SIA Cadet Pilot - All Batches, Merged
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First timer here,
Thank you for indulging my questions - especially if they are redundant. I have a friend living in KL who will be applying for the SIA cadet program. I have a few questions for successful candidates and current applicants:
1. IF trained and then selected by SIA, what are the most likely aircraft to start on? Any trends for recent graduates (777, 744, A340)? Are graduates headed to SIA ever asked for a preference (i.e., 777 vs. 744)?
2. What percentage of graduates go to Singapore Cargo vs. SIA vs. Silkair?
3. For those selected for Silkair, what are the typical factors for that selection vs. SIA Cargo or SIA? Is it based purely upon need at Silkair or preference (short haul vs. long haul) or skill? Can you move from Silkair to SIA or SIA Cargo later once you have a certain amount of hours or experience? Do you see many transfers?
4. For a cadet who is selected for SIA, what is the potential upgrade time? 15 years?
5. Lastly, what is the estimated first year net pay for cadets once they get on the line (post training)? Is it the same for SIA, SIA Cargo and Silkair?
Thank you for all responses.
Thank you for indulging my questions - especially if they are redundant. I have a friend living in KL who will be applying for the SIA cadet program. I have a few questions for successful candidates and current applicants:
1. IF trained and then selected by SIA, what are the most likely aircraft to start on? Any trends for recent graduates (777, 744, A340)? Are graduates headed to SIA ever asked for a preference (i.e., 777 vs. 744)?
2. What percentage of graduates go to Singapore Cargo vs. SIA vs. Silkair?
3. For those selected for Silkair, what are the typical factors for that selection vs. SIA Cargo or SIA? Is it based purely upon need at Silkair or preference (short haul vs. long haul) or skill? Can you move from Silkair to SIA or SIA Cargo later once you have a certain amount of hours or experience? Do you see many transfers?
4. For a cadet who is selected for SIA, what is the potential upgrade time? 15 years?
5. Lastly, what is the estimated first year net pay for cadets once they get on the line (post training)? Is it the same for SIA, SIA Cargo and Silkair?
Thank you for all responses.
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Hi scuderia,
I'm planning to apply for the Cadet Pilot position with SIA, and would be interested to know if the interview process has differed from what was highlighted in the earlier posts.
Much thanks!
I'm planning to apply for the Cadet Pilot position with SIA, and would be interested to know if the interview process has differed from what was highlighted in the earlier posts.
Much thanks!
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Iver,
To answer your Qs:
1. Lately all SIA Mainline cadets are trained for B777.. You can't choose which fleet to be posted in, it's based on whichever fleet needs the pilots.
2. Hard to tell the percentage.. although majority will go to SIA Mainline, but again, that depends on each companies' needs...
3. No one really knows how's each companies select their cadets, unless you're one of the interviewers... But yes, there's transfer between these companies, although it's not as easy as it seems...
4. Well, depends on your performance, seniority, luck and many other things.. But around 10 yrs is a good gauge...
JA
To answer your Qs:
1. Lately all SIA Mainline cadets are trained for B777.. You can't choose which fleet to be posted in, it's based on whichever fleet needs the pilots.
2. Hard to tell the percentage.. although majority will go to SIA Mainline, but again, that depends on each companies' needs...
3. No one really knows how's each companies select their cadets, unless you're one of the interviewers... But yes, there's transfer between these companies, although it's not as easy as it seems...
4. Well, depends on your performance, seniority, luck and many other things.. But around 10 yrs is a good gauge...
JA
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Hi Jinks_2504,
Fortunately, not a lot has changed with regards to the interview questions. If you've been reading this thread i'm sure you'll be well prepared for the interview. I guess the only thing i didn't prepare well for was the business aspect of SIA. Maybe i was just too caught up with the technical questions.
Fortunately, not a lot has changed with regards to the interview questions. If you've been reading this thread i'm sure you'll be well prepared for the interview. I guess the only thing i didn't prepare well for was the business aspect of SIA. Maybe i was just too caught up with the technical questions.
