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First Officer - Cathay Pacific

  • Flight Operations
  • Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of China
  • Cathay Pacific
  • Application Deadline

Global applicants will be considered for the First Officer positions


Apply now to become a Hong Kong-based Cathay Pacific First Officer on our B747 fleet if you meet the following requirements:

  • 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 1,500 hours total flying time (3,000 hours preferred)
  • 500 hours on civil registered transport aircraft certified for multi-crew operations according to the type certificate and having a maximum takeoff weight (MTOW) > 45,000 kg
  • Valid Class 1 medical certificate
  • ICAO English language proficiency level 4 or above

Some of the training you will go through to be ready to fly our fleet include:

  • Induction, system and procedures ground training, full flight simulator sessions and conversion course
  • Training that introduces and/or consolidates jet aircraft operations, multi-crew operations, safety standards, efficient operation, passenger considerations, flight operations disciplines and other operational requirements

First Officers will be based in Hong Kong


For enquiries, please email flightcrew_recruitment@cathaypacific.com.


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