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Old 31st Jan 2017, 01:01
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grvailshery
 
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Originally Posted by GEnx_
Hi all,

I applied for SIA that's open to all nationalities, however there was a question on whether one is able to swim more than 100m. Is that mandatory or should i go to a swimming class immediately.
Hi GENx,

If you've watched 'Sully' you've must've have seen the unprecedented successfull landing on the Hudson river. Swimming is mandatory for all flight crew to be ready for critical situations as these. So carriers require the crew to train to swim in uniform to simulate real life scenarios.
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