Cathay Pacific Bases

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Capt: Underpants

Are there any bases located in Canada. I do believe you have one in Vancouver but what about Toronto. I've heard mixed responses.
I have an interview coming up and was just curious.
I am a Canadian and currently live near Toronto.
Thanks.

 

[da90drivr]

How long from app to invite?

 

[cosmotheassman]

Isn't there some deal about Cathay and scabs? Like if you work for them you will be black balled or something?? anyone know about this??

 

[Land Green]

All freighter bases are in the US. You can live in Canada, but will have other tax issues. You will however, file tax in the US and the appropriate state tax will apply. Once you get on the pax side of things, living in N. America won't be happening soon. There are so many from this side of the pond that wouldn't mind coming back. Also, you will need to commute somehow and I know that Cathay doesn't have recips with any US or CDN carrier, so you'll be paying. But who cares, even the starting salary is very good there. Just, don't kid yourself about walking in there and getting hired. It is the hardest interview you will ever do. Trying to tell two or three 74 Skippers what you think you know is futile. Give it your best shot and hope for the best. Then you'll have to do it all over in HK with even more tests, questions and evaluations.

LG

 

[propjob27]

That whole "scab / blackball" thing was a while ago. Its since been cleared up and deemed an "OK" place to work by ALPA. Not that their opinion means much anyway.

 

[Pickle]

Land Green said: "I know that Cathay doesn't have recips with any US or CDN carrier, "

ATA has a jumpseat agreement with Cathay, as long as the airman in question has an FAA license. Of course, we can only get you as far as HNL but it is something.

 

[blade230]

Land Green said: "I know that Cathay doesn't have recips with any US or CDN carrier, "

ATA has a jumpseat agreement with Cathay, as long as the airman in question has an FAA license. Of course, we can only get you as far as HNL but it is something.

That's interesting to hear. I have 1 family member, and several friends who fly there, that say there is NO jumpseating at Cathay. Maybe Center can chime in here on the issue.

Regarding the N American passenger bases. The above is correct. Cathay has many many Canadians working there who will be wanting to get back to North America as soon as they are awarded the fleet/base needed.

 

[Pickle]

I don't know that the jumpseat is both ways, I think it is only a we take them, they can't take us type of deal.

But, I do know for a fact, it is in our GOM that Cathay, among others, CAN jumpseat on ATA, as long as the airman in question is US certificated, and if there is a seat in the cabin.

 

[MED]

Cathay freighter bases are all over the world not just US, here they are; Toronto, Vancouver, London, Manchester, Paris, Frankfurt, Sydney and Melbourne. So the answer to your question is YES, Toronto is a freighter base.

 

[Vik]

You know, they're listed on CX's site, if you want an official answer.

 

[MED]

The destinations are listed but not the bases.

 

[Vik]

Yes, the bases are listed. If you know where to apply for the job, it'll tell you.

 

[Vik]

Passenger Fleet Base Ports
Europe (VETA): London, Frankfurt, Paris, Amsterdam
USA (USAB): Los Angeles, San Francisco
Canada (VETA): Vancouver, Toronto
Australia (OABL): Sydney, Melbourne, Perth, Brisbane
New Zealand (VETA): Auckland

Freighter Crew Base Ports
Europe : London, Manchester, Frankfurt, Paris
USA : Anchorage, Los Angeles, Chicago, New York
Australia : Sydney, Melbourne

There you go.

 

[Herman]

Does anybody know what the best way is to get an interview? I just received an application in the mail and am going to send it out soon but I am looking for advice on DO's and DON'T's. Besides technical knowledge, what is Cathay looking for in an applicant?

 

[Flyingdutchman]

copy paste from pprune..

" Well fellows I meant to do this last week after I got back from HK but I was too stressed out! Waiting for the outcome was extremely nerve wracking, but since I got some really good news at 3 am, I feel much lighter and I'm ready to write this long post about the final interview.

So the 1st day, we didn't have much to do, it was mostly briefings from the company but we did have the group exercice. You have to find the best astronaut to lead a mission to destroy a meteor, the only relevant thing I can say is that you have a briefing sheet and profiles of different astronauts. I assumed we all had the same briefing sheet but we did not, they have different requirements on them so exchange the info!

