Tue May 20 07:00:00 UTC 2025: **Summary:**

Cathay Pacific celebrated the graduation of its newest cadet pilots, marking a significant milestone as their ground theory training was the first to be conducted in-house by Cathay Academy. The cadet pilots also received flight training at AeroGuard Flight Training Center in Arizona and Multi Crew Cooperation training at Cathay Academy. The 34 graduates are now Second Officers at Cathay Pacific. The airline is expanding its pilot training program, with over 500 cadets currently in training. Cathay Pacific emphasizes its commitment to developing local aviation talent through this program.

**News Article:**

**Cathay Pacific Graduates First Cadet Pilot Class Trained In-House by Cathay Academy**

Cathay Pacific celebrated the graduation of its latest class of cadet pilots on May 16th at Cathay City, marking a significant step in the airline’s commitment to developing local aviation talent. This graduation is particularly noteworthy as it represents the first time Cathay Academy has provided the ground theory training in-house, showcasing the airline’s expertise in creating tailored and comprehensive training programs.

The 34 graduates completed their cadet training program, which included flight training at AeroGuard Flight Training Center in Arizona and Multi Crew Cooperation (MCC) training in Cathay Academy’s flight simulators. They have now joined Cathay Pacific as Second Officers.

“Developing aviation talent has always been a priority for Cathay,” said Alex McGowan, Cathay’s Chief Operations and Service Delivery Officer. “This enables us to ensure the highest quality training, get closer to our future pilots, and enrich their overall experience.”

Clara Wong, Acting Director-General of Civil Aviation, lauded Cathay Pacific’s 35-year cadet pilot training program, noting its contribution to nurturing local aviation talent. Currently, over 500 cadet pilots are undergoing training as part of Cathay Pacific’s ongoing program.

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