Sorry @sweetkermit but a career in aviation ain't for everybody. You can always fly leisurely if you have a passion for flying.

sweetkermit
can understand why you feel so frustrated or disappointed cause I had the exact question in my mind years ago too.
but there are other ways into aviation (if ur real keen, and probably need to have a lot of spare cash for some of these ways) if u research in detail and weigh all the options?
SIA is probably 1 of the sweetest deals out there with a sponsored cadet program into a wide body aircraft but not everything is so rosy?
it is always tough to get into this industry and probably just as tough to maintain a life in it.
Maybe you can talk to the Pilots you know to understand the entire career package before you decide if u want to fly as a career?
Instead of trying to overturn SQ's longstanding eyesight requirement?
For all we know, it can just be a straightforward way for them to eliminate some candidates from a huge pool of applicants as it is going to be very competitive anyway
Just my humble opinion here but I don't think it's very wise to ruffle feathers
Good luck!

hi guys, thanks for the input. was never my intention to ruffle any feathers unless there is a compelling case to. just trying to understand SIA's rationale first. thank you boe_flight for the explanation, does make sense.

however, scoot's self-funded cadet pilot program also has an eyesight requirement of 6/60. since scoot bears zero financial risk, i wonder what's their reason then.... good old kiasuism perhaps. hereditary? pardon my cynicism.

I am very keen on the Cadet program from TZ and SQ however I already started my training privately.

I am currently training overseas now, not sure if I should try to apply or complete my training first.

Any inputs? Thanks in advance.

cover letter and cv
 

Hi guys. has anyone applied yet for the program? I would appreciate some advice on how to submit 2 files ( cover letter and resume ) separately as i can see that the website allows only 1 attachment. Is it a good practice to club cover letter and resume into 1 file and submit?

Depends where you are veins101, are you down by the sea in moorabbin? Or up mining for gold in historical ballarat?

Well Singaporeans actually have one of the worst eye sights in the world, that is well documented in medical studies.

In general peoples' myopia don't get better, in fact they only get worse and worse. You probably would have found out if you have myopia that you have to get new specs made every couple of years or so. If your eyesight is already worse than 6/60 (just able to see the big E in the snellen eye chart) at your twenties, you can imagine how terrible it will be in your 40s and 50s.

Furthermore one tends to get longsighted as you get older as your eye muscles are unable to focus on near objects. Imagine if you get very short-sighted and long sighted at the same time. You'd need reading glasses as well as your normal seeing glasses. It will be fun seeing you fumble for your reading glasses to read checklists and then switch back to your usual glasses as you go back to looking outside.

LASIK, while wonderful in correcting your vision to perfect, doesn't change your predisposition to become myopic as you age. So if you get your LASIK done at 20 to obtain perfect vision, you might become myopic again at 30 and need another correction. There is only so many times you can burn out your corneas. Not to mention LASIK brings in some special side effects like dry eyes and halos/ghosting what not.

So yes, the standards you see from your class I medical are the minimum standards to fly. The moment you are unable to meet those standards, poof goes your medical and your career as a pilot. The standards for SQ and Scoot seems far stricter, but they have your eyesight in mind as a 50 year old captain and not a 20 year old wannabe. I don't think there are any captains flying that cannot meet the class I medical requirement. It will be terrible for you if you fail your medical at 50 and have no other skills than flying as a trade.

If you are rich, you can always self fund your private training and apply to scoot and other airlines from there. You take the risk upon yourself, the airline wouldn't care so much if you lose your license as you will be just a disposable hire.

SIA application
 

Hey Passionate.Aviator,

The SIA careers page where you need to apply has step by step procedure & that lets you attach 5 separate documents.

You need to go to careers page & find the CADET PILOT opening & follow the steps.

Hi Aveheart,
thanks for your reply. i was at this page and saw that i can attach only 1 document. so i was wondering how to attach 2 documents.

https://sia.silkroad.com/epostings/i...p.uploadresume

Neither, wonderland,I am where the space cowboys are.

Age Requirement still apply ?
 

Hi guys,

I am new here just want to enquire something before i sent in my resume

Is there still age requirement applied to Singaporean <26 ?
Is there anyone i can call to enquire more about the requirement before sending in the resume ?