The sim:
I had rented a couple of hours in Frankfurt, it didn't hurt so if you can afford it, I think it's a pretty good idea to practice. If only to make you feel more comfortable and thus more confident. Anyway if you succeed, I guarantee you won't think about that 1000€ in 10 years when you're relaxing on a sunny Philippino beach, I know I won't!
My ride wasn't great, it started really well, nice TO and climb out, nice first turn but I lost 200' on one of the steep turns, I got them back though.
1st approach, didn't configure early enough and so I was too fast on the intercept and overshot the loc, not to full deflection though. Now the stupid mistake which has made me really nervous this whole week: I was busy trying to set the EPR and lost my focus and saw the altitude going through the bug that indicates minimum on the altimeter so I called out "go-around", well we were still 1000' above the mnm! The instructor just said "no,no" and I realized and continued. That's basically the only mistake I did, with a little trouble keeping altitude. So my point is, if you do something stupid, keep flying, and keep flying well, we all make errors!

The final interview:

A few questions about Cathay: how many AC, which types, destinations in Africa, India, North America. Duties of SO, who would you fly with? But mostly personnal questions. I mentionned things that I knew about HK like the location of the French school and asked if the retirement age would come up, they were impressed that I was already looking so far ahead with their company.

Finally the technical questions:
once again I had a 747 and 340 model in front of me, they asked if I had prepared any of them and which one I'd like to answer questions on, I said I had prepared a little but not in depths systems or anything. So they asked me the type of engines, power and difference between them.
What happens to profile and induced drag with speed?
What is max range with respect to drag curve?
Critical engine on 4 engine?
33000', when do you start descending?What if you're heavy, what if you have to keep a lower speed in descent?
When does holdover time starts?
Doing the turnaround, nosegear door missing, what would you do?
What is the tropopause, its temperature, altitude?
Windshear procedure on the Embraer?
What happens when you pull the fire handle?
The last flap setting on the 747 creates a lot of drag, why?
Larger flap setting, how does it affect TO roll, screen height?
Climbing at constant MN, what happens to IAS, TAS?

That's all I can remember, hope it helps. They are very much what you see in every preparation book, so no big surprise there!
As my good friend Wakehead said after his interview, it's a strange feeling but if you really want it that bad, you'll get in.
Actually, you will if you really want it but prepare for it! It is pretty intense, you do have to know your stuff. My questions were pretty basic airline pilot knowledge but do not come unprepared!

One last word for my North American fellows, at the cocktail party, I was having a drink with the Airbus chief pilot who said he could read right through the guys who have taken a CX interview preparation class and give answers they think should be heard. They just want to see who you really are and if they can take a 17hr journey back from JFK with you.
If you are motivated, keep working, update and believe in yourself. It hasn't really sunk in yet , but it's a very good feeling to know your professionnal future is pretty much secure.

Once again if you guys have questions, post them here so everyone can benefit from them"

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[spacecadet]

Are there any age limits for a new hire? Will they take someone in their mid 40's? I know they may not explicitly post a limit, but does anyone have an idea of the age range of people they are hiring?

 

[Pickle]

I am pretty sure that 46 is the upper age limit for application.

 

[MED]

Its younger for SO.

 

[Pickle]

Its younger for SO.

Good point, MED. Perhaps I should rephrase.

The upper age limit to apply for dierct entry first officer is 46 years.

 

[Herman]

What is the best way to get an interview, after you have received the application?

 

[LittleLearBoy]

I have a buddy who is looking for info on Cathy. He is looking for payscales. Anybody know??

LLB

 

[MED]

I have a buddy who is looking for info on Cathy. He is looking for payscales. Anybody know??

LLB

Who is Cathy?

 

[LittleLearBoy]

Let me correct myself. "Cathay Pacific" pay scales. Better?

 

[maddog805]

Well how 'bout it, what are the payscales? Somebody's gotta know.

 

[typhoonpilot]

Look on PPrune under the Fragrant Harbour section.


TP

 

[AA717driver]

Typhoon--How are things at EK (not to hijack the thread)? I saw on PPrune that you guys are being flown to death. Hope it's not too bad (got a couple of ex-TWA'ers there).TC

 

[typhoonpilot]

Check your PM TC.


TP