Singapore Cargo Rumours (early 2010)
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The max licensing age is 65.
The national retirement age is 62. After 60, you get a 10% paycut from your last drawn. after 62, you go to the bottom of the scale and lose some of what little benefits there are.
The national retirement age is 62. After 60, you get a 10% paycut from your last drawn. after 62, you go to the bottom of the scale and lose some of what little benefits there are.
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9V-SFB is off to Evergreen Int as N491EV.
Evergreen Int N491EV (Boeing 747) (Ex 9V-SFB ) - Airfleets
Evergreen Int N491EV (Boeing 747) (Ex 9V-SFB ) - Airfleets
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is that the one that was parked on the east remote bays a few days ago?
On the bigger picture, does anyone think SQ would sell off its cargo division in the near future just as JAL did with its cargo division ? After all, they have not been profitable the past few quarters and have brought along unwanted legal wrangle. The way I see it, the subsidiaries are an insurance for SIA against rainy periods for them to raise cash when they are having a bad time. They sold off SATS to raise cash when they foresaw the red ink coming. What are your views ?
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Lots of 5 year contracts coming to an end in the next few months. No service increment since 2008, MVC cut by 100% for over a year, no profit share at all in 2010 and inflation in Singapore steadily on the rise. What do they expect?
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Is there any B744BCF servering for SQ Cargo now? What I heard is that SQ Cargo will not use such converted freighter.
Is there any flight crew back to SQ or SQ Cargo from Great Wall?
Is there any flight crew back to SQ or SQ Cargo from Great Wall?
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SQC hiring DEC's
The latest Flt Int'l has the ad, pl would some one out there share their experience, particularly in terms of
Total Monthly Remuneration & its break down, MVC, per diem, flying pay, Avg Bonus over last 5 yrs etc.
It appears the monthly flying hours are very less in the region of 40 to 50, how many days out a month does it translate to ?
With such low flying why are they hiring ? Any expansion plans ? Any other types expected ?
In general the expenses in Singapore for a family of four with 2 School going kids
I know life in Singapore is great compared to the ME, but is the money sufficient for it ?
Has the end of contract bonus been scrapped ?
Any feedback would be appreciated...........
Total Monthly Remuneration & its break down, MVC, per diem, flying pay, Avg Bonus over last 5 yrs etc.
It appears the monthly flying hours are very less in the region of 40 to 50, how many days out a month does it translate to ?
With such low flying why are they hiring ? Any expansion plans ? Any other types expected ?
In general the expenses in Singapore for a family of four with 2 School going kids
I know life in Singapore is great compared to the ME, but is the money sufficient for it ?
Has the end of contract bonus been scrapped ?
Any feedback would be appreciated...........
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When I look at the numbers I recall that they are almost the same as 2005. Unfortunately everything is 30 % more expensive in Singapore now...
Numbers for a family with two children:
Expect to pay around 10000 SGD per month for apartment, maid, car, school fees on top of allowance, utilities and standard household costs. If you are one of those not allowing yourself or your family any joy in life you might do with 7000 but don't be surprised if your wife goes home.
Your total salary will be 18-19000 per month. Taxes around 10 % for a new comer to Singapore.
Setting up as non rated you will need to bring around 80-90000 SGD to cover your costs before you start making any money (training bond, deposits for rent, schools paid in advance etc).
Singapore is a great place to live and SQ Cargo a good company to work for.
Numbers for a family with two children:
Expect to pay around 10000 SGD per month for apartment, maid, car, school fees on top of allowance, utilities and standard household costs. If you are one of those not allowing yourself or your family any joy in life you might do with 7000 but don't be surprised if your wife goes home.
Your total salary will be 18-19000 per month. Taxes around 10 % for a new comer to Singapore.
Setting up as non rated you will need to bring around 80-90000 SGD to cover your costs before you start making any money (training bond, deposits for rent, schools paid in advance etc).
Singapore is a great place to live and SQ Cargo a good company to work for.
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SQ DEC
Thanks Patty ! From what I understand by your post one can expect to make about 18-19k & spend about 10k so that sounds like a saving of 8-9k which is pretty good. Or am I missing something ??
Would appreciate if you could let me know why one would need 80-90 k S$ as set up costs ?
Also for a non type rated what do they draw until fully operational & how much time do they take to be fully ops ?
Any idea how many DEC's r they looking for ? & joining dates ?
Would appreciate if you could let me know why one would need 80-90 k S$ as set up costs ?
Also for a non type rated what do they draw until fully operational & how much time do they take to be fully ops ?
