Oct 29, 2024
My interview process started back in May 2024, where my initial application for DEFO was accepted for the initial teams interview. This consisted of 1 person from HR in a general chit chat about Cathay, it's not a technical interview they want to see who you are and find out if you're worth pursuing. I heard back 3 days later that I would proceed, and due to life/work I delayed my final interview until October which they happily let me do. During the time the standard medical, licence, hrs...

Oct 22, 2024
Applied for the Direct Entry (First Officer) Position. The online interview happened via TEAMS. Only one male from HR. Friendly and easy to talk to. 30 minutes straight forward questions just like HR questions in study guide. Really emphasized on how willing are you to move to HK. Used several approaches to make sure you want to go there. Checked some documents after the interview. The next step would be, if successful, to be invited for a face-to-face interview with HR and a technical pilot...

Oct 02, 2024
Day 1 Sim Eval  English test may be done on Day 1 or Day 2 Interview was done on Day 2 Standard HR Questions . Why CX, why not stay in your current company? , would you be okay to be on narrow body for an extended period of time ? Tech Questions: DEFO questions are very much based on jet operational questions. May include system based questions , Windshear thoroughly asked (Types of windshear in HK ) , DESO questions maybe more Principles of Flight and ATPL...

Oct 01, 2024
I applied for SO got invited for Initial Interview ask you: Self introduction & background Why chose Cathay? (I was asked several HR type questions, view the study guide of this website). Any questions for us? Had to show to camera my passport and go through my logbook showing my flight hours. let you know more detail about the...

Sep 25, 2024
I applied for SO got invited for final assessment yesterday and today. First day was a330 simulator assessment and you will know the result if you bring selected after the simulator. If so, I continue to proceed the pre employment medical check on the first day. Second day, initially panel interview with HR questions and tech questions around your background, following CX fleet and longest route. Then ICAO English test and conversion license check. They will notify the result within 2...

Sep 13, 2024
HR Interview, call back could vary from 3days~ 3months. I think they do everything in bulk. so if you're lucky you could get reply quick, if not could take longer. Many question about your background(School, work experience, why not in your home country etc), HK(food, family plan, spouse, parents, experience), and CX(history, fleet, operation, why CX). No technical question was given, Asked to show logbook, 300nm+night flight, MCC if you have one. 30~35 minute interview, Wasn't that easy...

Sep 03, 2024
Sim eval was in 777er. 30 min brief, went through the script that was sent to us already. Normal take off, 12.5 pitch, after 1000ft, pitch 7.5, accel to flap retraction speeds. Make all calls, dont forget power settings, and after take off checklist. Level off, and will do some turns, steep turns. Asked to maintain speed and altitude and speeds during turns. Vectored for ils, follow instructions on package received. Minimums, go around, level off, engine fire, single engine approach and...

Sep 03, 2024
I was asked several HR type and Technical questions., (view the study guide of this...

Sep 02, 2024
Study guide provided more than required. Very helpful. Initial virtual interview on Teams around 40 mins. If successful online psychometric test (behavioral questions) about 1 hr to complete. Day 1 sim assessment on 777, they send profile 1 week prior to interview and exactly as per guide here. Day 2 panel interview, 1 HR and 1 pilot. General questions about company ie fleet, why CX. Technical questions primarily related to your experience and aircraft. Some basic systems about your...

Aug 27, 2024
I made it to the first online HR interview for Second Officer. Some questions: Self introduction & background Why chose Cathay? (I was asked several HR type questions, view the study guide of this website).  Any questions for us? Had to show to camera my passport and go through my logbook showing my flight hours, 300nm cross country and 5 night T/O &...