Dragonair Pre-qualified Cadets
 

helloo

has anyone heard from the Dragonair pre-qualified cadets? got a email about 3 months ago saying they're going to start interviews mid-year but nothing since then.

any info on assessment during the stages will be greatly appreciated also

z

is it gonna be similar to teh short-course at CX?? There's seem to be not enough advertisement about the short course....at the moment everyone's just guessing. :rolleyes:

News of interviews / sim ride coming up late July / early Aug.

Anyone else got notified ?

yep 28th for me what about u reverse flight?

5th August for me. Anyone know any details of what is involved in the first interview?

Zanski, heard the news from one of my mates.

Isn't Dragonair CPP only for HK citizens?
Dragonair - Careers : Flight Crew Position____

the requirements on this link show this way..

yep thats right hk citizens only

I have a feeling sooner or later it's gonna change just like Cathay~~:}

Obviously nothing is impossible, but I don't think KA will need to look outside HKG for cadet pilots. The company currently don't need as many pilots as Cathay, nor do they have as many incoming aircraft or route expansions either. I also don't think the company itself has the resources to conduct interviews for expatriate applicants. Unless there is a major exodus of pilots from Dragonair, it is hard to see them resorting to recruiting expatriates for their CPP.

That being said though, a turn in the rumour mill is indicating cadet pilot intake will increase next year.

i am doubting why Cathay need so many pilots?

Hopefully it doesn't open up internationally too soon...no offense to those people who want it to. Looking to go for KA if i don't get though CX again my next try :)

for those who has completed the assessment .

could you briefly tell us what it consists of??

thanks guys.

Your info is incorrect. It's happening right now.

ReverseFlight,

Where do you see that they are accepting Expatriate Cadet Pilots? Their website still states that applicants need to have a permanent HKID.

ReverseFlight
 

I meant KA won't need to open their cadetship to people without a permanent HKID.

Before you fall off your chair, I didn't say they are accepting, just conducting interviews. Read the thread carefully.

BTW, what's a Class 1 medical "without restriction" ? Is the need to wear glasses a restriction ?

ReverseFlight
 

Thanks for your contribution to this thread.

Are you saying they are conducting interviews with expatriates? On the application, they ask to provide a HKID number before continuing...

ReverseFlight
 

ReverseFlight,

I meant "accepting" as accepting applications and not accepting to the program.

i submitted the application last week.

i still heard nothing else from them

i am quite anxious.

anyone is in the same situation as i do?

I'll not be surprised if the KA cadet program opens up to international applicants. As some of you probably knows, CX is hiring international cadets now. The sole intention of that is to reduce housing allowance by replacing the DESO scheme with the cadet scheme. KA, being a subsidary of CX, will probably do the same in the near future. CX is trying to integrate the whole operation with KA now. All the sim trainings for KA are now being done in CX city. If KA cannot hire enough cadets locally, they will definitely accept international applicants.

I don't deny the fact that KA will open international, but i would say the fact won't be housing allowance. KA don't offer that have much housing allowanace compare to CX.

from KA's page It required the applicants pass all ATPL ground examinations. Just wondering for those who just got their CPL/multi-engine instrument rating around 200+hours. How do you go write the ATPL exam? Isn't it need at least half 1500 hours to write the ground examinations?

the CASA and JAA licenses allow you to take the theory examinations and your ATPL remains frozen until you've got 1500hrs

Or more precisely, CASA is frozen until 1500 hrs but under FAA you only get a theory exam credit as you still need a checkride after 1500 hrs to obtain your FAA ATPL. In practice however it doesn't make any difference for KA.

form of invitation
 

hey everyone

just wondering how did ka contact you if you are invited for the interviews?

phone calls ,emails?

thanks for the heads up

takamasa sir, I've noticed for some time that you are a regular and helpful contributor. :ok:

The answer is - "email".

Cheers.

ReverseFlight

thanks, brother.

i am wondering when they will start informing candidates,especially overseas.

i am from oversea, really anxious to know if i will be considered.

thanks for your heads up:)

anyone know if they are willing to take upon an CPL holder without frozen ATPL??

