Singaporeair Captain recruitment
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Interview Invite
Received interview invite for 777 DEC.
It said FOC ECONOMY airfare to Singapore but I have to pay for accommodation/medical/surcharges /taxes etc which is likely to be more than SGD1000.
Are they having a
laugh????
It said FOC ECONOMY airfare to Singapore but I have to pay for accommodation/medical/surcharges /taxes etc which is likely to be more than SGD1000.
Are they having a
laugh????
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vbrules
No they are not having a laugh. That has always been the way SIA play it for interviews and do not expect to get upgraded even if First or Business is empty.You need to be sure you want the job otherwise you are wasting your money.
Look at it another way you have a free ticket which for SIA is being uncommonly generous!! I would say S$1000 a little on the low side now with hotel costs.If you have not been to Singapore before I suggest you stay a few days longer to see what accommodation is like at the price you are prepared to pay.etc etc
No they are not having a laugh. That has always been the way SIA play it for interviews and do not expect to get upgraded even if First or Business is empty.You need to be sure you want the job otherwise you are wasting your money.
Look at it another way you have a free ticket which for SIA is being uncommonly generous!! I would say S$1000 a little on the low side now with hotel costs.If you have not been to Singapore before I suggest you stay a few days longer to see what accommodation is like at the price you are prepared to pay.etc etc
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A330 Interview
Can anybody tell me what type one can expect to do their simulator evaluation on if one is being interviewed for A330? Does SIA still have their own 340 Sim?
PM me if you prefer.
appreciate the help,
Chapola
PM me if you prefer.
appreciate the help,
Chapola
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Milles,
This SIA approach for interviewing 777 DECs is ridiculous. Who they think they are? The best job in earth?
Interesting to note that there are 10 ( I said ten) different operators currently recruiting B777 DECs...
You said well, not worth going unless you are a big SIA fan.
This SIA approach for interviewing 777 DECs is ridiculous. Who they think they are? The best job in earth?
Interesting to note that there are 10 ( I said ten) different operators currently recruiting B777 DECs...
You said well, not worth going unless you are a big SIA fan.
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screening costs breakdown is as follows.
medical s$430
hotel s$600
ticket taxes and surcharges s$400
food and transport s$100 a day, =s$300,
beer is expensive
you do the math
medical s$430
hotel s$600
ticket taxes and surcharges s$400
food and transport s$100 a day, =s$300,
beer is expensive
you do the math
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Why the indignation with interview costs and traveling in economy to the interview? You are willing to bring S$56,000 to Singapore upon joining for the bond, S$thousands!!! to move into an apartment and you know that when the company requires you to position on duty, it will be in economy. This is just a warm-up and a clue to what lies ahead.
Regards what type you do your interview sim check in? I did mine on the type I now fly, but I have heard that it can be done on anything. Just don't crash or push the wrong rudder on the V1 cut and you'll be fine. Remember, as long as you have the hours, the license AND THE MONEY, they will be happy with you.
I SAY AGAIN: "DON'T MAKE THE MISTAKE I DID AND SIGN A BOND AGREEMENT".
Regards what type you do your interview sim check in? I did mine on the type I now fly, but I have heard that it can be done on anything. Just don't crash or push the wrong rudder on the V1 cut and you'll be fine. Remember, as long as you have the hours, the license AND THE MONEY, they will be happy with you.
I SAY AGAIN: "DON'T MAKE THE MISTAKE I DID AND SIGN A BOND AGREEMENT".
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Although your post is correct it's in the wrong thread. It's only us Cargo pilots doing these trips.
SIA mainline 777 is still a good job, lot's of hours, 14 days off and no positioning.
Cargo has had a couple of good years but the differences is starting to grow which is reflected in the rate of pilots leaving for browner pastures. (No, they never would allow us to apply for the mainline job).
Fullforward
They are the best, aren't they
Although your post is correct it's in the wrong thread. It's only us Cargo pilots doing these trips.
SIA mainline 777 is still a good job, lot's of hours, 14 days off and no positioning.
Cargo has had a couple of good years but the differences is starting to grow which is reflected in the rate of pilots leaving for browner pastures. (No, they never would allow us to apply for the mainline job).
Fullforward
They are the best, aren't they
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Hey Fullforward.
Just out of interest who are the 10 operators looking for 777 Captains.
This is what I came up with.(11) ( please feel free to add more)
SQ
EK
V Australia
Vietnam
Jet
Air India
Qatar
Angola
Korean
Aseana
Lufthansa Cargo
( watch this space for the land of the rising sun with a pending requirement)
......and off course just wait ( be it a long one) for the 787 to come on line. Inspite of a seat like a John Deere tractor I think this is a promising rating !
Any more ?? just checking if I have my finger on the pulse.
Apolgees gents if its a thread divergence. I still fancy SE Asia La !
Just out of interest who are the 10 operators looking for 777 Captains.
This is what I came up with.(11) ( please feel free to add more)
SQ
EK
V Australia
Vietnam
Jet
Air India
Qatar
Angola
Korean
Aseana
Lufthansa Cargo
( watch this space for the land of the rising sun with a pending requirement)
......and off course just wait ( be it a long one) for the 787 to come on line. Inspite of a seat like a John Deere tractor I think this is a promising rating !
