First Officer Position – Cathay Pacific (Hong Kong)
Cathay Pacific invites applications for the position of First Officer based in Hong Kong. Ideal candidates will possess a distinguished aviation background and meet the following stringent requirements:
Essential Qualifications:
- Possession of an Airline Transport Pilot Licence (ATPL) or a Commercial Pilot Licence (CPL) with a Multi-Engine Instrument Rating (MEIR), and equivalent ATPL examination credits obtained without exemption or conversion. CPL holders must be eligible for HK ATPL conversion.
- For ATPL conversion, candidates must demonstrate 500 hours of Pilot-in-command (PIC) under supervision (P1 U/S) or 250 hours of PIC and/or PIC U/S, including a minimum of 70 hours as PIC.
- A minimum of 1,500 total flying hours (3,000 hours preferred).
- 500 hours of experience on civil-registered transport aircraft certified for multi-crew operations, as per the type certificate, and with a maximum takeoff weight (MTOW) exceeding 45,000 kg.
- A valid Class 1 Medical Certificate.
- ICAO English Language Proficiency Level 4 or above.
- A valid COVID-19 Vaccination Certificate.
Preferred Qualification:
- Hong Kong Permanent Resident status.
Application and Personal Information:
Cathay Pacific is an equal opportunities employer. All personal data submitted will be handled confidentially and used solely for recruitment purposes, in accordance with our data protection policy. Applicants not contacted within eight weeks should consider their application unsuccessful. Information will be retained for up to 24 months. A copy of our Personal Information Collection Statement is available upon request from our Data Protection Officer.