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13th Jan Batch?
Hey Jessie Blue
Are you one of those who went for the 13th 2005 Jan Batch??
I received an email 3 days after the 1st interview as well. And now I think we are both scheduled on the same 2nd,3rd round next week.
I think not to worry to much and just be yourself because if this PILOT career is yours, even with the slighest effort, it will be your. The more pressure you put ion yourself, anybody will fumble more. Just chill out, be confident, and I do hop eto see you at the interview ground next week :0) Just read up some stuff from ASPIRING to be A Pilot website, and i think that should be all. Pressure will be all around, no doubt, just stay calm yeah!
See you there!
p/s: i was one of the those in ROOM 2 of the 1st round interview.
Are you one of those who went for the 13th 2005 Jan Batch??
I received an email 3 days after the 1st interview as well. And now I think we are both scheduled on the same 2nd,3rd round next week.
I think not to worry to much and just be yourself because if this PILOT career is yours, even with the slighest effort, it will be your. The more pressure you put ion yourself, anybody will fumble more. Just chill out, be confident, and I do hop eto see you at the interview ground next week :0) Just read up some stuff from ASPIRING to be A Pilot website, and i think that should be all. Pressure will be all around, no doubt, just stay calm yeah!
See you there!
p/s: i was one of the those in ROOM 2 of the 1st round interview.
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wohooo.. good luck to you too JustMe26
Wow wow wow.. looks like more and more candidates who read this forum gets to clear round one...
Prove that this forum is indeed a great place for us to get prepared...
All the best too you too JustMe26, hope both u & Jessie Blue will come back and update us of your good news!
Prove that this forum is indeed a great place for us to get prepared...
All the best too you too JustMe26, hope both u & Jessie Blue will come back and update us of your good news!
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Hi hi, Brain & JM26,
Actually, my 1st interview was in Nov 04! But because I hv some work commitments that I really couldn't push away, so I requested Mr. Edward from HR to postpone the 2nd round. I thought I blew it, but SIA did get back to me again. Phew!
I'm touched by the outpouring of encouragement I hv received. I now see pilots as a group of professionals who care abt other people and are not just concerned abt themselves. Kudos.
Good luck, JM26, and thanks a mil to Brain! And a perfect Year of the Rooster to all!
Jessie Blue
p.s. so does anyone know how pilots are involved in the management of the airline?
Actually, my 1st interview was in Nov 04! But because I hv some work commitments that I really couldn't push away, so I requested Mr. Edward from HR to postpone the 2nd round. I thought I blew it, but SIA did get back to me again. Phew!
I'm touched by the outpouring of encouragement I hv received. I now see pilots as a group of professionals who care abt other people and are not just concerned abt themselves. Kudos.
Good luck, JM26, and thanks a mil to Brain! And a perfect Year of the Rooster to all!
Jessie Blue
p.s. so does anyone know how pilots are involved in the management of the airline?
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You're welcome J.Blue.
Yo J.Blue...
Ermm.. to my knowledge, S/O and F/Officers will not have any roles in the management team.. Our main focus should be on how to get to captains which is gonna take years & experiences to attain it.
Management path will only comes in upon reaching captain... depending on vacancies and performance.
The above are what I heard of, and to the best of my knowledge. Anyone deems the need to edit, feel free to correct me, thanks!
Ermm.. to my knowledge, S/O and F/Officers will not have any roles in the management team.. Our main focus should be on how to get to captains which is gonna take years & experiences to attain it.
Management path will only comes in upon reaching captain... depending on vacancies and performance.
The above are what I heard of, and to the best of my knowledge. Anyone deems the need to edit, feel free to correct me, thanks!
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Hi JustMe26,
I had my interview on the 19th in RM 1.
Still waiting for the reply."finger cross"
Have you had the tests already?
I thought the tests will come first before the 2nd and third interview?
TinyBrian,
You are right! This forum had proven to be very informative.
Down from Wannabes to pilots level.
Also, Thanks for your advice earlier.
But I do not think I did well for the interview.
Made a few silly mistakes.
Anyway, just hope for the best.
Question : Will SQ inform the successful applicants first then the reject one later?
Cheers!
I had my interview on the 19th in RM 1.
Still waiting for the reply."finger cross"
Have you had the tests already?