Any more ?? just checking if I have my finger on the pulse.
Apolgees gents if its a thread divergence. I still fancy SE Asia La !
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I have travelled in "charabangs" ie coaches which are far more comfortable than "economy" or "coach" (to those from the US). I think they should be renamed "steerage" which would reflect a more truer picture
There has alway been a certain amount of positioning in mainline on longhaul flights where different numbers of crew are required due to sector times varying out compared to back so cheaper to position flight deck rather than pay them 100% of allowances whilst operating both ways when not required to do so legally.
There has alway been a certain amount of positioning in mainline on longhaul flights where different numbers of crew are required due to sector times varying out compared to back so cheaper to position flight deck rather than pay them 100% of allowances whilst operating both ways when not required to do so legally.
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You were not paying attention vb.!! I said before they (SIA) are not having a laugh. Captains do indeed position in Economy if no seats available in First or Business which is often the case.Great if all the way to the West Coast from SIN via SEL.HKG,TPE. You arrive feeling great.You usually have 48 hrs off to recover before operating back as the main Captain so you get to chose the bunk time.
You were not paying attention vb.!! I said before they (SIA) are not having a laugh. Captains do indeed position in Economy if no seats available in First or Business which is often the case.Great if all the way to the West Coast from SIN via SEL.HKG,TPE. You arrive feeling great.You usually have 48 hrs off to recover before operating back as the main Captain so you get to chose the bunk time.
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You're right, mate!
There's 11 operators chasing 777 drivers. I put 10 cause I don't regard KAL as doing a serious business on that (see appropriate thread some place around).
I had a good laugh on your comments over cockpit seat confort. I guess J.Deere's is more confy!
This is certainlly THE RATING.
There's 11 operators chasing 777 drivers. I put 10 cause I don't regard KAL as doing a serious business on that (see appropriate thread some place around).
I had a good laugh on your comments over cockpit seat confort. I guess J.Deere's is more confy!
This is certainlly THE RATING.
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Singapore Cargo And Singapore Airlines
I don't want to be a spoil-sport but please could we let this thread remain an SIA thread and not an SIA CARGO thread!
I know there may be real "issues" with SIA CARGO but the conditions of employment for SIA CARGO are very different from SIA, even though they belong to the SIA GROUP, likewise SILKAIR.
So please, kind Sir's from SIA Cargo, don"t hijack and "Misinform" the people who are looking for some information about SIA!
Please let the Expat SIA 777 drivers inform us!
Thank You
I know there may be real "issues" with SIA CARGO but the conditions of employment for SIA CARGO are very different from SIA, even though they belong to the SIA GROUP, likewise SILKAIR.
So please, kind Sir's from SIA Cargo, don"t hijack and "Misinform" the people who are looking for some information about SIA!
Please let the Expat SIA 777 drivers inform us!
Thank You
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just to clarify the positioning thing, basically you get the best of what's available on the flight. if no first class then it's business, if no business then coach. that's how it goes. the loads are pretty good so on many flights we're relegated to coach.
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just to clarify the positioning thing, basically you get the best of what's available on the flight. if no first class then it's business, if no business then coach. that's how it goes. the loads are pretty good so on many flights we're relegated to coach.
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You are correct about SIA mainline vs Cargo when it comes to rosters, scheduling, ALPA-S CA, monthly hours flown etc...
However I feel it is only fair to warn wannabees that there is NO DIFFERENCE in regards to the training bond arrangements should they not have the type/PIC hours, training facilites, positioning policy, medical care facilites, Singapore cost of living and most important; SIA's corporate culture and its impact on its pilots.
You guys have a better deal when it comes to your work rules, but the commonalities far exceed differences.
PQ
You are correct about SIA mainline vs Cargo when it comes to rosters, scheduling, ALPA-S CA, monthly hours flown etc...
However I feel it is only fair to warn wannabees that there is NO DIFFERENCE in regards to the training bond arrangements should they not have the type/PIC hours, training facilites, positioning policy, medical care facilites, Singapore cost of living and most important; SIA's corporate culture and its impact on its pilots.
You guys have a better deal when it comes to your work rules, but the commonalities far exceed differences.
PQ
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PQ,
please confirm a bond required for type rated and experienced guys? Surely the bond is for type rating??
tks
(p.s. it aint looking good so far!)
If you current and qualified, and your qualification is good through the end of training then there should be no bond. There needs to be acutual aircraft time, not just a base check and IR check.
However, if the CAAS says everything is ok with them, that doesn't mean SQ will agree with them. Read and re-read the contract and the bonding section with the utmost care. It is not something to take lightly!!!
please confirm a bond required for type rated and experienced guys? Surely the bond is for type rating??
tks
(p.s. it aint looking good so far!)
If you current and qualified, and your qualification is good through the end of training then there should be no bond. There needs to be acutual aircraft time, not just a base check and IR check.
However, if the CAAS says everything is ok with them, that doesn't mean SQ will agree with them. Read and re-read the contract and the bonding section with the utmost care. It is not something to take lightly!!!