SIA cadet pilot (Merged - Again!).
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hey Vimd23
Well, keep your fingers crossed mates.. u may never know when they will get in touch with you. Drop me a pm if you do go through the second round. Would like to hear your experience
Well, keep your fingers crossed mates.. u may never know when they will get in touch with you. Drop me a pm if you do go through the second round. Would like to hear your experience
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Pulau Ubin
Anyone going with to To Pulau Ubin on the 30th?
Guys i would really appreciate it, if i can get some info or some insight into that OBS camp. heard its running increment of 1 km each day?
Wicked thoughts and OVERweight!
Cheers.
Sorry for the typo : Anyone going with me?
Guys i would really appreciate it, if i can get some info or some insight into that OBS camp. heard its running increment of 1 km each day?
Wicked thoughts and OVERweight!
Cheers.
Sorry for the typo : Anyone going with me?
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you are right... running increment of 1 km each day. i don't know for a fact but that's what i have been hearing.
but what i can tell you for fact is that the camp isn't really to train you to fly, it is to see if you can survive and "fit in". So keep it up in there and do as you are told.
perhaps you can tell us about your experience during the 1st, 2nd interviews and specifics about the tests. let me recap important data from the past 1 year. (are they still current?)
location: singapore - sia building
malaysia - hotel Nikko
SIA Interview in the first round (est 30 min)
about yourself + why you want to be a pilot etc
understand how a jet engine works/aerodynamics etc
learn the SIA fleet 777/744 etc
about 3-4 weeks later
2nd interview
2 days affair, first day is just some physcometric tests.
2nd day is situational test in the morning,
do things like design a airport, build a control tower using lego chips (anything else?)
followed by final interview (with about 6-8 interviewers)
more details on the SIA fleet
jet engines + airframe - winglets
and then finally tea party
medic test
p/s it would be beneficial for the next round of cadets - your juniors that will look up to you and regard you their hero when they get in.
you are right... running increment of 1 km each day. i don't know for a fact but that's what i have been hearing.
but what i can tell you for fact is that the camp isn't really to train you to fly, it is to see if you can survive and "fit in". So keep it up in there and do as you are told.
perhaps you can tell us about your experience during the 1st, 2nd interviews and specifics about the tests. let me recap important data from the past 1 year. (are they still current?)
location: singapore - sia building
malaysia - hotel Nikko
SIA Interview in the first round (est 30 min)
about yourself + why you want to be a pilot etc
understand how a jet engine works/aerodynamics etc
learn the SIA fleet 777/744 etc
about 3-4 weeks later
2nd interview
2 days affair, first day is just some physcometric tests.
2nd day is situational test in the morning,
do things like design a airport, build a control tower using lego chips (anything else?)
followed by final interview (with about 6-8 interviewers)
more details on the SIA fleet
jet engines + airframe - winglets
and then finally tea party
medic test
p/s it would be beneficial for the next round of cadets - your juniors that will look up to you and regard you their hero when they get in.
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Some old greybeard posted that its not important to avail yourself with the basic facts like what engines on a SQ 744,etc. during the initial interview.He implied not important to know stuff like that -just be humble,etc.
Then he came on and gave us this nugget:''PW-4056 engines are rated at 56,750 lbs of takeoff thrust each. That's why it's called 4056'' Wah, he must really know his airplane well!
Well i know someone who was asked what body of water[not ocean,mind you] SQ flies over first when going to the USA.Could'nt answer that Q, so bombed out!
What gives?
Then he came on and gave us this nugget:''PW-4056 engines are rated at 56,750 lbs of takeoff thrust each. That's why it's called 4056'' Wah, he must really know his airplane well!
Well i know someone who was asked what body of water[not ocean,mind you] SQ flies over first when going to the USA.Could'nt answer that Q, so bombed out!
What gives?
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pls clear my doubts~~thanks!
heloo..one of the replies stated that one must be at least 21 yrs and above to qualify for the ATPL.... Im going to be 20 yrs old next yr "may", which will also be the month when i sent in my application...can i ask will i be marked down because of age issues? or do i meet the requirements on time? Any advices to when i should apply? Very thankful to those who helpp me with this!
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Hi guys,
I'm a Msian citizen who studied in Singapore for primary and secondary school. Am currently in Sydney doing a degree in Aviation and next year is my last. Part of my course comprises of flying training and I get about 250 hours on pistons plus a frozen Australian ATPL. Really interested in becoming an SQ pilot and was wondering if my foreign licences will stand me in good stead and whether I should convert them to the Malaysian or Singapore ATPL first before applying for the cadetship?
