Cathay Pacific
06-27-2010, 10:36 AM
#71
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Originally Posted by Ronin47
I did not know that...thanks in advance Uspilot. How many of those guys/gals are still in that pool?? Have they moved on? Who knows I guess eh. Thanks again...good info to know.
06-28-2010, 09:06 AM
#73
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Joined APC: May 2005
Posts: 208
I agree with everything Five Green says in regards to CX. Of the 5 airlines that I have flown at, CX has the best quality of life and pay. They have always treated me fairly as far as large bureaucracies go. I would strongly recommend employment here but NOT to everyone. You must be adaptable, flexible, and forget everything about how things work at other companies.
I expect an opportunity to upgrade to occur between 10-15 years. However this is an upgrade on a wide body, in that respect its rather fast. A few years before that I will bid back to HKG to do more flying and get "current" since in North America we fly so little. Upgrade isn't easy and requires a lot of work and effort.
I expect an opportunity to upgrade to occur between 10-15 years. However this is an upgrade on a wide body, in that respect its rather fast. A few years before that I will bid back to HKG to do more flying and get "current" since in North America we fly so little. Upgrade isn't easy and requires a lot of work and effort.
06-29-2010, 07:09 PM
#75
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Joined APC: Jul 2007
Posts: 769
You get a Hong Kong ATP and Type rating. I dont think the FAA will just transfer it to your FAA ATP unless you go take a checkride. Also, I dont think there are any expat females working there (if you are as your name implies, a female)
06-29-2010, 08:54 PM
#76
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Posts: 19
Originally Posted by DashGirl
I have a question sort of off topic but on CX..I know very little about working for a foreign carrier so I'm wondering..If at some point in the future I get my 1000 TPIC and get hired there..do I get a type rating that the FAA recognizes?
There is much to consider before joining a foreign carrier. Your question is a good one. You do not receive a valid B744 FAA Type Rating. Your licenses will be converted to HKCAD standards, you get a HKG CAD medical and all ratings apply only to that license.
What a conversion to an FAA Type will require depends on the regional FSDO's interpretation. There is no clear answer for conversion. At the very least it would probably require a checkride to ATP standards administered by an ASI.
You get a Hong Kong ATP and Type rating. I dont think the FAA will just transfer it to your FAA ATP unless you go take a checkride. Also, I dont think there are any expat females working there (if you are as your name implies, a female)
Last edited by Five Green; 06-30-2010 at 09:07 AM.
06-30-2010, 09:44 AM
#78
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Joined APC: Dec 2007
Position: Out of Regional Jet flying
Posts: 296
A question for anybody:
Has any furloughed FAA(non-JAA) certificated pilots successfully gained employment with CX as a second officer?
Looking at the hiring mins, Cathay requires 1000 fixed and ATPL writtens completed.
Anybody have any knowledge or experience with this?
Thanks.
Has any furloughed FAA(non-JAA) certificated pilots successfully gained employment with CX as a second officer?
Looking at the hiring mins, Cathay requires 1000 fixed and ATPL writtens completed.
Anybody have any knowledge or experience with this?
Thanks.
06-30-2010, 09:57 AM
#79
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Posts: 42
When I interview few years ago for DEFO we all had over 7000 total time....Few guys were there interviewing for DESO and I think most had 3000 to 5000 total time....a friend of mine who was A320 Capt is now a SO with CX and loves it....
06-30-2010, 01:25 PM
#80
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Joined APC: Oct 2008
Posts: 707
Yes can someone please explain the Second Officer duty. Do they often upgrade to First Officer and how long does that usually take. Would they hire someone outside the company to fill the FO position over a SO person who has been there longer. Im getting very interested about becoming an SO here. What is the pay? And the only SO duty is being a cruise pilot? Any ohter info would be greatly appreciated! Thank You
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