[Official] SIA Cadet Pilot

[DiamondJuice]

sad... my astigmatism 400 degree, cannot be corrected 1

 

[Lordzephyr9]

colourblind can join anot.

 

[iceddd]

I applied... Feel like vomiting now at the thought of getting rejected. All requirements met, dunno how long it'll take for them to email me an interview date, if at all.. And very scared Kenya grilled during interview.. My love for aviation is real and genuine, although I'm not so sure if that is able to translate well to the interviewers due to nervousness

how do u prove ur love for aviation? if u are nervous during interview, how are u going to convince the interviewers that u are able to stay calm and cool-headed in times of emergencies while flying the a/c in the air ?

 

[kimseng83]

how do u prove ur love for aviation? if u are nervous during interview, how are u going to convince the interviewers that u are able to stay calm and cool-headed in times of emergencies while flying the a/c in the air ?

oh ya..went and passed for all the interviews and tests...failed at medical exam...xian...that was 6 years ago...

Basically, you must know basic knowledge of aircraft, operations, english and maths...

higher knowledge and skills required for situational and logic tests and also multi-tasking and testing your peripheral visions...

lastly...which I failed...is the eye sight test...by a private specialist clinic authorized by SIA....is worse than those normal eye check ups u do at clinics...this one tests your eye muscles too..zzzz...

 

[xtwis7]

colourblind can join anot.

They didn't stipulate in the core requirements but in the application they did ask to indicate if you're colourblind. I think the chance is very low.

 

[iceddd]

oh ya..went and passed for all the interviews and tests...failed at medical exam...xian...that was 6 years ago...

Basically, you must know basic knowledge of aircraft, operations, english and maths...

higher knowledge and skills required for situational and logic tests and also multi-tasking and testing your peripheral visions...

lastly...which I failed...is the eye sight test...by a private specialist clinic authorized by SIA....is worse than those normal eye check ups u do at clinics...this one tests your eye muscles too..zzzz...

that sucks. why did u fail the eye sight test?

 

[kimseng83]

that sucks. why did u fail the eye sight test?

well..my eyesight degree already hit max allowable...500
degrees..but during the specialist checkup...i'm not allowed to even squint a bit..very strict...and i think my astigmatism is high too...xian...

 

[hungryfella]

if one starts to ask about salary progression or even talk about salary, I think can already tell you're not in it because of your love for aviation but rather for the money

Even if they pay me $1000 a month to be a first officer, I will still gladly take the job

Thats what one would say before he gets the job.

Fast forward 2-3yrs as a FO and lets see if these sentiments are still there.. Haha

 

[iceddd]

well..my eyesight degree already hit max allowable...500
degrees..but during the specialist checkup...i'm not allowed to even squint a bit..very strict...and i think my astigmatism is high too...xian...

wah damn wasted. never thought of going corrective eye surgery ?

 

[kimseng83]

haha..dare not do it...

 

[sk0065]

if any1 got email for 1st interview, SIC ok ?

 

[Herbert the Pervert]

here is how I THINK they select

1. They have their own internal deadline, say 9 Aug
Applications sent after 9 Aug will be part of the next batch

2. From this pool that was sent before 9 Aug, they have a software system to rank candidates by merit, from PHD, to Masters, to Degree (Hons), to Degree, to A levels, to Diploma. Anyone who do not satisfy any of the above are filtered

3. Anyone who gives undesirable answers (yes to feeling afraid of confined spaces, yes to feeling afraid of heights, yes to being a former convict) will be filtered

4. Anyone whose physical requirements are not met will be filtered (below 1.65m and above 500 degrees for myopia)

5. Anyone whose open ended answer were not answered satisfactorily, or application form not filled properly, or any other unknown conditions are not satisfied, are filtered

6. Assume 1000 applicants (gross understatement, I know, but just go with me) 400 jokers are already filtered based on the above conditions

7. Out of the remaining 600, assume 20% are PHD, Masters or degree holders, so the first 120 candidates will then receive their invites for the first interview.

