Cathay Pacific Graduate Software Engineer Interview Questions
& Process
Real candidates share what happened, how many rounds they had,
and how the experience turned out.
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Candidate interview experiences
First-hand accounts from people who interviewed at Cathay Pacific.
Cathay Pacific
Graduate Engineer
Entry Difficult Neutral experience No offer 3 rounds
Interview process
Take home Group Onsite
Interview formats
Technical Group Behavioral
The interview process was really tough and demanding, starting from an online assessment all the way to the last interview. The assessment centre was the hardest part, especially with the time pressure, and then I had an interview with two senior managers.
Confirmed questions1 question
- Which aircraft in our fleet is your favorite?
Cathay Pacific
Graduate Engineer
Entry Average Neutral experience No offer 4 rounds
Interview process
Technical screen Group Panel Presentation
Interview formats
Technical Group Coding Presentation Behavioral
The hiring process involved an aptitude test, followed by a video interview. Later, a group assessment was conducted on the same day, which included a group interview, a written test, and a panel interview. The final stage was a presentation and panel interview, where you'll need to present on an aviation-related topic or technical knowledge, showing your passion for the aviation industry.
Confirmed questions3 questions
- Can you share your experience with past group projects?
- Can you discuss your knowledge of aviation-related topics or technical information?
- Tell me about your passion for the aviation industry.
Cathay Pacific
Graduate Engineer
Entry Average Positive experience No offer 3 rounds
Interview process
Take home Recruiter call Technical screen Onsite
Interview formats
Technical Behavioral
The interview process includes an aptitude test, followed by a virtual interview, and then 3 more rounds. They're looking for someone with an engineering background and a good grasp of general aviation and the engineering aspects of an airline's daily operations.
Confirmed questions4 questions
- Can you share some information about your personal background?
- What do you know about general aviation?
- Can you explain the daily operations of an airline from an engineering standpoint?
Cathay Pacific Graduate Software Engineer Interview Questions
Quoted word for word from Cathay Pacific interview reports.
“What are some recent aviation news?”
Read reports →“Which aircraft in our fleet is your favorite?”
Read reports →“What do you know about general aviation?”
Read reports →“Reasons for choosing Cathay?”
Read reports →“Can you explain the daily operations of an airline from an engineering standpoint?”
Read report →“Can you discuss your knowledge of aviation-related topics or technical information?”
Read report →“Tell me about your passion for the aviation industry.”
Read report →“Can you share some information about your personal background?”
Read report →“Motivation for this specific role?”
Read report →Formats, difficulty and experience
Across all 5 Cathay Pacific interview reports.