I thought the tests will come first before the 2nd and third interview?
TinyBrian,
You are right! This forum had proven to be very informative.
Down from Wannabes to pilots level.
Also, Thanks for your advice earlier.
But I do not think I did well for the interview.
Made a few silly mistakes.
Anyway, just hope for the best.
Question : Will SQ inform the successful applicants first then the reject one later?
Cheers!
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Hi d2way,
Just for your referrence: Based on me and 2 others whom I got to know thru first interview, I was given the notice to attend the 2nd & 3rd interview 2 days later after my first. The other 2 had no replies until a week later and were told they are rejected.
As for the test, it is actually done on the 2nd interview. Went for some admin stuffs, submitting of documents and briefing.. etc etc. The next day will be SIT test, final interview cum tea party...
Hope this will be useful to you in due course dude!!.. Don't worry man, I thought I did badly for my 1st round too..
Regards.
As for the test, it is actually done on the 2nd interview. Went for some admin stuffs, submitting of documents and briefing.. etc etc. The next day will be SIT test, final interview cum tea party...
Hope this will be useful to you in due course dude!!.. Don't worry man, I thought I did badly for my 1st round too..
Regards.
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Interviews
Hey there,
This Q's is to u guys who have just gone through the interviews.
1) how often is the selection process??? once every 2 months?
2) Is there a long wait between the handing in the application to till they call u up? From what i read its between a week to a couple of years? better to email everything to them or post it?
3) What sort of questions do they ask???...ie..what do u wanna fly,how many engines does a 744 have, explain how a jet engine works...etc
4) What do u think they expect from u from the 1st interview?
5) What do they expect from the other interviews??? What sort of questions do they ask???
6) What is ecpected of u during the tea party??
I know the list is long and most of the questions would have been answered before....but a clear and gathered answer would be awsome.
Cheers
This Q's is to u guys who have just gone through the interviews.
1) how often is the selection process??? once every 2 months?
2) Is there a long wait between the handing in the application to till they call u up? From what i read its between a week to a couple of years? better to email everything to them or post it?
3) What sort of questions do they ask???...ie..what do u wanna fly,how many engines does a 744 have, explain how a jet engine works...etc
4) What do u think they expect from u from the 1st interview?
5) What do they expect from the other interviews??? What sort of questions do they ask???
6) What is ecpected of u during the tea party??
I know the list is long and most of the questions would have been answered before....but a clear and gathered answer would be awsome.
Cheers
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Day I met JessieBlue
Hi d2Way,
You are right to say that the test comes on the 2nd interview. If you have not received yoru rejection letter yet, means thereis STILL chance for you :0)ALrite.
I went for the test today. I met JessieBlue, real nice and chatty guy. There were 8 of us there today. 2 did not want to take up the pilotship anymore. So it is the BIG day tomorrow going through the final interview. The test today is MENTALLY draining where they confused you with loads of things in their EQ and IQ questions. Just stay focus. If any of you guys are going for the 2nd round, do READ the instructions crefully because that is your only lifeline. But just stay cool yeah. I am in fact trying to now, as tomorrow will be the D-DAY for all the guys who attended today's session.
Meantime, I cant write much for now, my heart is too anxious for tomorrow's event:P Will still keep you guys posted when the interview is OVER.
You are right to say that the test comes on the 2nd interview. If you have not received yoru rejection letter yet, means thereis STILL chance for you :0)ALrite.
I went for the test today. I met JessieBlue, real nice and chatty guy. There were 8 of us there today. 2 did not want to take up the pilotship anymore. So it is the BIG day tomorrow going through the final interview. The test today is MENTALLY draining where they confused you with loads of things in their EQ and IQ questions. Just stay focus. If any of you guys are going for the 2nd round, do READ the instructions crefully because that is your only lifeline. But just stay cool yeah. I am in fact trying to now, as tomorrow will be the D-DAY for all the guys who attended today's session.
Meantime, I cant write much for now, my heart is too anxious for tomorrow's event:P Will still keep you guys posted when the interview is OVER.
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Woohoooo.. Good luck JM26 and JessieBlue
Hey JM26,
Wow, Stay cool buddy.. I guess u must be waiting patiently for 11.30am now??.. hehe.... Time-check, 10.45am, 45mins to go..
