First Officer (Direct Entry)

Requirements

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 1,500 hours (3,000 hours preferred) including:
  Minimum 500 hours as P1, of which a maximum 250 hours can be P1 U/S.
  (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) 1,500 Hours on civil aircraft certified for multi-crew operations with MTOW >10,000 kg or aircraft certified and configured for more than 19 passengers, including:

• 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*) and background check (including criminal records).

Successful candidates will be considered for the position on any fleet type that Cathay Pacific operates, including A321neo, A330, A350, B777 and B747.

*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).