I interviewed with CX in October with 2300 multi-turbine military and about 1300 pic. Very challenging but rewarding interview. Was called back for a second interview but declined due to SWA pickup. I have seen enough of the world with USMC.

 

I know if you go DEFO (Cargo) it's not a problem as I have several buds that are doing that and the reserves (flying). I think if you're a DESO you're SOL. Difference being US based for cargo or HK based for SO. When we did our tour of them (during a port visit) our guide was a retired RAN/RAAF who's their senior 777 Capt, and it seemed most everyone we met in the training/sim building was either RAF/RAAF/CAF/RZNAF/US Military.......

 

If you are a member on the "other" board there has been quite a few posts about what you ask. One guy that posts has a reserve commitment. If I remember him saying correctly, it's not to much of problem only because of a few things; He is relatively senior, he is LAX based, and his reserve gig is in a Socal area. Don't forget, you have no JS privledge with Cathay, I heard USAir maybe. And thats a big maybe. So trying to get to a reserve job anywhere other than where they have a US domocile unless you have pass travel from a spouse or use ID90/ZEDS.

Also, I believe he said that since they are not a US airline they are under no obligation what so ever to give you time off for a military obligation, even if US based.

Also, check out pprune.com. Go down to the fragrant harbour section. All your q's about working at CX could be answered there.

 

The guys I know did CX first, then when they had established themselves there they decided they could swing the reserve gig.

Priorities... do you want to fly for CX or continue to fly Hawgs? Sounds like even though you're getting out, your priority is still to fly Hawgs?

However, volunteering for ANC would probably help you with any of the cargo folks.

 

How old were your friends who did that? I was actively pursuing the Guard thing too, until I realized that I also really want to fly for an intl carrier one day... The thing with the Guard pilot is that you can't be older than 27 (or was it 30?) by the time they accept you or the day you attend pilot training (or something like that.) And realistically speaking (although I like to remain hopeful) it might be a long shot for me to make it to CX before the cutoff age for the US military. Any ANG/reserves pilot here who's flying for a foreign carrier?

 

They all did active duty first, got out, went to CX, then started drilling. I should have stated that...sorry.