Cathay Pacific Cadet Pilot — Interview Preparation
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Verify every requirement on the official cadet programme page. This hub reflects common 2024–2026 candidate reports; your invitation letter controls the actual order of stages.
Eligibility first
| Requirement | Notes |
|---|---|
| Hong Kong Permanent Identity Card | Required for the Cadet programme (check current careers wording). |
| English proficiency | IELTS / TOEIC / TOEFL — see eligibility. |
| Age | 18+ |
| Medical | HKCAD Class 1 + pre-employment drug screen — see medical. |
| Reach | Static and possibly simulator reach assessment — see eligibility. |
Full detail: Eligibility & application
Selection roadmap (typical)
Official careers pages list variations of: application → ICAO English → computer-based tests → interviews → group exercise → medical.
| Stage | Study guide | Priority |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Application & documents | Eligibility | Cover letter + CV consistency |
| 2. ICAO English LPT | ICAO English | Level 4+; grade = lowest criterion |
| 3. Computer-based aptitude (Aon/Cut-E) | Aptitude tests · Numeracy worksheet | Six modules — not monitoring alone |
| 4. Initial video interview | HR & behavioural | Motivation, CV, company knowledge |
| 5. Group exercise | Group exercise | CRM, safety leadership, flight-package tasks |
| 6. Final panel + technical | Technical interview | PHAK + Cathay fleet |
| 7. Medical & drug test | Medical | HKCAD Class 1, CAD373 |
Some cycles add simulator assessment (more common on experienced/direct-entry paths). If your letter includes sim, see Simulator assessment.
What to study (Cathay vs CASA PPL)
| Cathay cadet needs | Use on this site |
|---|---|
| Aptitude / psychometrics | Aptitude tests |
| STAR, CRM, company knowledge | HR & behavioural · STAR worksheet (print/PDF) |
| Principles of flight, jets, weather, fleet | Technical + Study map |
| CRM, human factors, procedures mindset | Ch 4, Ch 7 |
| Weather products & fronts (basics) | Ch 5 (Australian products — compare to METAR/TAF logic) |
| Instruments / pitot-static | Ch 2 §2.7 |
| Do not rely on for Cathay | Ch 1 Air Law (CASA/Australia — not HK interview focus) |
Full crosswalk: Study map — PHAK, PPL chapters, and interview stages
Quick links
| Resource | Link |
|---|---|
| Numeracy practice | Numeracy |
| STAR print / Save as PDF | STAR Worksheet |
| Simulator (if invited) | Simulator Assessment |
| Useful tools | resources — VHHH METAR, Live ATC, SimBrief |
| Flight package PDF | Flight Package Sample |
| Navigation: Home | Useful resources | PPL notes |
IMPORTANT: Always verify with current official publications.
prepared by Raptor K, a guy learning to fly (feel free to contact me via IG: @raptorkwok or Email)