Cadet Pilot Programme Cathay Pacific

Flight Deck & Pilot Awareness

Full time

Hong Kong

CATHAY PACIFIC AIR

Key Responsibilities

We will prepare you to fly by:

  1. Item 1 of 2, Offering comprehensive ground school theory training to ensure you build your skills, knowledge and confidenceOffering comprehensive ground school theory training to ensure you build your skills, knowledge and confidence
  2. Item 2 of 2, Providing you with support from world-class instructors who will teach you the theory of flying, systems and the regulations required to succeed as an airline pilotProviding you with support from world-class instructors who will teach you the theory of flying, systems and the regulations required to succeed as an airline pilot

You will then learn to fly by:

  1. Item 1 of 2, Spending time in both single and twin-engined light aircraftSpending time in both single and twin-engined light aircraft
  2. Item 2 of 2, Practicing in jet aircraft Simulators and learning Airline Operating Procedures, Large Jet Handling and Multi-Crew FlyingPracticing in jet aircraft Simulators and learning Airline Operating Procedures, Large Jet Handling and Multi-Crew Flying

 

Requirements

Apply now if you are/have:

  1. Item 1 of 3, The right to live and work in Hong Kong or the Chinese Mainland (Candidates eligible for IANG / TTPS are also welcomed to apply)The right to live and work in Hong Kong or the Chinese Mainland (Candidates eligible for IANG / TTPS are also welcomed to apply)
  2. Item 2 of 3, Graduated from secondary school with good passes in English language and Mathematics or Science. A university or aviation degree will be an advantageGraduated from secondary school with good passes in English language and Mathematics or Science. A university or aviation degree will be an advantage
  3. Item 3 of 3, Hold a valid certificate of proficiency in English* from one of the below:Hold a valid certificate of proficiency in English* from one of the below:
  4. Item 1 of 3, IELTS: (Academic or General) score of 6.0 or above (with individual band score Listening: 6+ & Speaking: 6+)IELTS: (Academic or General) score of 6.0 or above (with individual band score Listening: 6+ & Speaking: 6+)
  5. Item 2 of 3, TOEIC (Public Test): score of 800 or above (with individual band score Listening: 400+ & Speaking: 160+)TOEIC (Public Test): score of 800 or above (with individual band score Listening: 400+ & Speaking: 160+)
  6. Item 3 of 3, TOEFL iBT:TOEFL iBT:
  7. Item 1 of 2, Total score of 80 or above (with individual band score Listening: 21+ & Speaking: 21+) [For tests taken prior to 21 January 2026]Total score of 80 or above (with individual band score Listening: 21+ & Speaking: 21+) [For tests taken prior to 21 January 2026]
  8. Item 2 of 2, Total score of 4.5 or above (with individual band score Listening: 4.5+ & Speaking: 4.5+) [For tests taken after 21 January 2026]Total score of 4.5 or above (with individual band score Listening: 4.5+ & Speaking: 4.5+) [For tests taken after 21 January 2026]

* Test results must be within the validity period and will be verified during the recruitment process.

  1. Item 1 of 5, Physically fit and qualified for a Civil Aviation Department (HKCAD) Class 1 Medical Certificate*Physically fit and qualified for a Civil Aviation Department (HKCAD) Class 1 Medical Certificate*
  2. Item 2 of 5, Able to meet our flight deck reach requirements. Candidates may be asked to complete a static reach test and flight simulator reach assessment Able to meet our flight deck reach requirements. Candidates may be asked to complete a static reach test and flight simulator reach assessment
  3. Item 3 of 5, Achieve ICAO (International Civil Aviation Organization) English Language Proficiency level 4 or aboveAchieve ICAO (International Civil Aviation Organization) English Language Proficiency level 4 or above
  4. Item 4 of 5, Successful pre-employment background check (including criminal records)Successful pre-employment background check (including criminal records)
  5. Item 5 of 5, Aged 18 years or aboveAged 18 years or above

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