ST Aviation Academy to train Qatar Airways MPL cadet pilots
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During the briefing in July, someone asked what the age limit was for the program and the speaker very confidently mentioned there was no limit - even if you were 45 and the airline liked you, you could be selected. Anyways, the ball is in Qatar Airways' court and Qatar airways is probably STAA's worst client so far, but at the same time, I don't think STAA would want to lose them.
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Dilemma
I'm due to be enrolled for the upcoming June intake which starts this Monday, the 9th, but I haven't signed the contract yet, due to conflicting views about the legitimacy of this program, and also the difficulty of securing a bank loan for such an astronomical sum of money. I've seen so much negativity about this that I am seriously re-considering whether I should put pen to paper when it comes to the contract signing this Monday.
For those who do not know, let me break down the course fees for you:
Total course fees(excluding miscellaneous fees AND applicable GST) : USD155800
9 Payments/"Milestones" (approx, excluding GST):
1) USD 17312(within 7 days upon contract signature)
2-9) USD 17311 (every 2 months)
As of now, I really do not know what to do. Should I pursue this, or just let it go? (No FROZEN references intended)
For those who do not know, let me break down the course fees for you:
Total course fees(excluding miscellaneous fees AND applicable GST) : USD155800
9 Payments/"Milestones" (approx, excluding GST):
1) USD 17312(within 7 days upon contract signature)
2-9) USD 17311 (every 2 months)
As of now, I really do not know what to do. Should I pursue this, or just let it go? (No FROZEN references intended)
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after attending the final interview briefing I was told that Qatar would not grant me a final interview due to my personality test as it shows "serious concerns" :S Oh well. Good luck to you Skhehe!
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which one is correct?
I saw that this minimum education on STAA Qatar website.
Education: Minimum of a high school graduation with an average of 85% or its equivalent. (Science stream)
But when I receive the mail from STAA, the limitation is change. that is under one
Education: At least GCE ‘A’ Level, Diploma or equivalent preferred
which one is correct? And If the upper one is correct, I'm not science stream but I have Physics,earth science,and intergrated science grade. is it considerabla?
Education: Minimum of a high school graduation with an average of 85% or its equivalent. (Science stream)
But when I receive the mail from STAA, the limitation is change. that is under one
Education: At least GCE ‘A’ Level, Diploma or equivalent preferred
which one is correct? And If the upper one is correct, I'm not science stream but I have Physics,earth science,and intergrated science grade. is it considerabla?
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@ronaldtng
I'm unsure, to be honest I'm getting a bit worried reading this thread so far.
How's the 2013 qatar mpl class doing? How many interviews where they?
Anyone who knows if I need NRIC/Student Visa and CASA class 1 before mailing my application, or can I get it after the application has been approved?
I'm a Swede, currently holding an EASA medical class 1, found a medical examiner in UK who can issue CASA and QCAA medicals, but it's not cheap... would appreciate some answers before this wheel starts spinning.
Take care
I'm unsure, to be honest I'm getting a bit worried reading this thread so far.
How's the 2013 qatar mpl class doing? How many interviews where they?
Anyone who knows if I need NRIC/Student Visa and CASA class 1 before mailing my application, or can I get it after the application has been approved?
I'm a Swede, currently holding an EASA medical class 1, found a medical examiner in UK who can issue CASA and QCAA medicals, but it's not cheap... would appreciate some answers before this wheel starts spinning.
Take care
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theswedishguy - why would you consider coming here for flight school? I don't think you need a NRIC to apply. But it's best if you check with the school that you are applying to directly.
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GCE A LEVEL... also consider GCSE 5 C or above equivalent?
When I recieved the E mail from STAA, It said GCE A level. But GCE O level is also consider written in STAA web site. Is it correct? And GCE O level is same as GCSE 5 C level. I have a grade same as GCE O Level. GCSE C above level. Am I selected by STAA?
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If you're still wondering, the requirements do state high school education is the minimum requirement, but when I went there for the Compass Test & interview (I'm from Malaysia), they told me that they need minimum A Levels, diploma or equivalent. Luckily I had a diploma so all was well for me. They mentioned that high school for Qatar means A levels or equivalent, or "upper secondary school". That wasn't very clear at all considering that high school in Malaysia meant SPM/O Levels equivalent. The website stated high school equivalent but the brochures they had there said GCE A Levels / Diploma or equivalent.
