SIA cadet pilot (Merged - Again!).
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Hi SCC,
No, my friend did not go another medical. The rejection letter did not indicate the reasons for rejection, we are only speculating that it may be due to LASIK. However, I have also heard of cases where they accept people who had LASIK and waited for 1 year.
No, my friend did not go another medical. The rejection letter did not indicate the reasons for rejection, we are only speculating that it may be due to LASIK. However, I have also heard of cases where they accept people who had LASIK and waited for 1 year.
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Actually it is not such a long,convoluted process: you if they want you, the whole process gets moving quite smoothly- will not take ''months''.
BTW make sure you bone up on basic questions. i.e:what engines a 744 [-400,dash 400,old lady, whatever]has. and first impressions do make a diffrence, don't go in there half-baked.
BTW make sure you bone up on basic questions. i.e:what engines a 744 [-400,dash 400,old lady, whatever]has. and first impressions do make a diffrence, don't go in there half-baked.
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Thank you to all for the advice and kind encouragements regarding my case.
Yessir – at least you do not have the rejection letter. Hope is there. I wish you will get the course offer too. I rather I didn't receive the rejection email.
Eng80616 – I did not went for LASIK.
Scc – Yes, I tried calling CAAS to enquire. Please PM me if you need further info. I got the rejection email about 1 month after my medical checkup.
Mooney59 – Yes. I agree, if they want you, they will want you. I guess they are recruiting aggressively now, even opening to India cadet pilots. Application responses must be very good. They can choose to select the very best.
Does anyone knows if, say, immediately after the final interview & tea party, supposing the interviewers still have certain doubts in this particular candidate, but they ask him to go along for the medical checkup. Meanwhile they (SIA HR) do further background checks/discussions on this candidate. Perhaps if they found out more about this candidate, they conclude that he is not suitable and decides to reject him thru email?
Thank you. The advice is most appreciated.
Yessir – at least you do not have the rejection letter. Hope is there. I wish you will get the course offer too. I rather I didn't receive the rejection email.
Eng80616 – I did not went for LASIK.
Scc – Yes, I tried calling CAAS to enquire. Please PM me if you need further info. I got the rejection email about 1 month after my medical checkup.
Mooney59 – Yes. I agree, if they want you, they will want you. I guess they are recruiting aggressively now, even opening to India cadet pilots. Application responses must be very good. They can choose to select the very best.
Does anyone knows if, say, immediately after the final interview & tea party, supposing the interviewers still have certain doubts in this particular candidate, but they ask him to go along for the medical checkup. Meanwhile they (SIA HR) do further background checks/discussions on this candidate. Perhaps if they found out more about this candidate, they conclude that he is not suitable and decides to reject him thru email?
Thank you. The advice is most appreciated.
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They do not do 'background' checks. The don't waste time and money. If they so much as feel a tiny ounce of doubt in you they will just not take you in. Full stop. They have relatives who fly on the very planes that the cadets will in the future fly. They do not want incompetent pilots primarily becasue of this. The Captains who conduct the interviews and tea parties have seen only too many jack ass second officers online and believe you me, the would rather terminate you at the interview stage than do 'background' checks. Trust me cause I know. And you can blame these cookoo second officers who are lucky enuf to slip thru the checks and tests.
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Absolutley right.
It's like -hey,you don't even prepare yourself,why should i give you anymore time.Such a waste of time for both sides.
love your comment on the the Jackass SO's.
Off to do more 'VFR circuits' [actually are there anyother kind?]
It's like -hey,you don't even prepare yourself,why should i give you anymore time.Such a waste of time for both sides.
love your comment on the the Jackass SO's.
Off to do more 'VFR circuits' [actually are there anyother kind?]
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actually i agree with you guys that they will just cut people if unsure. i know i would. for my case, i'm just frus with the HR for leaving me hanging that's all.
oh well... it's not like i can do anything about it.
oh well... it's not like i can do anything about it.
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interview questions
Hey guys,
To those lucky enough to get a shot for a interview with SIA cadet program, i just gotto a few questions.
