Hi Syumassh,

I recall this query popped up quite a few years back and did some searching.

Apart from your concerns about the stabilising period, you will also need to look are your pre-lasik astigmatism.

Here are just a few discussions that have taken place. I am not sure if they are factual or reliable, but bear in mind some information are dated back between 2-8 years hence amendments may have been made.


The general consensus was that in 2006 applicants with Pre-Lasik of no more than 500 deg may be considered.
SIA Cadet Pilot - All Batches, Merged

SIA Cadet Pilot - All Batches, Merged

Mid 2007 a member rang up SQ HR and the word is 200 deg Pre-Lasik

SIA Cadet Pilot - All Batches, Merged

With regards to stabilising period, not many people are sure about this. Most members quoted a 1 year time frame but mentioned its an unwritten rule.

Perhaps try giving it some time for someone to provide a definite answer or alternatively while waiting, you can try writing in to the members who have provided these information. Hope this helps.

Not true. If you have a foreign license, you can do the conversion after you join the 9V operator - or rather have the 9V operator do the conversion for you.

I think what cagivaplanet was trying to say is in order to get a foreign license converted to the CAAS equivalent, one has to be employed by a local operator. This is what i had missed out on earlier.

However after joining the local operator, the conversion has to be completed by the person him/herself (can't have the DCP or CP take the airlaw/perf A paper in place of the person right?). The local operator is only responsible for producing a Prove-of-Hire letter to CAAS. The rest of the requirements now lies in the hands of the pilot and his/her credentials.

As we all already know, these papers are not a sure pass especially perf A. After 3 tries there is a "cool down" period before one can attempt the papers again.

In this instance, should one fail to meet the conversion terms set out by CAAS, the local operator could choose to terminate the services of that particular pilot.
Hence the sentence "If you do not have your conversion, you will not be employed by a 9V operator."

Hi AC Schnitz,

Thanks for the info, I just need to get an official confirmation or something. I did my medical for SIA and I've passed it but I can only follow up on my cadet application 1 yr later because of my age, as such, I am considering LASIK, I'm sure I've met the pre-Lasik requirements, it's just how long is the 'stabilization period' which SIA has; apparently LASIK can stabilize after 3mnths, some say 6mnths, but whatever unofficial/official SIA policy, I'm not sure at all. Will continue looking for answers, thanks.

Hi Syumassh

How old are you may i ask?

Hi guys,

I've just finished my SIA 1st round interview. May I know whether the method of informing the outcome still remain? Eg: Will they send rejection letter or email? Or will they only send email regarding successful outcome, but will not send rejection email or letters. Or will they call.

Sorry, I'm kinda confuse over this. Can someone kindly advise or shed some light on this issue?

Thanks in advance.

They will send you an e-mail to inform you whether you have passed ur first interview and also inform you of a date of the 2nd interview

Hi guys, just curious about whether SIA is particular about your ranks in NS? I heard that they only favour sergeants and officers for recruitment. Is that true?

@Knight_Rider82,

most definitely not true! There are so many guys whom i know that are corporals, even some of them are clerks!

Dont be too worried about what rank you were during yr NSF days. I can assure you that in the real world, nobody really cares too much about it. If you have the ability that the company is looking for, you will be hired for sure.

@hippo

Thanks for clarifying that! Are you flying in Jandakot now?

Hi Guys, this is my very first posting in this forum.

I am going for my Final-Interview tomorrow (19Aug2009), had my first interview last month on 31Jul2009. Reading this forum really allows me to know alot about the interviews, intake for 2009 and most importantly not to keep my hopes up too high. :)

Any bros here going for the final interview session tomorrow? Maybe we can grab lunch together or something.

Hi, wanna check any1 got into the OBS course on the 18th Sep and his interview is in July?

Hi,
Got a qn to consult u bros.
I did my Lasik abt a yr back. Yes, I understand that they look at pre-lasik conditions. My myopia is below the required the max 500 degrees but my astig exceed the max 125.
Hence my qn is: do they look at the pre-lasik astig? Actually, if u dun declare that u did lasik before, I'm sure they won't know. Heheh... =P

@Ankh82,

Yes, the medical board does look at yr past records before the operation. I dont think there is an official document on the pre-surgery requisites but many ppl have tried to speculate on that. You could try searching through this thread to find yr answer.

You're probably right, that if you dont declare nobody will know. But this industry is based on integrity and eventually all these things will catch up to you.

@hippo

That's what I like to hear....coz my NS rank isn't glittering as well.


I've always wondered what the average profile of a Singaporean SIA pilot is like. Yes the minimum requirements are stated, but I'm sure the lowest cutoff standard is much higher than that. Can a pilot help educate us?

Things that I'm concerned about are:
- O lvl and A lvl results
- Highest level of education
- Eyesight
- Flight experience
- CCA and leadership

I'm sure a poly student with 400 degree eyesight and no flight experience is going to have a hard time getting in. Obviously the better you are, the better your chances. I'm just interested to know where the average pilot stands to assess out chances, assuming we all have equal passion and knowledge on aviation.

Good English, pleasant and mature personality, friendly, confident. Pretty standard stuff for any world class MNC, especially in the service industry. Imagine yourself as an interviewer I guess. All these qualities come into play during interview. The other things like education, eyesight and etc., are as stated on the website. Once you get called up for interview, don't worry about them anymore because if you don't meet the requirement they wouldn't have invited you for interview at all. The rest is down to qualities as stated in para 1 above. Just a note on flying experience: seriously don't worry about it. Even if you've experience but you screw up the interview, they still won't take you.

Hi guys. There has been a concern over weather SIA favours officers to other NSF rank like sergents or even corporals. Since we already had this bias assumption rid off i would like to further add on. There are cases where people in NS have very low Pes status like C9L2 and even perhaps E9L9. This medical records are part of the army and the government. For individuals applying to SIA at the age of 26 after their NSF and Univeristy days, is their Pes status still important or do they look at your latest medical records?

I think if the medical condition that SIA are looking for, eg High Blood Pressure, is the one that cause u to be PES E, then it matters.

I am currently waiting for my medical... anybody knows what number I can call to check with ST Aero Med on my status 2 weeks later?

Hey Rain84. Does SIA also take in account of your Medical at NSF as a significant factor in determining if your fit for flying?