Singapore Airlines - Second Officer
 

Hi guys,

Has any international applicant been invited to Singapore for SO assessment or are they only considering locals for SO?

I know they went to UK a couple of months ago for SO/FO recruitment but haven't heard of any other nationalities getting invited.

Cheers

Hi guys
Does anyone know if SIA allows one to reapply for the DESO position again after failing at the simulator assesment? If yes,how long is the cooling off period before being able to re submit my application.Thanks

Hi

Went for the SIA DESO sim assessment and passed. Sim assessment was raw data flying, 45 angle bank , maintaining speed and altitude , ILS approach, Visual Approach. Examiners are looking more to your Attitude throughout the sim sesh, how fast you pick up thing/improve, your willingness to learn,soft skills , communications etc.

Hi guys.

Anyone knows if its possible to apply for DESO (Direct Entry Second Officer) without having ICAO level 6?? It only states you should be able to demonstrate it, which is still possible even if the level is lower. They dont ask if you actually have level 6..I have level 5 and are working on my CV / Cover Letter these days. Anyone knows?? Or should I wait till I get 1500 hrs and apply for the first officer programme?

Thanks.

you do not need level 6. I have level 4 and attended the assessments. My advise is better apply for second officer it takes around only 6 months to be promoted to first officer.

Thanks for the answer. 6 months is not too bad but I do imagine that SIA is a very hard airline to get into and not sure what they prefer. I am better off applying anyway, at least I have a chance. No matter how slim but I might be lucky as well. I have only 200 hrs and EASA licence and Scandinavian origin. Maybe not the average SIA pilot but I believe ethnic diversity could be advantageous. But thats me.

I doubt they care about nationality but priority always goes to the locals, PR holders and Malaysians. If they need pilots they will will hire expats.

There is nothing wrong in trying, you apply and see. Either you get it or not get it you won’t lose anything.

Hi, I was just wondering how did you do in the sim stage? Was it pretty much the same with what was posted on some other thread? Did you get a job offer with SIA?

May I know how long it took you from applying to attending the assessment?

yes u can apply even without it. i did

All recruitments are suspended due to the Covid19 crisis. Those who got the offer letters recently were asked not to come until further notice.

I have applied for the DESO positions in February but expects no replies in these days due to the COVID-19 crisis. But the status says: "In review", anyone knows what that means? Am I still under consideration or may I have been rejected but the status just hasn`t been updated from their point? Only shortlisted candidates are notified but no clear indications of me having been rejected so the hope is still there :O

Hello everyone,

Is there a study/info group for the interviews? If not let's start one in preparation for when recruitment opens again. My telegram is danial2810.

Thanks!

if it’s in review that means they are looking at it but by no any means that it’s an indication that you will be called. When I applied it was under review for a very long time and they will notify you through email.

but with the current situation I would say don’t expect anything for this whole year cause there are many those who got the offer letter got the don’t come please wait letters.

Are there actually expat DESOs hired by SIA in the last year? I also applied back in the day as DESO (fresh fATPL back then) but never heard of them.

yes there are a few, but not fresh CPL holders. They already had some flying experience ie instructor, turboprop pilots etc. Although the min requirement is CPL they tend to hire those with some flying experience.

remember the interview is the easy part! What they really look is your manual flying skills, they are very keen on it so when you get invited in the future try hiring a sim and practice manual flying of a jet aircraft.

Thanks, very informative answer. I do also read that they prefer those with some experience, too bad that there is as far as I can see, not possible to update the existing application as I am gaining flight experience. But due to the crisis even my local flying club is closed for recreational flights so its not easy nowadays..
And since I lack sufficient experience, I consider my chances of getting invited for selection are rather low..but noone knows. Time will tell.