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Forum: South Asia and the Far East
11th Mar 2019, 04:28
Replies: 5
Views: 2,709
Posted By thornycactus

[/left]I can answer the above two questions. But,...

[/left]I can answer the above two questions. But, you must share your aviation background/experience first before I can walk you through CAAS licensing conversion.

Related queries about CAAM...
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
6th Mar 2019, 03:24
Replies: 28
Views: 14,494
Posted By thornycactus

Thank you! I like polite greeting and reply. ...

Thank you! I like polite greeting and reply.


Good question.

I have spoken to T. William (at that time, known as DCAM and before he retired) many years ago about this. Those holding >500...
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
2nd Mar 2019, 18:38
Replies: 28
Views: 14,494
Posted By thornycactus

Out of the entire PPRuNe forum, I don't think...

Out of the entire PPRuNe forum, I don't think many can answer but I can answer tough question that nobody can answer.

For Malaysian holding any foreign license, it can be converted to CAAM...
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
2nd Feb 2019, 01:50
Replies: 3
Views: 1,914
Posted By thornycactus

Flight Instructor Recruitment

Jiutian International Flight Academy has expanded. It's overseas branch (NOT based in China) is recruiting Flight Instructors!

Preference given to Singaporean (Singapore Citizen only). Preferably,...
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
2nd Feb 2019, 01:41
Replies: 16
Views: 6,792
Posted By thornycactus

Post Jiutian International Flight Academy has changed...

Jiutian International Flight Academy has changed and expanded!

There is Flight Instructor recruitment cater for Singaporean! More information can be found in this thread...
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
13th Jul 2017, 09:41
Replies: 16
Views: 7,002
Posted By thornycactus

WASTE OF TIME & MONEY

飞行教员？朽木不可雕也。

I just screened through all of your posts. Only for your case, I do not encourage. You will regret one day.
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
11th May 2016, 05:08
Replies: 771
Views: 1,570,199
Posted By thornycactus

Exclamation Side-Track (but benefits for all Singaporean...

Side-Track (but benefits for all Singaporean Pilots)

Singapore Gov't pumped in billions of dollars to Australia...
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
11th May 2016, 04:56
Replies: 771
Views: 1,570,199
Posted By thornycactus

Exclamation Singapore Flying College

Are you referring to that Indian lady? Her name starts with 'L' right?


Many Flight Instructors left.
I even have a long kopi chat with J**** at a kopi shop years ago.


Yes, I agree with...
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
11th May 2016, 04:49
Replies: 771
Views: 1,570,199
Posted By thornycactus

Singapore Flying College

http://oi68.tinypic.com/1zq8s52.jpg

Side Track:



As per newspaper stated. The Singapore Flying College (belongs to Singapore) no longer conduct flying at Seletar. The ab-initio beginning...
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
25th Feb 2011, 06:50
Replies: 347
Views: 73,975
Posted By thornycactus

CAAS SASP-2 "700hrs"

I just clarified with CAAS Clyde and Simon over the issue about 700 flying hrs requirement pertaining to licensing conversion.

To my understanding (in the conversation with CAAS), the 700hrs...
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
9th Jan 2011, 12:44
Replies: 43
Views: 33,913
Posted By thornycactus

Smile Courier for a Living

I have met Mr. Liu about 3 months ago at Shenzhen.

He told me there will be a recruitment soon. True enough, they are looking for pilots at late November last year.

For co-piloting position,...
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
26th Dec 2010, 13:22
Replies: 5
Views: 1,955
Posted By thornycactus

This is the problem for airline hiring expat...

This is the problem for airline hiring expat pilots. :ugh:

Reminding me of duyentranva's postings [1 (http://www.pprune.org/6042745-post4.html)][2 (http://www.pprune.org/6043673-post12.html)]...
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
20th Dec 2010, 10:28
Replies: 347
Views: 73,975
Posted By thornycactus

Ab-initio for Singaporeans

Yes, you are right!
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
20th Dec 2010, 10:26
Replies: 347
Views: 73,975
Posted By thornycactus

There are only a few routes for licence...

There are only a few routes for licence conversion into CAAS one.

For foreign licence holder without the 700hrs minimum requirement, basically, s/he will have to sit for all navigation and...
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
20th Dec 2010, 09:32
Replies: 347
Views: 73,975
Posted By thornycactus

700 hr minimum for Licence Conversion

Obviously, your friend has enrolled into a CAAS approved FTO!

Otherwise, without 700hrs, there is NO way to convert into a CAAS licence! I can guarantee that! CAAS is strict on aeronautical...
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
20th Dec 2010, 09:09
Replies: 347
Views: 73,975
Posted By thornycactus

Yes, I agree with Stallone. I think...

Yes, I agree with Stallone.


I think Jetstar Group will realise their mistake soon! The 700hours will only affect those non-CAAS licence Singaporean holders.

If you are holding a CAAS...
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
20th Dec 2010, 09:02
Replies: 347
Views: 73,975
Posted By thornycactus

For CAAS Licensing Conversion

Jin75 is right!

Under CAAS SASP-2 Chapter 4, it is applicable for non-CAAS licence (for CPL conversion) holder. 700 hours is a requirement for licensing conversion.




cruisercruiser, I...
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
20th Dec 2010, 05:29
Replies: 347
Views: 73,975
Posted By thornycactus

It make sense! You are right! ...

