Cathay Pacific Airways Direct Entry First Officer (A330 & B747)

Direct Entry First Officer – A330 & B747 Hong Kong based

Experienced and technically proficient pilots are required to meet the following minimum requirements:

• ICAO Airline Transport Pilot Licence (ATPL) – obtained without exemption or conversion
• Valid Multi-Engine Instrument Rating
• Valid Class 1 Medical Certificate
• ICAO English Level 4 or above
• Experience commensurate with age

Minimum flight time experience:

• 1000 hours flying experience in one, or a combination of the following:
  • Multi-engine jet transport as Commander or First Officer
  • Military high performance jet
  • Turbo propeller aircraft of weight 20,000KG or more (command)
  • Corporate jet (command)
  • Military instruction (fixed wing)

Preference will be given to applicants with the following flight time experience:

• A minimum of 500 hours in Airline or Military Jet Transport aircraft with a certified Maximum All Up Weight (MAUW) equal to or greater than 45,000KG.
• The total hour requirement may be reduced for Airbus or Boeing type rated individuals, with time on type.
• Direct Entry First Officer training will be conducted in the Cathay Pacific Flight Training Centre in Hong Kong.