ST Aviation Academy to train Qatar Airways MPL cadet pilots
Join Date: May 2013
Location: Singapore
Posts: 25
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Is there really something wrong?
Hey. It's great that you guys are willing to give us a heads up and warnings about things going wrong at STAA. But it'll be better if you're able to give more info than just "something" happening over there....
Join Date: Sep 2010
Location: 1 degree north
Age: 39
Posts: 593
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
you get these new accounts and "1-post keyboard warriors" suddenly coming in and spouting things like "scams"
go figure it out yourself how much weight do their words carry.
go figure it out yourself how much weight do their words carry.
Join Date: May 2013
Location: Singapore
Posts: 25
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Ya. It'll be great if current STAA cadets can chime in on their experiences over there. Having a bit of problems is one thing. But calling the place a "scam" is taking it to a whole new level. 
Last edited by chronos1701; 14th Jun 2013 at 12:40.
Thread Starter
Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: Singapore
Posts: 332
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
STAA launches 2nd MPL programme with five-year contract win from Qatar Airways
Singapore Technologies Engineering Ltd (ST Engineering) today announced that the commercial pilot training business of its aerospace arm, ST Aerospace Academy (STAA), has been awarded a five-year Multi-crew Pilot Licence (MPL) training contract by Qatar Airways. As a one stop pilot training solutions provider, STAA will undertake the global recruitment and assessment of cadets on behalf of Qatar Airways, as well as customisation of training content for Qatar Airways’ operations. Cadets will undergo STAA’s MPL programme leading to the award of MPL from the Qatar Civil Aviation Authority, for eventual employment with Qatar Airways as Airbus A320 Type Rated First Officers.
The first batch of 36 cadet pilots is expected to commence training in the third quarter of 2013 and graduate in the first quarter of 2015. The subsequent intakes are expected to be similar or higher, depending on Qatar Airways’ operational requirements.
“We are delighted to award this contract to STAA, to equip our students with the skills they need to become competent, professional pilots with a leading commercial airline. The training will also expose our students to a multi-crew cooperation environment and ensure that they are continuously assessed against competencies. As Qatar Airways continues to expand our international route network, a talented pool of well qualified, dedicated pilots is mandatory to support growth. We are convinced that we have found the right training partner in STAA to help us achieve that.”- Captain Suhail Abdul Hameed ISMAEEL, Chief Flight Operations Officer, Qatar Airways
“This contract award from Qatar Airways is a vote of confidence in STAA’s capabilities, and a strong validation of our MPL programme. We are fully committed to support Qatar Airways’ requirement for well qualified pilots, as the airline continues to grow its operations worldwide. In view of the growing pilot demand in the Middle East over the next 20 years, our strong offerings will also serve us well to support customers in this region.”- PEH Teng Keng, President, ST Aerospace Academy
Significantly, this is the second MPL programme for STAA, following its successful completion of the Singapore MPL programme in 2011. STAA pioneered the Singapore MPL programme in partnership with Tiger Airways and with support from the Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore.
Established by the International Civil Aviation Organisation since 2006, MPL is an alternative pathway to obtaining a licence to pilot aircraft for commercial airlines. Unlike traditional pilot training programmes, the competency-based MPL curriculum, through greater use of simulators, engages cadet pilots in a multi-crew cooperation environment from an early stage and integrates threat and error management in all phases of training.
The STAA MPL programme comprises six months of ground school and 13 months of flying training involving four phases. Phase one is conducted at STAA’s flying school at Ballarat in Victoria, Australia, while phases two to four and ground school are conducted at STAA’s headquarters in Singapore which also houses its simulator training centre.
The STAA MPL curriculum stands out by putting cadets into the Airbus A320 simulator environment right from the start of phase two training. This maximises the students’ exposure to flying in a multi-crew environment as well as to the cockpit environment of the aircraft that they will eventually work in. The syllabus also introduces the Airbus A320 cockpit to students progressively, hence allowing them to fully master the principles and practical handling of aircraft systems before Line Oriented Flight Training.
Apart from MPL programmes, STAA offers Commercial Pilot Licence programmes and advanced pilot training courses. Established in 2007, it operates out of Seletar Airport in Singapore and Ballarat Airport. Customers include both individuals as well as airlines such as Hainan Airlines, JuneYao Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines, ShunFeng Airlines, Tiger Airways and Xiamen Airlines.
This contract is not expected to have any material impact on the consolidated net tangible assets per share and earnings per share of ST Engineering for the current financial year.
ST Aerospace Academy launches second MPL programme with five-year contract win from Qatar Airways
The first batch of 36 cadet pilots is expected to commence training in the third quarter of 2013 and graduate in the first quarter of 2015. The subsequent intakes are expected to be similar or higher, depending on Qatar Airways’ operational requirements.
