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Old 03-23-2008, 08:05 PM
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Sorry to be of the topic a little bit, but I'm planing to go to the jobfair next saturday in los angeles. Just a question to you guys that have been to a job fair before. What type of dress code is required and should I bring resumes and my log book.

Fist time I'm going to one and I really don't want to go there with a suit and tie.
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Old 03-23-2008, 08:38 PM
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KDUA - Although it would be nice to be in business casual clothes or Aloha attire, an interview suit is Highly suggested. Suffice it to say, if you're not wearing a suit and tie you'll be the only one and that is not the first impression you want to make. Additionally, I suggest you bring a stack of resumes with you and if I were you I would tailor each resume to the companies you plan on handing them to. You will only get a minute or two with each company rep so be prepared to give them a quick 30 second intro about yourself. I doubt you'll need your log book although I know some of the smaller companies have been known to do interview on the spot so it's your call. Hope this helps...
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Old 03-25-2008, 07:27 PM
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Now looking at FO positions the Cathay website states the following:

An ICAO Airline Transport Pilot's License (ATPL) (obtained without exemptions) or ICAO Commercial Pilot's License (CPL) (obtained without exemptions) with passes in all ATPL ground examinations

My question is this. Do FAA certificates count as ICAO equivalent, or would I need to transfer my certificates to something else?

Also, what is the tax/cost of living situation in Hong Kong? That looks like a lot of money, but I wonder if it really is adjusted for what I assume must be pretty high rent in a city as densely populated as Hong Kong.
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Old 03-26-2008, 05:02 PM
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There is no such thing as an ICAO certificate, per se. An ICAO certificate is a certificate issued by an ICAO signatory. So yes, a FAA certificate is an ICAO certificate since the United States is a ICAO signatory.

Rent/Mortgage/Housing Assist is paid for by Cathay for those pilots on expat terms in Hong Kong.

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Originally Posted by 4everFO View Post
There is no such thing as an ICAO certificate, per se. An ICAO certificate is a certificate issued by an ICAO signatory. So yes, a FAA certificate is an ICAO certificate since the United States is a ICAO signatory.

Rent/Mortgage/Housing Assist is paid for by Cathay for those pilots on expat terms in Hong Kong.

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Nice, thats what I thought/hoped. I am on a 12 month contract with Pan Am Flight Academy training Chinese students. After its up I should have 1600 hours, and the Chinese connection might help. I think I'm going to go for it.

Thanks for the info.
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Nice, thats what I thought/hoped. I am on a 12 month contract with Pan Am Flight Academy training Chinese students. After its up I should have 1600 hours, and the Chinese connection might help. I think I'm going to go for it.

Thanks for the info.
1600 hours TT? That is pretty light for Cathay, but fill out the app and update every 6-12 months and they will call you when you get there.

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Old 04-01-2008, 07:34 AM
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anybody else get the email for the may interviews in new york for cathay??
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Old 04-01-2008, 09:11 AM
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I just received one today for the New York interview.

Does anyone know where to find the new pay scale for U.S. Pax and freight?
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Old 04-01-2008, 02:28 PM
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Pay is at the following post: http://www.airlinepilotforums.com/sh...=12133&page=12

How long from app to 1st interview for you guys?

Also, I thought I read in an earlier post that someone was going to interview for SFO with a May start date. Leads me to believe that they give you city and start date that you are interviewing for before your first interview. Does this sound accurate or did I misread something?

Good luck at the interview!
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Old 04-01-2008, 04:40 PM
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From my previous post on this thread:
For those interested:
4800 TT (all mil turboprop)
4670 ME
2550 ME PIC
Submitted app 3/1/08
Interview E-Mail 3/13
Thet said to expect to see required paperwork E-Mail week of 7 April

The invitation is for SFO first week in May. I have seen other posts with folks offered interview in NY around the same time. Not sure what you mean by "start date."

On a side note, if you have been invited for an interview already, is there any advantage to attending there job fair April 12? Are they conducting spot interviews at the fair?
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