Requirements

To express your interest in joining Cathay Pacific as a Direct Entry Captain, please apply now to become a Hong Kong-based Pilot if you meet the following requirements:

• Previously employed by Cathay Pacific or Cathay Dragon
• Previously qualified as Cathay Pacific or Cathay Dragon Captain, within the last 5 years
• 4,000 Hours flying experience of which 1,500 Hours shall be on multi-engine jet, military fast jet or heavy turbine aircraft. P2X experience in Cathay Pacific Airways can be counted towards these hours – calculated at 50% of the time spent at the flying controls as a cruise pilot
• A minimum of 500 Hours on Cathay Pacific or Cathay Dragon aircraft
• Hong Kong Airline Transport Pilot Licence (ATPL) with a Multi Engine Instrument Rating (MEIR) and examinations credits – obtained without exemption or conversion
• Valid Class 1 Medical Certificate
• ICAO English language proficiency Level 4 or above