Jetstar Asia Cadets to attend Groundschool in Singapore
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CAE website indicate that they are open for jetstar asia application. Closing date december 2013. Anybody applying for this? I'm thinking to submit my application. Any advice or potential obstacle that I should be wary?? Its integrated ATPL program.. safer than MPL, you think?
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Nothing is safe TehHalia, especially in this industry. You want some advice? Don't research or "learn how to ace an airline interview", apart from learning some basic aviation knowledge, go for the COMPASS test with and attempt it honestly to YOUR OWN ABILITY. If you pass, you have what it takes, if you don't, it's best to find another line of work.
After that, just find a way to pay the $180,000...
After that, just find a way to pay the $180,000...
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Originally Posted by wonderland
"learn how to ace an airline interview", apart from learning some basic aviation knowledge, go for the COMPASS test with and attempt it honestly to YOUR OWN ABILITY. If you pass, you have what it takes, if you don't, it's best to find another line of work.
Believe me, if the interviewers like the applicant, they will consider him/her. Even if s/he can tell dragon and phoenix stories but have "gkuai-laan" face, out s/he goes.
Always remember, it is not what you know, it is whom you know.
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Absoutely concour with you on the "GL" face sadly for many,many Singaporeans this is their default mode!.
Usually old grey-beard recruiters decide within the first 30 sec if you are in.
You want to impress them with your knowledge gleened from a book well they'll let you talk until you dig yourself in a hole.
You are not expected to know anything at this stage -they sussing you out.
Remember it's their reputation/judgment on the line too.
Usually old grey-beard recruiters decide within the first 30 sec if you are in.
You want to impress them with your knowledge gleened from a book well they'll let you talk until you dig yourself in a hole.
You are not expected to know anything at this stage -they sussing you out.
Remember it's their reputation/judgment on the line too.
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Some suggestions
Finally I see a thread with many Singaporeans.
Hi all, here's my two-cents' worth.
The RSAF is a really good route. Sadly it is also true that they are more stringent. I was with RSAF in 2001-2003 and finished my ground school in AFS waiting to go to Pearce for BWC. However, I failed an FFI due to an anemic condition and got permanently downgraded. I don't even serve reservice now. I also tried to upgrade my PES status but twice I was told it's a perm downgrade and they can't reverse it.
However, I have checked with an aeromedical doctor who has told me that my condition is not a problem in civil aviation. PLAB Med Centre told me they didn't want to take the risk because there was no precedence. I had actually heard that line before but it was on TV.
Now, as I work to save some money, I am looking to go to the States to acquire a CPL. Many flight schools there and cheaper than other places such as NZ, OZ and EU. However, I have yet to decide on which school and I am still researching. I wish everyone the best if you could find and decide on a good school. Please let us all know if you manage to find 1 and have a good experience.
Regarding the RHB loan, that's also my choice of loan now. Has anyone applied and successfully gotten the loan? I would love to hear more about it. That remains the biggest barrier to entry at this point. If a loan cannot be secured, all my plans go down the drain. Please feel free to reply to my post or PM me.
NWL
Hi all, here's my two-cents' worth.
The RSAF is a really good route. Sadly it is also true that they are more stringent. I was with RSAF in 2001-2003 and finished my ground school in AFS waiting to go to Pearce for BWC. However, I failed an FFI due to an anemic condition and got permanently downgraded. I don't even serve reservice now. I also tried to upgrade my PES status but twice I was told it's a perm downgrade and they can't reverse it.
However, I have checked with an aeromedical doctor who has told me that my condition is not a problem in civil aviation. PLAB Med Centre told me they didn't want to take the risk because there was no precedence. I had actually heard that line before but it was on TV.
Now, as I work to save some money, I am looking to go to the States to acquire a CPL. Many flight schools there and cheaper than other places such as NZ, OZ and EU. However, I have yet to decide on which school and I am still researching. I wish everyone the best if you could find and decide on a good school. Please let us all know if you manage to find 1 and have a good experience.
Regarding the RHB loan, that's also my choice of loan now. Has anyone applied and successfully gotten the loan? I would love to hear more about it. That remains the biggest barrier to entry at this point. If a loan cannot be secured, all my plans go down the drain. Please feel free to reply to my post or PM me.
NWL
