what do u guys feel?
 

will SIA wait until the 1st batch of MPL candidates finish their training before deciding to start the cadet pilot program again?

Look at it like this. SIA would need around 15-18 months (mostly 18) to complete the MPL license program. So if the program starts December, we're looking at August 2016 for completion. Now out of 18 months, 7 months is spent in ground school which is totally independent of whether one is doing CPL or MPL. So if SIA desperately forecasts a need for pilots they might start recruitment by around October 2015 for new batches starting Jan 2016 so that ground school can be completed by August. If not then we have to wait patiently till April 2016 for batches starting after August 2016. I would think it would be the latter but you never know.
It all depends on their demand and so far it doesn't look like they'll be needing more pilots and initially they will just replace old planes with the new ones coming in and not increase their fleet size. I hope I am wrong though.

The MPL trial, purely B777 for SQ or will there be A320 for MI as well?

They had a couple of batches at the start of the year with around 5-10 students that were taken into training to be posted with MI. Seeing as to they being in the normal CPL and looking at more than 2 years for completion, I think MI would have their requirement for pilots met from these batches and the pilot MPL should only be for SQ for their 777 fleet.

What happened to the Silkair Direct Entry Cadet recruitment by the way?

wishing everyone a very happy new year. hope SIA brings in the good news this year for all those who are waiting for the intakes to begin.

https://sg.finance.yahoo.com/news/oh...045100273.html

More cost cutting measures as obviously, experienced Captains are more expensive to keep but when will their surplus ever end?

It's won't end for a long time, once the back log clears, then you have all the guys on VPL in Eti***, Scoot, Eva, etc. all coming back.

After that, all the self trained pilots from school's like CAE Oxford, STAA, SFC.

Safely I can say, any hint of an ab initio cadet program with SQ will not materialize for at least 2-3 more years.

I do not know if i should go for STAA for Qatar or Massey?
Does anyone have any advice for going to Massey?
I would like to apply to SIA after Massey. Would it be really risky? And does anyone know any other job opportunities other than SIA?
What is SIA take on hiring Massey grads now?

Don't go there, and don't go the private route. A certain carrier is starting their sponsored ab initio program.

is that 'certain carrier' based in SIN?

Is there reasons why i should join either? Staa qatar has 5yrs contract after passing out. May i know which airline is that? Im currently a nsf ording in june. But i flew with airforce and failed. I do not have my degree yet.

May i know the airline? Is there reasons why i should go for both of them? Staa qatar has contract for 5years after grad tho

Hi wonderland, Care to share with me more? I'm so happy when I see this. I hope I can be shortlisted.

may we know which airline is that? will it be completely sponsored? based in Singapore?

Hi guys, i would like to ask if there is any age limit for singaporean son to join SIA pilot program if they are to start recruiting. Is there any pre-requisite for the person to apply?

Currently a degree holder here. Thanks anyone who can answer!

apparently it's 31/32 region

pre-req, O lvl credits, height, eyesight

any idea of the progress of first batch of MPL cadets?

Anybody do have a soft copy of the 14 chapters? Mind sharing them with me? Many thanks!

Hi aviators.

How can I find out the difference between 773 and 773er from the look itself? If not, by looking at the engine or tail number or avionics?

Besides the fact that the 300 ER (Extended Range, so obviously it could hit a greater range of about 1800 nm more than the 300 at 7.4k nm), the "visible" differences include a longer wingspan of about 12ft longer and 2 in. taller. However, I said "visible" as it is only comparable if you park a 300 and 300 ER side by side. A more noticable difference would be the ER models also has raked wing-tips. Internally, the 300ER has a slightly higher speed limits for flaps and overall heavier weight. Also the ER has a slightly bigger tank capacity, and not forgetting a Tail Strike Protection whereby the elevators would be reduced automatically if the system detects that the plane is about to get a tail strike. Hope this helps.

Source:
http://www.slideshare.net/otton6081/...-erdifferences

google for "CAAS aircraft register". good place to start your research.

Thanks bobag and pong, you guys help me a lot in understanding more on 777 variant.
Cheers aviator!

anyone with any news about when next cadet pilot program will commence?

Scoot hiring self sponsor cadet pilots.

Self funded.... I wonder how is the interest level...

SQ cadet intake not starting anytime soon?