What sort of qualifications are you guys applying with, like ie, degrees, diplomas, school leaver.
How long does the first interview generally last for, and do they ask you about any sort of extra cirrcular activties that you take part in or any kind of hobbies you are interested in.
If you are degree qualified, do they take a look at your university results and ask you any questions relating to university life or work.
Many thanks in advance
jabba
To those lucky enough to get a shot for a interview with SIA cadet program, i just gotto a few questions.
What sort of qualifications are you guys applying with, like ie, degrees, diplomas, school leaver.
How long does the first interview generally last for, and do they ask you about any sort of extra cirrcular activties that you take part in or any kind of hobbies you are interested in.
If you are degree qualified, do they take a look at your university results and ask you any questions relating to university life or work.
Many thanks in advance
jabba
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Eng80616,
For the guys who've had LASIK and were accepted, did you know if they had to take their medical at a later date? i.e a year after their operation? Or if they went for the medical anyway and were called up upon 1-year from their LASIK? Am I being to confusing? What i really want to know is their timing of the medical. Right after the 2nd interview? or did they have to wait for awhile until they did their medical
Jabba,
For my 1st interview, half the candidates were working for approx 1-3 years while half were fresh grads. Most had engineering degrees.
Yes, they do ask you about your extracurricular actuvities. You are required to state them in your application form, so i guess they do place some importance in that. Usually thy'll ask how you could relate those activities to you being a good pilot. I think they ask the same questions for working folks as well. The interview lasts for about half hour.
I believe they ask for you to state your degree results in the application form.
If you demonstrate that you have a fairly good knowlege on aviation early in the interview, they'll stop asking those type of questions. They didn't even ask me the basic stuff like how an airplane flies, or the differences btw a 747 & 777.
For the guys who've had LASIK and were accepted, did you know if they had to take their medical at a later date? i.e a year after their operation? Or if they went for the medical anyway and were called up upon 1-year from their LASIK? Am I being to confusing? What i really want to know is their timing of the medical. Right after the 2nd interview? or did they have to wait for awhile until they did their medical
Jabba,
For my 1st interview, half the candidates were working for approx 1-3 years while half were fresh grads. Most had engineering degrees.
Yes, they do ask you about your extracurricular actuvities. You are required to state them in your application form, so i guess they do place some importance in that. Usually thy'll ask how you could relate those activities to you being a good pilot. I think they ask the same questions for working folks as well. The interview lasts for about half hour.
I believe they ask for you to state your degree results in the application form.
If you demonstrate that you have a fairly good knowlege on aviation early in the interview, they'll stop asking those type of questions. They didn't even ask me the basic stuff like how an airplane flies, or the differences btw a 747 & 777.
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Howdy....~
For those who didnt make it thru the interviews, take it easy because being a pilot is not everything. What you guys see or think of a pilot is only on the exterior, you haven't seen the inside yet. Its a real ****ty job at times. The pay may be good but the disadvantages can easily outweigh the advantages. So don't commit unless you are really VERY keen. I personally have been flying ard for near to 6 yrs. The salary and benefits of being a pilot have been sliding downhill over the years and i certainly don't think the market will improve with the emergence of more budget airlines and the increase in prices of fuel. My fellow mates have even compared ourselves to the other professionals and have realised that the gap has been bridged to such an extent that the difference is just not visible anymore. I have also seen the cocky behaviour of some cadets, Mooney59, in this forum and i really can't help feeling sorry for him and for SIA. Is the standard of SIA decreasing or are the interviewers blinded? Nevertheless, good luck to those who are still really keen and trying. Welcome to the family (if you are selected)!
For those who didnt make it thru the interviews, take it easy because being a pilot is not everything. What you guys see or think of a pilot is only on the exterior, you haven't seen the inside yet. Its a real ****ty job at times. The pay may be good but the disadvantages can easily outweigh the advantages. So don't commit unless you are really VERY keen. I personally have been flying ard for near to 6 yrs. The salary and benefits of being a pilot have been sliding downhill over the years and i certainly don't think the market will improve with the emergence of more budget airlines and the increase in prices of fuel. My fellow mates have even compared ourselves to the other professionals and have realised that the gap has been bridged to such an extent that the difference is just not visible anymore. I have also seen the cocky behaviour of some cadets, Mooney59, in this forum and i really can't help feeling sorry for him and for SIA. Is the standard of SIA decreasing or are the interviewers blinded? Nevertheless, good luck to those who are still really keen and trying. Welcome to the family (if you are selected)!
