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Old 3rd Aug 2006, 12:47
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Silk Air currently offering SIN$1800 to start (1st 8 months), followed by approx 6000-8000$ pcm. Equates roughly to INR53999 1st 8 mnts, followed by INR 212500 for normal FO salary. These figs are gross with SIN tax @ approx 16%. All usual benefits come into force after your 1st 8 months, medical, loss of licence etc..etc. Expect command after approx 5 yrs, & a further 2 yrs before command wit SIA.

However, you are bonded for 7 yrs & I understand heavy redemption penalties are enforced if you leave within 3 yrs. Even if you leave after the 3rd year, you pay back the FULL cost of your training bond. Its in black & white in your contract.

They do prefer new FO's to have a JAA Licence, preferably issued in the UK, ortherwise other JAA contracting states. They are currently not actively listening to guys with FAA / Canadian licences (unless you are pumped up with hrs on type), in their case A319/20. Lastly, they are very interested in applicants who have had some form of prior career within aviation..e.g. A period of time in Ops with a good recognised airline, or a background within teaching circles, be it ground or flight instruction.

Hope this helps

HPC
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