Originally Posted by demandpump
Hi, what kind of jobs? In SIA? Or as instructors in one of the flying clubs? Has anyone of them joined foreign airlines?
Thanks.
I'm referring to cadet pilots. At least one I know personally, had a CPL from Canada, had a bad attitude and got chopped just before the twin engine stage. Got chopped even though he was the nephew of some senior SIA management guy. Don't know what he's up to now.
There have been others, eg one who did his own CPL, was underaged so he waited out his time but was an instructor at the Flying College in the meantime, then joined SilkAir, crossed over to SIA, got his command, and now has left for another Asian carrier. Did very well, decent bloke, nice instructor, good operator, a lot of passion for flying. Totally deserved his success. Like the first example, he had a godfather in SIA Flt Ops which helped even more because he was a good guy.
There are many others who joined as cadet pilots with their own CPLs. There are also several with their own CPLs, tried to get in but could not, not because they were undeserving but because of high level politicking. For example, one decent chap was blocked by vindictive forces, even though he had a father in SQ who was a senior instructor. He flew for a while as an instructor with the Flying College, went on to a local government contractor flying Learjets, and is now with DragonAir(?) as a captain.
It's not impossible to fund your own CPL / ATPL, find work and be happy with it. But it is a very risky choice.
Well, so far somebody has indeed checked-in to say he had his own CPL and is happy with his lot. Maybe more will answer you and lift your spirits?