8. Out of this 120 candidates, only 10 impresses the panel, 10 secures their places

9. About 70~100 slots remain, the second batch, perhaps A level grads will be invited. Out of the XXX candidates, XX impresses the panel, XX secures their place.

10. Next batch, poly grads, and so on.

So assume only 30 have secured their places, they then look through the 2nd batch of applications that were sent after 9 Aug and the step repeats itself.

So I would make a fair assumption, in 2~6 months if still haven't received email, you were probably filtered somehow, and you can send in a fresh application.

BTW SIA is not doing too well and the future does not so rosy. Not with CX and ME3 aggressively expanding eating into SIA's market share on several key routes. But this one is management's problem which shouldn't concern candidate hopefuls at this stage. This batch of 100 pilots is not a sign of growth, but more of a replacement of senior pilots who will be retiring the next couple of years.


Everything that I say here is what I THINK ONLY HA. Don't quote me for it and take it as the gospel truth. I know a handful of SIA execs hang out in this forum, can always feel free to clarify me if I'm wrong.

 

[firebrand83]

Camp here, if 32 this year still got chance? Good prospect at this age?

 

[notiboey]

yes that refers to your liability of NS 2yrs. not NSmen 10yrs.



the 26yr old rule is unwritten. base on what i understand, you can start applying from 25.5yrs old upto 32yrs old. whether the company calls you up for interview is up to them. but they will once you are over 25.5yrs of age. above age limit will not apply if you have previously tried RSAF and dropped out.



there's no more expat term pilots in SIA anymore fyi. the few AMDKs you see are on local terms.

not true... as long as u r below 26, u will nt get the job even no matter what. this only applies to singaporeans.

dun believe go ask all the current pilots why they are much slower in progression thanks for the late start of their career

 

[sk0065]

1. They have their own internal deadline, say 9 Aug
Applications sent after 9 Aug will be part of the next batch

any1 knows the internal deadline?

BTW SIA is not doing too well and the future does not so rosy. Not with CX and ME3 aggressively expanding eating into SIA's market share on several key routes. But this one is management's problem which shouldn't concern candidate hopefuls at this stage. This batch of 100 pilots is not a sign of growth, but more of a replacement of senior pilots who will be retiring the next couple of years.

you speak their lingo already... i still must google when i read your posting.

So I would make a fair assumption, in 2~6 months if still haven't received email, you were probably filtered somehow, and you can send in a fresh application.

by then, i will be super super super old.

 

[iceddd]

here is how I THINK they select

1. They have their own internal deadline, say 9 Aug
Applications sent after 9 Aug will be part of the next batch

2. From this pool that was sent before 9 Aug, they have a software system to rank candidates by merit, from PHD, to Masters, to Degree (Hons), to Degree, to A levels, to Diploma. Anyone who do not satisfy any of the above are filtered

3. Anyone who gives undesirable answers (yes to feeling afraid of confined spaces, yes to feeling afraid of heights, yes to being a former convict) will be filtered

4. Anyone whose physical requirements are not met will be filtered (below 1.65m and above 500 degrees for myopia)

5. Anyone whose open ended answer were not answered satisfactorily, or application form not filled properly, or any other unknown conditions are not satisfied, are filtered

6. Assume 1000 applicants (gross understatement, I know, but just go with me) 400 jokers are already filtered based on the above conditions

7. Out of the remaining 600, assume 20% are PHD, Masters or degree holders, so the first 120 candidates will then receive their invites for the first interview.

8. Out of this 120 candidates, only 10 impresses the panel, 10 secures their places

9. About 70~100 slots remain, the second batch, perhaps A level grads will be invited. Out of the XXX candidates, XX impresses the panel, XX secures their place.

10. Next batch, poly grads, and so on.

So assume only 30 have secured their places, they then look through the 2nd batch of applications that were sent after 9 Aug and the step repeats itself.

So I would make a fair assumption, in 2~6 months if still haven't received email, you were probably filtered somehow, and you can send in a fresh application.

