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Old 25th Aug 2011, 04:20
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SFC, I waited 6 weeks from my first interview before I got the email for the 2nd one.

no news is good news
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Old 26th Aug 2011, 04:39
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Any good news guys?
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Old 26th Aug 2011, 07:28
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still no news from me... its been 1 week now.. i hope it is a good sign!
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Old 26th Aug 2011, 09:34
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Same here.... One week just flew by like this. They should be ending work so that concludes Friday. Sigh
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Old 28th Aug 2011, 01:14
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Hey.. mine was last fri.. on the 26 th.
Just been asked some basic questions and not into much technical since I had no flying experience. No menioning about second interview. They say the HR will inform me. No mentioning about bond etc during interview also
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Old 28th Aug 2011, 10:27
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Hi Guys,

Im a singaporean , just turned 25.

As stated in the SIA website, it says that the minimum is to have 5passes in GCE 'o' level in one sitting.(inc eng/maths/phy)

Had a D7 in eng with 4 passes inc maths and phy. But pass my eng with a C6 the second time(retake). Currently holding a degree in biz mgmt now.

Do u think SIA will consider my application ?

Or anyone with the same situation of not having the min 5passes in olvl who got an interview ?
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Old 28th Aug 2011, 13:20
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Short answer will be "No". You will not be considered if you have less than 5 credits in your O levels, even if you have a degree to back it up.

Reason being, for preparations to become an airline pilot, you are required to take a certain amount of exams in a certain amount of time. The intensity of the studies is akin to taking the O levels. Having a degree does not mean anything as anyone with a level of competence can complete it if given time.

I believe this issue was raised before in this forum. Your best bet is to retake your O levels if you are serious. If not, your application will just be electronically filtered out if you submit it with your current resume.

Good luck.
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Old 28th Aug 2011, 15:07
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If you have a degree it should be fine, but as mentioned many times, what they are looking for is all 6 o level passes in one sitting, whether degree or not.
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Old 28th Aug 2011, 16:07
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I'm guessing its not possible w/o the req 5 passes. Cos this is under CAAS regs, not SIA's alone. They cant issue u a license if u dont have the requirements.. I dunno about any appeals though.
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Old 28th Aug 2011, 19:22
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Just wondering, did any of you guys wear (or saw) anybody who wore a suit to the interview? Or mostly/all were wearing shirts + tie ?
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Old 29th Aug 2011, 02:18
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I guess just long sleeve shirt and tie will do! Nope, didn't see anyone in suit during my interviews.
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Old 29th Aug 2011, 04:13
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I'm guessing its not possible w/o the req 5 passes. Cos this is under CAAS regs, not SIA's alone. They cant issue u a license if u dont have the requirements.. I dunno about any appeals though.
Actually is that rule confirmed? CAAS can issue licenses to people w/o the 5 req passes. It's just that the people who applied have qualifications that supersedes the requirements. It would seem rather silly that CAAS would refuse to grant a license to a person who have, say, 3000 PIC of a wide body aircraft but no O levels equivalent.
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Old 29th Aug 2011, 08:31
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Lightbulb Outside of Singapore

Originally Posted by MUPUPUGUFU
It would seem rather silly that CAAS would refuse to grant a license to a person who have, say, 3000 PIC of a wide body aircraft but no O levels equivalent.
Let me touch on further (besides CAAS) on academic requirement.

The Chinese and South Korean immigration are even silly! On top of a pilot's licence (even with thousands flying hours on big boy), these immigrations require all applicants armed with minimum Bachelor's Degree before they will issue work visa! Damn bloody stupid isn't it?

"No Bachelor's Degree = no visa" - simple as that!

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Old 29th Aug 2011, 14:22
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@truefaith, if only our ICA and MOM had that requirements before people can get work visas in Singapore.
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Old 29th Aug 2011, 17:45
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There was only one guy in suit during my interview. The rest was in Shirt and tie.
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Old 29th Aug 2011, 19:19
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Though it look nice and professional in a suit, it is not necessary. Some guys don't even sport a tie and still managed to get through. To create a good impression and not to overkill, a nicely pressed long-sleeved shirt and pants with tie will do the trick.
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Old 30th Aug 2011, 04:33
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MOM/ICA takes in anybody who's willing to work here

that's why SG's population ballooned by so much that the transportation system couldn't even handle it
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Old 30th Aug 2011, 07:59
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Hi guys..
I have some questions..
How long do ppl normally have to wait to get a call after the medical? The medical only valid for 3 months I heard.. What if I'm still not 25yo yet 3 months later?
Also, will they call to let us know if we are selected before hand? or only when we are 25?
Thanks in advance!
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Old 30th Aug 2011, 13:57
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Flight86, are you currently waiting for your medical result?

My medical was done on 19th August. Almost 2 weeks since then.
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Old 30th Aug 2011, 17:43
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mine was done on the 5th..
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