I know of a B777 Captain in the company and he says that once you get selected for the interview, you are basically passed by the interviewers and the more mistakes you make then the more chances you give them of failing you, is that true? Finally, what is expected of me during the interviews? Also, is the OBS course part of the cadetship?
Many thanks!
I'm a Msian citizen who studied in Singapore for primary and secondary school. Am currently in Sydney doing a degree in Aviation and next year is my last. Part of my course comprises of flying training and I get about 250 hours on pistons plus a frozen Australian ATPL. Really interested in becoming an SQ pilot and was wondering if my foreign licences will stand me in good stead and whether I should convert them to the Malaysian or Singapore ATPL first before applying for the cadetship?
I know of a B777 Captain in the company and he says that once you get selected for the interview, you are basically passed by the interviewers and the more mistakes you make then the more chances you give them of failing you, is that true? Finally, what is expected of me during the interviews? Also, is the OBS course part of the cadetship?
Many thanks!
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hi SQ111
hi SQ 111,
i am going for my apt and second interview cum sit test on this coming tues.
in ur view, wat show i prepare for the apt and sit test.
i have been mugging for weeks for the 2nd interview... and i think i am ready.. .
its just this apt and sit test that i am getting quite worried abt...
i need your advice on this
thank you for ur time.......
Pilot wannabe
i am going for my apt and second interview cum sit test on this coming tues.
in ur view, wat show i prepare for the apt and sit test.
i have been mugging for weeks for the 2nd interview... and i think i am ready.. .
its just this apt and sit test that i am getting quite worried abt...
i need your advice on this
thank you for ur time.......
Pilot wannabe
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Nothing you really need to do. be humble, show your passion to be a pilot, that abt it. No need to mug, i never mug, except just know some basics like how a jet engine works, how many engines does a 744/777/A340 has, what you wish to fly if you are selected (if you answer B737, or B767, then that's it)
Or maybe they'll ask you the range of A345.
As for the Sit test and Apt, no worries, you don't need the dexterity of a fighter pilot, I gather that you are a commando, so I think shouldn't be something you can't handle. (I'm a commando myself)
Sometimes they'll ask stupid question like why didn't you go OCS during NS, do you think Commandos are assets to SAF. (Its true cos I got this question that time)
When you make it to round two, basically its about 80% chance already, so just relax
Nothing you really need to do. be humble, show your passion to be a pilot, that abt it. No need to mug, i never mug, except just know some basics like how a jet engine works, how many engines does a 744/777/A340 has, what you wish to fly if you are selected (if you answer B737, or B767, then that's it)
Or maybe they'll ask you the range of A345.
As for the Sit test and Apt, no worries, you don't need the dexterity of a fighter pilot, I gather that you are a commando, so I think shouldn't be something you can't handle. (I'm a commando myself)
Sometimes they'll ask stupid question like why didn't you go OCS during NS, do you think Commandos are assets to SAF. (Its true cos I got this question that time)
When you make it to round two, basically its about 80% chance already, so just relax
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Yes there is OBS, either Pulau Ubin or Lumut. Dunno the Tsunami will change plans or not.
As far as I know, your license will not be recognised and you'll still do all the papers in Singapore Flying College. The Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore only recignises licenses if you got it in Jandakot (which is where Singapore Flying College is) or another university in New Zealand (Can't be bothered to find out)
You'll still do the cadetship like any new entrants w/o any flying experience. ie you'll be treated like Ab initio. only advantage is that you'l probably complete Jandakot phase faster than others
Check with CAAS for more info, can't really provide much
As far as I know, your license will not be recognised and you'll still do all the papers in Singapore Flying College. The Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore only recignises licenses if you got it in Jandakot (which is where Singapore Flying College is) or another university in New Zealand (Can't be bothered to find out)
You'll still do the cadetship like any new entrants w/o any flying experience. ie you'll be treated like Ab initio. only advantage is that you'l probably complete Jandakot phase faster than others
Check with CAAS for more info, can't really provide much
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Dear All,
I had received a email asking me for an interview on the coming 19th Jan.
I had a question to ask the gurus here.
" IS there any weight requirement to join the cadet pilot program? Esp during the medical checkup?"
Cheers!
I had received a email asking me for an interview on the coming 19th Jan.
I had a question to ask the gurus here.
" IS there any weight requirement to join the cadet pilot program? Esp during the medical checkup?"
Cheers!
