Cathay Pacific

[BobbyB]

The medical plan for US based freighter guys is through Cigna and is 100% coverage. No dental, as the honorable Capt U stated.

 

[Cathay747400]

Reserve duty

Um, just to throw this out there. I know a guy who finished a month ahead of me that is still in the Nay reserve (flying). I know another guy who last year was recalled by the Navy for the war and sent to Germany to do I think office duty. He didn't even get to fly. The company wasn't thrilled but honored his commitment as he told me. I was told that you should let CX know that you are still in the reserves. The one navy guy did this. In fact I just talked to him yesterday about it. He was on active duty during the interview process and stayed in the reserves afterwords. He flies every month in the reserves and for CX. As long as it doesn't interfere with your CX job and you let them know, I think you'll be OK.

 

[avgslin]

You are too kind

Cpt. Underpants

Sir, you are too kind to keep providing us pilots with excellent information. I have some knowledge as to how to prepare for the CX interview... is there any pointers that you would think it is vital for the success of a CX interview?

Thanks Cpt.

 

[TriJet]

Pointers

Hey avgslin

Do you know how I can get an application?

Thanks.

 

[AirBoard]

Hey avgslin

Do you know how I can get an application?

Thanks.

I'm going to sound sarcastic here but who cares. The first requirement of any airline should be you do some of your own footwork to get a bloody app., especially with the net around. Go to their website and find it! Okay I'll lighten up now.

 

[vtwin]

Start date, how long?

Anyone know the average wait for a start date at CX? ORD or JFK based if it matters. Second interview was in May.

Thanks.

 

[center]

Like I said before, time from acceptance call to training date is about 6 months, plus or minus a month.

 

[toad572]

CPX timeframe

Just to add to the previous post. I did Phase I early August '04, got the good phone call and was told to expect Phase II first quarter of '05. So, needless to say, things do not move quickly with Cathay, but it's worth the wait.

 

[sgu]

Good job

Just to add to the previous post. I did Phase I early August '04, got the good phone call and was told to expect Phase II first quarter of '05. So, needless to say, things do not move quickly with Cathay, but it's worth the wait.

I would imagine it would take that amount of time just to prepare in addition to getting some time in a b747-200 sim. Good Luck!

 

[vtwin]

Thanks.

Hopefully the start date call is forthcoming. I was thinking since the time between first and second interviews is getting greater, by two months, things may be bottle-necking in training extending the wait for start dates a bit?

Cheers.

 

[as739x]

LAX-SAN....I don't think CX cargo flys to San Diego. Are you sure to don't mean SFO?