Flight Crew

At Cathay, we don’t just train Second Officers, we train future captains. If you have a passion for flying and the ambition to develop a career in aviation, we want to hear from you.

By joining the Cathay Cadet Pilot Programme you will receive sponsored training to obtain a Commercial Pilot Licence and become a pilot to operate regional, long haul and ultra-long haul flights. Cadets will undergo ground training with leading institutions in Hong Kong and around the world. Flying training will be conducted at world-renowned flying training organisations. Applications to the ~80-weeks Cathay Cadet Pilot Programme are open year-round.

• The right to live and work in Hong Kong or the Chinese Mainland (Candidates eligible for IANG / TTPS are also welcomed to apply)
  
• Graduated from secondary school with good passes in English language and Mathematics or Science. A university degree or aviation major will be an advantage
• Hold a valid certificate of proficiency in English from one of the below:
  • IELTS (Academic or General): score of 6.0 or above (with individual band score Listening: 6+ & Speaking: 6+)
  • TOEIC: score of 800 or above (with individual band score Listening: 400+ & Speaking: 160+)
  • TOEFL  iBT: score of 80 or above (with individual band score Listening: 21+ & Speaking: 21+)
• Physically fit and qualified for a Civil Aviation Department (HKCAD) Class 1 Medical Certificate
• Able to meet our flight deck reach requirements. Candidates may be asked to complete a static reach test and flight simulator reach assessment
• Achieve ICAO (International Civil Aviation Organisation) English Language Proficiency level 4 or above
  
• Successful pre-employment background check (including criminal records)
• Aged 18 years or above

Refer to HKCAD policy for the entire requirement for fitness to fly (HKCAD Aeromedical). As the position you are applying for is a Safety Sensitive Role, you must also pass a pre-employment drug test. Testing will be completed following the HKCAD Guidance for screening of Psychoactive Substances - Annex B, CAD373 (CAD373)

You will receive more information about joining Cathay in Hong Kong as a Second Officer upon successful completion of the Cathay Cadet Pilot Programme.

• ICAO Airline Transport Pilot Licence (ATPL) or Commercial Pilot Licence (CPL) with a Multi Engine Instrument Rating (MEIR) and same state ATPL examinations credits – obtained without exemption or conversion
• Minimum 250 hours of flying experience (1,000 hours and Multi-Crew Cooperation preferred)
• Must be eligible for HKCPL on conversion according to DCA607 (Please refer to the HKCAD for the details of the specific requirements)
• A valid Class 1 Medical Certificate
• ICAO English language proficiency Level 4 or above

The selection process consists of pre-employment medical check including HKCAD Class 1 medical*. Successful candidates are required to pass pre-employment background check (including criminal records).

*Refer to HKCAD policy for the full requirement for fitness to fly (HKCAD Aeromedical). As the position you are applying for is a Safety Sensitive Role you are also required to pass a pre-employment drug test. Testing will be done following the HKCAD Guidance for screening of Psychoactive Substances - Annex B, CAD373 (CAD373)

Thank you for your interest in joining our team. Unfortunately, we are not hiring for this position at this time. Please check back regularly for updates on the latest job openings.

• ICAO Airline Transport Pilot Licence (ATPL) or Commercial Pilot Licence (CPL) with a Multi Engine Instrument Rating (MEIR) and same state ATPL examinations credits – obtained without exemption or conversion
• A valid Class 1 Medical Certificate
• ICAO English Language Proficiency Level 4 or above
• Minimum total flying time of 1,500 hours (3,000 hours preferred) including: 
  Minimum 500 hours as P1, of which a maximum 250 hours can be P1 U/S.
  (Please refer to the HKCAD DCA607 and Important Notes for details of the specific requirements for ATPL(A)) 

And including A) or B) below

A) Civil aircraft for multi-crew operations with MTOW >45,000 kg

• 500 hours

Or

B) 1,500 Hours on civil aircraft certified for multi-crew operations with MTOW >10,000 kg or aircraft certified and configured for more than 19 passengers, including:

• 500 hours (including at least 250 P1 and/or P1 U/S hours) in the preceding 5 years;

Or

• 100 sectors in the preceding 5 years

The selection process consists of pre-employment medical check (including HKCAD Class 1 medical*) and background check (including criminal records).

Successful candidates will be considered for the position on any fleet type that Cathay  operates, including A321neo, A330, A350, B777 and B747.

*Refer to HKCAD policy for the full requirement for fitness to fly (HKCAD Aeromedical).  As the position you are applying for is a Safety Sensitive Role you are also required to pass a pre-employment drug test.  Testing will be done following the HKCAD Guidance for screening of Psychoactive Substances - Annex B, CAD373 (CAD373)