[quote=proskuneho;477583]Cathay is a long term goal for me. (I should have the published mins for DESO this month, but I know it will be years before I can earn an interview). So, I have a few questions:

I am based in the US but I will give it a shot.

1. Anyone on this forum who works at CX have any idea of how many American pilots are based in Hong Kong?
There are approximately 250 Americans working at Cathay, most are based here in NA. I can guess about 50 that I know of in HK.
2. I hear rumors of a community of pilot villas, is that true?
Most Expats live in Discovery Bay, but some due live in Hong Kong around the Midlevels, and yes really polluted and expect to develop asthma in your first year there

3. What is family life like for Second Officers?
The SO's only fly ULH so lots of time off. Many spend their time travelling the world. Usually get about 20 days off /month
4. What is the schedule like?
My sched. this month has me working 9 days.. But the average is usually around 15 days/month. Lots of time off
5. Does anyone live on Lantau Island? I hear that downtown Hong Kong is rather polluted, as are many Chinese cities.[/quote
As said before, check out Disovery Bay, Tung Chung is another spot near the airport on Lantau with shopping and access to public transportation.