Singaporeair Captain recruitment
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Hi all,thinking about possibly applying for 777 capt,can someone please send me details of the interview/sim ride etc,also do they expect a letter of resignation from present employer and or will they except a leave of absence of 2+ years? Thanks in advance
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Is there anybody out there, who could please advise those of us who have interviews coming up. ie; the interview itself, sim check profile,
any knowledge test etc. I appreciate all the information so far, but
first we need to make it through. Thanks a lot.
any knowledge test etc. I appreciate all the information so far, but
first we need to make it through. Thanks a lot.
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Interview/Sim Process
This question has been asked many times in this thread and I'm not sure why it hasn't been answered, so here goes. I finished the process a couple of weeks ago and all I can say is -professional, professional, professional! Right from the start of the day, I was treated with respect and everyone that I came in contact with helped me through the process. (much unlike the K** mess) The two day interview/sim/medical is a pass/fail process. You start with an interview - not rocket science - just a get to know you type of interview that establishes that you have the experience that you say you have. Passing that, you proceed to the simulator. Yes, you will use what ever sim that is available! They are not looking for type specific skills, just that you can actually fly a heavy commercial airplane and perform like a Captain. We actually got the 340! After a few minutes of explanation on how to operate a side stick, we proceeded with the profile. Standard stuff; normal take off, inst app, engine fail t/o, eng out app, visual xwind app. The difference at SQ is that you actually get feed back on your progress through their process and are always treated with the upmost respect. (once again much unlike the secret society at K**) After the sim ride the evaluator tells you on the spot how you did. You then meet with admin to complete all of the paperwork that you started in the morning. The second day is the physical. Not quite ther NASA physical, but it is thorough. Again the staff at the clinic is very helpful and will help you get it done. One fellow had an elevated (white coat) blood pressure. They gave him a dark room to relax in and later he passed. I hope this ramble is helpful. The big difference that I found at SQ, is that they actually act like they need crew members and that they want you! This is not my first rodeo, so I feel that I am very qualified to state that this is the most professional interview process that I have ever attended. I have been offered a class date, but I have not decided whether to leave my present position yet, so I have no axe to grind - just the facts as I saw them. I hope this is helpful.
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777driver06 - an accurate guide at last! The fact that SQ have invited you to attend the selection process, is an indication that they have assessed you as potentially fitting their requirements. The process is then a formality for you to prove that your experience, health and piloting skills are indeed as claimed and to the standard required.
I enjoyed my time with SQ and found them to be a well-structured company and honourable as well.
There are many who claim otherwise, but that is my opinion.
There are also many who enquire, but fall well short of the minimum qualifications, but are more interested in the "cash-in-hand" tales. Time wasters!
I enjoyed my time with SQ and found them to be a well-structured company and honourable as well.
There are many who claim otherwise, but that is my opinion.
There are also many who enquire, but fall well short of the minimum qualifications, but are more interested in the "cash-in-hand" tales. Time wasters!
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point8six - agreed, if the people I came in contact with are any indication, then I would believe it will be an excellent place to hang my hat. I flew SQ to and from Singapore and after spending the last 20+ years flying for and on a US major carrier, all I can say is OH....MY....GOD!!! What have I been missing?
kkpilot - I have spent many layovers in Singapore over the last few years. I have seen the increased cost of living as a visiter. To actually live there and experience it first hand will certainly have more of an impact than I can imagine I'm sure. The raise in housing to 3900 with no receipts required will help. The 1400 per child in education (anywhere in the world - with receipts) will also help, but we are going over the numbers now to see if the adventure out ways the cost! Not for everyone, for sure, but my wife and I feel it is probably a great career move for us.
kkpilot - I have spent many layovers in Singapore over the last few years. I have seen the increased cost of living as a visiter. To actually live there and experience it first hand will certainly have more of an impact than I can imagine I'm sure. The raise in housing to 3900 with no receipts required will help. The 1400 per child in education (anywhere in the world - with receipts) will also help, but we are going over the numbers now to see if the adventure out ways the cost! Not for everyone, for sure, but my wife and I feel it is probably a great career move for us.
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It all looks good at first glance - however, east is east and west is west - that's where the rub will lie. 5 years is a long time to be away in a different culture - and it is very different culture in many ways
As far as that $1400/mo - there are many "details" that wil deduct from that amount. Count on about $12k - $13k (sing dollars) max/yr for a $30k school bill for EACH child at most any private school. $3900/mo won't get you much either if you wish to be in the more popular expat areas - more like $5k - $7k/mo.
Don't come to Singapore all starry-eyed or you will regret it. There are many, many positives - but the few (large) negatives can ruin it all over an extended period of time. There is a reason there are so few Americans left at SQ and it is mainly due to those negatives that weigh more and more as time passes. These issues, as mentioned, are mostly cultural issues and they can and will eventually undermine everything if you let them.
