Cathay SO interview

[On Your Six]

mea culpa. It was his reference to the male anatomy that prompted my response. I guess I can't call them oiler's anymore.

Oh snap! The so-called "expert" gets called out on that one...

 

[boxjockey]

I suggest you drop in on the fragrant harbour forums for more detailed answers. We are still hiring SOs on all long haul fleets. As people upgrade, then they are replaced on that fleet, give or take a few. The total number of SOs has held pretty steady for the last few months, but we have been hiring many DEFO. Good luck joining as an SO, as you won't get any bypass pay for 42 months or something terrible, as the time to upgrade will probably be quite long. It is a good paid vacation, but you will get bored not flying. You will be assigned whichever aircraft they want you to have. Currently, all new JFO classes are going to the 330, regardless of previous fleet. Hope this helps you some.

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[On Your Six]

I suggest you drop in on the fragrant harbour forums for more detailed answers. We are still hiring SOs on all long haul fleets. As people upgrade, then they are replaced on that fleet, give or take a few. The total number of SOs has held pretty steady for the last few months, but we have been hiring many DEFO. Good luck joining as an SO, as you won't get any bypass pay for 42 months or something terrible, as the time to upgrade will probably be quite long. It is a good paid vacation, but you will get bored not flying. You will be assigned whichever aircraft they want you to have. Currently, all new JFO classes are going to the 330, regardless of previous fleet. Hope this helps you some.

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Where do the A330s typically fly out of HKG? Do they also fly the A340 or just the A330? Are we talking mainly intra-Asia or do they get some Europe and Middle East as well?

 

[Scarabus]

How do you get these guys to contact you? I have had my info online with them over a year and keep it up to date but never get a response.
Thanks

 

[boxjockey]

The 330s typically do more regional flying, as well as the bulk of our Australia stuff. I think the longest sector they do is Sydney maybe, around 10 hours. If you fly the 330, you will also CCQ and fly the 340. The 340 was going to JNB, AUK, and AMS, but the AMS is being taken over by 744 and the JNB may be the 777 soon. Looks like alot of Aus and India on the Airbus fleet. For the other post, just keep updating. We hired a ton of the Oasis guys when they went under, as well as integrating some DragonAir cargo guys. I think the hiring will probably slow some for a while.

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[saviboy]

I suggest you drop in on the fragrant harbour forums for more detailed answers. We are still hiring SOs on all long haul fleets. As people upgrade, then they are replaced on that fleet, give or take a few. The total number of SOs has held pretty steady for the last few months, but we have been hiring many DEFO. Good luck joining as an SO, as you won't get any bypass pay for 42 months or something terrible, as the time to upgrade will probably be quite long. It is a good paid vacation, but you will get bored not flying. You will be assigned whichever aircraft they want you to have. Currently, all new JFO classes are going to the 330, regardless of previous fleet. Hope this helps you some.

box

Whats bypass pay?
is time to upgrade to FO on freighter fleet long as well?
thanks

 

[boxjockey]

You receive bypass pay when your position on the SO seniority list is high enough to trigger. If there are 50 DEFOs junior to you, and you are 50 on the SO seniority list, then you should receive bypass pay. Problem is with the new contract that you are restricted from receiving this until 42 months I believe. Bypass pay puts you on JFO salary, which is a significant pay increase. You can theoretically switch to the freighter fleet after your first annual line check. Hope this helps.

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[Mayday911]

You cannot CCQ onto the 340 as a JFO. CCQ after you upgrade to FO.

 

[boxjockey]

Thanks Mayday, sorry I didn't specify the time frame...

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[Dieterly]

Some guys have been doing their JFO training on the 340 only...

 

[711-24-7]

What are the good books to study for the interview??

 

[Oakum_Boy]

Just know everything.

 

[711-24-7]

what is the first year SO pay and benefits??(No, smart answers please, just looking for good info. Thanks!!)

 

[blade230]

Basic SO salary year 1 is roughly 33,000 HKD per month. Hourly flight pay is paid in addition to basic salary. I cannot remember the SO hourly pay rates off the top of my head. SO housing allowance is roughly 32,000 HKD per month, as of today. Education allowance paid for children's school tuition , if applicable. Per diem also paid and is calculated on layover port costs and is paid in cash at check in counter of hotel.

With regards to KA/Oasis joiners, 70 ex-KA cargo officers elected to join. While only 60 out of 170 of the Oasis pilots decided to join.

 

[saviboy]

You receive bypass pay when your position on the SO seniority list is high enough to trigger. If there are 50 DEFOs junior to you, and you are 50 on the SO seniority list, then you should receive bypass pay. Problem is with the new contract that you are restricted from receiving this until 42 months I believe. Bypass pay puts you on JFO salary, which is a significant pay increase. You can theoretically switch to the freighter fleet after your first annual line check. Hope this helps.

box

thanks boxjockey