Conditions of Employment With Cathay Pacific Airways

Second Officers are based in Hong Kong.

The Company offers permanent Outport bases to Officers holding the rank of First Officer and above, as per the operational requirements of the Company.

Second Officers are entitled to 21 days of annual leave per calendar year.

First Officers are entitled to 42 days annual leave.

Sick leave, maternity leave and compassionate leave are also available.

Retirement Scheme

Loss of License Insurance

Concessional Travel

Life Insurance

Medical Cover

The Company provides medical insurance cover to the employee, their spouse and eligible children in accordance with Company Policy. 

Additional Insurance
The Company offers a Flexible Benefits Scheme to Hong Kong based Officers. Using this Scheme, an Officer may select an appropriate level of insurance for him/herself, spouse and eligible dependants. The benefits covered under this scheme include:

• Medical and Dental Benefits
• Travel Insurance
• Critical Illness Insurance
• Income Protection Insurance

Housing Allowance and a children's education allowance are paid for expatriates living in Hong Kong.

See the Cathay Pacific Website for further information or contact the HKAOA if you have any specific questions.