathay's AE program requires candidates with 250+ hours which is also a HKCAD/HKID requirement, if I'm not mistaken.

Cx
 

@captain_weird, yap, I did my stage 1 before the policy was put into effect.I wonder if they really serious by telling me to have an icao english re-test 6 months later the no ab initio policy withstanding

@Smurf
I'm very very sorry. I did mean <250hrs..

@Flyber,
I feel for you man.. Make the best of it.. I think you have learnt something about those selection stages! You do have now interview experience which you can use for other airline interviews!

Work hard and remain your ambition! It will pay off! When? God knows..

bond737
It’s not a HKCAD requirement, that’s why. It’s a HK Immigration Department requirement for the issue of a work visa.

captain.weird - Thanks for confirming. :)

Regarding the prerequisites, I was told by one of the flight crew recruitment specialists in Hong Kong, that any deficiency in the flying hours would have to be met within 4 months, subject to clearing the final interview in Hong Kong.

Icao English pretest
 

Anybody here with an idea on Icao English re-test. I guess it's done during the grading because I don't think cx will pay for the tickets to Hk just to do the re-test.I was told I will have it in 6 months time.

so they didn't pass you on the ICAO and you are allowed to simply redo that section?

Re-test
 

@clish, yeah, I was told I will re-do it in 6 months time. Unusual?

$550,000 AE sign on bonus
 

@nb

I as well would be interested in hearing more about the trials and tribulations that you are experiencing as a SO with Cathay. However could you please elaborate more detail in regards to how your situation would change had you have been a AE cadet, accepting the $550,000 hkd sign on bonus?

Thanks
-Lance

bond737- How did your interview go in Mumbai?

By the way, I do not know anyone who experienced it. But I got to know this from The flight crew recruitment specialist. I guess that condition exists.

well no... i just didn't know you can retake a part of the test.... so does that mean you are on hold until your retest? So you finished all the stages for your exam? Care to share why they didn't pass you on your english?

about stage 2 interview on 12-April-2012
 

Dear All,

Will there be anyone attending the stage2 interview on 12-April-2012? If yes, please PM me and we might study together.

I just wonder what sort of "Aviation Mathematics" is it about? according to the email CX sent, there will be 45mins to complete the test, it seems a bit longer than the traditional. does it mean the test has changed?

confused
 

what if i have 200 hrs on aircraft and 50 on an FNPT simulator ???
:confused:

You may/may not get away with it. I think you'll be fine. I had 230 odd hours of flying experience plus 20 odd hours on the simulator, and I was called for the interview. But that's just the interview. They could take a decision on the hours even after that. Good luck anyway.

P.S. - If you read more about the CX recruitment process on Pprune, there are chaps with 200 hours who sat for the interview. *chuckle chuckle*

that's a relief... thanks a lot

You seriously think they'd accept 25% of your hours being in a simulator when you've only got 200 to start with :ugh:

How many more times does it have to be said, it isn’t CX’s or the HKCAD's decision as to the 250 hour requirement. It is the HK Immigration departments call. Those that were already given a first interview date prior to the immigration department’s ruling in December were allowed to proceed and if successful would get a visa. If you didn’t have a stage one interview booked prior to December and currently don’t have 250 hours or a HK Residence Card, to put it bluntly, you’re sh*t out of luck. You DON’T meet the requirements for a HK work permit, period.:ugh:

Correctamundo

congrats dude! Have you done your ICAO yet?
That is a bit strange... maybe they changed the format of the math questions this year..... before it was 33 questions in 30 mins.. i wonder how it changed.. anyone take the 2nd stage interview recently and is willing to share?

:ouch: cant i appear for the interview atleast and if i make it through the selection i can complete the immigration department requirements and fly those many hours.:(

HK 2nd Interview March
 

Hi there,

Anybody out in HK for thir 2nd interview in March? Maybe swap notes etc.

Also anybody looking into doing this on the "Transition Training" programme with an ATPL already and over 1500 hrs?

ksh -

Have you been called for the interview? In that case, don't worry about it till they tell you what to do.

You 'd think they'd know what they were doing with this title wouldn't you???

bond737
Because the invites were put out before the HK Immigration Department made their ruling. As I have said interviews occurred after the ruling in December and January because they were invited prior to the ruling and were assured visas by the Immigration Department if successful. If you don’t believe me, ring them and find out for yourself.
ksh
You’re kidding right? Why should they interview you if you don’t meet the requirements for the AE or TT cadet course? To get a work permit in HK, CX must sponsor you and to sponsor you, you must meet the requirements at the time of interview. My advise, go and do the flying and re-apply when you meet the requirements for the AE or TT cadets courses.

finally made it!
 

Thanks you to everyone who helped me into this Cadet Program. I am offered the 61 week course in Adelaide by CX :ok: this is a dream come true. Best of luck to everyone else.

404titan is right about immigration, and minimum requirements. such a shame for those who missed out.

no.boundaries please check your pm thanks much appreciate :ok:

Wow A330! That is really amazing! A few months ago a lot of people bashed you up here about your english, but now, a cadet pilot! I'm sure you deserve it! Well done man! When are you going to ADL? Which CP?

Good luck homeboy! Wish you the best! Now it is our turn, but the HKG Gov don't let me pass the boarder anymore.

Congrats,
finally the DREAM comes true:D

Hey All,

First time post, so please be gentle :)

I think I ticked a lot of boxes already, I got HK ID card, born and raised in Australia, fluent cantonese and english, currently living in Adelaide and working in the Aviation Industry as an electrical engineer..

Also planning to get 5-10hours at Parafield Airport in the next month to 'impress' the interviewers (if i get an interview)..

I submitted my Cathay cadet application in Jan 2012, and hopefully will get a reply soon!

Anyone here from Adelaide (or any cities in Australia) and still awaiting a response from Cathay? If so, how long have you been waiting for?


Much appreciated,

lucky86.

Lucky86, for which interview location did you applied for? If you choose HKG, I'm sure you will get the first interview sooner then another location! But it also depends on the recruitment team. But now is the 61 wks programme only available for HKID holders, so I think the recruiters will stay in HKG.

Best of luck!

CX-A330
 

Well done! If I may ask, how long ago did you apply and how old are you? Good job:ok:

hello captain weird,

I stated i want my initial interview in adelaide, hopefully that does not deter my chances in getting an interview.

More than happy to travel to HK for an interview ofcourse, but that as CX expense?

Cheers

First interview is at your expense - only stage 2/3 and flight grading are covered by CX.

English re-test
 

Now because Icao English test is a part of stage 3 and so I think the re-test,does CX provide tickets for Icao English re-test?

flyber, you are probably best asking CX directly - i've actualy heard of some people having their ICAO after flight grading, when they go to HK to complete some HR type course before heading off to Adelaide for official training. Some people do the ICAO test before their stage 2. I think it just depends on the circumstances and CX's schedule.

It may be to do with if you speak fluent English as if it were your native language. If you do they don't worry about it so schedule your test when possible. If your English is not perfect they probably get you to do the test during selection.