Originally Posted by
cessnaxdriver
All cadets and SO's live in honkers. I don't know of any Americans that went thru the cadet program, its for locals (Hong Kong folks). Some Cathay crew have had there kids go thru it.
Cadet program is now open to all due to the low uptake from HK locals. By going the cadet route you are then employed as a Locally Employed Pilot (LEP) and not entitled to any expatriate allowances (housing, school fees, etc.).
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