Greetings guys,
What can I say, I have nothing useful to contribute to existing cadet pilot applicants but questions.
But what I will say is my tremendous appreciation for the amount of invaluable feedback and tips that previous and existing applicants and SQ pilots have contributed to potential applicants.
Having read and re-read all 79 pages of this thread spanning several years, I would like to request for advice from successful SQ candidates or Pilots on my chances of HR department accepting my application for Cadet pilot.
I have recently just completed my masters degree in international business and hold bachelor of commerce with double major.
I will be turning 26 in slightly over 1 year. Like what most existing SQ pilots and candidates have mentioned, I will hold off applying for now due to the economic crisis as well as giving myself the chance to improve myself in all aspects for this 1 year or so duration.
As I study abroad in Perth, I did not take physics during my highschool days and hence do not meet the minimum requirements.
Is there any possibility of applying for SQ if I were to obtain an O' Level cert in Singapore whilst weathering through this economic crisis ?
I have been a keen aviator since I could walk. I took up flying when I was 14 yrs of age studying abroad. I flew solo at 15 and obtained GFPT at 17 which is CAAS's equivalent PPL-R.
During my NS days, I decided to try applying for RSAF pilot and went through several tests just to see how far I could go with the assumption that RSAF's test should be more stringent than SQ.
I'll admit I am no fighter pilot material. Apart from flying, I was clueless just about the avionics systems on board the fighter jets we have. I have neither the personality or attributes of a fighter pilot.
I have been through the medical test at ST Aeromedical centre as well as about a 4 hours computer test at CMPB which surprisingly is about 90% identical to what one of the member has described. I was not aware RSAF and SQ applicants utilise the same test till today.
I passed both medical and computer test but anticipate to be dropped out during interview which of cause I did.
Having flown for a short duration of time at what used to be Singapore Flying Club (SIA) and now Seletar Flying Club, I was given the opportunity of a life time to fly the B777 simulator at STC which I still remember vividly every single detail of that morning session.
My main concern is not meeting the minimum requirements set by SIA. I also intend to pursue CPL in Perth even though it is not recognised by CAAS, which I can only hope would show the interviewers, my passion for flying.
I would greatly appreciate any feedbacks offered.
To all previously unsuccessful applicants, please do not be disheartened.
I sincerely hope you guys would persevere to the end. If nothing comes out of it, take plight in knowing you have put forth your best effort for passion of flying and that is all you need to know.
In addition for aspiring pilots, like what others have said, please do try out the B738 Simulator at Flight Experience Singapore. --->
Flight Experience - Flight Simulators - Take the ride of your life on our Flight Simulator
Here's a video of my session to give you a rough idea.
YouTube - Flight Experience Singapore (Part 1)
Rest assure the staff won't force you to do an engine failure on take off. Your "Co-Pilot" is very friendly and helpful and is more than willing to take you through the instruments onboard the simulator.
I just did mine last week and it is simply amazing. The simulator is very authentic. Apart from not having a motion platform, I believe this simulator will give you a bit more perspective on the operations of an airliner. Also bearing in mind the operational tempo in a real life flight is about 10 times busier than what is shown.
So it means there might be some more intake for this batch! Don't despair...normally that long a wait means they are trying to slot you in...which is good news right? 
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