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Forum: South Asia and the Far East
5th Jun 2006, 10:24
Replies: 517
Views: 134,077
Posted By billkill

The walls are hearing... the gods are...

The walls are hearing...
the gods are watching...
well.....hopefully things turn out for the better
Forum: South Asia and Far East Wannabes
7th May 2006, 16:58
Replies: 4,355
Views: 2,746,962
Posted By billkill

SIA has their own set of medical requirements...

SIA has their own set of medical requirements which are confidential. Even if you qualify for Class 1 does not mean SIA will take you. Happened so many times where candidates are rejected after their...
Forum: South Asia and Far East Wannabes
7th May 2006, 12:06
Replies: 4,355
Views: 2,746,962
Posted By billkill

Thani, The apt test, you can't really study...

Thani,

The apt test, you can't really study or ace it. Preparing for them does help though in giving you confidence. Don't worry about it.
Forum: South Asia and Far East Wannabes
28th Apr 2006, 05:30
Replies: 4,355
Views: 2,746,962
Posted By billkill

I see thermal image is pretty resourceful. :hmm:

I see thermal image is pretty resourceful. :hmm:
Forum: South Asia and Far East Wannabes
28th Apr 2006, 01:38
Replies: 4,355
Views: 2,746,962
Posted By billkill

Does that mean that most of us here do not have...

Does that mean that most of us here do not have passion but only interest before we started flying? But those that took flying on their own has passion?
Forum: South Asia and Far East Wannabes
27th Apr 2006, 10:04
Replies: 4,355
Views: 2,746,962
Posted By billkill

Interesting case mocca. But actually I think SIA...

Interesting case mocca. But actually I think SIA itself does not really create a rapport with the passengers. (which I think every pilot should). Although a pilot's job is to fly the plane, gaining...
Forum: South Asia and Far East Wannabes
27th Apr 2006, 04:33
Replies: 4,355
Views: 2,746,962
Posted By billkill

I believe passion comes from all directions. Be...

I believe passion comes from all directions. Be it a guy who picks up a magazine or a guy sitting there at the airport watching planes. It's not about the sacrifice but mostly about the initiative...
Forum: South Asia and Far East Wannabes
26th Apr 2006, 09:19
Replies: 4,355
Views: 2,746,962
Posted By billkill

It's always good to know people in high places.

It's always good to know people in high places.
Forum: South Asia and Far East Wannabes
25th Apr 2006, 07:10
Replies: 4,355
Views: 2,746,962
Posted By billkill

I would agree with Airbus_380. If you are...

I would agree with Airbus_380.

If you are looking for honour, money, stability, go somewhere else. If you have passion, this is the place to go.

Everyone has their own goals, so it's not my...
Forum: South Asia and Far East Wannabes
12th Apr 2006, 11:28
Replies: 4,355
Views: 2,746,962
Posted By billkill

It's a wonder so many of you are worried about...

It's a wonder so many of you are worried about the medical. That should be of least worries as you can't really do much about your health at that point of time.

However, if your cholesterol is...
Forum: South Asia and Far East Wannabes
1st Apr 2006, 21:56
Replies: 4,355
Views: 2,746,962
Posted By billkill

To answer your questions... 1. They want to see...

To answer your questions...
1. They want to see confidence, looks, presentation....like any other interview you go to for a professional career.
2. A lot of people don't know this....but they can...
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
1st Apr 2006, 21:38
Replies: 49
Views: 5,688
Posted By billkill

The rumour seems rather far-fetched. By putting...

The rumour seems rather far-fetched. By putting on hold the program, they will lose even more money. Paying people yet producing nothing. They can't just sack everyone can they? If such is done,...
Forum: South Asia and Far East Wannabes
29th Mar 2006, 03:40
Replies: 4,355
Views: 2,746,962
Posted By billkill

Oh the lovely joyce! Carl, I guess you did...

Oh the lovely joyce!

Carl,
I guess you did not get called up before was because you did not hit the minimum age. With your background, you should stand a pretty good chance. (though I haven't...
Forum: South Asia and Far East Wannabes
28th Mar 2006, 09:34
Replies: 4,355
Views: 2,746,962
Posted By billkill

Normally, most of the time, once they have sent...

Normally, most of the time, once they have sent you for medical, you are considered in already. (this is because your medical is not free, they won't let you have a free medical for the sake of it,...
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
28th Mar 2006, 09:30
Replies: 1
Views: 1,060
Posted By billkill

It's a waiting game. There are people who waited...

It's a waiting game. There are people who waited for more than 8 months.
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
28th Mar 2006, 09:28
Replies: 37
Views: 81,666
Posted By billkill

From what I know... to add to...

From what I know...

to add to Knightwhosays_NI...

Looks do play a part in the sense that you must look presentable.(It's not a modelling show) How you present yourself is important, how...
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
24th Mar 2006, 16:28
Replies: 37
Views: 81,666
Posted By billkill

Have to agree with 9M. Your attitude is what a...

Have to agree with 9M. Your attitude is what a lot of potential pilots do not have. I have seen guys who got rejected by SIA and they just give up their hopes and dreams. Something about SIA that I...
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
23rd Mar 2006, 22:28
Replies: 517
Views: 134,077
Posted By billkill

RDG, For pax, it's around 2 weeks here and...

RDG,

For pax, it's around 2 weeks here and there. For cargo, I am not too sure.
If you are an instructor, it's a different story.
But on the whole, it's about 2 weeks.
It's kind of enough for...
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
23rd Mar 2006, 10:57
Replies: 37
Views: 81,666
Posted By billkill

Weigh the pros and cons...before making any big...

