Originally Posted by
CaptainZ
I had a friend from Embry Riddle, he was 19 years old, just got his private pilot license, was called for an interview with Cathay. Made it through the 1st interview, and went to HK for the 2nd interview. However, did not make it. He said the group he was in, were mostly military or experience pilots with thousands of hours. Even though he did not make it, Cathay still encouraged him to reapply.
I know another guy from Embry Riddle, he got hired after graduating, 300TT, now a SO at Cathay...
I am tempted to apply myself, just to see how it goes.
I just can't see why people even want this offer. I have heard from reliable sources that the housing allowance is inferior. Having to pay Cathay back if you leave is absurd at best. Six years of SO time won't cut it for anyone. I don't understand why this is anything a pilot would want. The hole thing sounds backwards.