Anyway, I got there (it's pretty isolated, had to take a cab there from the city, about SGD20), they checked all my documents, made copies, took me to the room to do the compass and aptitude test, normal, fine. I was told that I passed and to return the following day for my interview.
Here's my mistake, I did not bring a suit as I thought it was a big hassle to bring a suit there as I didn't have any baggage allowance. This was a noted mistake that I will never repeat again. I also read up on Qatar Airways and the history of it but in front of the panel from STAA for some reason I just blanked out. So, another point against me. But all was well, was told that my answers were good and appropriate, just that in future please wear a suit and read up more on the airline that I wish to join. Questions were pretty basic, just to get to know me and see how I answer. Tell them about myself, tell them about Qatar Airways, why do I want to join Qatar Airways, What are my plans if I don't get accepted, and the more common Why do you want to be a pilot.
So I left, and just got the email saying that I passed the interview by the STAA panel, and to return to Singapore mid of May for the final interview with the Qatar panel (I did the interview last Friday).
So far experience was good , school seemed pretty quiet but the classes probably were carried out on the upper floors and I was there at about 10am so obviously everyone was in class. Did not manage to meet other cadets, just a couple of other candidates for the interview (1 guy and 1 girl). If there are any other candidates going for the interview roaming around the forum, feel free to PM me to keep in touch
Anyway, I got there (it's pretty isolated, had to take a cab there from the city, about SGD20), they checked all my documents, made copies, took me to the room to do the compass and aptitude test, normal, fine. I was told that I passed and to return the following day for my interview.
Here's my mistake, I did not bring a suit as I thought it was a big hassle to bring a suit there as I didn't have any baggage allowance. This was a noted mistake that I will never repeat again. I also read up on Qatar Airways and the history of it but in front of the panel from STAA for some reason I just blanked out. So, another point against me. But all was well, was told that my answers were good and appropriate, just that in future please wear a suit and read up more on the airline that I wish to join. Questions were pretty basic, just to get to know me and see how I answer. Tell them about myself, tell them about Qatar Airways, why do I want to join Qatar Airways, What are my plans if I don't get accepted, and the more common Why do you want to be a pilot.
So I left, and just got the email saying that I passed the interview by the STAA panel, and to return to Singapore mid of May for the final interview with the Qatar panel (I did the interview last Friday).
So far experience was good , school seemed pretty quiet but the classes probably were carried out on the upper floors and I was there at about 10am so obviously everyone was in class. Did not manage to meet other cadets, just a couple of other candidates for the interview (1 guy and 1 girl). If there are any other candidates going for the interview roaming around the forum, feel free to PM me to keep in touch
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Then, you mean If i don't have Diploma or above, STAA must not select me?
Then, you mean If i don't have Diploma or above, STAA must not select me? 5 GCSE C Grade is not valid with STAA?
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GCSE is equivalent to A levels correct? In my country, A levels is considered upper secondary level, which is what they are looking for. I'm not sure if they will accept 5 C's or not, as normally they would want high grades in Maths and English normally. Have you tried sending them an email to ask? You can still make it for the selection for June/September intake. I was told that I have to go and do the assessment and interview before April.
Anyway for those wondering, I'm not 100% sure whether they give us the advanced compass or not, I did a basic compass test before and I do not remember it being this difficult.
What I did at STAA was :
-hand and feet coordination
-mathematics test
-orientation(i think it's called? it involves the ADF, compass and turn coordinator, just match the plane that is in the correct position in relative to the station)
-memory test (inputting new data into the autopilot while watching out for the warning lights, putting them out ASAP)
and a couple others that I can't really recall at the moment.
Anyway for those wondering, I'm not 100% sure whether they give us the advanced compass or not, I did a basic compass test before and I do not remember it being this difficult.
What I did at STAA was :
-hand and feet coordination
-mathematics test
-orientation(i think it's called? it involves the ADF, compass and turn coordinator, just match the plane that is in the correct position in relative to the station)
-memory test (inputting new data into the autopilot while watching out for the warning lights, putting them out ASAP)
and a couple others that I can't really recall at the moment.