Do keep us posted man!! Really hope both you and Blue gets in.
Actually, getting thru` to second round, you are halfway there.. It's not a matter of competition with the rest of the candidates anymore but how you can prove yourself to be a pilot wannabe I think. Coz` there are some batches that had all 10 candidates make it thru` while mine had only 5.
Once again, GOOD LUCK dude! -TinyBrain
Hii Susheel,
To the best of my knowledge, hope it helps:
1) how often is the selection process??? once every 2 months?
Brain's feel: I think almost every month/week, And it's an ongoing process. About 30 interviewees per 1st interview.. And 10 during the 2nd and final interview/test.
2) Is there a long wait between the handing in the application to till they call u up? From what i read its between a week to a couple of years? better to email everything to them or post it?
Brain's Ans: I submitted by email in Sept and received the response in Dec. Important will be the application form. The rest of the documents; transcript, NS COS, dip/deg etc will be asked to bring during your first interview.
3) What sort of questions do they ask???...ie..what do u wanna fly,how many engines does a 744 have, explain how a jet engine works...etc
Brain's Ans: Everything up sky to earth and even down underwater. Majority of my qns revolves around my NS and if you have those knowledge of a/craft, it'll show your keen interest in aviation.
4) What do u think they expect from u from the 1st interview?
Brain's feel: Just be yourself and answer truthfully.
5) What do they expect from the other interviews??? What sort of questions do they ask???
Brain's feel: 2nd round is not so much of competing I think. But how you can work in team and how you can manage stress and pressure. I had my final interview qns about the same as the 1st.
6) What is ecpected of u during the tea party??
Brain's ans: Release yourself from the tension and expose your reality. Chat with the interviewers and ask them relevant qns or experiences.
The above are only my shallow knowledge and what I had experienced. It has no way in one or another represent any airline's stand.
Wow, Stay cool buddy.. I guess u must be waiting patiently for 11.30am now??.. hehe.... Time-check, 10.45am, 45mins to go..
Do keep us posted man!! Really hope both you and Blue gets in.
Actually, getting thru` to second round, you are halfway there.. It's not a matter of competition with the rest of the candidates anymore but how you can prove yourself to be a pilot wannabe I think. Coz` there are some batches that had all 10 candidates make it thru` while mine had only 5.
Once again, GOOD LUCK dude! -TinyBrain
Hii Susheel,
To the best of my knowledge, hope it helps:
1) how often is the selection process??? once every 2 months?
Brain's feel: I think almost every month/week, And it's an ongoing process. About 30 interviewees per 1st interview.. And 10 during the 2nd and final interview/test.
2) Is there a long wait between the handing in the application to till they call u up? From what i read its between a week to a couple of years? better to email everything to them or post it?
Brain's Ans: I submitted by email in Sept and received the response in Dec. Important will be the application form. The rest of the documents; transcript, NS COS, dip/deg etc will be asked to bring during your first interview.
3) What sort of questions do they ask???...ie..what do u wanna fly,how many engines does a 744 have, explain how a jet engine works...etc
Brain's Ans: Everything up sky to earth and even down underwater. Majority of my qns revolves around my NS and if you have those knowledge of a/craft, it'll show your keen interest in aviation.
4) What do u think they expect from u from the 1st interview?
Brain's feel: Just be yourself and answer truthfully.
5) What do they expect from the other interviews??? What sort of questions do they ask???
Brain's feel: 2nd round is not so much of competing I think. But how you can work in team and how you can manage stress and pressure. I had my final interview qns about the same as the 1st.
6) What is ecpected of u during the tea party??
Brain's ans: Release yourself from the tension and expose your reality. Chat with the interviewers and ask them relevant qns or experiences.
The above are only my shallow knowledge and what I had experienced. It has no way in one or another represent any airline's stand.
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Cheers
Howyagoin Brain,
Cheers for the heads-up, god knows i need it. Just got to read-up all the bloody notes i got from PPL to ATPL . Do they use the 737 for the ATPL tests..ie NAvigation and flight planning or still the old 727?
Cheers matey.
Cheers for the heads-up, god knows i need it. Just got to read-up all the bloody notes i got from PPL to ATPL . Do they use the 737 for the ATPL tests..ie NAvigation and flight planning or still the old 727?
