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I did the medical on my own and I was able to skip the post tea party medical. Just take note that your medical will expire earlier than your coursemates once you start, so don't let it laspe, or it will cause you a little inconvenience.
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Originally Posted by Knightwhosays_NI
I did the medical on my own and I was able to skip the post tea party medical. Just take note that your medical will expire earlier than your coursemates once you start, so don't let it laspe, or it will cause you a little inconvenience.
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Just inform them about the medical during the interviews and remind them after if they ask you to go for the medical after the tea party. Then just send them a copy of the medical with the Fit for CPL stamp. They'll probably get a copy off the clinic as well, which was what happened for me. That's about it, I guess. You'll probably skip the check up then, so just sit tight and hope they offer you the contract. Not to be a wet blanket, but SIA does not necessarily offer the contract even if the candidate clears the interviews and the medical. Good luck.
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Hi Guys,
I'm new in this thread..I had just join in..... Like all of you here, I'm interested to fly with SIA...
In fact, I had gone for the 1st interview in Dec 05. However, I guess I just screwed it up coz I was not really prepared what to expect on that day...
Well, that is not the end for me... As for me,I guess I got to better prepare myself... I hope you guys here are kind enough to give me some tips on how to equip myself better in the next round... I guess I got to start reading up on airplanes n know more about planes and stuffs... Where can I get all these info?
Advance thanks to all of you guys... Cheers !
I'm new in this thread..I had just join in..... Like all of you here, I'm interested to fly with SIA...
In fact, I had gone for the 1st interview in Dec 05. However, I guess I just screwed it up coz I was not really prepared what to expect on that day...
Well, that is not the end for me... As for me,I guess I got to better prepare myself... I hope you guys here are kind enough to give me some tips on how to equip myself better in the next round... I guess I got to start reading up on airplanes n know more about planes and stuffs... Where can I get all these info?
Advance thanks to all of you guys... Cheers !
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Originally Posted by Rajiv
Well, that is not the end for me... As for me,I guess I got to better prepare myself... I hope you guys here are kind enough to give me some tips on how to equip myself better in the next round... I guess I got to start reading up on airplanes n know more about planes and stuffs... Where can I get all these info?
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Oh the Luck of You All
All you guys who made it in are so lucky. I graduated in Dec 2004 with a BSE in Aerospace Engineering and applied just before graduation, and didn't hear anything since. I'm 25 now, 26 at the end of the year. I eventually took up a job in the US and will be posted back to Singapore soon, but I am itching to try it again. In the time I have been in the US, I took flying lessons and will be going for my PPL check ride real soon. Damn, flying is really addictive. Do you guys realise how lucky you are to fly and NOT have to pay for it. I completed a XC flight last weekend and I could not believe 2 hrs flew (pun intended) just like that. Don't complain about the low allowances during the training phase, because people like me would me rejoicing and thanking the heavens. I'd like to do an IR after my PPL, but it's serious money. After my PPL is done, I'd have spent US$8000 on everything, but then, I would do it all over again in a heartbeat. If you love to fly and you get to be in the cadet program, it's a mathc made in heaven. I'm applying again the minute I get my PPL, then maybe I won't have to pay for my IR after all And yes, I work as an engineer and it sucks.
And yes, I work as an engineer and it sucks.
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Originally Posted by AiRBuS_380
just a piece of information
to join SQ u must be 500 degrees and below for each eye.and during my time which is like 5 years back i got in with my eyes lasik. and now lasik is alright for SQ as long as your eyesight before lasik must not be more then 500 degree.and of cos u will need to do extra post before and after reports to submit to both SIA and CAAS..
cheers
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to join SQ u must be 500 degrees and below for each eye.and during my time which is like 5 years back i got in with my eyes lasik. and now lasik is alright for SQ as long as your eyesight before lasik must not be more then 500 degree.and of cos u will need to do extra post before and after reports to submit to both SIA and CAAS..
cheers
great way to fly.
singapore airlines.
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Originally Posted by kenny008
hi rubber, i paid 350 if i remember correctly, i took it last oct. are u sure i have to do it again? cos its the same place where SIA will send the cadets to, and also mine is valid for a year
do you mind giving me the address of the SIA designated clinic? How do you go about telling them you wanted to do a medical for cadet pilot? What are the test conducted. If you mind sharing it here do drop me a private msg. Thanks for your info.
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Hi all,
first time here. I have just recently found this useful forum and kinda regret not knowing about it when i 1st applied for the position 4 years ago. Could have been really useful.
I am thinking of reapplying cos after 4 years my desire to fly is still strong. I was rejected after the 2nd interview and decided to pursue a stable engineering career (had to put food on the table). I am thinking about reapplying next year when my bond with current company is up.
I just need to get some info on SIA's stance on older candidates. Im gonna be 30 when i apply and already with a baby. After browsing these pages, i found that most guys are just out of Uni or pretty much not in their 30's yet. Maybe i have some inferior complex or something to younger guys, but that aside, it would be useful if some current cadets can enlighten me on the maximum age for applicants and wether middle aged fathers like me are deemed fit for the position. I have read in these forum that some pilots went through the 2nd interview a couple of times so that is not a big issue.
