Nov 27, 2024
This was the initial interview for Direct Entry First Officer (Wide body Fleets). It was just over 30 minutes and it was really about getting to know who I was and why I wanted to work for Cathay Pacific. The interviewer asked a lot of questions about Hong Kong, why do I want to live there? Where would I live etc. Then started to ask what about Cathay made me want to work there? Aircraft fleet, what aircraft would I like to be assigned and would I fly other aircraft. Then I was asked...

Oct 29, 2024
My interview process started back in May 2024, where my initial application for DEFO was accepted for the initial teams interview. This consisted of 1 person from HR in a general chit chat about Cathay, it's not a technical interview they want to see who you are and find out if you're worth pursuing. I heard back 3 days later that I would proceed, and due to life/work I delayed my final interview until October which they happily let me do. During the time the standard medical, licence, hrs...

Oct 25, 2024
Sim Assessment in a B777-300 and is follow exactly the brief they give you. I had to fly raw data for 2 ILS approaches. Interview: Mixture of HR/Tech questions. Usual HR as in study guide. Tech questions asked were about weather (cold/warm fronts), jet and piston engine differences and how each works. Difference between swept and straight wings and how carburettor works. THat's all I could...

Oct 22, 2024
Applied for the Direct Entry (First Officer) Position. The online interview happened via TEAMS. Only one male from HR. Friendly and easy to talk to. 30 minutes straight forward questions just like HR questions in study guide. Really emphasized on how willing are you to move to HK. Used several approaches to make sure you want to go there. Checked some documents after the interview. The next step would be, if successful, to be invited for a face-to-face interview with HR and a technical pilot...

Oct 14, 2024
Attended the whole process. Sim was the first thing to do. Standard profile as they send on the email one week before the assessment. It could be on A330/ A350/ B777, and will be mentioned clearly in the guide. you only have to memorise the profile. there is an engine failure in the second flight which is not clearly mentioned in the profile so prepare that too, and single engine landing info is also given in the guide. Next day is interview where you will be asked many questions about CX,...

Oct 02, 2024
Day 1 Sim Eval  English test may be done on Day 1 or Day 2 Interview was done on Day 2 Standard HR Questions . Why CX, why not stay in your current company? , would you be okay to be on narrow body for an extended period of time ? Tech Questions: DEFO questions are very much based on jet operational questions. May include system based questions , Windshear thoroughly asked (Types of windshear in HK ) , DESO questions maybe more Principles of Flight and ATPL...

Oct 01, 2024
I applied for SO got invited for Initial Interview ask you: Self introduction & background Why chose Cathay? (I was asked several HR type questions, view the study guide of this website). Any questions for us? Had to show to camera my passport and go through my logbook showing my flight hours. let you know more detail about the...

Sep 25, 2024
I applied for SO got invited for final assessment yesterday and today. First day was a330 simulator assessment and you will know the result if you bring selected after the simulator. If so, I continue to proceed the pre employment medical check on the first day. Second day, initially panel interview with HR questions and tech questions around your background, following CX fleet and longest route. Then ICAO English test and conversion license check. They will notify the result within 2...

Sep 13, 2024
HR Interview, call back could vary from 3days~ 3months. I think they do everything in bulk. so if you're lucky you could get reply quick, if not could take longer. Many question about your background(School, work experience, why not in your home country etc), HK(food, family plan, spouse, parents, experience), and CX(history, fleet, operation, why CX). No technical question was given, Asked to show logbook, 300nm+night flight, MCC if you have one. 30~35 minute interview, Wasn't that easy...

Sep 03, 2024
Sim eval was in 777er. 30 min brief, went through the script that was sent to us already. Normal take off, 12.5 pitch, after 1000ft, pitch 7.5, accel to flap retraction speeds. Make all calls, dont forget power settings, and after take off checklist. Level off, and will do some turns, steep turns. Asked to maintain speed and altitude and speeds during turns. Vectored for ils, follow instructions on package received. Minimums, go around, level off, engine fire, single engine approach and...