It make sense! You are right!


Precisely! This is Jetstar monkey trap!


Jetstar expect Singaporean pilots are desperate to pay between SGD54,500 & SGD98,600 for the job! :=
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
19th Dec 2010, 16:08
Replies: 347
Views: 73,975
Posted By thornycactus

I see. Thank you for enlightening! :) I...

I see. Thank you for enlightening! :)


I agree with you! Skybound79 shared his same view too!

Four of us (Skybound79, Cruisercrusier, Stallone (you) and I), are extremely negative about ACP....
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
19th Dec 2010, 14:56
Replies: 347
Views: 73,975
Posted By thornycactus

Wow...you knew the figures well! Jetstar...

Wow...you knew the figures well!

Jetstar knew that there will be people signing for ab-initio. Hence, these are market spoilers who will be paying approx 200K SGD. I am doubtful ab initio...
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
19th Dec 2010, 14:00
Replies: 347
Views: 73,975
Posted By thornycactus

Smile You need offering letter, sponsors. guarantors...

You need offering letter, sponsors. guarantors and etc.

Then, any bank will open all doors for you. :cool:
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
19th Dec 2010, 13:46
Replies: 347
Views: 73,975
Posted By thornycactus

FYI, I am already in an airline. :)

FYI, I am already in an airline. :)
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
19th Dec 2010, 08:03
Replies: 347
Views: 73,975
Posted By thornycactus

Hah...nice program? We will wait and see how this...

Hah...nice program? We will wait and see how this ACP going to work! :D

Many airlines in this world are offering FREE training program! Yes, I repeat it is FREE!

In fact, airlines are giving it...
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
19th Dec 2010, 07:57
Replies: 347
Views: 73,975
Posted By thornycactus

For the ab initio programme, Jetstar Group did...

For the ab initio programme, Jetstar Group did not mention anything about nationality eligibility. Any nationality should be able to apply.

I assume, Jetstar Group will be receiving bombastic...
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
19th Dec 2010, 07:34
Replies: 347
Views: 73,975
Posted By thornycactus

Jetstar ACP Monkey Money Plan

I agree with Skybound79!


AirAsia and other airlines are able to absorb the training cost BUT why NOT Jetstar!

Jetstar Asia definitely has the money to expand but no money to train pilots?!...
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
19th Dec 2010, 06:12
Replies: 347
Views: 73,975
Posted By thornycactus

Talk is always easy. Why don't you recommend and...

Talk is always easy. Why don't you recommend and spell out the names of airlines and flying schools? :}


By the time a pilot finishing the 700 hours in Indonesia, Jetstar Asia already closed the...
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
19th Dec 2010, 03:13
Replies: 347
Views: 73,975
Posted By thornycactus

Exclamation Criticism on ACP

Singaporeans definitely qualify, to be accepted or not is another issue. :}

HOWEVER, the programme fee for ACP cost between AUD42,000 (SGD54,500) to AUD76,000 (SGD98,600)! It is extremely hard to...
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
19th Dec 2010, 03:01
Replies: 347
Views: 73,975
Posted By thornycactus

Exclamation Yup! cruisercruiser is right! I share the same...

Yup! cruisercruiser is right! I share the same view as him! :ok:

http://img149.imageshack.us/img149/6810/pprune03.jpg
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
5th Dec 2010, 02:52
Replies: 15
Views: 5,321
Posted By thornycactus

Problematic on Tiger Airways

Let me analysis carefully.... It is like a chicken and egg problem!

Case Study No.: 1
Captains left or leaving -> {causing} -> aircraft on the ground -> {causing} -> FO hanging around

Case...
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
1st Dec 2010, 03:04
Replies: 178
Views: 49,863
Posted By thornycactus

Answering

Malaysia government is protecting their citizens. You should have better opportunity in Malaysia than in Singapore. Huge aviation companies and better job prospect than in Singapore.

For...
Forum: South Asia and Far East Wannabes
1st Dec 2010, 02:51
Replies: 4,355
Views: 2,748,370
Posted By thornycactus

Exclamation Answering Coolpapaya

There is a possiblity to be a pilot.


No such thing! SIA can sack him/her at anytime. Last time, they kick trainee out (as and when they like) but not for now.
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
28th Nov 2010, 13:05
Replies: 178
Views: 49,863
Posted By thornycactus

Exclamation Helpful Answer

To answer your question,

Ans 1. Requirement for ATPL is set by CAAS. It is on CAAS website (pdf format).

Ans 2. Yes, you may get ATPL. To get an ATPL or not, is decided by the company not you....
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
26th Nov 2010, 16:13
Replies: 3
Views: 1,933
Posted By thornycactus

CASA Licence Holders ONLY

Looks like pilots with CASA licence will stand a very good chance! :D
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
16th Nov 2010, 08:58
Replies: 771
Views: 1,570,199
Posted By thornycactus

Poor Singaporeans

I am afraid that till now, these guys are still jobless! :uhoh:


If that's the case, in order for them to convert to CAAS licence, they need to be employed by Singapore air operator.

Let...
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