SIA Cadet Pilot Selection - Best course of actions after failure?
Dear All,
Pardon me, but I would really like to hear your opinions.
I am a Singaporean fresh graduate with a Bachelor in Engineering (Aerospace Engineering) & a minor in Psychology. I had 19.2 hours of flying training with the Singapore Youth Flying Club back in JC with 0.2 hours solo flight. I have recently failed the SIA Cadet Pilot Final Interview, and I believe it was because I haven't done well in the essay as well as the panel interview components.
I am planning on trying for the position again in a few years time. I am now working on building myself up to a better standing for the position and the selection process. However I would like to consider some advice from you and anyone else, on what are the possible courses of actions (including the career I should start with now) I could get on in working towards my next attempt, given my circumstances.
Actions which I have already taken:
1. Apply for Cathay Pacific Airlines Cadet pilot program
(Anyone knows when their recruitment in Singapore normally is?)
2. Apply for Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF)
3. Look for a career with other airlines as a cadet pilot
(I have not found any other than Cathay, that doesn't require us to pay for the flying licence, which I have no ability to fulfill as of now)
Courses of actions I have considered:
1. Save up and learn flying and obtain a PPL
2. Start a career in the management with SIA
3. Start a career with the Air Force as an Air Engineer
4. Start a career in other aviation or aerospace engineering companies
I would like to know what's your analyses of these options and which might be the best in helping me improve my standing for SIA cadet pilot. Thank you very much for your help.