Any idea how many DEC's r they looking for ? & joining dates ?
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18-19 minus tax will give you 16-17. Take away the 10 and you have 6-7 left.
Add in the occasional restaurant visits, buying clothes, servicing the car, your expenses down the line flying, kids birthday parties, paying for travel home and on vacations etc
Singapore is a great place but it's also expensive. If you manage to save anything it's a bonus.
Setting up:
Bond 55000
School fee around 25000 (international school) for the first term including registration fee (two children). You will get 16800 back from the company but only a month later.
Two months rent for deposit plus first month rent 12-15000
Deposit for utilities, telephone 1000
During training you make about 12500. Expect about 4 months until fully operational.
Have no clue how many they need.
Add in the occasional restaurant visits, buying clothes, servicing the car, your expenses down the line flying, kids birthday parties, paying for travel home and on vacations etc
Singapore is a great place but it's also expensive. If you manage to save anything it's a bonus.
Setting up:
Bond 55000
School fee around 25000 (international school) for the first term including registration fee (two children). You will get 16800 back from the company but only a month later.
Two months rent for deposit plus first month rent 12-15000
Deposit for utilities, telephone 1000
During training you make about 12500. Expect about 4 months until fully operational.
Have no clue how many they need.
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A word of caution
SIA Cargo has not paid MVC for over a year and is dragging its heels in negotiations with ALPA S over service increments which were last paid in 2008. The formula for calculating profit share was redefined 2 years ago which means the average profit share figure for the past 5 years is meaningless. This year there was nil profit share. Last year there was 2 weeks. Local contracts and flexi time captains are the future here and everything is done to slash costs. SIN is an increasingly expensive place to live and if you have children of school age and/or a mortgage to pay back home you will find life very difficult.
The number of captains leaving at the end of their 5 year contracts tells the real story. SIA Cargo is morphing into a very low cost operation with all the associated downward pressure on terms and conditions.
My advice would be to stay away.
The number of captains leaving at the end of their 5 year contracts tells the real story. SIA Cargo is morphing into a very low cost operation with all the associated downward pressure on terms and conditions.
My advice would be to stay away.
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Query
I know SIA Cargo recruits DEC.
May I know does SIA Cargo recruit second officer? Or all the while they have no second officer recruitment at all.
I wrote an email to Ops HR Monica few weeks ago, no reply from her.
May I know does SIA Cargo recruit second officer? Or all the while they have no second officer recruitment at all.
I wrote an email to Ops HR Monica few weeks ago, no reply from her.
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Singapore Airlines Cargo requires B747-400 Captains
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Job Role: Captain
Job Hours: Full-Time
Location: Singapore
Job Position: Permanent
Company: Singapore Airlines Cargo (SIA CARGO)
Salary: MONTHLY BASIC SALARY - S$10,000 when fully operational
Job reference: ‘SIA Cargo’
Posted Date: 05 July 2010 10:56:30
Singapore Airlines Cargo requires B747-400 Captains
CAPTAIN
With Type Rating (Local or Contract Terms) Without Type Rating (Local or Contract Terms)
Applicants should have:
• At least a total of 6000 hours, inclusive of 3000 PIC hours on commercial jets in international operations.
• Current rating with minimum type experience of 1000 PIC hours.
• Basic IT literacy.
• ICAO English Language Proficiency Level 6. Applicants should have:
• At least a total of 6000 hours, inclusive of 3000 PIC hours on commercial jets in international operations.
• Preference for applicants with Glass Cockpit / Flight Management Systems and Wide Body experience.
• Basic IT literacy.
• ICAO English Language Proficiency Level 6.
TRAINING BOND
Pilots without a B744 type rating will be given conversion training, and are required to enter a training bond and provide a bank guarantee for a period of 5 years and 8 months (contract terms) or 3 years and 3 months (local terms).
MONTHLY BASIC SALARY
Captain: S$10,000 when fully operational. Pilots with sufficient relevant current B744 rating experience can expect a higher starting salary than S$10,000.
SERVICE BENEFITS AND ALLOWANCES
Monthly Variable Component: Up to 10% of monthly basic salary.
Annual Wage Supplement: Maximum of one month’s basic salary, at the discretion of the company.
Salary Increment:
Reviewed on an annual basis, depending on the Company’s performance, market norms and other factors.
Profit Sharing Bonus: Payable depending on Company’s and/or SIA Group’s performance.
Out-of-Base Allowance: S$8 per hour from the start to the end of COP.
Flying Allowance: From S$55 per hour.
Annual Leave: 32 calendar days.
Other benefits: Generous medical and dental benefits for employees. Subsidised medical insurance for spouse and children. Discounted travel offered by SIA and SilkAir to SIA Cargo employees and eligible dependants.
Additional Benefits for Contract Terms:
* Housing Allowance: S$3,900 per month if married and S$3,550 per month if single.
* Child Education Assistance: Up to S$1,400 per month for each child for a maximum of 2 children studying in a recognized school in Singapore.
Return to Home Base Travel: Free firm ticket on SIA services to home base or nearest SIA destination (if home base is off-line) for employee and eligible dependants once a year.
* Amounts reviewed on a yearly basis
TENURE
Local Terms: No stipulated period. Long-term employment expected till the relevant retirement age in Singapore.
Contract Terms: Offer is for contracts of up to 5 years with prospects for extension.
APPLICATION
Complete and submit a copy of our application form together with copies of supporting documents. The application form is available from the Singapore Airlines Cargo website Welcome to SIA Cargo.
Submission by e-mail: (go to apply now)
Submission by hard copy:
Flight Operations Manager (Human Resource)
Singapore Airlines Cargo Pte Ltd
(See contact details)
Please indicate ‘SIA Cargo’ and position on the top left-hand corner of the envelope.
Preference will be given to Rated pilots.
View Employer Vacancies
Job Role: Captain
Job Hours: Full-Time
Location: Singapore
Job Position: Permanent
Company: Singapore Airlines Cargo (SIA CARGO)
Salary: MONTHLY BASIC SALARY - S$10,000 when fully operational
Job reference: ‘SIA Cargo’
Posted Date: 05 July 2010 10:56:30
Singapore Airlines Cargo requires B747-400 Captains
CAPTAIN
With Type Rating (Local or Contract Terms) Without Type Rating (Local or Contract Terms)
Applicants should have:
• At least a total of 6000 hours, inclusive of 3000 PIC hours on commercial jets in international operations.
• Current rating with minimum type experience of 1000 PIC hours.
• Basic IT literacy.
• ICAO English Language Proficiency Level 6. Applicants should have:
• At least a total of 6000 hours, inclusive of 3000 PIC hours on commercial jets in international operations.
• Preference for applicants with Glass Cockpit / Flight Management Systems and Wide Body experience.
• Basic IT literacy.
• ICAO English Language Proficiency Level 6.
TRAINING BOND
Pilots without a B744 type rating will be given conversion training, and are required to enter a training bond and provide a bank guarantee for a period of 5 years and 8 months (contract terms) or 3 years and 3 months (local terms).
MONTHLY BASIC SALARY
Captain: S$10,000 when fully operational. Pilots with sufficient relevant current B744 rating experience can expect a higher starting salary than S$10,000.
SERVICE BENEFITS AND ALLOWANCES
Monthly Variable Component: Up to 10% of monthly basic salary.
Annual Wage Supplement: Maximum of one month’s basic salary, at the discretion of the company.
Salary Increment:
Reviewed on an annual basis, depending on the Company’s performance, market norms and other factors.
Profit Sharing Bonus: Payable depending on Company’s and/or SIA Group’s performance.
Out-of-Base Allowance: S$8 per hour from the start to the end of COP.
Flying Allowance: From S$55 per hour.
Annual Leave: 32 calendar days.
Other benefits: Generous medical and dental benefits for employees. Subsidised medical insurance for spouse and children. Discounted travel offered by SIA and SilkAir to SIA Cargo employees and eligible dependants.
Additional Benefits for Contract Terms:
* Housing Allowance: S$3,900 per month if married and S$3,550 per month if single.
* Child Education Assistance: Up to S$1,400 per month for each child for a maximum of 2 children studying in a recognized school in Singapore.
Return to Home Base Travel: Free firm ticket on SIA services to home base or nearest SIA destination (if home base is off-line) for employee and eligible dependants once a year.
* Amounts reviewed on a yearly basis
TENURE
Local Terms: No stipulated period. Long-term employment expected till the relevant retirement age in Singapore.
Contract Terms: Offer is for contracts of up to 5 years with prospects for extension.
APPLICATION
Complete and submit a copy of our application form together with copies of supporting documents. The application form is available from the Singapore Airlines Cargo website Welcome to SIA Cargo.
Submission by e-mail: (go to apply now)
Submission by hard copy:
Flight Operations Manager (Human Resource)
Singapore Airlines Cargo Pte Ltd
(See contact details)
Please indicate ‘SIA Cargo’ and position on the top left-hand corner of the envelope.
Preference will be given to Rated pilots.