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Cathay Pacific pilot requirements 2026
To fly for Cathay Pacific, first officers need at least 1,500 hours. 1 open vacancy lists its own requirements below.
General requirements
| First officer, minimum hours | 1,500 hours |
|---|---|
| Licence and medical | ICAO ATPL or CPL/MEIR with ATPL credits |
| Type rating | company-paid |
| Other | 500h P1 (max 250 U/S); multi-crew >45t or >10t experience; ICAO English L4 |
Requirements in the open adverts (1)
| Vacancy | Total hours | Command (PIC) | Type rating | Licence | Age | English |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cadet Pilot Programme | 0 hours | – | Not needed | – | 18 or over | ICAO level 4 or above |
Taken from each advert. The advert itself always prevails.
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