Hi All,

Does anyone know when they actually started hiring for this position?? I'd applied for the Cadet Pilot Program earlier this year, but didn't hear anything in return.

However, when I clicked "APPLY" on the Pre-qualified Cadet Program page, after I enter all my details, I've got this:

"We are unable to accept an additional application as your current application is being processed."

kind of confuing but, it seems like they are still processing my last application??:confused:

PA911

polair911

hey,how are you?

are you an oversea applicant as well?

Also did you update them saying you meet the mini. requirement for the PQCPP?

cheers man

Hey Takamasa,

Yea, I am an oversea applicant, but as I was saying I was originally going for the normal cadet programe until the Pre-qualified one came out. Haven't heard anything from them, and yet couldn't apply for the PQCPP because they're still processing my previous application. Might just give them a call when I get to HK, as im going back for the GFS eye test anyway.

Thanks dude~~:ok:

cheers~
PA911

KA has been conducting interviews and sim checks for overseas candidates under pre-qualified scheme already. BTW, you may have a problem with this scheme if you hold Canadian CPL but not Canadian ATPL exam credits due <750 hrs, even if sufficient hours for HKCAD.

Depends. If you have 250 hrs, ATPL exams and fulful other requirements of CAD54, then you may be considered for pre-qualified scheme. If not, then you're back on the original cadet scheme. I think the computer server might have recognised your name and put you on hold. By all means contact HR when you're back in town.

ReverseFlight

hey,

thanks for your instant.

they started already?that might be a big concern for me.Coz i originally applied for the traditional one. Later i updated my resume with my renewed IFR and ATPL written done. I dun know if they will automatically move me to the PQCPP pile , i hope they do of course.
i still dun have any news from them

for the hours you are mentioned, i have about 900 hrs tt. i hope it should be good enough to impress them, at least experience wise.:)

Word is that there will be a pre-cadet program to decide if you can make it to the cadet program. The pre-cadet program will identify certain characteristics in you that will decide your applicability. The pre-cadet program is rumored to begin in Jan.2011 and will cost appx. $499.00 for the pre-cadet screening.

are u serious Uncle W.?? Cos it sure sounds like one of those program that focus more on $$ than the right candidate......hmm similar to what I read on this forum regarding to CX's English tutoring class???

If so, that's a big worry where the aviation industry is heading......:(

PA911

any updates or news from KA??

have been so long since applied.

any news for all of you guys??

thanks for the heads up for any info.

Dragonair Pre-Qualified Cadets
 

hey guys just some updates on the interview process-

1. General Interview (2 recruitment personnel) 35-45 mins
Self introduction, company info, fleet details, questions on your resume and experience

2. ICAO english test

3. Technical Interview (2 Training Captains and someone from recruitment) 45 mins
Typhoons, thunderstorms, jet engines, constant speed propellers, IFR charts, fleet info, weather in hk, a330, a320, situation questions i.e how do u handle stress, terrain in hk, MDA/DH, visual circling, pneumatics, hydraulics, braking, aircraft you've flown on, fly by wire (thats all i remember but basically everything under the moon so ur better off studying everything- Ace the Technical pilot interview was pretty useful)

4. Sim Check (2 Captains and someone from recruitment) 30 mins
In the A330, but i think it depends on sim availability could be in the 320. General handling and ILS approaches, no auto throttle. Happens on the same day as the tech interview with casual drinks at the bar at the end of the day.

5. CAD class one medical

6. Flight grading
1 sim and 7 flights in the DA42

upon passing flight grading you stay on for 4 more weeks in FTA for JTS in the 737 sim.

hope this helps!

good luck to all applicants

z

zanki
 

wondering if there's any questions regarding calculation,

if yes, wt would they be?

talking IFR charts, what r they about? approach plate? en route chart?

what do i need to know about the terrain in hk?


thanks zanki, have a good one

Anyone holding FAA CPL +250 hours got called for the interview?