As far as that $1400/mo - there are many "details" that wil deduct from that amount. Count on about $12k - $13k (sing dollars) max/yr for a $30k school bill for EACH child at most any private school. $3900/mo won't get you much either if you wish to be in the more popular expat areas - more like $5k - $7k/mo.
Don't come to Singapore all starry-eyed or you will regret it. There are many, many positives - but the few (large) negatives can ruin it all over an extended period of time. There is a reason there are so few Americans left at SQ and it is mainly due to those negatives that weigh more and more as time passes. These issues, as mentioned, are mostly cultural issues and they can and will eventually undermine everything if you let them.
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Still wondering,when exactly did the housing allowance get raised to 3900sd...?? Not that i don't believe u,but still.....
. IF that's the case its great news.Cause almost everybody coming in obviously needs accomodation.And reciepts are really not a necessity.Considering that an East Coast Road district 3bhk apartment can easily cost you north of 4k.And its not easy to come by in SIN either.
The 1400sd education allowance is great news.The fact that it really does'nt need you to prove that you are educating your kid is good news. Not really rocket science.Wherever in the world this may be.
All in all,pretty good news this.Just hope the inflation figures keep pace with the salaries........or is it vice versa......
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. IF that's the case its great news.Cause almost everybody coming in obviously needs accomodation.And reciepts are really not a necessity.Considering that an East Coast Road district 3bhk apartment can easily cost you north of 4k.And its not easy to come by in SIN either.The 1400sd education allowance is great news.The fact that it really does'nt need you to prove that you are educating your kid is good news. Not really rocket science.Wherever in the world this may be.
All in all,pretty good news this.Just hope the inflation figures keep pace with the salaries........or is it vice versa......
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Pay Increments
Base pay is advertised as $9300-$15300. Are there yearly increments to bring you up to $15300? How much per year?
thanks again to all for the helpful intel,
Chapola
thanks again to all for the helpful intel,
Chapola
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Chapola When I joined SQ I was led to believe service increments were 6% each year. It never hapened as the small print gave SQ the right to change things according to events such as they saw fit.
El Capitan I doubt if SQ would be interested in "the dreamer" as there are far more qualified Pilots about than him. Rents on the East Coast have been north of 4k for a while. Try 6k
El Capitan I doubt if SQ would be interested in "the dreamer" as there are far more qualified Pilots about than him. Rents on the East Coast have been north of 4k for a while. Try 6k
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Dreamer - Who are you?!? I've been reading your posts since before I even applied at SQ. I have applied, been to the interview, offered a class date and you are still on the fence and posting about SQ. I hope that others on this thread who are actually seeking info on the process and job (as I was) will read through some of your posts. I said 3900 because I was given a piece of paper with the complete breakdown. Now whether you believe it or not is totally irrelevant. I am reporting what I know to those who are truly seeking information and possible employment. Can we all hope that this thread will be used to both; state the facts as we (those who have put themselves out there and applied) know, and to find out what we don't know? PS I am still looking for the small print that I keep reading about. The contract that I have received is very clear with no mention of a particular percentage boost at any time. It may not be the best out there, but it is very clear. I realize that this may be a change, but that is the way that I read it in the present.
The housing situation is both high and normal depending on the location. I have seen 2 bd condos and apartments ranging from 2700 - 12000. Having a college student who will stay at home is a big plus for us. I'm not sure how a family with middle or high school children can make it, but I have met a couple of pilots who have placed their kid's names on the waiting lists and say it will work. By the way, as I said in a previous post, the 1400 per student, limited to two, does require receipts. The housing does not. If anyone reading this really wants to know more about the process that I went through and is interested in the facts as I know them, drop me a line.
The housing situation is both high and normal depending on the location. I have seen 2 bd condos and apartments ranging from 2700 - 12000. Having a college student who will stay at home is a big plus for us. I'm not sure how a family with middle or high school children can make it, but I have met a couple of pilots who have placed their kid's names on the waiting lists and say it will work. By the way, as I said in a previous post, the 1400 per student, limited to two, does require receipts. The housing does not. If anyone reading this really wants to know more about the process that I went through and is interested in the facts as I know them, drop me a line.
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777 He is dreamer by name dreamer by nature. I gave up answering any of his questions ages ago for that very reason.
He reminds me a bit of bound_for_ dubai on the ME Forum a year or so ago.He turned out to be some school kid in Canada!!
He reminds me a bit of bound_for_ dubai on the ME Forum a year or so ago.He turned out to be some school kid in Canada!!
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mc: I figured that's what we have here. My best on your new gig! I'll keep posting if I take the job. I figure that good or bad, the truth is what pilots need to make the right moves in a really crappy world economy. All of the other dribble is exactly that. Cheers!