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reapplication
Hi,
I had applied for the cadet pilot position in 2002 and went thru the final interview but without success. Recently I appealed and wrote to HR, hoping to get the first interview but was rejected on the basis of not good computer test in my first application in 2002.
Is there anyone of SIA I can write appeal letter to for instance svp, vp of certain dept? I am very keen in flying.
Do silkair/sia cargo conduct direct recruitment for cadet pilot? I believe they share the database of those unsuccesful applicants. Will they also like sia, judge the past me based on the old result but not the present me?
It is too bad that CX, BA and QF only open to PR or their citizens for the cadet pilot program. Otherwise I will definitely go to apply.
I hope i can fly one day.
Thanks a lot
I had applied for the cadet pilot position in 2002 and went thru the final interview but without success. Recently I appealed and wrote to HR, hoping to get the first interview but was rejected on the basis of not good computer test in my first application in 2002.
Is there anyone of SIA I can write appeal letter to for instance svp, vp of certain dept? I am very keen in flying.
Do silkair/sia cargo conduct direct recruitment for cadet pilot? I believe they share the database of those unsuccesful applicants. Will they also like sia, judge the past me based on the old result but not the present me?
It is too bad that CX, BA and QF only open to PR or their citizens for the cadet pilot program. Otherwise I will definitely go to apply.
I hope i can fly one day.
Thanks a lot
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Did n pass the medical but no email nor news regarding whether or not I'm true.....until then gonna do everythign else that's gonna take me to the front seato f the ac. Hmm...with requirements I myself did a degree in aviation from Aus. Ur guess is as good as mine.
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Hello everyone!
Are there any one of u who went thru LASIK and was asked to wait 1 year before SIA sent you for your medical?
Just want to know if there are real life example who have gone thru this and hopefully can share his experience....
Are there any one of u who went thru LASIK and was asked to wait 1 year before SIA sent you for your medical?
Just want to know if there are real life example who have gone thru this and hopefully can share his experience....
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hey scc, have you called up the CAAS for the medical result yet? or are we malaysian supposed to do so? (just asking). Coz i went to the second interview and the medical check in singpore around early august 2004. I am kind of waiting here for the result and thinking of what to do with this endless waiting time... no news no emails...(still have hope la). if so happen that we really have to call up for the medicals result can u give me some of the details needed?
Or anybody here who is the cadet pilot candidates that passed the final interview and the tea party will be automatically notified of their medical results? or the acceptance letter comes along with the medical result?
I m kind of confused here coz the HR never really tell us about these stuff besides to wait...
Thanks.
Or anybody here who is the cadet pilot candidates that passed the final interview and the tea party will be automatically notified of their medical results? or the acceptance letter comes along with the medical result?
I m kind of confused here coz the HR never really tell us about these stuff besides to wait...
Thanks.
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Hey B777_My ... i interviewed and did the medical a week ago too. Have you heard anything yet ? I have not .... How many of ya all made it in your batch and how many have been called yet ?
Cheers
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"Tunggu Tunggu nanti Lepas peluang"
Yo, to you all wannbies,
I would like to wish you all, best of luck in SQ.
Please don't seat on your Butts and wait.
Call the HR person in-charge and find out wheather
you're in or out. They tend to forget that you all
have a life to live and plan out there.
As for CAAS, max 2 weeks wait for medical results.
Yo, to you all wannbies,
I would like to wish you all, best of luck in SQ.
Please don't seat on your Butts and wait.
Call the HR person in-charge and find out wheather
you're in or out. They tend to forget that you all
have a life to live and plan out there.
As for CAAS, max 2 weeks wait for medical results.