This is my first time sending so i wouldn`t want to blow the chance :8


I am 22 this year btw.

Thank you !

FAA license?

I will be getting the CAAS together with FAA sit for 2 checks. I think they say Simon ho will fly from Singapore or a CAAS tester from Australia will be coming to do our check rides.

FAA will be conducted by an approved FAA DPE.

Application Attachment
 

@passionate.aviator

Oh yes, I checked, the link where you posted, that's where you can do only one which is your resume but later in the application you can upload more docs. just keep going.

Good old Simon Ho!

Former Skyhawk driver! :ok:

Is there anybody in here who wants to form a whatsapp group or something? So that we can discuss about interviews and stuff ;)

So you are doing your flying with STAA?

help
 

Hi all,
While applying in the form its mentioned that the submission can be edited later. but i cannot find a page whereby i can search for my resume and update something. can anyone help? screenshot in the link below.




Imgur
http://imgur.com/GbeCIHX

@flying.monkeyz, Yes I am.

Hi guys. I have a question regarding the requirements for the SIA Cadet pilot position. It says that there is an additional requirement of 5 O' level credits. What if I don't have one? This is because I took the long route.

N' --> ITE --> POLY --> UNI (Singapore Institute of Technology)

Any advice?

P.S: I have an aerospace electronics diploma and an aeronautical engineering degree. But the O' level requirement is just killing me. :(

@Murdifi,

IMHO you could send in your resume to give it a try. Your qualifications supersedes what's required, except for what apparently looks like a mandatory 'O' levels requirement.

I do not believe SIA HR will throw your application to a side, without some form of scrutiny, just because you don't have the 'O' levels. Even if that is the case, fret not, there are other programs out there you can apply for. Keeping in mind that the SIA program is very popular because it is well established and one does not need to put up the training fees upfront.

If you think that money is the thing stopping you. I've known people who took a risk to front the money without guarantee of a job placement, myself included. On top of that, out of the bunch some took bank loans.

All that being said, I also don't want to give you false hope. There may not be a pot of gold at the end of every rainbow, however if you never try you never know.

You've worked hard to improve your academic results and got to where you are today. Don't let anyone tell you otherwise. If there is something, you truly want, no one can stop you from getting to it besides you.

Hi Murdifi,

Unfortunately SQ is very strict about the 'O' level ruling. For e.g. If there were 2 applicants;

A = poly grad with 'O' level completed in one seating.
B = degree holder with 'O' level, partial retake

They will take A and reject B. Hope this clarifies. :ok:

Veins101
 

Hey Veins101,

That was some real good reply you posted, surely it does boost confidence in someone who is confused. I guess applying doesn't harm.

hi,

does anyone knows if the age requirement of 26 years old still stand with SIA ?

Thank yoou in advance

Yes it is still in play unless;

1. You have already failed selection for the RSAF (compass test).

2. You are not eligible for national service.

application status
 

Hi, has anyone heard back from SIA yet?

SIA pilot application status
 

Hi all!

Does anyone have any clue as to when the interview process will begin with SIA?

Thanks!

hi zacklim. I have not heard from SIA yet as well. I hope they will get rolling with the interview process soon. Its a good chance to prepare well for the interviews in the mean time. all the best :)

Normally 3 months, in small batches expect to be called up a month after.

Thanks !
 

Thanks! All the best with your prep

yes, the 26 yo policy is still in place. i was affected by it, submitted my application a few time before 26 and and didn't get a call till i was 25 going on 26. saw applications being put on hold now still because of age.

finally SIA has decided to take in female cadets.

Wow that's news.

imagine if they look towards CAE, CTC or even last resort STAA for their training purposes? lol..

Imagine the amount of money they'll save if they shut the school down - rental at MAJ Aviation, selling the aircraft, getting rid of the staff.

anyone that just applied heard anything yet?

I know someone that applied on the 31st july getting his first interview confirmation

First round of interview to start on 29 Aug.

Anyone got shortlisted?

Did u receive any email?

Unfortunately i was not shortlisted.

I'm reaching 32 next year and also married... probably got filtered out already...