Recent Cathay interview invite

[ILStoMinimums]

I have had my resume in for about 6 months. I have about 2100TT with about 1800 121 time in a couple of props and a bit of jet time. Do you think I can get a call with my current time? Thanks

 

[Cpt. Underpants]

For a Second Officer position, perhaps. Some new joiner S/O's (cruise pilots) I have flown with recently have had 737 or 320 command time time though. Long shot, but give it a try.

 

[MooseBoy]

Bjam,
Is there any talk of pay raises for either fleet?

 

[Cpt. Underpants]

I don't know if BJ is a member of the AOA (the AOA membership is being kept in the loop) so here's the latest:

Negotiations between the AOA (Aircrew Officers' Association) and CX management are ongoing and working towards pay rises across the board and extension of retirement age - CX pax fleet currently retires at 55, HKCAD (Civil Aviation Department) mandates 65.

When should the talks be concluded? Don't know.

 

[Bjammin]

What he said.

 

[MooseBoy]

Thanks for the replies fellas. Just jumped ship after 8 years of C-17 AD, now turned reservist. Crossing my fingers for a call in the future.

 

[hawkerguy]

Thought I'd revive this thread.

Anyone who originally posted here have any news or info that is current? Some were going for second interviews etc. Competitive times now, etc.?

Would love to hear from everyone in the know. Thanks!

 

[Cpt. Underpants]

Just flew with an S/O with 7000 tt, 3000 PiC (Captain) on 737 NG's.

 

[fogrunner]

Thought I'd revive this thread.

Anyone who originally posted here have any news or info that is current? Some were going for second interviews etc. Competitive times now, etc.?

Would love to hear from everyone in the know. Thanks!

I received an invite for 747 freighter F/O interview back in November. Could not make it.

Currently flying the MD11(fo). Have 8000 ttl. 2000 ttl wide body International.

 

[jborsdrf]

Any one else get invited to an interview yesterday, only to have the interview canceled 12 hours later?

 

[Freddie Spencer]

Any one else get invited to an interview yesterday, only to have the interview canceled 12 hours later?

bird flu?

 

[Packers]

Any one else get invited to an interview yesterday, only to have the interview canceled 12 hours later?

Got that one too.

 

[DoubtingThomas]

Me too!

 

[Rookiy]

After cancelling my 5 dec interview (I had to be in ground school for the Cargo360/Southern merger) I was suprised to get re-invited in Feb for an April interview. I'll post a trip report when complete.
6500TT, 1400hrs 747, 300hrs 747 PIC, MIL, etc...

 

[airplaner]

So what are the chances of getting hired as FO or any thing of the likes and being based in ANC? 3700TT, 1500 T,Turbine (400 PIC and counting. BE1900) I know this might be a long shot but would like some mature advice from you guys please. I have read a whole lot of good about this company and would really like to get on with them in the foreseeable future. Thanks.

 

[Cpt. Underpants]

I would say without medium jet (737/757/919/MD8*/A320) time, it's a long shot as a DEFO. I would even say you're on the lower end of S/O competitive limits, but hey, you never know.

 

[Trash8Mofo]

So what are the chances of getting hired as FO or any thing of the likes and being based in ANC? 3700TT, 1500 T,Turbine (400 PIC and counting. BE1900) I know this might be a long shot but would like some mature advice from you guys please. I have read a whole lot of good about this company and would really like to get on with them in the foreseeable future. Thanks.

I don't mean to rain on your parade, but one of the CX DEFO requirements is either 1000 Transport Jet, or 1000 Heavy turboprops (>43000 LBs). 1900s are harder to fly than many jets and turboprops, but I don't think it counts for this exercise. I, too, am waiting by the phone. 3800TT, 1000 737NG ETOPs SIC, 850 DHC8 PIC, 2600 Turbine. I don't think I'm competitive either for DEFO.

 

[i'mbatman]

I don't mean to rain on your parade, but one of the CX DEFO requirements is either 1000 Transport Jet, or 1000 Heavy turboprops (>43000 LBs). 1900s are harder to fly than many jets and turboprops, but I don't think it counts for this exercise. I, too, am waiting by the phone. 3800TT, 1000 737NG ETOPs SIC, 850 DHC8 PIC, 2600 Turbine. I don't think I'm competitive either for DEFO.

You have more time and experience than I did and I got a call.

 

[Cpt. Underpants]

But Jeez Batman, with all those types (why would you list a Grumman Tiger, C512 and 172RG??!!) you're awesome, bro.

 

[Mayday911]

5000TT, 0 turbine PIC, 3800 jet SIC (all RJ time), current B744 FO with Cathay.

Anything is possible, just apply and see what happens.

Mayday