Cathay Pacific Airways invites applications for the prestigious position of First Officer, offering a distinguished career opportunity within a world-class airline. Based in Hong Kong, Asia's vibrant global hub, successful candidates will operate a modern fleet of Airbus and Boeing aircraft across an extensive global network, encompassing regional, long-haul, and ultra-long-haul routes.
At the heart of Cathay Pacific's Flight Operations lies an unwavering commitment to safety and comprehensive pilot training. The airline's world-class Flight Training Centre provides unparalleled support for professional development, ensuring a clear and well-established pathway to Command. Pilots are also encouraged to broaden their expertise beyond line flying, with opportunities to contribute to vital areas such as flight data analysis, safety groups, training instruction, and management roles.
A career with Cathay Pacific is further distinguished by a comprehensive benefits package designed to support pilots and their families. This includes generous staff travel privileges across the airline's network for employees and their dependants, robust insurance coverage, a substantial monthly allowance, a Children’s Education Allowance, a generous provident fund, and additional earning potential through a productivity-driven contract.
Prospective candidates are invited to apply for this challenging and rewarding role if they meet the following stringent qualifications:
The comprehensive selection process includes a pre-employment medical check, aligned with HKCAD Class 1 medical standards, and a thorough background check, encompassing criminal records. Applicants should refer to HKCAD policy for the full requirements concerning fitness to fly. As this position is a Safety Sensitive Role, a pre-employment drug test is mandatory, conducted in accordance with HKCAD Guidance for screening of Psychoactive Substances - Annex B, CAD373.
Successful candidates will be considered for placement on any fleet type operated by Cathay Pacific, which currently includes the A321neo, A330, A350, B777, and B747 aircraft.
Cathay Pacific is an Equal Opportunities Employer, committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. All personal data provided by job applicants will be processed strictly in accordance with the airline's privacy policy and solely for recruitment purposes. Candidates who do not receive notification within eight weeks may consider their application unsuccessful. Applicant data records are retained only for the necessary period to process the application and any permitted linked purposes. Should an application be unsuccessful, details may be kept on file for future job opportunities with the applicant's consent.