Jul 17, 2025 First was online interview with hr, basic questions about introduction, why Cathay, is it okay for you returning to f/o seat, why not other airlines, what if u don't get your desired fleet, whats your notice period. You clear that and then you get called for sim assessment and Interview with panel. Sim was on a330. Everything was as mentioned in the brief which you receive 1 week prior. Interview comprised of hr questions and technical. Hr questions- Introduction. Why Cathay. What so u... Continue reading this interview experience

Jul 14, 2025 Online Interview: HR focused with majority of questions centered around potentially moving to Hong Kong, challenges you would face living here, what you understand of the culture, the high cost of living etc. The other major focus will be regarding the company, namely it's history, what you know of it, their latest news, the fleet you'll be flying (Think destinations, roster etc.). The above all applies to the panel interview as well. In person day 1: Simulator Assessment. I had 777-300.... Continue reading this interview experience

Jun 11, 2025 Everything till final assessment call was straight forward. I was assigned 747 a week before sim. Definitely needs a lot of practice for candidates with no turbine or jet experience. Make sure to prep well before applying at Cathay. Take off - Clean up - turns - ILS - Go Around - Engine fire - ILS. Sim is exactly as per... Continue reading this interview experience

Jun 04, 2025 Application submitted online where you hear back from them pretty soon. I was invited for the online interview which was very casual 25 minute chat with HR representative. Asked the generic Tell me about yourself, why Cathay, what do you know about Cathay, what routes they fly, where would you live in HK. Received an email 2 days later inviting back to the assessment in HK which was 4 weeks later. Day 1 - Sim Assessment  Day 2 - Panel Assessment. Captain and HR. 50/50 split with HR... Continue reading this interview experience

Jun 04, 2025 Application submitted online originally for the DESO received an email 2 days later asking if I was interested in DEFO A321NEO. Heard back a day after applying with interview which was available 3 weeks later. The online interview was very casual 25 minute chat with a Cathay HR representative. Asked the generic; Tell me about yourself and your career to date, and general HR type questions, (view the study guide of the website).   Received an email 2 days later inviting back to the... Continue reading this interview experience

May 21, 2025 3 Day process in Cathay City. (view the study guide of this website, including the Sim/Scenario section).  The second day is interview and document check. For the interview, you will get a random assortment of technical and HR questions. The main assessment is to see how you deal with pressure, and to see if you can apply your knowledge in an unfamiliar setting, so make sure you properly understand your aircraft, and the aircraft you are applying for. I did not know everything they... Continue reading this interview experience

May 20, 2025 I had my assessment last week. Sim is done as briefed. Mine was on B777 as 4 of us had Boeing experience. It’s very important for you to communicate in the sim and try to maintain a good crm. Flight parameters deviation seems okay if you are keeping the other pilot informed and you are correcting. example being i climbed too high on departure but corrected it. They will give you two or three little prompts but expect to be solo/PIC. The B777 300 sim is extremely sensitive, fly by... Continue reading this interview experience

May 07, 2025 First interview happened about 2 weeks after application. Went well. Wanted to know why Cathay. Where would you live in HK and costs etc. Do research as HK is quite expensive if you don't normally live in a city like New York or Sydney etc. Month later Day 1 sim assessment in Hong Kong. Study the profile you are given and practice. Sim aircraft got assigned 7 days before assessment. A few flight simulator sessions go a long way. Half the people failed the sim ride but those who had... Continue reading this interview experience

Mar 26, 2025 The online interview is easy. First a self introduction.Then followed by some basic questions about you and questions about how much you know about the airline and HK. It is about 30 minutes. The HR was very nice and friendly. I think it is easy to pass this. After passing this, then I am invited to have the assessment in HK. I failed on the simulator part. It was on B777 simulator. It was a bit heavy for me. And make sure you prepare well for this. It is harder than I... Continue reading this interview experience

Mar 17, 2025 Be punctual for your initial video interview. Basic HR Questions about you, Cathay, and Hong Kong life. Why you’re leaving your company etc. took about 2 weeks to get invited for a sim assessment. Sim is as the profile says, more challenging than anticipated. First time on fly by wire so I was overcorrecting the entire time, expect memory items and checklists on your part, do your own call-outs,... Continue reading this interview experience