Cathay SO interview

[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.

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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

 

[Dieterly]

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.

Blade 320,

Are you saying that 170 pilots had job offers and only 60 decided to join?

 

[blade230]

All the Oasis guys were offered interviews with the exception of a few ex-CX people. From what I hear, some of the guys elected to go to the Middle East or mainland China for quick and or direct entry commands. (possibly better money)

 

[Flyby1206]

For those of us interviewing for the SO slots, do you expect to sit SO for 4yrs before any bypass pay or upgrade to JFO?

 

[Mayday911]

Right now it is less than 3 years to upgrade from SO to JFO on the A330.

 

[711-24-7]

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.

Thank you!!

 

[Airbusdrvr]

check the COS 08

I don't think any COS 08 pilot get bypass pay!
and as listed in the last news from the GMA about bypass pay triggers SO rarely get any as they are usually not assessed suitable for upgrade until a few weeks prior to their upgrade.

With all the DE-FO's being hired and abuses of the COS, plan on at least 4 years as an SO. there is a big que and the SO's are on the bottom. Best to join as a DE-FO.

 

[Flyby1206]

I don't think any COS 08 pilot get bypass pay!
and as listed in the last news from the GMA about bypass pay triggers SO rarely get any as they are usually not assessed suitable for upgrade until a few weeks prior to their upgrade.

With all the DE-FO's being hired and abuses of the COS, plan on at least 4 years as an SO. there is a big que and the SO's are on the bottom. Best to join as a DE-FO.

Any idea how long until they start bringing some DEFOs in? I hear there is already a big pool waiting for further info and arent expecting much until late 2009.

 

[Sioux115]

I'd agree with that statement. I initially interviewed for DEFO got offered a DESO for a final interview (no explanation). During my final interview they said to expect training the middle of 09'. No more DEFO final interviews until early 09' which would probably put trainnig at the end of 09'.

Any idea how long until they start bringing some DEFOs in? I hear there is already a big pool waiting for further info and arent expecting much until late 2009.

 

[711-24-7]

Just recived an e-mail that they canceled my Sept 29 to Oct 3rd interview due to way too many applicants waiting for a class date. So I am back in the line waiting, So close....I guess next round.

 

[Flyby1206]

Just recived an e-mail that they canceled my Sept 29 to Oct 3rd interview due to way too many applicants waiting for a class date. So I am back in the line waiting, So close....I guess next round.

Mine was canceled too. I was scheduled Oct 3rd in NYC. At least it wasnt just me! Hopefully the wait isnt too long for another interview date.