REQUIREMENTS

• Singapore Citizen or Singapore Permanent Resident
• GCE ‘A’ level, Polytechnic Diploma or Degree.  In addition, you must have obtained a minimum of 5 Credits in the GCE ‘O’ level or its equivalent.  These must include English, Mathematics and a Science subject, preferably Physics, taken at one sitting
• At least 1.65 m in height
• Myopia of not more than 500 degrees and astigmatism of not more than 125 degrees, fully correctable with optical aids.  For candidates who have undergone corrective eye surgery (e.g. Lasik), the pre-surgical visual acuity should also meet the above requirements
• Medically fit

TRAINING
Successful candidates will spend 15 to 17 months on training to acquire an Airline Transport Pilot’s License (ATPL) with Instrument Rating (IR) at Pilot Training Schools in Singapore and overseas.  Full board and lodging will be provided.  Upon obtaining the flying license, you will undergo further training for 1 to 2 years to become a First Officer.

REMUNERATIONS AND SERVICE BENEFITS
A monthly allowance will be provided during training.  On appointment as a First Officer, you will be paid a basic salary and various allowances.  Benefits include medical and dental treatment, and discounted travel.

BOND
Successful candidates will be required to serve the employer company for the duration of the training and for a period of 7 years from the date of appointment as First Officer.

EMPLOYMENT
Successful candidates will be offered employment with one of the companies in the SIA Group:

• Singapore Airlines
• SilkAir

APPLICATION
Please submit an online application via our recruitment system.

Select PILOT APPOINTMENT > CADET PILOT

We thank all applicants for their applications and regret that only short-listed candidates will be notified.