Questions included what you know about the CPP (e.g., training facilities, training bond), why you want to join the programme, why you want to be a pilot. Wasn't very technical.
No offer
Neutral experience
Difficult interview
Application
I applied online. The process took 2 months. I interviewed at Cathay Pacific (London, England) in Jan 2025
Interview
Over 2 months application
Online form with cv, cover letter, log book, basic app questions
Online aptitude test
(Icao done)
Initial interview (online, 30-40 mins)
Final interview (online, failed here, 30% tech, 70% hr)
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Tell us how your current role's links with the cadet program?
I applied through an employee referral. I interviewed at Cathay Pacific (Hong Kong)
Interview
2 people from HR, one asked about only interest and passion related questions. Whereas, the other only about cadet pilot programme related questions.
Not sure about their responses but one thing is be sure to not drift away too much or over share, as they had to tell me time twice about “now coming back to the main question” and mostly repeated sentence was “be specific”
I applied online. I interviewed at Cathay Pacific (Hong Kong) in Feb 2026
Interview
self introduction ,Why Cathay and what is your motivation, some questions about the cathay pacific like their fleet and their order plan, and about the program, what subjects are included in ground training.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
what is the biggest challenge for those who didn't have the flight experience?