SIA Cadet Pilot - All Batches, Merged
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i'm just saying the initial part of training is taking longer than usual....
Anyway, as far as the 777 fleet is concerned, I don't think they do aircraft training (circuits) in changi anymore, all in senai. And for current SOs, it's now all done in the sim. It's also been taking about an average of 7-8 months for SOs to check out as FOs. I think the cargo guys are actually a little faster.
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Hi WSSSWSSS,
are you in the Nov Batch? If yes, may I ask when did SIA inform you about it after you medical? Had my medical 2+ weeks ago and I am still waiting for their call...
are you in the Nov Batch? If yes, may I ask when did SIA inform you about it after you medical? Had my medical 2+ weeks ago and I am still waiting for their call...
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Post-Medical
Evening,
I think if it's been 2 weeks ++ since ur medical and IF you haven't received any phonecalls telling you that there was any problem with ur medical... Then medically you should be fine...
Wow... that was a mouthful...
Just sit tight and wait i guess... there's quite A BIT of sorting out to do at the admin level right now i guess...
Good Luck!
I think if it's been 2 weeks ++ since ur medical and IF you haven't received any phonecalls telling you that there was any problem with ur medical... Then medically you should be fine...
Wow... that was a mouthful...
Just sit tight and wait i guess... there's quite A BIT of sorting out to do at the admin level right now i guess...
Good Luck!
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Diplomas...
As they mentioned, minimum requirement is 5 or 6 O levels passes in 1 sitting which includes Eng, Maths etc etc... Yeah?
But then, just by meeting the minimum requirement does not guarantee entry and acceptance...
But of cos, SIA has quite a number of degree holders to choose from... not to mention pple with relevant experience, flying history, Masters... Honours... etc etc...
Looks like a simple Degree might not even cut it anymore...
But i do know of Diploma holders who are with SIA... So all is not lost...
I'm not too sure abt Malaysians though... Sorry.
Good Luck!
But then, just by meeting the minimum requirement does not guarantee entry and acceptance...
But of cos, SIA has quite a number of degree holders to choose from... not to mention pple with relevant experience, flying history, Masters... Honours... etc etc...
Looks like a simple Degree might not even cut it anymore...
But i do know of Diploma holders who are with SIA... So all is not lost...
I'm not too sure abt Malaysians though... Sorry.
Good Luck!
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More on educational qualifications....
If I may just add a little to that...
The management now realize that choosing a highly educated person does not neccesarily make a better pilot. In fact, they're quite disappointed with the current generation of co-pilots (almost all degree holders) for their lack of passion/interest in aviation. These are some of the grouses I have heard from them during beer talk;
1.
When given a handling sector, they (the FOs) prefer to let the autopilot do all the flying. Hand flying is done at best from below 2000 ft, after the aircraft is fully configured. Hardly any FOs voluntarily hand fly from 10 000 ft, even when the weather is CAVOK (Ceiling And Visibility OK, if you really must know)
Back in the old days, FOs ask to hand fly from top of descent (i.e. 35000 ft)!
2.
During one of the chief pilot's line flight, during taxiing, ATC cleared them to give way to another aircraft by stating it's aircraft type. The FO had trouble identifying it.
There's a lot more stories but I shall refrain from putting them here cos' it's really unfair to the MAJORITY of the FOs who are really on top of their game and contrary to what the management thinks, they are passionate about their jobs and the aviation industry.
So my point is, it's still a level playing field. They don't really care about your educational background anymore. The new management guys are degree holders too so it's no longer a big deal. What they want to see is the passion.
For example, even if you're a Malaysian with the minimum requirement, but you know how to identify a A320 from a B737, a B767 from a B757, a B772 from a B773, a B773 from a B773ER, you know RR engines have N3 but GE and PW engines have N2 only and you are able to impress these upon them during the interview, I reckon they'll give you the job straight away!
So, don't worry so much about it....just give it a shot!
Oh, and don't be surprised if they start showing you pictures of aircrafts and ask you to identify it!!
Don't panic yet..it's only hearsay
The management now realize that choosing a highly educated person does not neccesarily make a better pilot. In fact, they're quite disappointed with the current generation of co-pilots (almost all degree holders) for their lack of passion/interest in aviation. These are some of the grouses I have heard from them during beer talk;
1.
When given a handling sector, they (the FOs) prefer to let the autopilot do all the flying. Hand flying is done at best from below 2000 ft, after the aircraft is fully configured. Hardly any FOs voluntarily hand fly from 10 000 ft, even when the weather is CAVOK (Ceiling And Visibility OK, if you really must know)
Back in the old days, FOs ask to hand fly from top of descent (i.e. 35000 ft)!
2.
During one of the chief pilot's line flight, during taxiing, ATC cleared them to give way to another aircraft by stating it's aircraft type. The FO had trouble identifying it.
There's a lot more stories but I shall refrain from putting them here cos' it's really unfair to the MAJORITY of the FOs who are really on top of their game and contrary to what the management thinks, they are passionate about their jobs and the aviation industry.
