SIA Cadet Pilot - All Batches, Merged
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Very competitive indeed.
Quite surprised to hear interview starting this week.
Either there are very few applicants or they are interviewing in batches
Quite surprised to hear interview starting this week.
Either there are very few applicants or they are interviewing in batches
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I think they have to start off and complete the program ASAP. They have 1 A350 coming in next year and 4 the following year. Then Airbus will have ramped up their production of A350 and SIA should start getting a considerable amount of a/c on their order. They will need to start their cadet pilot program by 2016 to account for the 2 year training period and get pilots ready for when they start receiving a steady stream of the bulk of their A350 orders. Also if B787 10X program is on track then they are also scheduled to come in from 2018/19.
I would say they start off by Sept-Oct so that they complete the MPL(18 months) in time to end fiscal year 2015-16 and kickstart recruitment in FY 2016-17.
I would say they start off by Sept-Oct so that they complete the MPL(18 months) in time to end fiscal year 2015-16 and kickstart recruitment in FY 2016-17.
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I didn't mean direct entry onto new fleet. I know senior pilots will make their transition to the new fleet but at least the aspiring pilots will stand a chance to take their place on the older fleet and start their aviation journey as cadets.
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A big thank you for all the advices and information! I have one question. What information about our company do you I need to know? I am memorizing our fleet and organisation chart atm. More to come. Good that I have reservist now, can study... 
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A. Gardening
B. Sorting stationary (i.e. paper clips and staples)
C. Carrying boxes of A4 paper
D. Collecting and changing the 20L water cooler refills
E. Slave labor
These normally last up to six months between each phase of training.
B. Sorting stationary (i.e. paper clips and staples)
C. Carrying boxes of A4 paper
D. Collecting and changing the 20L water cooler refills
E. Slave labor
These normally last up to six months between each phase of training.
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I don't know if I'm wrong but with SIA, I think it's around 3 years to become a First Officer. If that's the case then Cathay is way behind because from what I've read, one can expect to be a Second Officer with Cathay for a good 5 to 7 years.
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I went for the interview on the 25th of July. The interview started out greetings with a firm handshake and they went off with questions statying out with usual questions like tell us more about yourself, when did you start to love aviation. The panel consists of a psychologist (I think) who never talks and two interviewers consisting of a captain and presumably one from HR. After that depending on the answers I gave, they asked more difficult questions like why do I think being an engineer helps in being a pilot, why did I only apply now and what have I done to advance this dream these sort of questions. I tried to advertise myself as someone with the tenacity to focus on the course and to make it a success. Overall I tried my best to answer honestly as I can being cautious not to sound too fairytale to avoid being shot down (no pun intended).
ALOT of cabin crew applied. And they kena alot of technical questions. Theory of flight and how does an engine work. My guess is that they are looking to shake our confidence and see how we react. Not unusual for an interview to go this way. I actually prepared for this interview with questions and answers which I wrote down. So I really hope I made it through and get the call eventually.
Question list:
Introduce yourself
Why did I wear an engineer's uniform to this interview
Why being an engineer helps me in being a pilot
Why did I only apply now
Why do I wanna become a pilot
You said u are going to buy a bto flat. Our course will only provide you with a measly pay. Are you financially up for this task?
Tell me the difference between a Multi Crew License and CPL.
ALOT of cabin crew applied. And they kena alot of technical questions. Theory of flight and how does an engine work. My guess is that they are looking to shake our confidence and see how we react. Not unusual for an interview to go this way. I actually prepared for this interview with questions and answers which I wrote down. So I really hope I made it through and get the call eventually.
Question list:
Introduce yourself
Why did I wear an engineer's uniform to this interview
Why being an engineer helps me in being a pilot
Why did I only apply now
Why do I wanna become a pilot
You said u are going to buy a bto flat. Our course will only provide you with a measly pay. Are you financially up for this task?
Tell me the difference between a Multi Crew License and CPL.
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It was a risk that after careful evaluation, I am relieved that I went through with it. Ultimately the interviewers saw my uniform and asked questions which helped me to answer why I am able to make the program a success. I do think that pilots and engineers have similarities which are worthy of sharing and which makes a good pilot. Hopefully the interviewers share my view. : )
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well he made an impression.. If he can justify it, if I'm the interviewer I'd treat him very seriously..
TBH, being an aircraft engineer does have lots of merits to be a pilot..
TBH, being an aircraft engineer does have lots of merits to be a pilot..
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I agree with Stallone and flying.monkeyz
However flyhereflythere, I apologize for coming off as being negative but wearing any uniform outside an organization is downright wrong and shows disrespect and a lack of discipline. If you served in the military or para military, you would know that you can wear the uniform only when reporting for duty and official work. A uniform can only be worn within an organization when performing the duties assigned.
The interviewers were going to question you about your role in the company regardless of whether you wore the uniform or not.
There's a time and place for everything and wearing a uniform to an interview is just not the right time nor the right place.
There are other traits too that they are looking for in their future pilots, so hope you impressed them in the way you answered the rest of your interview.
Good Luck buddy...
However flyhereflythere, I apologize for coming off as being negative but wearing any uniform outside an organization is downright wrong and shows disrespect and a lack of discipline. If you served in the military or para military, you would know that you can wear the uniform only when reporting for duty and official work. A uniform can only be worn within an organization when performing the duties assigned.
The interviewers were going to question you about your role in the company regardless of whether you wore the uniform or not.
There's a time and place for everything and wearing a uniform to an interview is just not the right time nor the right place.
There are other traits too that they are looking for in their future pilots, so hope you impressed them in the way you answered the rest of your interview.
Good Luck buddy...
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Thanks for the cautionary advise there fromdgrndup! I am glad that the interview turned out positive. Going through that interview was a lesson for me. Even if I wasn't selected, I have absolutely no regrets. 
I hope my sharing will give future interviewees a peek at the interview process. Sharing is caring.
I hope my sharing will give future interviewees a peek at the interview process. Sharing is caring.
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Regarding CAAS ATPL written
I have read that the CAAS ATPL written course ware is similar to the EASA ATPL. Does anyone know first hand if SIA and CAAS would exempt you from giving the CAAS ATPL written if you already have cleared the EASA ATPL?