Well, heres wishing the best of luck to all for the interviews! I could still recall i had a blast during my 1st interview. It was quite entertaining actually. I even managed to throw in a few jokes here and there to the captain's amusement. (the other guy was quite serious). Was called up for the 2nd interview a couple of days later. Everything went okay but I screwed up during the final interview cos i was really, really tired. So the only reasonable advice i can offer is to have alot of rest the night b4.
Once again, all the best for the interviews!
Cheers.
first time here. I have just recently found this useful forum and kinda regret not knowing about it when i 1st applied for the position 4 years ago. Could have been really useful.
I am thinking of reapplying cos after 4 years my desire to fly is still strong. I was rejected after the 2nd interview and decided to pursue a stable engineering career (had to put food on the table). I am thinking about reapplying next year when my bond with current company is up.
I just need to get some info on SIA's stance on older candidates. Im gonna be 30 when i apply and already with a baby. After browsing these pages, i found that most guys are just out of Uni or pretty much not in their 30's yet. Maybe i have some inferior complex or something to younger guys, but that aside, it would be useful if some current cadets can enlighten me on the maximum age for applicants and wether middle aged fathers like me are deemed fit for the position. I have read in these forum that some pilots went through the 2nd interview a couple of times so that is not a big issue.
Well, heres wishing the best of luck to all for the interviews! I could still recall i had a blast during my 1st interview. It was quite entertaining actually. I even managed to throw in a few jokes here and there to the captain's amusement. (the other guy was quite serious). Was called up for the 2nd interview a couple of days later. Everything went okay but I screwed up during the final interview cos i was really, really tired. So the only reasonable advice i can offer is to have alot of rest the night b4.
Once again, all the best for the interviews!
Cheers.
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plan_B_workz,
I have a few friends who are 32 years old, with no flying background at all when they started their cadet training. So I think being 30 years of age is not such a big deal. The important thing to know is what you will be going through for the next 3 years of training, during which you will spend most of the time away from your family. So, you must be able to convince the interviewers that you are able to juggle your life, with plans on how to handle your family matters both emotionally and financially etc, and that you are able to concentrate on your pilot training. You are going to need all the motivation and focus you can get for ATPL groundschool as well as flying. The last thing you want during training is distraction. All the best!
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I have a few friends who are 32 years old, with no flying background at all when they started their cadet training. So I think being 30 years of age is not such a big deal. The important thing to know is what you will be going through for the next 3 years of training, during which you will spend most of the time away from your family. So, you must be able to convince the interviewers that you are able to juggle your life, with plans on how to handle your family matters both emotionally and financially etc, and that you are able to concentrate on your pilot training. You are going to need all the motivation and focus you can get for ATPL groundschool as well as flying. The last thing you want during training is distraction. All the best!
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Hi Plan B,
Your age should not be a big factor. I'm 30 and still in training. However, you do know that SIA very rarely gives a second chance to those who has gone thru the 2nd interview previously right? From what I hear, SIA will consider you again IF you have improved yourself, for example academically, since the last time you went for the interview.
Anyway, good luck.
Your age should not be a big factor. I'm 30 and still in training. However, you do know that SIA very rarely gives a second chance to those who has gone thru the 2nd interview previously right? From what I hear, SIA will consider you again IF you have improved yourself, for example academically, since the last time you went for the interview.
Anyway, good luck.
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Hi guys...
Just had my first interview today. Only lasted 15mins, they didn't ask me any tech questions or questions about the airline at all,but I already have an ATPL so maybe thats why. I heard that if they ask you about the bond means that you'll most likely be selected for 2nd round, is that true?
Cheers!
Just had my first interview today. Only lasted 15mins, they didn't ask me any tech questions or questions about the airline at all,but I already have an ATPL so maybe thats why. I heard that if they ask you about the bond means that you'll most likely be selected for 2nd round, is that true?
Cheers!
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for those with ATPL,
this is my own experience. when i went for the 2nd interview they bomb me with tons of technical questions about situations and very technical details and maths calculation. read up information for basic flying and if u have IR will read and make sure u understand the parts and functions and how different instrumentation works. ATPL frm CASA will only grant entry to most likely cadetship,
ATPL from massey which is singapore equvalant will make you start your career as a 2nd officer under training for leajets 45 at australia.
cheers,
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this is my own experience. when i went for the 2nd interview they bomb me with tons of technical questions about situations and very technical details and maths calculation. read up information for basic flying and if u have IR will read and make sure u understand the parts and functions and how different instrumentation works. ATPL frm CASA will only grant entry to most likely cadetship,
ATPL from massey which is singapore equvalant will make you start your career as a 2nd officer under training for leajets 45 at australia.
cheers,
great way to fly
singapore airlines
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Originally Posted by AiRBuS_380
ATPL frm CASA will only grant entry to most likely cadetship
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Originally Posted by NinerVictor
That's right. No exemptions for CASA license holders at the moment. That means full cadet program for them if they are accepted as cadets. Some of the CASA license holders applied for hours exemption for the Jandakot phase, and are still waiting for CAAS's response. As for Massey, I think they still need to take the CAAS ATPL exams. But unlike CASA license holders, their hours are recognised. Correct me if I'm wrong.
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u will need to take only the navigation papers from CAAS for conversion.
i took my papers when i join SIA as a 2nd officer.
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