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Old 12th Dec 2011, 21:33
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Nope, but I won't be at all surprised it'll be Q1 next year at the earliest given nothing really happens at the end of the year.
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Old 13th Dec 2011, 02:07
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Cool. Hmm, would you advice withdrawing the current application (I submitted in mid Nov) and applying again when the next round starts or can I keep the current application alive?

Cause I am wondering if the HR team will look at past applications that are still open together with the new ones (assuming mine is still open).
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Old 13th Dec 2011, 02:54
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I'd say keep your current application, and give them a call / email to follow up next year.

Good luck.
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Old 13th Dec 2011, 08:17
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Thanks bro. Will try to do so. Do you have a contact I can use? Can pm me if you have? Much thanks!
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Old 14th Dec 2011, 00:10
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Sorry I don't have the contacts.
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Old 14th Dec 2011, 05:08
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compass test

hi all! any idea where i can get practice for the SIA's compass test? ive searched the internet for it but its mostly offered by this firm in Australia that charges real high prices! way out of my budget!
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Old 12th Jan 2012, 12:26
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Hiring freeze

Any idea how long the hiring freeze will last?
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Old 13th Jan 2012, 08:12
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I really want to know that too! I hope it's really soon
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Old 14th Jan 2012, 12:11
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It seems like the current pause is to clear up the back log and not due to the current economic situation, so it should not be long before it is started up again.
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Old 14th Jan 2012, 17:01
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Hiring freeze

Heard the next batch is going in on feb.. but not too certain though.. have been waiting after the medical since aug..
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Old 15th Jan 2012, 01:16
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Flight86: where did you find out about news that the next course is starting on Feb?
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Old 15th Jan 2012, 08:25
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Heard it from my friends who are in sfc now.. Not 100% sure though.. Trying to verify the info here.. :S
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Old 15th Jan 2012, 09:26
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Flight86: i've heard from a SIA Cargo Pilot also from PPUNE but wouldnt be nice to mention his name that there is news that Cargo is hiring and bringing the next batch in February as well.
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Old 15th Jan 2012, 09:40
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The next batch is due to start OBS in March / April. It should be very quiet now until at least late Feb / early March before you start to hear something.
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Old 15th Jan 2012, 14:20
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Great to hear guys. Cant wait for time to pass..
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Old 15th Jan 2012, 23:27
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haha enjoy the CNY first!
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Old 18th Jan 2012, 07:31
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Hi people!!!

any intel on mar/apr batch are cargo or main stream?
Has main stream not opened up their recruitment? hmmm =) Thanks much!!! =)
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Old 19th Jan 2012, 07:04
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Hi all! is the hiring officer ms joyce wong?
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Old 20th Jan 2012, 10:28
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Hi all, I have a query which I feel this is the best place to ask since most Singaporean pilots and aspiring pilots would view this thread.

In 2-3 years time I plan to apply for the SIA cadetship, failing which I will enrol in a flight school to obtain the ratings and take up any flying job available anywhere. I have been saving up like a miser and if I choose the flight school route, I will be using up all the money I have.

Over the years, I have been tracking the ups and downs of the industry through this forum and elsewhere, including the schools available locally and worldwide.

Therefore, I am very curious to understand the difference in costs of enrolling in a local flight academy like STATA vs. flight schools in Florida. Why does the CPL in Singapore cost upwards of 120k while in Florida it is around 90k (based on USD69k). Is there really a difference is the quality of STATA (ie. better than those in the US)?

I ask this having read numerous posts on how self-sponsored cadets in SIngapore have only a slim chance of landing a flying job locally; would it not make more sense to head overseas where the chances of landing a job is much greater (i.e. assuming that I am willing to relocate to any part of the world where employment is possible and available)?

I really hope to hear a response from someone in the industry, and please pardon me if there may have been some ignorance in my posting.
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Old 20th Jan 2012, 11:03
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Hi all, I have a query which I feel this is the best place to ask since most Singaporean pilots and aspiring pilots would view this thread.

In 2-3 years time I plan to apply for the SIA cadetship, failing which I will enrol in a flight school to obtain the ratings and take up any flying job available anywhere. I have been saving up like a miser and if I choose the flight school route, I will be using up all the money I have.

Over the years, I have been tracking the ups and downs of the industry through this forum and elsewhere, including the schools available locally and worldwide.

Therefore, I am very curious to understand the difference in costs of enrolling in a local flight academy like STATA vs. flight schools in Florida. Why does the CPL in Singapore cost upwards of 120k while in Florida it is around 90k (based on USD69k). Is there really a difference is the quality of STATA (ie. better than those in the US)?

I ask this having read numerous posts on how self-sponsored cadets in SIngapore have only a slim chance of landing a flying job locally; would it not make more sense to head overseas where the chances of landing a job is much greater (i.e. assuming that I am willing to relocate to any part of the world where employment is possible and available)?

I really hope to hear a response from someone in the industry, and please pardon me if there may have been some ignorance in my posting.
1. STATA == CAAS License. Overseas license is not CAAS, thus might need conversion if u wanna work here. Why is a CAAS license so expensive? Beats me, perhaps someone here can elaborate.

2. Local == cheaper cost of living, assuming u live with parents. Overseas, u'll have to pay every single thing when u're having zero income.

3. Job overseas USUALLY favour locals, like M'sia. You might be flying junks to build hours if u can find a job overseas and been approved a work permit, which means more money, again.

Why not u just apply for the cadetship now and see how it goes? U're of eligible age right?
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