Cheers matey.
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Hii Susheel,
U're most welcome, pal. Ermm.. I don't mean you really have to read up the notes.. but the basic understanding of how a plane flys, how many engines does a 777/747 have, what's the difference between each a/craft... etc... As for me, I was asked how does an a/craft bank...
Do u have a ATPL license?
Regards, Tinybrain.
Do u have a ATPL license?
Regards, Tinybrain.
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My result
Hi ALL,
I went through the 2nd day of the interview yesterday. Bombared with loads of question, and the waiting time to know whether you got in really KILSSSS.But i am glad it is over. Really over. I didn;'t make the cut. Not knowing the reason why, but I think Jessie Blue made it .. 8 of us ..i think only 4 made it through thuogh.
Strange huh. Well, I have none to blame, just see through it that I am not able to make the cut. For those of you who are going for the 2nd round, well .. I think, just be yourself. Nothing much you can do, because the interview panels which consists of 6 panels, will keep asking you and mocking you till you are STUNNED in the face :0). Nonethless, just stay clam. If you can, anything also can ..alrite.:0)
Good luck to all those who are waiting for the 2nd round :0)
Signing off:0)
I went through the 2nd day of the interview yesterday. Bombared with loads of question, and the waiting time to know whether you got in really KILSSSS.But i am glad it is over. Really over. I didn;'t make the cut. Not knowing the reason why, but I think Jessie Blue made it .. 8 of us ..i think only 4 made it through thuogh.
Strange huh. Well, I have none to blame, just see through it that I am not able to make the cut. For those of you who are going for the 2nd round, well .. I think, just be yourself. Nothing much you can do, because the interview panels which consists of 6 panels, will keep asking you and mocking you till you are STUNNED in the face :0). Nonethless, just stay clam. If you can, anything also can ..alrite.:0)
Good luck to all those who are waiting for the 2nd round :0)
Signing off:0)
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RE JustMe26: Your result
Hi JM26,
Don't worry, I think it's not that you are not better or anything than the rest of the candidates.. just that pressure might have taken control. I think you had over-stressed yourself and hence got STUNNED by their questions. Who knows, there may be much more better opportunities out there awaiting for you in the days to come!...
Give yourself a pat on the shoulder for making it to the second round dude....
Good luck and thanks for sharing with us your experiences!
Don't worry, I think it's not that you are not better or anything than the rest of the candidates.. just that pressure might have taken control. I think you had over-stressed yourself and hence got STUNNED by their questions. Who knows, there may be much more better opportunities out there awaiting for you in the days to come!...
Give yourself a pat on the shoulder for making it to the second round dude....
Good luck and thanks for sharing with us your experiences!
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Hi, JM26, Brain
Hi, guys.
Yes, I made it thru the 2nd interview, and I found out abt the passing rate when I went for the medical today.
I'm sorry that JM26 couldn't join us, because after 2 days of nerve-wracking tests, I felt the bond between the 8 of us. To be honest, I would hv loved for JM26 to be with us because he is one of the more cheerful, always encouraging, with a storehouse of knowledge to boot.
JM26, I could feel your passion for flying. There may be other ways for you to pursue your interests. God works in mysterious ways. Whatever is in store for you, I sincerely wish you the best of fortune in your future endeavours. Pls continue to keep in touch.
Thanks again to each and everyone. Be back soon.
Jessie Blue
Yes, I made it thru the 2nd interview, and I found out abt the passing rate when I went for the medical today.
I'm sorry that JM26 couldn't join us, because after 2 days of nerve-wracking tests, I felt the bond between the 8 of us. To be honest, I would hv loved for JM26 to be with us because he is one of the more cheerful, always encouraging, with a storehouse of knowledge to boot.
JM26, I could feel your passion for flying. There may be other ways for you to pursue your interests. God works in mysterious ways. Whatever is in store for you, I sincerely wish you the best of fortune in your future endeavours. Pls continue to keep in touch.
Thanks again to each and everyone. Be back soon.
