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SeatUser

1st November 2001 12:07

Cathay Cargo-whats it like?

Just had a call from Cathay for a job with Cargo. Anybody there tell me what the job is like??

brownstone83

6th November 2001 03:16

I'll tell you tomorrow when I've got over m'jet lag!!

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BUSDRVR

6th November 2001 15:10

How can you ask when you are considering crossing an IFALPA hiring Ban, you know it will not be fun! click click click :mad:

SeatUser

6th November 2001 23:21

Well fair questions. I understood the ban was over. Who the hell are IFALPA? and why should I be worried if they choose to be in dispute with their employers....have CX done something awful I should know about?

xsimba

6th November 2001 23:26

SeatUser, I sincerely hope that you're taking the p!ss.

[ 06 November 2001: Message edited by: xsimba ]

SeatUser

6th November 2001 23:52

Possibly but what IS the deal I honestly don't know?!?!

xsimba

7th November 2001 00:03

SeatUser, here's part of an email I received from John Findlay a few days ago. It should make things clear for you.

Quote:

We've just started talks, as you've heard, but they are in early stages yet and I cannot tell how long they will go on for. We have suspended all industrial action but not the recruitment ban. That won't be lifted until we have a deal.

However, there's no problem with your applying to Cathay nor to your going to interview. CX is still interviewing but those found suitable are being pooled as, at present, they are not recruiting beyond the few starters who are coming over the next 2 or 3 months.

Greek

7th November 2001 00:06

Well I reckon that if a guy wants a job he should go for it but be aware that others may have been p***ed off in the past and that he may be too. Now is not the time to be choosy about jobs. Oh and I agree who are IFALPA I'm in BALPA!!

SeatUser

7th November 2001 00:13

Thanks Xsimba Now I know I can go for interview. Interesting about the pool tho'

LAVDUMPER

7th November 2001 02:33

Seatuser,

Would the job be for an FO position on the 747-400 or 200? Does the cargo operation use only 400s? Which base are you looking at?

Best of luck - beggars can't be choosers in this downturn!

challenger6o4driver

10th November 2001 21:01

Seatuser:

Best of luck to you...I interviewed in October and got rejected. Where will your interview be held? I was in Toronto. Anyway, good luck once again! If you want to email me, I can tell you what I went through. :D

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