SIA cadet pilot (Merged - Again!).
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OBS
If I am nor wrong the OBS is at the island called Palau Ubin, just besides Changi, East Coast of Singapore. And believe it or not, the kayaking is around Singapore!......
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OBS Lumut
Dear Akistar,
Yup i know Singapore has its own OBS. But when it is full....most of the time they end up in Lumut . Same thing when i was there. I think there was just above 70 ppl from Singapore. Sorry for the confusion. There is another in Sabah i think. All over the place i guess.
Susheel
Yup i know Singapore has its own OBS. But when it is full....most of the time they end up in Lumut . Same thing when i was there. I think there was just above 70 ppl from Singapore. Sorry for the confusion. There is another in Sabah i think. All over the place i guess.
Susheel
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Hi Guys,
Been reading for a while these few weeks on the postings. Congrats to those who made it. I was one of those interviewed on the 14 Jan 05.
Wonderin' if anyone interviewed on this date has been notified yet? I have not received any form on notification from them.
If say we are rejected, how soon are we notified? are they going to notify us in the first place.
In the mean time, I am chanting hard.
All the best to the rest of us...........
Cheers....vamp
Been reading for a while these few weeks on the postings. Congrats to those who made it. I was one of those interviewed on the 14 Jan 05.
Wonderin' if anyone interviewed on this date has been notified yet? I have not received any form on notification from them.
If say we are rejected, how soon are we notified? are they going to notify us in the first place.
In the mean time, I am chanting hard.
All the best to the rest of us...........
Cheers....vamp
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Look here
Hey VAMP and rest of the guys,
go here to get the answers to some of your questions.
http://www.pprune.com/forums/showthr...hreadid=147640
don't have to read everything, just scroll down the post to get to the part which you want.
go here to get the answers to some of your questions.
http://www.pprune.com/forums/showthr...hreadid=147640
don't have to read everything, just scroll down the post to get to the part which you want.
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Hi, Knight
Hi, Knight
You are the first SIA pilot whom I spoke with and whom encouraged me to go ahead for the selection. I followed your advice, went to CPT KH Lim and also every pilot I could get my hands on.
I'm not thru to the blue skies yet, but I just want to thank you for all your help.
Thank you, and best of luck in your career.
Jessie Blue.
You are the first SIA pilot whom I spoke with and whom encouraged me to go ahead for the selection. I followed your advice, went to CPT KH Lim and also every pilot I could get my hands on.
I'm not thru to the blue skies yet, but I just want to thank you for all your help.
Thank you, and best of luck in your career.
Jessie Blue.
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Hi Jessie Blue,
You're most welcome, I'm glad that I could be of some help.
Btw, I'm still a cadet at the moment, not quite the SIA pilot yet. If you're selected by SIA soon (fingers crossed eh?), it's even possible that we'll bump into each other at jandakot.
Keep in touch and let me know if there's anything else I can help you with. Same goes with anyone else reading this.
Lastly, some of you may know jamwyn who also posts on this site (which is also where I first got to know him). He's just started his ground school in seletar. So for you guys waiting out there, take heart and be patient.
You're most welcome, I'm glad that I could be of some help.
Btw, I'm still a cadet at the moment, not quite the SIA pilot yet. If you're selected by SIA soon (fingers crossed eh?), it's even possible that we'll bump into each other at jandakot.
Keep in touch and let me know if there's anything else I can help you with. Same goes with anyone else reading this.
Lastly, some of you may know jamwyn who also posts on this site (which is also where I first got to know him). He's just started his ground school in seletar. So for you guys waiting out there, take heart and be patient.
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Hi Guys,
Been some time since i last posted in this wonderful thread...
Congrats to those who made it (as in those receiving the offer letter)
Just a point i wanna make here for those still aspiring to be a pilot with SQ... make sure you do your homework thoroughly... give your best shot beginning from stage 1 (the first interview) right to the last stage in STC...
You can have lotsa tips n pointers in this forum or on the net...
I've learnt that SQ is very stringent in its selection process and only the best of the best gets selected... and once you're selected, just continue to give your best shot ( i had a fren who got chopped halfway thru training... and he actually quit his current job to fulfill his pilot dream)...
So the point is, give your best shot from day one...rite till u grad after Learjet and such... and you'll be fine...
Talk to the current SQ pilots and cadets...they'll give u a rough picture on how things are... (study life, working life etc etc)
It is not easy, but it is definately worth it...
Been some time since i last posted in this wonderful thread...
Congrats to those who made it (as in those receiving the offer letter)
Just a point i wanna make here for those still aspiring to be a pilot with SQ... make sure you do your homework thoroughly... give your best shot beginning from stage 1 (the first interview) right to the last stage in STC...
You can have lotsa tips n pointers in this forum or on the net...
I've learnt that SQ is very stringent in its selection process and only the best of the best gets selected... and once you're selected, just continue to give your best shot ( i had a fren who got chopped halfway thru training... and he actually quit his current job to fulfill his pilot dream)...
So the point is, give your best shot from day one...rite till u grad after Learjet and such... and you'll be fine...
Talk to the current SQ pilots and cadets...they'll give u a rough picture on how things are... (study life, working life etc etc)
It is not easy, but it is definately worth it...