So my point is, it's still a level playing field. They don't really care about your educational background anymore. The new management guys are degree holders too so it's no longer a big deal. What they want to see is the passion.
For example, even if you're a Malaysian with the minimum requirement, but you know how to identify a A320 from a B737, a B767 from a B757, a B772 from a B773, a B773 from a B773ER, you know RR engines have N3 but GE and PW engines have N2 only and you are able to impress these upon them during the interview, I reckon they'll give you the job straight away!
So, don't worry so much about it....just give it a shot!
Oh, and don't be surprised if they start showing you pictures of aircrafts and ask you to identify it!!
Don't panic yet..it's only hearsay
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thanks a lot SIA300~!! Boosted my confidence.. undoubtedly I do have passion/interest in aviation.. identifying aircraft dosen't seem to trouble me much... just waiting for the right time to apply... maybe i'll just get a degree for a better shot at the interview..i do not want to fail at the second interview.. cheers
.. cheers
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I'm one of those that got stunned with id'ing a photo of A380 in the classified section of my first interview.
Not too sure whether I could go for the 2nd one though. Hummp :P
Not too sure whether I could go for the 2nd one though. Hummp :P
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A question, but most likely the case.
I've went for the first interview on the 18th last week (Thurs), and haven't received news since.
Checked Singaporeair.com on my career profile and it has a Rejected status there, which means I flunk my first interview?
Would appreciate insights here. Thankie
I've went for the first interview on the 18th last week (Thurs), and haven't received news since.
Checked Singaporeair.com on my career profile and it has a Rejected status there, which means I flunk my first interview?
Would appreciate insights here. Thankie
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Got chance?
Evening,
Do u mean to ask if you have chance to get called up again for interview? Or chance to PASS the 1st interview on ur next try?
More importantly, do you know why you failed the interview in June?
That is the key...
Do u mean to ask if you have chance to get called up again for interview? Or chance to PASS the 1st interview on ur next try?
More importantly, do you know why you failed the interview in June?
That is the key...
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prob need to give a while for them to call you again. Read somewhere in this thread that it's about 6 months. in the mean time, reflect on why were not accepted and you'd do better the next time.
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SIA is looking for what kind of pilot?
Think I present myself too over-confident..
that's y I failed.
do you think SIA looking for those obedient kind..
just listen to the instruction and do work kind?
that's y I failed.
do you think SIA looking for those obedient kind..
just listen to the instruction and do work kind?
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SIA's kind...
Morning,
I dun think they explicitly wanna find the "obedient" kind only... i guess one must be able to follow the company's instructions and yet able to exercise personal judgement when the situation arises...
It's a pretty fine line i guess...
I dun think they explicitly wanna find the "obedient" kind only... i guess one must be able to follow the company's instructions and yet able to exercise personal judgement when the situation arises...
It's a pretty fine line i guess...
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There could be any number of reasons why you failed, over-confidence (which may seem as arrogance to the interviewers) is definitely one.
I wrote something up some time ago, it's old but most of it should still be applicable. Go have a read to gain a little insight into the recruitment process.
http://www.pprune.org/forums/showthread.php?t=227748
I wrote something up some time ago, it's old but most of it should still be applicable. Go have a read to gain a little insight into the recruitment process.
http://www.pprune.org/forums/showthread.php?t=227748
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indian national
can u please tell that whether i can join sia cadet sceme or not i have completed aircraft maintenance engineering and living in delhi india .pls reply me or any other cadet scheme for me
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Will Singapore Airlines consider applicants with no university degree? And is there an age limit on the low side? SIA's website says they do training outside of the country too, what are the odds that if I passed the interviews, they would fund training back in my home city until I get to their reqs and come back?
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I believe the training taking place overseas are in Jandakot and Queensland.
If you are enquiring whether they would pay for your training at a location of your preference, the answer is no.
However I do have a query of my own. While the age limit is 26, a friend of mine who is a FO in pax fleet told me there are special circumstances where SIA would write to RSAF to request a written clearance. I've tried RSAF pilot selection for kicks and passed medical and computer test and failed the interview.
At this moment I'm 23 and just finished my degree and have received letter of offer to continue master. If the above case is true, I might give up master programme and try my luck with SQ.
If you are enquiring whether they would pay for your training at a location of your preference, the answer is no.
However I do have a query of my own. While the age limit is 26, a friend of mine who is a FO in pax fleet told me there are special circumstances where SIA would write to RSAF to request a written clearance. I've tried RSAF pilot selection for kicks and passed medical and computer test and failed the interview.
At this moment I'm 23 and just finished my degree and have received letter of offer to continue master. If the above case is true, I might give up master programme and try my luck with SQ.
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Well, there is no mandatory military service for me. I'm 19 years old right now and if SIA were willing to fund my training at my preferred location it would probably cut costs down by half. Aircraft cost would be the fuel and maintenance only, no housing or food costs would have to be covered by them.