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How to apply to Cathay Pacific
Where Cathay Pacific recruitment stands today, what to prepare before you touch the form, and every stage between the application and the offer call.
Large-scale recruitment continues through 2026 across Hong Kong and mainland China, with rolling online applications and periodic overseas assessment events.
The application, stage by stage
- 01
Apply online via the Cathay careers portal, selecting your recruitment stream (Hong Kong or mainland China).
- 02
Complete an online assessment and on-demand video interview in English.
- 03
Attend an assessment centre in Hong Kong: reach test, group exercise and grooming review.
- 04
Final panel interview with inflight services management.
- 05
Offer, medical, background and visa checks, then roughly six weeks of induction training at Cathay City.
Prepare these before you apply
A one-page cabin crew CV
Screened in seconds, often by software first. Lead with customer-facing experience and state languages honestly.
Build one free →Documents and right to work
Passport validity, work authorisation and education certificates get checked early — have scans ready.
CV & photo guide →Assessment day readiness
The group exercise eliminates more candidates than the interview. Know how assessors score behaviour before you walk in.
Assessment day guide →Cantonese and English
Cathay Pacific requires Cantonese alongside English, which narrows the field considerably — make your level obvious on the CV.
Practise real questions →Check you qualify before you apply to Cathay Pacific
Answer five questions about your age, reach, tattoos, languages and documents — we check them against every airline's published requirements and show you exactly where you stand.
Frequently asked questions
Is Cathay Pacific hiring cabin crew right now?
Actively hiring. Large-scale recruitment continues through 2026 across Hong Kong and mainland China, with rolling online applications and periodic overseas assessment events.
How long does the Cathay Pacific application process take?
Expect roughly 4-12 weeks from application to a decision, plus training and — for international bases — visa processing before your first flight. Silence beyond about six weeks usually means an unsuccessful file.
What documents do I need to apply to Cathay Pacific?
A one-page CV, a passport with unrestricted travel, education certificates and proof of any languages you claim. Right to live and work in Hong Kong (or hired through the mainland China recruitment scheme); 208 cm reach on tiptoe; pass a pre-employment medical.