Is this route right for you?
18 or older; Hong Kong or Chinese Mainland work rights, with eligible IANG / TTPS applicants welcomed. Secondary-school English and maths or science; English certification and HKCAD Class 1 requirements apply.
Source edition: 16 September 2026. This is a summary; the official source controls complete current eligibility, intake and terms.Entry requirements
18 or older; Hong Kong or Chinese Mainland work rights, with eligible IANG / TTPS applicants welcomed. Secondary-school English and maths or science; English certification and HKCAD Class 1 requirements apply.
Training pathway
Approximately 80 weeks, with ground and flight training through training institutions and flying schools.
Selection process
Application, ICAO English test, computer assessment, interviews, group exercise and medical examination.
Funding & commitment
Cathay describes sponsored training. Obtain the current agreement for allowances, repayment obligations and employment conditions.
Before signing, confirm living costs, extra training, resits, withdrawal and what happens if airline progression does not follow.
Turn research into preparation.
Practise explaining a decision clearly, listening in group discussions and applying basic maths accurately under time pressure.
- Verify eligibility and organise work-right, education, English and application evidence.
- Practise interview answers from real experience: your actions, results and learning.
- Identify gaps in technical understanding and communication, then practise with feedback.
This is independent learning guidance, not an airline-mandated course or official test content.
Questions about this route
What makes this route different?
Start by checking your work-right evidence and the exact English test accepted for your application date. A degree is not the only educational route.
Can HKPAPA apply for me or guarantee selection?
HKPAPA provides independent preparation, not airline recruitment representation. Submit your formal application through the airline or its appointed school. Eligibility, acceptance, training and employment decisions remain with those organisations.