Jessie Blue
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Hey
Tiny,
Nah i dont have my atpl theory but should be able to sit for it after a months study. Bloody Air Law aint gonna be easy. How about the IREX exam? Got any ideas about the theory? A/C banks eh? Sh*t i hope they are not gonna ask questions about Medium Level turns and Forced landings...cant remember the checklist anymore...more studying for me then.
The rest,
S**t the interviews arent that easy eh? Well guys keep trying and hopefully you get in sooner or later. Keep your fingers crossed.
Cheers guys
Nah i dont have my atpl theory but should be able to sit for it after a months study. Bloody Air Law aint gonna be easy. How about the IREX exam? Got any ideas about the theory? A/C banks eh? Sh*t i hope they are not gonna ask questions about Medium Level turns and Forced landings...cant remember the checklist anymore...more studying for me then.
The rest,
S**t the interviews arent that easy eh? Well guys keep trying and hopefully you get in sooner or later. Keep your fingers crossed.
Cheers guys
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damn .. things are really hotting up ... here at pprune as well as SIA. True the response time is a lot faster .. there apparently is an acute shortage of pilots on the 744. Most of the people can expect to be slotted for SQ cargo, like mylsef and tinybrain.
Hey tinybrain .. just received my joining instructions .. i reach singapore on the 10th. Hope to see you during the briefing.
Good luck to guys still to interview .. like everyone else said, just be honest and when you dont know, say you dont know.
my best regards,
mikku
hey susheel .. you of indian origin by any chance ?
Hey tinybrain .. just received my joining instructions .. i reach singapore on the 10th. Hope to see you during the briefing.
Good luck to guys still to interview .. like everyone else said, just be honest and when you dont know, say you dont know.
my best regards,
mikku
hey susheel .. you of indian origin by any chance ?
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Hey
Mikku,
Yup of indian origin...Malaysian by birth and hell i love the food there...only 21 more days till i get back to eat all the food i want!!!!!!!!!
Nah but im in australia, just graduated...just taking it easy and relaxing now.
Anyways good luck in the future!
Susheel
Yup of indian origin...Malaysian by birth and hell i love the food there...only 21 more days till i get back to eat all the food i want!!!!!!!!!
Nah but im in australia, just graduated...just taking it easy and relaxing now.
Anyways good luck in the future!
Susheel
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Hi Everyone,
I'm relatively new to this forum. I think there are quite alot of helpful information here, and i would like to thank everyone for sharing their experiences and knowledge.
I apologise in advance for my ignorance (the dumb questions that are to follow), also the fact that i'm not local to Singapore.
I've read about this training camping "OBS", and i was wondering what does OBS stand for ? How long is the camp ? What does the camp involve (besides from running 1km increments) ?
I would appreciate if anyone could shed some light.
Regards,
Monkme
I'm relatively new to this forum. I think there are quite alot of helpful information here, and i would like to thank everyone for sharing their experiences and knowledge.
I apologise in advance for my ignorance (the dumb questions that are to follow), also the fact that i'm not local to Singapore.
I've read about this training camping "OBS", and i was wondering what does OBS stand for ? How long is the camp ? What does the camp involve (besides from running 1km increments) ?
I would appreciate if anyone could shed some light.
Regards,
Monkme
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Hey
From experience....OBS stands for Outward Bound School. Take it as a boot camp for the untrained military serviceman. The one in Lumut, Malaysia is a pretty good one except the bloody quaters are located on a steep hill. Its not bad of a place. Remember going there about 7 years ago for a childrens adventure course for 10 days...and the adults course had it bad. But i guess the course there brings out the good in ppl.
The island that they ask u to kayak to isnt bad either...infact secluded paradise i guess. I think thats the real pangkor island ...but i remember from a different outing to the same island a year later. It had a fishermans village on the otherside. Correct me if im wrong anyone?
Hope that helped.
P.S. anyone know if the food is still good there??? the old aunty there was pretty good in her mutton curry!!!!
By the way monkeme, which part of australia u from?
The island that they ask u to kayak to isnt bad either...infact secluded paradise i guess. I think thats the real pangkor island ...but i remember from a different outing to the same island a year later. It had a fishermans village on the otherside. Correct me if im wrong anyone?
Hope that helped.
P.S. anyone know if the food is still good there??? the old aunty there was pretty good in her mutton curry!!!!
By the way monkeme, which part of australia u from?