It was during my stage 2 interview. The Stage 3 was relatively simple after that!!

Trent 800
 

I'll stick my hand into the fire for this one, but as usual do your own research to find out if my post is accurate or not. If not, please feel free to correct!

So here we have some information:

B777-200 - Trent 877/875
B777-300 - Trent 884B/892/895

All these engines should essentially be the same engine, but were each "tailored" to the specifications and requirements of each individual airline. So if the Cathay FCOM states that -200 and -300 uses 877 and 884B, it simply means that the original Trent 800 was modified especially for use with that particular CX aircraft model. I am not too sure how this is done, but one way I can imagine would be to re-program some computer components in the ECU to produce an optimum amount of thrust. This is similar to an engine-derate process, as far as my understanding goes.

Hope this helps, or at least does not create further misunderstanding.

Yeah that's for sure! I was trying to help out my group by encouraging them to stay composed even when the interviewer asks questions that you have no business knowing the answer to but then when the day was through I think I was one of if not the they used that technique on.

Does anyone know whether the CX company Fcom is available online at all?

GE-90
 

Can anyone find me a picture of the GE-90 label on a CX77A?
i cant seem to find it online, but would like to see it once for myself.

picture
 

pretty sure you can find one at airliners mate. grab a high-res and zoom in!

Thanks holdmetight. That makes sense.

What would be the recommended course of action when you don't know the answer to a question? Obviously faking is out of the question but would you try and estimate a solution by pulling referencing relevant information while admitting that you don't know the precise answer?

herrtob

i seriously cant get hold of one picture of the GE-90 label, even from airliners.
is there anyone who can paste the link of a picture of the GE-90 label on the CX77A? is it on the engine or on the fuselage of the plane?

holdmetight
 

why~~ HMT... i just pm-ed him with the same thing (more or less)

thanks HMT, and guys, it's just about picking up the GE/RR on it, no biggie

6cfn
 

That's exactly what you do:

"I'm not sure but because I know [something] and [something] I would think that the answer is probably this..."

You're not expected to know everything. Some people in this thread are making it seem like if you don't know every engine model etc... by heart you will fail the interview. That simply isn't true. Yes, you should have a good idea about these sorts of things but far more important than memorizing facts is the ability to think through a problem and come up with a logical solution. If you can do that it will go a lot further with the interviewer than simply memorizing things.

holdmetight & herrtob
 

thanks very much.
getting kinda lost as days are getting nearer.

I'm still baffled why you guys are stressing over picking up the model and looking for engine stickers. It's simple, if the model is an -ER , it's GE...!!! If not, it's a RR....... :ugh:

Thanks BandB. That was helpful!

I just had another question that was on this forum many pages back.
"What differences are there between Boeings and Arbuses, in terms of setting engine thrust?"

Airbus = Put the Thrust levers in the FLEX/MCT detent, or TOGA detent, and thrust will advance to the entered FLEX setting, or TOGA.

777 = Press TOGA switches, thrust levers advance to required Take off thrust setting.

Autothrust armed in both cases.

Hi! Greetings everyone!

I'm a very interested 21 y/o applicant of the program from the Philippines. I'm about to graduate with two university degrees in Computer Science and Management from the top private university of the country. However, as far as I tried to push myself studying and liking these particular fields, I long realized that my real calling is to become a pilot and I cannot be blinded by that fact anymore. Why? There's this ecstatic, inner feeling whenever I ride the airplane. I just love it. I love the feeling of flying, I love being at the airport, I like traveling, I like geography and maps, and everything about aviation. BUT, I don't have any flying experience yet.

So for those who have successfully made it to the Cadet Pilot Program without any flying experience, what are your advices so that I can have at least a fighting chance to be accepted in the program? What should I do now? Should I enroll myself for basic ground schooling about aviation before my interview? How should I answer their interview questions? How do you manage to show your desire/passion in becoming a pilot without having any flying experience? How can I prove to them that I really want this despite not having any flying experience?

I really, really want this opportunity. I hope you can help me.
Thank you so much! Happy Holidays everyone! :)

Hi,

First thing i'd recommend if you haven't done so, is to read this whole thread. Its long, but it has some very very useful info about the whole selection process.

Secondly, i would definitely recommend getting some flight training under your belt if feasible for you to do so - what better way to prove your enthusiasm and interest in aviation than actually being behind the controls of an aircraft!

Thirdly, i would start reading as much as you can about all things plane related - start off with basic principles, then progress from there. Another reason why flight training is important is that you should be studying theory along with your lessons (so the theory makes alot more sense). Start off with Basic Aeronational Knowledge type level material, then progress from there.

As for how you should show your enthusiasm, that can't be taught, it should naturally come out in the interview. If aviation really excites you, they will see it in the interview. They will see it in the way you answer your questions, facial expressions and tone of voice. But don't be fake.

Don't forget, there is more to the selection process than just the interviews, there are medicals, aptitude tests, personality tests and flight grading, so you need to make sure you do not neglect those aspects aswell.

Goodluck!:)

6th Jan, HK stage 1.
anyone?

Cool, yours in on the 6th?
Mine would be on the 24th of January, but in Malaysia.
Mind filling us with the type of questions that you'll be getting?
Wishing you all the best!

All the types of questions asked are on this thread. Stage 1 isnt too hard to be honest. Just nail that WOMBAT test ( if youve got it) and study the JKI booklet. If anyone still needs to purchase the Ravens APM tests? You are free to contact me:ok: