Singaporeair Captain recruitment
Join Date: Feb 2004
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I read the line again as suggested, and still don't see where it actually said it gets one to the front of the line by paying extra. I guess I need to go back to school? Maybe new glasses would help, or it it's in code... sorry...
BTW, there are a couple of International schools currently expanding and building new campuses to allow for the growth of students. The Canadian International School for one.
BTW, there are a couple of International schools currently expanding and building new campuses to allow for the growth of students. The Canadian International School for one.
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LC, i dont think you will see that line anywhere.
If you contribute X amount to the school's ongoing "upgrading fund", you will have the priority to jump the queue.
In some cases, parents even volunteer to be traffic marshaller every morning for a year, so that their kid get some form of priority.
Its all about how you want to out shine in the demand and supply market.
If you contribute X amount to the school's ongoing "upgrading fund", you will have the priority to jump the queue.
In some cases, parents even volunteer to be traffic marshaller every morning for a year, so that their kid get some form of priority.
Its all about how you want to out shine in the demand and supply market.
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SQ Allowances for Expats?
Does anyone have the actual allowances rates for expats with SQ?
I'm talking accomodation, education etc.
It all helps with the planning. Cheers.
Burnden
I'm talking accomodation, education etc.
It all helps with the planning. Cheers.
Burnden
Join Date: Jun 2001
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Housing Sing$ 3350 pcm (taxable) if you are married.
Education. Max of Sing$ 1400 per month per child (taxable).
Neither of the rates cover the costs and they are falling further and further behind.
Education. Max of Sing$ 1400 per month per child (taxable).
Neither of the rates cover the costs and they are falling further and further behind.
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Alternative living
Don't forget that Malaysia is just a hop away over the bridge. Johor Bahru might not be the hippest of places, but for those without children it is certainly an option. Not as clean an tidy as Singapore, but improving. Crime is higher than Singapore, but then so is everywhere else in the world. It will save you a fortune in housing, and you still get the housing allowance.
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16 - 18 days of flying
some day turns to, say, BKK, or DPS, or GCK, or KL
usually a 5-7 day trip to somewhere
sprinkle in the usual all-night turn stuff to India
rest are 2-3 day trips started with a late night check in with an all night flight to _ _ _ (fill in the blanks)
gone around 10 - 12 nights a month
how's that?
some day turns to, say, BKK, or DPS, or GCK, or KL
usually a 5-7 day trip to somewhere
sprinkle in the usual all-night turn stuff to India
rest are 2-3 day trips started with a late night check in with an all night flight to _ _ _ (fill in the blanks)
gone around 10 - 12 nights a month
how's that?
Join Date: May 2007
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KSJM,
"Police State?" I hope that was tic. If not, you might consider your future elsewhere as it is highly doubtful you will be happy in SIN with that attitude.
My family and I like it in Singapore so if your looking for a negative rant someone else will have to fill the slot.
One thing I will mention, if you are looking for a commuting contract this is probably not the place to be.
How's that for a complaint?
"Police State?" I hope that was tic. If not, you might consider your future elsewhere as it is highly doubtful you will be happy in SIN with that attitude.
My family and I like it in Singapore so if your looking for a negative rant someone else will have to fill the slot.
One thing I will mention, if you are looking for a commuting contract this is probably not the place to be.
How's that for a complaint?
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Singapore is clinically clean with the government in tight control of important aspects of a citizen's life; but to equate it to a police state like PRNK, Cuba etc is preposterous.
Generally very safe to live in with plenty choices of food and affordable domestic help. Housing and living costs are mostly reasonable compared to those in developed Western and developed Asian countries; the caveat being that one does not coming with the expectation of a caucasian business lord looking for a 10 room, swimming pooled mansion with garaging for 4 cars etc. Lots have been written about life in the lion city before.
Generally very safe to live in with plenty choices of food and affordable domestic help. Housing and living costs are mostly reasonable compared to those in developed Western and developed Asian countries; the caveat being that one does not coming with the expectation of a caucasian business lord looking for a 10 room, swimming pooled mansion with garaging for 4 cars etc. Lots have been written about life in the lion city before.
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Hi guys!
kk pilot you said 2-3 days off after coming back to base, and then starting at night a rotation of 5-7 days? So you never get blocks of 3-4 days off? It sounds hard work!
Another question, letīs say you have been working for SIA for few years is there any choice to change base to a european base if there is one?
Expat people are friendly welcome at the company?
Congratulations for this very interesting topic
kk pilot you said 2-3 days off after coming back to base, and then starting at night a rotation of 5-7 days? So you never get blocks of 3-4 days off? It sounds hard work!
Another question, letīs say you have been working for SIA for few years is there any choice to change base to a european base if there is one?
Expat people are friendly welcome at the company?
Congratulations for this very interesting topic
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Time Frame...??!!
Hi. Wondering what kind of a time frame are we looking at between the time one applies and the time one gets any kind of a response? Any pilots who've got responses might know.
Thanks.....
BD
Thanks.....
BD
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Malyr - It can be hard work - very hard work if you consider the toll on your body at age 50+. Sing is a very decent place to live and recover from that toll but it is getting more expensive by the day. I would strongly suggest a back-up plan if eventually things don't work out as you envision (such as the contractual flight time, bonus....).
Forget about living anywhere but Singapore (or KL) - no EU basing - history
You are a "hired gun" - period
787 - took 7 mos to get an interview, another 8 to get the call - had a week to show up with basically no prior notice - that's just the way they do it. Better have your s**t in one bag and ready to roll if you want a position with SIA - there's plenty in line behind you ready to pounce.
Forget about living anywhere but Singapore (or KL) - no EU basing - history
You are a "hired gun" - period
787 - took 7 mos to get an interview, another 8 to get the call - had a week to show up with basically no prior notice - that's just the way they do it. Better have your s**t in one bag and ready to roll if you want a position with SIA - there's plenty in line behind you ready to pounce.
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Thanks KK,
Ad makes no mention of wide body experience.Kinda a change (pleasant or otherwise?)from the past is'nt it...! Means short/medium haul drivers may apply too??
Ad makes no mention of wide body experience.Kinda a change (pleasant or otherwise?)from the past is'nt it...! Means short/medium haul drivers may apply too??
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Hello,
Many of you say that you waited for a response for many months. Was there a recruiting campaign at that time? Were you already rated on type?
Does anyone know how long the wait is for one already type rated with this new recruitment?
Thank you,
HH
Many of you say that you waited for a response for many months. Was there a recruiting campaign at that time? Were you already rated on type?
Does anyone know how long the wait is for one already type rated with this new recruitment?
Thank you,
HH
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Can anyone at SQ tell me how flexible they are on the 3000 jet PIC requirement. Would they consider 9000 hrs total time 2000 hrs PIC on A330 and A340( 1700 hrs) and B777 ( 300 hrs) , just curious to see what the market ductates. Its a nice place to live. Also , can anyone confirm it is possible to live in KL or Johor as well. TKS
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moving & start up cost in SIN
Hi Guys,
First of all I wish good luck to everybody applying!
And many tnx to those who bother with our enlightenment!
My personal question is:
What will it cost for a family of 3 (one teenager) that will fly in with the suitcases only to set-up?
At my current place it cost me upwards of 20k USD in '99!!!
I know that landlords are asking for 3-4 rents up front guarantee.
Is it still true SIA pays education untill age 21?
For those studying abroad is there an edu allowance cap-off?
I would mostly appreciate an answer from someone who moved there up to max 18 months ago.
Once again tnx for your time.
First of all I wish good luck to everybody applying!
And many tnx to those who bother with our enlightenment!
My personal question is:
What will it cost for a family of 3 (one teenager) that will fly in with the suitcases only to set-up?
At my current place it cost me upwards of 20k USD in '99!!!
I know that landlords are asking for 3-4 rents up front guarantee.
Is it still true SIA pays education untill age 21?
For those studying abroad is there an edu allowance cap-off?
I would mostly appreciate an answer from someone who moved there up to max 18 months ago.
Once again tnx for your time.