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  1. 1.  (Dec 09, 2024) The interview was smooth and pretty straightforward! They are extremely polite, organized and punctual! Day 1, Sim assessment at first, they send the PDF. about what’s going to happen, they don’t do pranks or whatever, of course they are very professional and empathetic, email with the answer roughly 25min after we leave the Sim, then we receive the e-mail with information regarding the 2nd step in case you pass the Sim, the same day, the Medical Check. Day 2, Technical and... Continue reading this interview experience..

  2. 2.  (Dec 03, 2024) Day 1 - Started with checking in at the reception in Cathay City and then up to recruitment center. There were 4 candidates including me who were here for the DEFO final assessment. We were given a welcome briefing which included a basic document check of your ID and pilot's license, and then led to their simulator center. We met with their Boeing training manager who was going to be the one conducting our assessment. We introduced ourselves. 3 of us had Regional Jet background and one was... Continue reading this interview experience..

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Study Guide Questions for Your Cathay Pacific Interview:

  1. 1. (Dec 03, 2024) What would you do if a Captain wanted to add fuel, but it would require taking off some cargo?
    • Discuss the reason and suggest the best ways that maintain safety and benefit the company
  2. 2. (Jul 08, 2024) What is fly by wire?
    • The control input is send to the computer, The computer control the hydraulics of the flight control
  3. 3. (Oct 26, 2024) What are the Challenges you are expected to face when you join Cathay?
  4. 4. (Nov 23, 2024) What is the longest route in CX?
    • Hong Kong - New York (17 Hours)
  5. 5. (Dec 25, 2024) Can you tell me everything you know about the B777 and A350?
    • b777 is a twin engine, long haul, wide body aircraft made by boeing. a350 is also same type of aircraft developed by airbus to serve similar type of market.
  6. 6. How does predictive windshear function work?
    • The predictive windshear system uses the weather radar to detect where there is a doppler shift in the precipitation ahead of the airplane. PWS scans 5 NM ahead from 0-2300 ft and 1500 ft below according to phase of the flight
  7. 7. (Dec 25, 2024) Why should we hire you?
    • I am a diligent, hard working, conscientous employee who has the skills and knowledge that meet the demand of this job.
  8. 8. (Feb 13, 2025) Are you interested in moving to Hong Kong eventually?
  9. 9. What makes you think you will enjoy flying long haul?
  10. 10. (Nov 23, 2024) What changes the AOA at the stall?
    • At the critical AOA, boundary layer separation causes a loss in lift and CP moves rearwards. Resulting in a nose down moment
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What types of things will be asked in a Simulator or Scenario exercise?

  1. (Dec 10, 2024)  Like the simulator briefing packet suggested, you are allowed to choose either left/right seat whichever one you are comfortable with. No autopilot or autothrottle, MFD only has a huge CDI so no GPS map display as well. Evaluator will not set any speed/heading/altitude bug and you are not supposed to set them yourself either. It is really just the most basic raw data flying. The session started with a takeoff on runway 25L in Hong Kong at night IMC...Continue reading simulator / scenario information..

  2. (Oct 23, 2024)  Sim Eval A330. Exactly as per the profile sent a week prior . However it will be great to...Continue reading simulator / scenario information..

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