“We are delighted to award this contract to STAA, to equip our students with the skills they need to become competent, professional pilots with a leading commercial airline. The training will also expose our students to a multi-crew cooperation environment and ensure that they are continuously assessed against competencies. As Qatar Airways continues to expand our international route network, a talented pool of well qualified, dedicated pilots is mandatory to support growth. We are convinced that we have found the right training partner in STAA to help us achieve that.”- Captain Suhail Abdul Hameed ISMAEEL, Chief Flight Operations Officer, Qatar Airways
“This contract award from Qatar Airways is a vote of confidence in STAA’s capabilities, and a strong validation of our MPL programme. We are fully committed to support Qatar Airways’ requirement for well qualified pilots, as the airline continues to grow its operations worldwide. In view of the growing pilot demand in the Middle East over the next 20 years, our strong offerings will also serve us well to support customers in this region.”- PEH Teng Keng, President, ST Aerospace Academy
Significantly, this is the second MPL programme for STAA, following its successful completion of the Singapore MPL programme in 2011. STAA pioneered the Singapore MPL programme in partnership with Tiger Airways and with support from the Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore.
Established by the International Civil Aviation Organisation since 2006, MPL is an alternative pathway to obtaining a licence to pilot aircraft for commercial airlines. Unlike traditional pilot training programmes, the competency-based MPL curriculum, through greater use of simulators, engages cadet pilots in a multi-crew cooperation environment from an early stage and integrates threat and error management in all phases of training.
The STAA MPL programme comprises six months of ground school and 13 months of flying training involving four phases. Phase one is conducted at STAA’s flying school at Ballarat in Victoria, Australia, while phases two to four and ground school are conducted at STAA’s headquarters in Singapore which also houses its simulator training centre.
The STAA MPL curriculum stands out by putting cadets into the Airbus A320 simulator environment right from the start of phase two training. This maximises the students’ exposure to flying in a multi-crew environment as well as to the cockpit environment of the aircraft that they will eventually work in. The syllabus also introduces the Airbus A320 cockpit to students progressively, hence allowing them to fully master the principles and practical handling of aircraft systems before Line Oriented Flight Training.
Apart from MPL programmes, STAA offers Commercial Pilot Licence programmes and advanced pilot training courses. Established in 2007, it operates out of Seletar Airport in Singapore and Ballarat Airport. Customers include both individuals as well as airlines such as Hainan Airlines, JuneYao Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines, ShunFeng Airlines, Tiger Airways and Xiamen Airlines.
This contract is not expected to have any material impact on the consolidated net tangible assets per share and earnings per share of ST Engineering for the current financial year.
ST Aerospace Academy launches second MPL programme with five-year contract win from Qatar Airways
Join Date: May 2008
Location: Singapore
Posts: 11
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Any one waiting for interview with Qatar Reps?
Just to check anyone that attended the preliminary interview with STAA got the notification to attend the final interview with Qatar air Reps ?
Join Date: Sep 2010
Location: 1 degree north
Age: 39
Posts: 593
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
gd luck to all waiting for notification..
36 is a big number, hopefully ur chances will be higher.
STAA building is almost ready, facilities will be nice n new
36 is a big number, hopefully ur chances will be higher.
STAA building is almost ready, facilities will be nice n new
Join Date: Jun 2013
Location: srilanka
Age: 42
Posts: 5
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Yes, the instructors are rubbish and have a mind of there own, this is a fact, the scheduling is utterly messy, promised ground school is not carried out like the way it is supposed to, & you have to be jobless for 2 years guranteed.
Join Date: Jun 2013
Location: srilanka
Age: 42
Posts: 5
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Joker
the only reason i came here cause we are all pilots, want the same thing, not to be a keyboard warrior, just direct it to me without hinting, seems like your a employee of staa, trust me i dont care,wanna bust cash on crap like that, mate go ahead,
Join Date: May 2008
Location: Singapore
Posts: 11
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
What do u mean when U say that when u pay for something u expect to get what u are paying for ?
I think the question on most of our minds is what exactly wasn't what they had promised ?
At the end of the day, if we do pay for the course, we would not know what we are supposed to expect since we have never taken the course before?
Maybe u want to elaborate further ? u did not graduate or the supposed timeline was longer than expected ?
Are there instances that airline programs ended when the airlines refused to take the cadets ?
These questions are not just for Liner, anyone that knows or have been through the process can probably enlighten most of us here ?
I think the question on most of our minds is what exactly wasn't what they had promised ?
At the end of the day, if we do pay for the course, we would not know what we are supposed to expect since we have never taken the course before?
Maybe u want to elaborate further ? u did not graduate or the supposed timeline was longer than expected ?
Are there instances that airline programs ended when the airlines refused to take the cadets ?
These questions are not just for Liner, anyone that knows or have been through the process can probably enlighten most of us here ?
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: In the air
Posts: 19
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Agree with kentytk.
Liner, you keep posting and dropping "hints", so I assume you really want to help those applying to this program. If so, please share your experience or knowledge. Justify your claims so we can believe you.
Liner, you keep posting and dropping "hints", so I assume you really want to help those applying to this program. If so, please share your experience or knowledge. Justify your claims so we can believe you.