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d2way, not that I heard of..
Hi d2way,
Ermm.. I havn't heard of any weight requirements as far as I know.... Anyway.. Don't think so much d2way, just be yourself and go for the interview. Do your best there and see what happens. Their replies are very prompt nowadays unlike what you saw in the past few posts where they mentioned it took months...
In my batch, majority of us within one to two working days, and a few took one week to receive a call from HR to attend 2nd and 3rd interview cum tea party. Next day after tea party, you will get the green/red light for next stage: medical check-up. Approx. 3 weeks after medical, the email will reach your inbox and woohooo.. go for your celebration!.. =)
Errm.. just a suggestion from TinyBrain: during the first interview, rather than hanging around and waiting for your turn, try mixing around and exchange contacts. In this way, you guys can keep each other update when u or your peers get a reply for 2nd interview. Last but not least, ALL THE BEST! Good Luck man!
Ermm.. I havn't heard of any weight requirements as far as I know.... Anyway.. Don't think so much d2way, just be yourself and go for the interview. Do your best there and see what happens. Their replies are very prompt nowadays unlike what you saw in the past few posts where they mentioned it took months...
In my batch, majority of us within one to two working days, and a few took one week to receive a call from HR to attend 2nd and 3rd interview cum tea party. Next day after tea party, you will get the green/red light for next stage: medical check-up. Approx. 3 weeks after medical, the email will reach your inbox and woohooo.. go for your celebration!.. =)
Errm.. just a suggestion from TinyBrain: during the first interview, rather than hanging around and waiting for your turn, try mixing around and exchange contacts. In this way, you guys can keep each other update when u or your peers get a reply for 2nd interview. Last but not least, ALL THE BEST! Good Luck man!
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Hi TinyBrain,
Thanks for your reply.
I am just consious about my weight as I had been a little overweight.
Anyway, I am on very strict diet this few weeks. So I hope to have some weight loss for the interview or Medical (if I can go thru).
Also, Congrads to you.... hope things will be smooth for you.
I didn't know that you will know if you will be flying Cargo or commercial at the initial stage. Isn't it depends on your performance during the training?
Cheers!
Thanks for your reply.
I am just consious about my weight as I had been a little overweight.
Anyway, I am on very strict diet this few weeks. So I hope to have some weight loss for the interview or Medical (if I can go thru).
Also, Congrads to you.... hope things will be smooth for you.
I didn't know that you will know if you will be flying Cargo or commercial at the initial stage. Isn't it depends on your performance during the training?
Cheers!
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thanks d2way
Glad to hear that you are cutting down your weight... Even not for the job, as least it's for your own good, pal.
As for the SQ main/ cargo/ silkair contract, I thought will only be assigned after cadetship too. But to our surprise, we received the SQ Cargo contract. Maybe they had revised their system?
Well, at least we know where we'll go after cadetship rather than being posted there when you`d been hoping for the main fleet since training..
Once again, GOOD LUCK for your 1st interview.. and do update us! ^-^
*Cheers*
As for the SQ main/ cargo/ silkair contract, I thought will only be assigned after cadetship too. But to our surprise, we received the SQ Cargo contract. Maybe they had revised their system?
Well, at least we know where we'll go after cadetship rather than being posted there when you`d been hoping for the main fleet since training..
Once again, GOOD LUCK for your 1st interview.. and do update us! ^-^
*Cheers*
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Hi, friends,
I'm a pilot wannabe, too, going for my 2nd interview next week! I'm pretty nervous, but that's me.
SIA HR actually sent me an email within the week that I underwent the 1st interview. I think the response time have greatly improved
I will like to ask the experienced pilots this question - other than flying, are you also involved in the management of the airline? If so, how exactly are pilots involved?
Thanks in advance!
Jessie
I'm a pilot wannabe, too, going for my 2nd interview next week! I'm pretty nervous, but that's me.
SIA HR actually sent me an email within the week that I underwent the 1st interview. I think the response time have greatly improved
I will like to ask the experienced pilots this question - other than flying, are you also involved in the management of the airline? If so, how exactly are pilots involved?
Thanks in advance!
Jessie
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Wooohooo.. Good Luck Jessie
Hey hey hey.. All the best for your 2nd & 3rd interview cum tea party!!!
Yup, definitely the response is much faster. And you'll get the result of final interview the very next day.
Do keep us update of your good news!
Good Luck!
Yup, definitely the response is much faster. And you'll get the result of final interview the very next day.
Do keep us update of your good news!
Good Luck!