Cathay Pacific culture--is it really so?
#51
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Ran into a pilot who just quit Cathay Pacific last year. He said the culture is very nasty, with a negative work and training environment, and flying mostly with pompous captains. And that being an American is a huge negative amongst the Aussies and Brits. I'm thinking about CP as a career option, so I was needless to say disturbed by hearing this. Was this guy's view valid or not? Thanks!
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For those waiting for a start date...Chief Executive's weekly news (mostly addressing the financial meltdown) for Friday the 17th states that:
"We will begin by suspending all recruitment at both Cathay Pacific and Dragonair. This suspension applies to recruitment for all vacancies. In exceptional circumstances, and only after approval is given at Director level, vacancies may be allowed to be filled,..."
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"We will begin by suspending all recruitment at both Cathay Pacific and Dragonair. This suspension applies to recruitment for all vacancies. In exceptional circumstances, and only after approval is given at Director level, vacancies may be allowed to be filled,..."
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#53
F.O.s who recently got through the second interview were told to expect mid 2010 course dates... straight from Deputy Chief's mouth. However, I think there will continue to be a moderate bit of S.O. hiring.
Last edited by Sike; 10-18-2008 at 01:15 PM.
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Just received an update from the Director of Flight Ops...hiring for pilots is not affected by the freeze, so pilot recruitment "not coming to a grinding halt." It will slow. Stated budget plan for 2009 calls for 100+ pilots and 2010 250+. However, he also stated the budget plans were being re done in light of the current economy and the Boeing strike.
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