Weigh the pros and cons...before making any big decision. Improving oneself doesn't only mean academically. If you look at the SIA application carefully, you roughly know what they want and look...
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
23rd Mar 2006, 10:54
Replies: 517
Views: 134,077
Posted By billkill

IMO, cargo or mainline, it's been known in the...

IMO, cargo or mainline, it's been known in the industry that SIA ain't a very good employer. But also, how much you like it depends on yourself. I remember when I was in training and started flying,...
Forum: South Asia and Far East Wannabes
23rd Mar 2006, 10:43
Replies: 4,355
Views: 2,746,962
Posted By billkill

Love4Flights, Eyesight is key to being a...

Love4Flights,

Eyesight is key to being a pilot. That's the first criterior. Lasik, even though accepted by SIA, they are still very careful in their screening as even though after one year, your...
Forum: South Asia and Far East Wannabes
18th Mar 2006, 09:52
Replies: 4,355
Views: 2,746,962
Posted By billkill

Guys, Don't worry about the time you spend in...

Guys,
Don't worry about the time you spend in there. It does not gauge whether you move on or not. It's the quality of answers you give. Some spend a lot of time talking about themselves or...
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
18th Mar 2006, 05:45
Replies: 38
Views: 7,141
Posted By billkill

hey there 9M, a lot of people are victims of...

hey there
9M, a lot of people are victims of perception. But what one should trust most is your own heart. Oh yes, it does suck with unexpected weather having to travel all the way down. But that...
Forum: South Asia and Far East Wannabes
18th Mar 2006, 05:36
Replies: 4,355
Views: 2,746,962
Posted By billkill

In regards to what type of degree and expertise...

In regards to what type of degree and expertise you have, thermal is right.
Apparently, we have seen many people of various professions and degrees get in. As I have said before, insurance agents,...
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
14th Mar 2006, 08:12
Replies: 38
Views: 7,141
Posted By billkill

Fyi, I am not saying that malaysian flying clubs...

Fyi, I am not saying that malaysian flying clubs are lousy and that you people should not go for it. I am targeting those who aspire to join SIA and share whatever info I have.

Maybe this is not...
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
13th Mar 2006, 21:49
Replies: 38
Views: 7,141
Posted By billkill

Sorry but I did not say anything about the safety...

Sorry but I did not say anything about the safety or low standards.

What I meant was how the panel regards it. What I am saying is, do not go to malaysia, get a license, come back, apply for SIA....
Forum: South Asia and Far East Wannabes
11th Mar 2006, 22:04
Replies: 4,355
Views: 2,746,962
Posted By billkill

If your medical hasn't expired, you still have to...

If your medical hasn't expired, you still have to go for it. However, the medical only consists of certain stations (like seeing the doc face to face). This is because once you have taken your...
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
7th Mar 2006, 01:41
Replies: 771
Views: 1,570,063
Posted By billkill

Got to agree with that. It so small a community...

Got to agree with that. It so small a community that even news pass around very fast. It is true that knowing a few names can help...
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
7th Mar 2006, 01:38
Replies: 38
Views: 7,141
Posted By billkill

Having a PPL is actually a good thing. Though...

Having a PPL is actually a good thing. Though some do get cut off during the second interview... The reasons being....those are the people just getting a PPL for the sake of showing passion but don't...
Forum: South Asia and Far East Wannabes
3rd Mar 2006, 23:19
Replies: 4,355
Views: 2,746,962
Posted By billkill

I think anything medical, it is up to the doctor...

I think anything medical, it is up to the doctor doing the check-up to judge. There are lots of circumstances that a lot fall out during the last phase of the process because of even a small ailment....
Forum: South Asia and Far East Wannabes
26th Feb 2006, 20:47
Replies: 4,355
Views: 2,746,962
Posted By billkill

Oh what i meant was besides meeting the basic...

Oh what i meant was besides meeting the basic requirements stated, which is available on SIA's website or the papers. You definitely have to meet the basics, other than that, it;s all based on your...
Forum: South Asia and Far East Wannabes
23rd Feb 2006, 06:16
Replies: 4,355
Views: 2,746,962
Posted By billkill

acelucius, I think they lowered the age...

acelucius,

I think they lowered the age limit. Someone has to confirm. But that only applies to Singaporeans and PRs. It's alright if you are not from the 5 local polys. Doesn't mean you will have...
Forum: South Asia and Far East Wannabes
23rd Feb 2006, 02:30
Replies: 4,355
Views: 2,746,962
Posted By billkill

They see if you have any flying experience. Then,...

They see if you have any flying experience. Then, look at your qualifications, whether you have basics in Science. It does not matter if your highest qualification is relevant to flight. There are...
Forum: South Asia and Far East Wannabes
21st Feb 2006, 06:16
Replies: 4,355
Views: 2,746,962
Posted By billkill

I personally think it's a priviledge to be...

I personally think it's a priviledge to be offered a chance/opportunity to learn and is a wonderful experience despite the low pay as a cadet or tough life. Is what each individual wants. SIA itself...
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
19th Nov 2005, 15:23
Replies: 9
Views: 1,584
Posted By billkill

If you intend to join SIA, your eyesight degree...

If you intend to join SIA, your eyesight degree must be less than 500 before lasik. You have to do lasik before you apply. Post-op degree has to be 6/6. And they will still take into account your...
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