SIA Cadet Pilot - All Batches, Merged
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Singapore Government FW/FT?
Originally Posted by mynameisjon
if only our ICA and MOM had that requirements before people can get work visas in Singapore.
Originally Posted by Stallone
MOM/ICA takes in anybody who's willing to work here
Also, Singapore PR is the most easiest to get! Gov't really giving out PR like water.
Originally Posted by Stallone
that's why SG's population ballooned by so much that the transportation system couldn't even handle it
Let me rank in chronological order:
First Award: Chinese Mainlanders (from China)
Second Award: Filipinos & Filipinas (from the Philippines)
Third Award: Indian Nationals (from India)
Fourth Award: Burmese (from Myanmar)
Fifth Award: Ang-moh
Singaporeans are already fed-up them, just that they do not show out in their face.
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Just a simple question.
If I have GCSE standard only (something like Singapore GCE O level), does this mean SQ will not consider it at all?
I do have reasonable good grade which can further my studies, but due to some reason, I have to work immediately, giving up my education.
If I have GCSE standard only (something like Singapore GCE O level), does this mean SQ will not consider it at all?
I do have reasonable good grade which can further my studies, but due to some reason, I have to work immediately, giving up my education.
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If they never reply within 3 months, means rejected right? since the medical is only valid for 3 months for OBS.
I have to give 2 months notice, so if i don't get reply within one month i guess it's not a good sign..
I have to give 2 months notice, so if i don't get reply within one month i guess it's not a good sign..
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@Flight86: I just turned 25 this month. I'm not too sure how strict outward bound is with the medical. But that shouldn't be too much of a problem. Can always go to your GP to certify you fit for outward bound i guess.
@Kurai: I don't think it means you're rejected after waiting for more than 3 months. And it also seems that they give abt 1 month+ notice.
@Kurai: I don't think it means you're rejected after waiting for more than 3 months. And it also seems that they give abt 1 month+ notice.
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Qualification
Originally Posted by flyingpiglet9
If I have GCSE standard only (something like Singapore GCE O level), does this mean SQ will not consider it at all?
do have reasonable good grade which can further my studies, but due to some reason, I have to work immediately, giving up my education.
do have reasonable good grade which can further my studies, but due to some reason, I have to work immediately, giving up my education.
You have to understand, with Singapore Goverrnment opening job recruitment policy to foreigners, and including foreigners applying for ad-initio, there are thousands and hundreds of application SIA go through.
SIA just went to India to do recruitment, there are better academic candidates around. With a GCSE qualification, marks no special to SIA even if you are a red passport holders or even completed National Service. Thus, getting into SIA can be difficult.
One of the ways to make you "stand out" of the application is that Singapore Government has to tighten the foreign labour law. Once it is tightened, the locals get job much more easily. Make sense?
You definitely have the reason to apply! Financial circumstance or family matters that does not allow you to continue to study is understandable and it is sympathetic. You have to convince the interviewers why they should consider you. However, the first step is, how are you going to land an interview first despite there are so many outsanding applicants applying for SIA cadetship?
back to square one, Mr. Tharman Shanmugaratnam is one in-charge. Once the foreign employment policy is resolved (especially for pilots), the bottle neck will slowly open to the locals.
My suggestion -> One possible way to standout your application is clearing all 14 papers (including the world tougest CAAS Navigation papers) in one attempt all by yourself. Clearing those papers alone by yourself is superb impressive! Everybody who has struggled through the ATPL papers will know this is the biggest achievement. Future employer (referring to SIA) definitely knew that you have the determination and more or less proven you are hardworking. Thus, they might consider to interview you.
If you have successfully secured for an interview with SIA (based on your current GCSE qualification), it is purely based on your luck! SIA likes you, they will consider you and take you in. If they do not like you, you will be hammered with tough questions. (this is the usual case) in the interview. SIA has thousands of cadetship applications and I am afraid they do not really bother how beautiful your resume is. Ab-initio job application is different from other jobs, SIA cadetship application screener knew that nice resume does not mean you have good attitude, or you can work. They are all "seasoned" in screening application and they knew what to lookout for.
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Replying to truefaith,
Something to add on, I'm Singaporean, just that I was living in HKG when my parents were still around. This is the reason for GCSE. Yes, I had done my 2 years of National Service.
I wanted to apply for air force then, but due to some "myth" on the low pay+long bound. Back in 2000, internet don't have so much information, I give air force pilot a pass as I still have to support my siblings.
First of all, how to apply to take all 14papers, I'm not holding SPL nor with any flying club(giving the sky high fee) yet? I am more than willing to take those papers and these papers are needed in aviation.
Additionally, is this 2 needed if I had passed the exam to operate HAM radio?
1. Radiotelephony - Written
2. Radiotelephony - Practical
Thank for the information.
Something to add on, I'm Singaporean, just that I was living in HKG when my parents were still around. This is the reason for GCSE. Yes, I had done my 2 years of National Service.
I wanted to apply for air force then, but due to some "myth" on the low pay+long bound. Back in 2000, internet don't have so much information, I give air force pilot a pass as I still have to support my siblings.
First of all, how to apply to take all 14papers, I'm not holding SPL nor with any flying club(giving the sky high fee) yet? I am more than willing to take those papers and these papers are needed in aviation.
Additionally, is this 2 needed if I had passed the exam to operate HAM radio?
1. Radiotelephony - Written
2. Radiotelephony - Practical
Thank for the information.
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@Kurai: I called ST up a week after my medical and was told that i cleared it. But they told me the it does not mean anything as SIA ultimately decides if they want to take you in.
@Flight 86: Nope. They haven't contacted me. They seem to be giving priority to those who are 26 and above.
@Flight 86: Nope. They haven't contacted me. They seem to be giving priority to those who are 26 and above.