Nope, not any time soon.

i had a chat with a senior SIA captain and he said the same. But reading articles about surge in pilot demand in Asia creates some hope. hopefully the demand grows in SIA and they restart the training soon.

any idea about the MPL cadet pilots currently under training and their progress?

Recruitment for SQ cadets has begun.

http://www.singaporeair.com/jsp/cms/...pointments.jsp

Happy landings.

Open liaoo.....

www.singaporeair.com/jsp/cms/en_UK/global_footer/Pilot-appointments.jsp

Website is down. But if its true thats incredible news..

Passionate aviator, looks like your prayers are answered. It's gonna be easier to win toto for the 8 spots.

:). i prayed for everyone. hope all those wanna be pilots with true passion for flying get through this. i know we have been waiting for years.

to all the wannabe pilots wishing each and everyone all the very best. hope everyone makes through and fulfill the dreams of flying.

It's been awhile since i posted. Nice to see familiar folks around!

Good luck to all applicants! :ok:

rationale behind eyesight requirement?
 

hi folks, like many of you here I've always wanted to be a pilot since I was little. it's terrific news that SIA is finally hiring cadet pilots again, but most heart-wrenching that I am ineligible based on this requirement: "Myopia of not more than 500 degrees and astigmatism of not more than 125 degrees".

I'm trying to find logical answers as to why SIA would impose such a requirement, when:

1) CAAS Class 1 only requires vision correctable to 6/6, which i verified by emailing the Civil Aviation Medical Board.

2) Some current SIA pilots could very conceivably have eyesight poorer than the above requirement as eyesight does deteriorate with time. If it is that important that SIA pilots have eyesight within the specified boundaries, shouldn't SIA be consistent and find such pilots unfit to fly for SIA then? I don't think there has ever been an SIA pilot let go for eyesight while still holding a Class 1.

3) Similar to my second point, it is not unconceivable for cadets to have eyesight within SIA limits at the start of training, which then deteriorates beyond SIA's requirements over the course of training. Is the cadet to be let go then?

4) Airline pilots with eyesight poorer than SIA's requirements continue to fly safely all over the world as we speak.

5) Based on the research i've done (admittedly not exhaustive), I have yet to come across an airline that sets an eyesight requirement that is more stringent than what is required to get a Class 1 from their country.

6) Would a pilot with myopia of 600 degrees be a poorer pilot than one with 400 degrees, or one with perfect vision?

7) Imposing such a requirement would deprive SIA of a pool of applicants who would otherwise make great pilots, perhaps even better pilots than some cadets who have the better eyesight.


I guess you get my point by now. What I seek is a rational explanation behind SIA's requirement, if it actually exists. Hopefully you folks can help shed some light, and I intend to enlist the help of SIA, ALPA-S and CAAS too, along with any individual SIA pilots I can track down. I hope you too would consult with any subject matter experts you might know and help us all become more informed. It would be a terrible, terrible pity to let a man's dreams be foiled by a perverse lack of common sense.

Gd luck to all who's applying..

It's been almost 4yrs of hiring freeze

The minimum age to apply is 25-26 years old right?

I'm 22 years old now. :ugh:

Just apply. No harm trying.

Sweetkermit:

CAAS sets the baseline safe standard which flight crew are required to meet on a 12-monthly basis (or 6-monthly basis as dependent on their age and/or type of operations) in order to maintain their Medical Certification.

The employer, on the other hand, has the prerogative to set their own baseline standard as they are the ones who will be sponsoring the cadet's entire training and thus it is only logical to have positive "return on investment".

How is this so?

In the medical field, an spherical equivalent of uncorrected visual acuity (UCVA) of more than -6.00 dioptres (commonly referred to as 600 degrees of myopia) is considered "High Myopia".
A simple google search will bring up various risks for those with "High Myopia".... such as: "holes or tears in the retina and can also cause retinal detachment. Abnormal blood vessels may grow under the retina and cause changes in vision" Please search for more information relating to "High Myopia" and "Astigmatism" if you're keen.

Hence, having moderate myopia is the maximum risk that the airline is willing to accept if they are going to spend about S$250k on your training.

If you're determined, the self-sponsored route is always open. In aviation, there will always be plenty of obstacles before one can reach his/her final goal. It's a test of one's determination and endurance.