hmm.. just giving my 2cents worth?
i did not go as far as you for the SQ interview.
But there are rumours that they may not give a 2nd chance to those who do not pass the 2nd rounds?
I hope Im wrong anyway.
Miracles do happen.
Anyway, lets assume that is the worst case scenario and if you do want to secure a flying career, do try ur best for the RSAF compass test?
There will be opportunities for you to cross over to commercial flying after ur contract ends. Maybe you should aim for fixed-wing transport aircrafts to clock fixed-wing hours to give you an even better advantage in future.
As for CX, they have already been here early this year and I guess no1 will know when they will come to SG again yet?
But you may be called up to attend the interview in HKG at ur own expenses. It will take months for them to reply to you about any call-up.
And, to sum up, I think quite a few airlines are going down the self-sponsored route? Jetstar, for instance, through CTC and Oxford.
So, I guess SIA n CX are the only cadet programmes available to Singaporeans currently.
So, yup, I think RSAF should be ur best bet if you want to start ur flying career soon.
But you must be ready for a military career cos you will be handling alot of other appointments/duties as a RSAF pilot. Flying may not be ur primary job in there.
gdluck!