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Hi guys,
Got thru the interviews, now eagerly awaiting my Medical. Kinda nervous on the medical though as I dont have perfect eyesight. Any idea how long before I get to know the result? Or would it be a safe bet to call the ST Aeromedical to find out if I have cleared?
Thanks
Got thru the interviews, now eagerly awaiting my Medical. Kinda nervous on the medical though as I dont have perfect eyesight. Any idea how long before I get to know the result? Or would it be a safe bet to call the ST Aeromedical to find out if I have cleared?
Thanks
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Originally Posted by Archvik
Or would it be a safe bet to call the ST Aeromedical to find out if I have cleared?
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Hi Archvik,
Congrats on having made it this far!
Was wondering if you or the other forumers could help me clarify SIA's requirement on visual acuity. On their website, there seems to be 2 similar sets of requirements: at least 6/60 unaided, correctable to 6/6; whilst the other requires myopia less than 500 deg and astigmatism less than 125 deg, fully correctable.
Reason I'm asking if because I don't have perfect eyesight but meet only the latter requirements.
Sorry if I'm being a pain as a newbie, but any advice is much appreciated! Thanks!
Congrats on having made it this far!
Was wondering if you or the other forumers could help me clarify SIA's requirement on visual acuity. On their website, there seems to be 2 similar sets of requirements: at least 6/60 unaided, correctable to 6/6; whilst the other requires myopia less than 500 deg and astigmatism less than 125 deg, fully correctable.
Reason I'm asking if because I don't have perfect eyesight but meet only the latter requirements.
Sorry if I'm being a pain as a newbie, but any advice is much appreciated! Thanks!
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Hi Jinks_2504,
Thanks!! Nah no worries... I am not too sure about the eyesight requirements, but from what I read there I gather that basically as long as your eyesight meets those requirements and is correctable to 6/6 you should qualify. As for Astigmatism, I really have no idea, rather I guess would depend on the Doctor or the specialist to verify if you are fit to fly I suppose. But yeah do correct me if I am wrong.
Thanks!! Nah no worries... I am not too sure about the eyesight requirements, but from what I read there I gather that basically as long as your eyesight meets those requirements and is correctable to 6/6 you should qualify. As for Astigmatism, I really have no idea, rather I guess would depend on the Doctor or the specialist to verify if you are fit to fly I suppose. But yeah do correct me if I am wrong.
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yeah... be honest when they ask you questions coz the panel know a lot of stuff...e.g. if they ask you something about a particular engine on a specific a/c then if you know the answer say it...if not just say, "i don't know." if you lie to them they will build on your lie until at the last moment they whack you with the truth and then you realise that all the while they're just playing with you....sucky feeling.... also try not to be too cocky.....
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Ex-pat Cadets
Hi all,
pretty new to the PPrune scene and just wanted to second Aatif's question about the possibilities for ex-pat applicants for cadet pilots.
Im currently working for SIA in Auckland and have met a few of the tech crew operating on the freighters. I know of at least two successful ex pat cadets from Australia and the UK who are now F/O's but wondered if you guys have any tales of ex-pat selection or maybe if there are some expats on this thread they could tell me how they came to be where they are now.
Feel free to re-direct me if this has been done before but havent had a chance to go thru the whole thread.
All the best and look forward to your thoughts
P.s I have applied online for this position already because as the saying goes "Youve gotta be in it to win it"
pretty new to the PPrune scene and just wanted to second Aatif's question about the possibilities for ex-pat applicants for cadet pilots.
Im currently working for SIA in Auckland and have met a few of the tech crew operating on the freighters. I know of at least two successful ex pat cadets from Australia and the UK who are now F/O's but wondered if you guys have any tales of ex-pat selection or maybe if there are some expats on this thread they could tell me how they came to be where they are now.
Feel free to re-direct me if this has been done before but havent had a chance to go thru the whole thread.
All the best and look forward to your thoughts
P.s I have applied online for this position already because as the saying goes "Youve gotta be in it to win it"
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i'm sure u can find it.
www.singaporeair.com.sg >> Company information >Career
anyway, anyone went interview on 28 February and has got news?
www.singaporeair.com.sg >> Company information >Career
anyway, anyone went interview on 28 February and has got news?