BTW SIA is not doing too well and the future does not so rosy. Not with CX and ME3 aggressively expanding eating into SIA's market share on several key routes. But this one is management's problem which shouldn't concern candidate hopefuls at this stage. This batch of 100 pilots is not a sign of growth, but more of a replacement of senior pilots who will be retiring the next couple of years.


Everything that I say here is what I THINK ONLY HA. Don't quote me for it and take it as the gospel truth. I know a handful of SIA execs hang out in this forum, can always feel free to clarify me if I'm wrong.

I dunno man, does degree holders and up really have an advantage? as long as u meet the minimum requirements, shouldn't all have the equal chance to compete?

and also, given by ur assumption. all the phd, masters, degree holders will have to compete during the tea party. isn't it unfair? and diploma holders will not have to compete against those with higher qualifications.

 

[notiboey]

here is how I THINK they select

1. They have their own internal deadline, say 9 Aug
Applications sent after 9 Aug will be part of the next batch

2. From this pool that was sent before 9 Aug, they have a software system to rank candidates by merit, from PHD, to Masters, to Degree (Hons), to Degree, to A levels, to Diploma. Anyone who do not satisfy any of the above are filtered

3. Anyone who gives undesirable answers (yes to feeling afraid of confined spaces, yes to feeling afraid of heights, yes to being a former convict) will be filtered

4. Anyone whose physical requirements are not met will be filtered (below 1.65m and above 500 degrees for myopia)

5. Anyone whose open ended answer were not answered satisfactorily, or application form not filled properly, or any other unknown conditions are not satisfied, are filtered

6. Assume 1000 applicants (gross understatement, I know, but just go with me) 400 jokers are already filtered based on the above conditions

7. Out of the remaining 600, assume 20% are PHD, Masters or degree holders, so the first 120 candidates will then receive their invites for the first interview.

8. Out of this 120 candidates, only 10 impresses the panel, 10 secures their places

9. About 70~100 slots remain, the second batch, perhaps A level grads will be invited. Out of the XXX candidates, XX impresses the panel, XX secures their place.

10. Next batch, poly grads, and so on.

So assume only 30 have secured their places, they then look through the 2nd batch of applications that were sent after 9 Aug and the step repeats itself.

So I would make a fair assumption, in 2~6 months if still haven't received email, you were probably filtered somehow, and you can send in a fresh application.

BTW SIA is not doing too well and the future does not so rosy. Not with CX and ME3 aggressively expanding eating into SIA's market share on several key routes. But this one is management's problem which shouldn't concern candidate hopefuls at this stage. This batch of 100 pilots is not a sign of growth, but more of a replacement of senior pilots who will be retiring the next couple of years.


Everything that I say here is what I THINK ONLY HA. Don't quote me for it and take it as the gospel truth. I know a handful of SIA execs hang out in this forum, can always feel free to clarify me if I'm wrong.

since u say its what u think, then im assuming u r guessing.
u got it pretty close from 1 to 5 but 6 onwards are all incorrect.

ask anyone who went through the selection process/cadets or even pilots if u dun believe. as cadets who r back from the australia programs but pending either conversion or other courses will be required to go help out with the whole interview.

regardless of paper qualifications, each batch will be downstream to ard 8-10 finalist and than only 3 or max 4 will be chosen for the program.

It is actually on equal merit during the tea party so social skill plays a big part here. do note though the interviews already talk to u so more or less their mind is made up. if u r already in their "want" list, so long as u dun sound stupid, u r safe.

i have a senior who got in the program by saying during the interview "I want to be a pilot of SIA, pays good, flying is cool and gals are the cherry on top!"

 

[sk0065]

regardless of paper qualifications, each batch will be downstream to ard 8-10 finalist and than only 3 or max 4 will be chosen for the program.

100 choose 4 or 1000 choose 4? i think if i managed to reach top 10, i already very li hai already....

 

[foxhoundzz]

Any idea when will the first interview be held notiboey bro?

 

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