Originally Posted by proskuneho

Hello Cathay pilots,
What is the schedule like for a Second Officer? Is there any significant washout in the SO program? How long does it typically take to earn an upgrade to FO? Where is the Cathay housing in Hong Kong, is it on Lantau island? Do most FOs live in the housing provided by Cathay, or do they use the housing allowance to live elsewhere?
In today's market, what should someone with only 900TT/150 ME do to earn the right experience to apply at Cathay? I know the qualifications listed for the DESO program on the website fall far short of reality, so what do you suggest I do? What things could I work on to put my resume higher in the pile?
Thanks