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Hi guys,
If anyone can help me out here with some info:-
Does the flight simulator during training is as hard to control as in PC( i use a laptop and cant seem to manuver properly...often off course)...
If anyone can help me out here with some info:-
Does the flight simulator during training is as hard to control as in PC( i use a laptop and cant seem to manuver properly...often off course)...
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Minor enquiry...
Hi all!
Firstly thanks for all the enriching information you all have posted through all the 16 pages of posts. Finished reading every post and have been able to learn alot from all your experiences. ^^
Just want to ask a very very minor question about what I couldn't find through reading all of them. During call-ups for the interviews, usually what attire is most appropriate when going for them? Suit? Coat? Shirt + Tie?
Apologies if my question was a silly one, hehe... I am not too experienced in the dealings of interviews to be honest. I too am someone who is aspiring to become a pilot one day, and will soon apply through the cadet pilot program provided by SIA.
P.S. Oh, last last question. Ehm... if sending in through email, what do I do with all the scanned documents and certificate? Do I put them all into a doc file, or zip it up into an archive file and send together with the application?
Gigz
Firstly thanks for all the enriching information you all have posted through all the 16 pages of posts. Finished reading every post and have been able to learn alot from all your experiences. ^^
Just want to ask a very very minor question about what I couldn't find through reading all of them. During call-ups for the interviews, usually what attire is most appropriate when going for them? Suit? Coat? Shirt + Tie?
Apologies if my question was a silly one, hehe... I am not too experienced in the dealings of interviews to be honest. I too am someone who is aspiring to become a pilot one day, and will soon apply through the cadet pilot program provided by SIA.
P.S. Oh, last last question. Ehm... if sending in through email, what do I do with all the scanned documents and certificate? Do I put them all into a doc file, or zip it up into an archive file and send together with the application?
Gigz
Last edited by Gigz; 30th Mar 2005 at 12:33.
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Waiting...
Hi, friends,
been out of touch for some time. I've received my offer letter from SIA Cargo to start the course in Apr. However, as my current employer did not allow to leave in such short notice, I had to reject the offer and wait for the next batch. I was told specifically to tender asap.
But the next offer never came, and I've already tendered my resignation. I'm walking away from a $70k annual pay job, but I do feel I've been treated rather high-handedly by the SIA HR. So stupid of me, right? Sign.
Well, I can just wait...
Jessie Blue
been out of touch for some time. I've received my offer letter from SIA Cargo to start the course in Apr. However, as my current employer did not allow to leave in such short notice, I had to reject the offer and wait for the next batch. I was told specifically to tender asap.
But the next offer never came, and I've already tendered my resignation. I'm walking away from a $70k annual pay job, but I do feel I've been treated rather high-handedly by the SIA HR. So stupid of me, right? Sign.
Well, I can just wait...
Jessie Blue
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wow.. a 70K annual payment job..and u left it to work as a cadet which will pay you $1300 per mth for the first 2-3 years. There is also the possibility that you may be asked to leave at any stage if found unsuitable.
I am just wondering what is your strategy here? I am not trying to down your spirits..but are you that optimistic that a job at SQ can match whatever you were currently earning then?
I am just wondering what is your strategy here? I am not trying to down your spirits..but are you that optimistic that a job at SQ can match whatever you were currently earning then?
SQ111
Gigz
The good old fashioned saying is appropriate here - first impressions, so jeans and T shirt is not on, but likewise a full on suit is over the top. Tie with long sleeve shirt, will usually do in Singapore. There is also a theory that only management wear ties in STC, but that should not apply to you.
Good luck.
The good old fashioned saying is appropriate here - first impressions, so jeans and T shirt is not on, but likewise a full on suit is over the top. Tie with long sleeve shirt, will usually do in Singapore. There is also a theory that only management wear ties in STC, but that should not apply to you.
Good luck.
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Hello
Hello, friends,
Before going for the psychomotor tests, I bought a joystick and tried my hands on the Microsoft Flightsim. I even went to the aracde to hone my reflexes. Honestly, after going thru the SIA gauntlet, its not necessary. If an idiot like me can do it, you guys shd hv no problem.
Bring all your documents, original and photocopies. I recall having to xerox some documents in the office. Don't go in flustered.
I wore a white long-sleeved shirt with a plain tie for all the interviews. I guess that shd do fine.
Good luck to those going for ATPL and interviews.
Jessie
P.S. Sorry Brainy, I just saw your PM. Quite the computer illiterate, I am. Hope you're doing well.
Before going for the psychomotor tests, I bought a joystick and tried my hands on the Microsoft Flightsim. I even went to the aracde to hone my reflexes. Honestly, after going thru the SIA gauntlet, its not necessary. If an idiot like me can do it, you guys shd hv no problem.
Bring all your documents, original and photocopies. I recall having to xerox some documents in the office. Don't go in flustered.
I wore a white long-sleeved shirt with a plain tie for all the interviews. I guess that shd do fine.
Good luck to those going for ATPL and interviews.
Jessie
P.S. Sorry Brainy, I just saw your PM. Quite the computer illiterate, I am. Hope you're doing well.