HR interview

Question 1

Why Cathay

Answer 1

1. Long history and good reputation
2. offer cadet programme
3. CACP is the first programme I joined. like to repay

Question 2

Weakness?

Answer 2

Appearance not as mature as others

tried change hairstyle and clothing
learn from experienced AO on gesture

Question 3

Why do pilot need passion?

Answer 3

enthusiast in their job

55 weeks of training
undergo exam every six months

Question 4

What is your strength

Answer 4

Ability and willingness to learn

OHKF job study in policy and make interesting post out of it
not my expertise
exceed expectation and make changes to the page
50% increase in the total follower

Question 5

Why physics?

Answer 5

science background and want to study something more practical like engineering

theorectical, most classmate can only choose to be teacher which is not my cup of tea

try to seek for what i want to do. and luckily join the cathay talk

Question 6

What you learn in career talk

Answer 6

the pilot speaker is also from engineering physics

different than people I came across.
impressed by how much they dedicate

Question 7

what makes you different than others

Answer 7

my determination is strong

within the past four years:
join CACP
hkuspace ppl course
resigned to fly a ppl

not only aviation exposure
job I chose are those share similar qualities with a pilot
every decision is for the purpose of becoming a pilot

Question 8

Why you failed last time

Answer 8

pressure gets me

but 3 years already. I have been training myself to deal with stress.
turnaround coordinator deal with tasks in a tight time schedule
makes me more resilient to stress

Question 9

Why CACP

Answer 9

some of the most valuable insight

jumpseat
simulator
mentorship

intern for pilots

Question 10

why after CACP you decided to be a pilot?

Answer 10

First of all i really like flying. But i also like how dedicate and practical this job could be.

be constantly assessed (different check)
gives me aim and challenges to improve myself

practical
knowledge and soft skills all put into use (plan ahead, multitasks, leadership)

Question 11

what did you learn from your mentor?

Answer 11

professional

jumpseat flight:
able to answer the ATC while talking to me

ask about how? he said experience, it is expected
importance of thinking ahead of the aircraft

Question 12

Jumpseat flight

Answer 12

HKG to HGH in A321

Question 13

What did you learn in turnaround flight

Answer 13

a glimpse of the airline operation including
some SOP
setting up the flight computer
responsibility of PM and PF

jumpseat flight:
able to answer the ATC while talking to me

ask about how? he said experience, it is expected
importance of thinking ahead of the aircraft

Question 14

Tell me about the simulator

Answer 14

fly for 45 mins

PM and PF for flight to Taiwan
dealing with EFATO

Question 15

Responsibility of PF and PM

Answer 15

PF: aviate, navigate
PM: radio, support and monitor PF, check on fuel

Question 16

Why HKUspace

Answer 16

keep myself in the field

simulator session by experienced airline pilot
fly more even it is just a simulator

Question 17

Why decided to go flying

Answer 17

1. I want to fly. test my learning
2. financially capable
3. would help me better prepare for cadets

Question 18

Why Canada

Answer 18

1. family as backup plan
2. flight school with good reputation
3. Class E airspace with more freedom and less traffic
4. free accommodation

Question 19

Why PPL?

Answer 19

1. financial concern

Question 20

why 30 hr solo?

Answer 20

unexpected delay of my medical because of covid

done all I can
back up plan is RPL instead

Question 21

why 80 hr ppl?

Answer 21

1. didn’t fly for shortest time
2. switch instructor to solidify my flying foundation
3. enjoy flying to different airport may not have that luxury in FTA

Question 22

Any memorable about flying

Answer 22

airsick not expected

cope with it with the help of instructor and the internet
applies to cadet programme as well
experience different challenge at different stage
utilize resources such as batch mate

Question 23

Turnaround coordinator

Answer 23

coordinate parties -> safe and efficiency

responsibility:
ensure PAX, baggage, refueling, cleaning, catering on time

think ahead and multitask

Question 24

example of thinkahead and multitask

Answer 24

when no wait for late pax

offload baggage, change load sheet and PAX list, confirm final number of pax and bag

many things to do -> best to do mental preparation

Question 25

Example of challenge

Answer 25

BINGO situation with 2 extra baggage for my flight

utilize my knowledge of baggage system
assign people to check different area
found duplicated baggage

leadership and stress handling

Question 26

why think ahead

Answer 26

gives us expectation of what it could happen and be ready for it.

Flying GA: TO briefing
mental preparation in case things gone wrong

Question 27

why multitask

Answer 27

flying not just about six packs

navigate and communicate

Question 28

what did you do in our HK foundation

Answer 28

social media editor

study in different policy and make interesting post
not expertise but exceed expectation and make changes
50% +

Question 29

what did you do as intern in our hk foundation

Answer 29

led group of six to conduct research and convert into approachable ideas

setup myself as motivational leader
spot the strength and encourage them for the team’sgoal
learn more about manage a team

Question 30

How did you motivate your teammates to work for you

Answer 30

establish their importance in the team.

task: make a video about hk land problem
solution: recreate using viral hitler video

each of us got different roles
1. give ideas
2. video editing
3. fact checking
4. monitor whole process

well received and earn me the FT position

Question 31

Why do you think they are dedicated?

Answer 31

learnt something from every flight
not just about passing the cadet pilot interview

“from cadet to pilot” video
talks about how much effort have to be put after coming back from Adelaide

Question 31

What is your weakness in flying?

Answer 31

soft field landing

requires long flaring and touching the ground with just main landing gear
hard time with the flare part
one of my instructor offers me the booster seat and it works like a charm

ask for help when needed

Question 32

bad comment in flying?

Answer 32

recovery too slow.

Not all instructor will give you bad comments. it is the advantage of flying with different instructor.

Question 33

Mistakes in work

Answer 33

start of turnaround coordinator
overwhelm by task and almost led to late departure of plane
scolded

seek help from colleagues
predict from roster
revise company procedures and make checklist
teach me to think ahead and keep things in control

Question 34

Aviation quiz?

Answer 34

Quiz on aviation news.
my past experience, question all from their fb page
each of us responsible for three months of news
finally we got second runner-up
Team effort

Question 35

What about leadership training camp?

Answer 35

Leader is the one that know what he is doing

by that he can understand the whole situation and lead the group out of the mess.

Question 36

How to achieve leadership

Answer 36

think ahead.

it got a higher chance that you will understand the situation because you are well prepared for it.

Question 37

Trial flight ?

Answer 37

Canada Abbotsford in C152

Question 38

what did you do in service learning?

Answer 38

lead secondary school students to join a robot competition.

responsibility include preparing Stem teaching materials, developing robot programme

Question 39

what did you learn in service learning?

Answer 39

teamwork can bring higher efficiency.

usually half a year but summer course so it became two months
foresee not enough time
cooperate with other team
sacrifice uniqueness but improve quality as we have more manpower on one thing