I applied online. The process took 4 weeks. I interviewed at Cathay Pacific (Hong Kong) in Mar 2023
Interview
Initial HR Interview was around 30 minutes via Microsoft Team and the interview was with 2 HR representatives. The interview was after my ICAO test and Computer based Aptitude Test.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Introduce Yourself / Why you choose your degree ? / Why do you want to be a pilot? / How long for a SO to become Captain these days? / Why do you want to be committed to be a airline pilot instead of just flying leisurely? / How did you prepare for the interview ? /
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”
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.
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?