Cathay SO program...
02-26-2008, 11:49 AM
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Cathay SO program...
Anyone gone through it? I am interested because I meet the requirements and it pays significantly more then my 3rd year pay!! lol. Would it be a good idea to upgrade here in the states then try to go to Cathay or just jump right to the SO program?
How long does it take to upgrade to FO? I heard the interview was a harder for the SO then the FO any truth to that? What about living in Hong Kong, I know they give you a stipend for liven expenses but is it enough?
Whats the pilot group like?
Thanks in advance
~m
How long does it take to upgrade to FO? I heard the interview was a harder for the SO then the FO any truth to that? What about living in Hong Kong, I know they give you a stipend for liven expenses but is it enough?
Whats the pilot group like?
Thanks in advance
~m
02-26-2008, 06:59 PM
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It might be worth it since you'll only have to stay in HKG for a year or two until you can hold an FO slot in the U.S VS. actually going straight as an FO at another Int. that doesn't have U.S bases. Still it's cathay, there's more to life than training every other month. Their 3+ month training plus months of IOE seems a little excessive.
02-27-2008, 02:32 PM
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I just want to clarify a couple of things.
To apply for Second Officer it does not look like there are any turboprop/jet time required, although it says preference is given to multi time. Now, second officers are based in HKG. So my question is, if you are a U.S. citizen, can you still become a second officer? I am a little confused because according to the requirements for First Officer it says: "An applicant must possess the right to live and work in the chosen Base Area. The Company will not sponsor applications to immigration authorities for Flight Crew to live and work in any port other than Hong Kong"
I would also like to know if anybody from the U.S. went through this program. Looks like a great opportunity to get your foot in one of the best airlines.
To apply for Second Officer it does not look like there are any turboprop/jet time required, although it says preference is given to multi time. Now, second officers are based in HKG. So my question is, if you are a U.S. citizen, can you still become a second officer? I am a little confused because according to the requirements for First Officer it says: "An applicant must possess the right to live and work in the chosen Base Area. The Company will not sponsor applications to immigration authorities for Flight Crew to live and work in any port other than Hong Kong"
I would also like to know if anybody from the U.S. went through this program. Looks like a great opportunity to get your foot in one of the best airlines.
02-27-2008, 03:41 PM
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Originally Posted by PearlPilot
Now, second officers are based in HKG. So my question is, if you are a U.S. citizen, can you still become a second officer? I am a little confused because according to the requirements for First Officer it says: "An applicant must possess the right to live and work in the chosen Base Area. The Company will not sponsor applications to immigration authorities for Flight Crew to live and work in any port other than Hong Kong"
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02-27-2008, 03:49 PM
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Originally Posted by PearlPilot
I just want to clarify a couple of things.
To apply for Second Officer it does not look like there are any turboprop/jet time required, although it says preference is given to multi time. Now, second officers are based in HKG. So my question is, if you are a U.S. citizen, can you still become a second officer? I am a little confused because according to the requirements for First Officer it says: "An applicant must possess the right to live and work in the chosen Base Area. The Company will not sponsor applications to immigration authorities for Flight Crew to live and work in any port other than Hong Kong"
I would also like to know if anybody from the U.S. went through this program. Looks like a great opportunity to get your foot in one of the best airlines.
To apply for Second Officer it does not look like there are any turboprop/jet time required, although it says preference is given to multi time. Now, second officers are based in HKG. So my question is, if you are a U.S. citizen, can you still become a second officer? I am a little confused because according to the requirements for First Officer it says: "An applicant must possess the right to live and work in the chosen Base Area. The Company will not sponsor applications to immigration authorities for Flight Crew to live and work in any port other than Hong Kong"
I would also like to know if anybody from the U.S. went through this program. Looks like a great opportunity to get your foot in one of the best airlines.
The company will sponsor a US citizen to reside and work in HKG so no worries there. There are several Americans that work as SOs at CX. The requirements are usually higher than the minimums Several have a lot of time and most have jet time. I believe competitive mins for SO are 3000TT with most having some turbine PIC. People get hired with less but that is the average for guys from the US.
02-27-2008, 05:39 PM
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Originally Posted by dann
what are mins. for FO, and what is competitive
Competitive mins for FO seem to be running in the 4,000TT range with around 1,000TPIC.
02-28-2008, 10:33 AM
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Originally Posted by PearlPilot
I just want to clarify a couple of things.
To apply for Second Officer it does not look like there are any turboprop/jet time required, although it says preference is given to multi time. Now, second officers are based in HKG. So my question is, if you are a U.S. citizen, can you still become a second officer? I am a little confused because according to the requirements for First Officer it says: "An applicant must possess the right to live and work in the chosen Base Area. The Company will not sponsor applications to immigration authorities for Flight Crew to live and work in any port other than Hong Kong"
I would also like to know if anybody from the U.S. went through this program. Looks like a great opportunity to get your foot in one of the best airlines.
To apply for Second Officer it does not look like there are any turboprop/jet time required, although it says preference is given to multi time. Now, second officers are based in HKG. So my question is, if you are a U.S. citizen, can you still become a second officer? I am a little confused because according to the requirements for First Officer it says: "An applicant must possess the right to live and work in the chosen Base Area. The Company will not sponsor applications to immigration authorities for Flight Crew to live and work in any port other than Hong Kong"
I would also like to know if anybody from the U.S. went through this program. Looks like a great opportunity to get your foot in one of the best airlines.
When they're talking about "must have the right to live and work in the chosen Base Area" they're talking about outside of HK. They arrange for you to live and work legally in HK. Once you change domicile (to US or EU for example) you must then have the right to live and work in that area. Make sense?
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