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mosca_sg,
777 training is in Singapore, not Australia.
JDK training is about 9~10 months for Baron bypass program and 12~14months for conventional program. (Quoting from cadets who came back 2 months ago)
MCY training is about 65 to 100 days.
777 traning consists of about 1 month of ground school and about 2 months of Simulator. Then cadets go for line training as 2nd officers for about 9 months.
Length of time of each stage of training is one thing. Waiting for the next phase of training to commence is another. As of now, there are as many as 70 cadets who are waiting for either their 777 ground school or simulators training. Many of them joined SIA in 2006.
777 training is in Singapore, not Australia.
JDK training is about 9~10 months for Baron bypass program and 12~14months for conventional program. (Quoting from cadets who came back 2 months ago)
MCY training is about 65 to 100 days.
777 traning consists of about 1 month of ground school and about 2 months of Simulator. Then cadets go for line training as 2nd officers for about 9 months.
Length of time of each stage of training is one thing. Waiting for the next phase of training to commence is another. As of now, there are as many as 70 cadets who are waiting for either their 777 ground school or simulators training. Many of them joined SIA in 2006.
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so do you mean I wouldnt have chance for interview for SIA if I dont have GCE equivalent physic ? how many times you can have a try lets say you have been turned down like several times.
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You can try to apply and see if you get called for interview or not. 'O' level physics seems to be an important criteria. When SQ picks a cadet, they want to have a high degree of certainty that this person is going to pass the ATPLs. They need to pick people with adequate foundation and can study to pass exams.
As for how many times you can apply - well, that depends on you. How many times do you need to be rejected before you accept that it is futile to continue applying?
As for how many times you can apply - well, that depends on you. How many times do you need to be rejected before you accept that it is futile to continue applying?
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Cadets, I have waited a full 3weeks now since my first interview. How long do you think a candidate should wait before he will know he no longer have any chance for final round?
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Something if you are interesting no matter how many times been rejected you it only push you more. Something if you have no interest no matter how that attractive to you, it still untouchable. Immature right? sounds like human.
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Any changes on age ceiling?
Greetings gentlemen.
This is my first post on the forum. Went for my first interview in Apr 2006. Nil further. It was a pleasant experience as my technical knowledge gave me a hand in answering some questions. Lest some of you may think, I have absolutely nought flying experience. Am involved in engineering.
Now the question that literally haunts me: what is the oldest age whereby a cadet wannabe can be officially inducted as a cadet? It doesn't take a genius to realise that SIA prefers their cadets to start as early as possible, while satisfying MINDEF's policy; the cadet must be able to serve as a commander as long as FAA/EASA and ultimately CAAS regulations permit, because, by and large, the Captain engenders revenue for the company. I am 29 this year, and 34 looks to be the earliest I can do a mid career switch. I came across that the max a cadet ought to be is 31. Need some advice from senior members of this amazing forum if they can shed some light. I do not possess a degree.
P/S: to all dudes who have earned their stripes, happy landings.
to the rest, continue striving
This is my first post on the forum. Went for my first interview in Apr 2006. Nil further. It was a pleasant experience as my technical knowledge gave me a hand in answering some questions. Lest some of you may think, I have absolutely nought flying experience. Am involved in engineering.
Now the question that literally haunts me: what is the oldest age whereby a cadet wannabe can be officially inducted as a cadet? It doesn't take a genius to realise that SIA prefers their cadets to start as early as possible, while satisfying MINDEF's policy; the cadet must be able to serve as a commander as long as FAA/EASA and ultimately CAAS regulations permit, because, by and large, the Captain engenders revenue for the company. I am 29 this year, and 34 looks to be the earliest I can do a mid career switch. I came across that the max a cadet ought to be is 31. Need some advice from senior members of this amazing forum if they can shed some light. I do not possess a degree.
P/S: to all dudes who have earned their stripes, happy landings.
to the rest, continue striving
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For ab-initio cadets, they must not be more than 32 yr old at the time of acceptance. So counting backwards, taking into consideration medical check up, 2nd Interview, 1st interview, the waiting time in between and any delays, I think you should submit your application latest by 31.5 yr old(I am assuming that you are either a Singaporean or PR).
Of course the earlier you submit your application, the better your chance of getting an interview. But I think after 31.5, your chance is very very very very slim.
Of course the earlier you submit your application, the better your chance of getting an interview. But I think after 31.5, your chance is very very very very slim.
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lloyd_dsouza,
I think SIA will start to recruit from India again when she can't get enough cadets from Singapore, Malaysia and maybe Hong Kong. Because these are the "traditional" pools of cadets. Dmits and SG_Aviator had, in earlier posts, talked about "reduced SIA cadets intake" for 2009. So given the current situation, in my opinion, SIA won't go to India anytime soon.
But again, I am not from SIA management. So I may be wrong.
I think SIA will start to recruit from India again when she can't get enough cadets from Singapore, Malaysia and maybe Hong Kong. Because these are the "traditional" pools of cadets. Dmits and SG_Aviator had, in earlier posts, talked about "reduced SIA cadets intake" for 2009. So given the current situation, in my opinion, SIA won't go to India anytime soon.
But again, I am not from SIA management. So I may be wrong.
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When I was applying some years ago, the max age was 32.
However, later on when I was helping out the recruit dept during my cadet days, the max age became 31. I was told to reject applications older than that by you-know-who herself. So if you applied while you were 31, you should be ok. Not sure if they bother if you cross over to 32 when you sign, don't take the risk, I suppose.
So the last I heard, 31 is the oldest you can be when you join as ab-initio. However, you can also see that the age limit can change. In a poor economy like this, and with a cut in intake, I would guess that they'd prefer younger cadet.
However, later on when I was helping out the recruit dept during my cadet days, the max age became 31. I was told to reject applications older than that by you-know-who herself. So if you applied while you were 31, you should be ok. Not sure if they bother if you cross over to 32 when you sign, don't take the risk, I suppose.
So the last I heard, 31 is the oldest you can be when you join as ab-initio. However, you can also see that the age limit can change. In a poor economy like this, and with a cut in intake, I would guess that they'd prefer younger cadet.
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ok received my email for ongoing battle. Anyone going next week?
not confident of securing a place leh... can someone offer some advice on what to look out for?
Thanks alot! Those who are waiting, hang in there, you will receive your invite very soon!
randomx, will you be going to the battle with me? ha...
not confident of securing a place leh... can someone offer some advice on what to look out for?
Thanks alot! Those who are waiting, hang in there, you will receive your invite very soon!
randomx, will you be going to the battle with me? ha...
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Hi,
I need some advise for a friend of mine.
He cleared all the rounds and got selected for the cadet program back in 2007, but could not join as there was no way he could get out of his work commitments back then.
Thanks to the economy, he has a bit more time on his hands now.
Is it futile for him to speak to HR again? Would they be so nice as to reconsider his case?
Is there a precedent like this before?
Any inputs appreciated.
cheers
I need some advise for a friend of mine.
He cleared all the rounds and got selected for the cadet program back in 2007, but could not join as there was no way he could get out of his work commitments back then.
Thanks to the economy, he has a bit more time on his hands now.
Is it futile for him to speak to HR again? Would they be so nice as to reconsider his case?
Is there a precedent like this before?
Any inputs appreciated.
cheers