Cathay Pacific Direct Entry First Officer

Apply now to become a Hong Kong-based First Officer if you meet the following requirements:

• ICAO 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
• A valid Class 1 Medical Certificate
• ICAO English Language Proficiency Level 4 or above
• Minimum total flying time of 1500 hours (3000 hours preferred) including:
  • 500 hours as P1 U/S or
  • 250 hours as P1 or
  • 250 hours P1 or P1 U/S, including at least 70 hours as P1
    (Please refer to the HKCAD DCA607 and Important Notes for details of the specific requirements for ATPL(A))
• And including A) or B) below
  • A) Civil aircraft for multi-crew operations with MTOW >45,000 kg
    • 500 hours
      Or
  • B) Civil aircraft certified for multi-crew operations with MTOW >10,000 kg or aircraft certified and configured for more than 19 passengers
    • 500 hours (including at least 250 P1 and/or P1 U/S hours) in the preceding 5 years
      Or
    • 100 sectors in the preceding 5 years

The selection process consists of pre-employment medical check including HKCAD Class 1 medical^*. Successful candidates are required to pass pre-employment background check (including criminal records).

^{* Refer to HKCAD policy for the full requirement for fitness to fly (HKCAD Aeromedical). As the position you are applying for is a Safety Sensitive Role you are also required to pass a pre-employment drug test. Testing will be done following the HKCAD Guidance for screening of Psychoactive Substances – Annex B, CAD373 (CAD373)}