Pilots
Take to the skies with one of Singapore Airlines’ modern and fuel-efficient aircraft. We provide our pilots with rigorous training to set the highest standards in aviation. As you grow in your career, you have the opportunity to rise through the ranks, or explore specialised paths in Technical, Training, or Management – designed to match your aspirations.
Ready for the next level? Explore our different open positions to find out more.
Remuneration and Benefits
When you join us, you will enjoy more than just a competitive salary:
- Once-a-year free travel to any SIA-operated destination.
- Access to unlimited discounted travel for you and your eligible family member(s) on flights operated by SIA and our airline partners.
- Medical, dental, and insurance coverage.
- Ongoing training and career development opportunities to help you grow and succeed.
We offer more than a job – a rewarding career that will truly take you places. Find out more in the tabs below.
SIA is recruiting Ab Initio Cadet Pilots in Singapore. To apply, you will need to meet the following requirements:
- Educational qualification of GCE ‘A’ level, Diploma, or Degree. Otherwise, you must have obtained a minimum of 5 GCE ‘O’ Level credits. These must include English, Mathematics and a Science subject, taken at one sitting
- Myopia of not more than 800 degrees and astigmatism of not more than 300 degrees, fully correctable with optical aids
- Minimum height requirement of 1.58m to carry out safety and emergency procedures on board
Selection Process
Applicants will undergo various stages during the recruitment process including (but not limited to) online application, computer assessment test, interviews, and medical check-up.
Training
Successful candidates will be trained to acquire suitable professional qualifications at Singapore Flying College in Singapore and overseas. Upon completion of the training programme, you will undergo further training to become a First Officer.
Remuneration and Service Benefits
A monthly allowance will be provided during your training phase. On appointment as a First Officer, you will enjoy an attractive salary, along with various allowances and benefits.
Bond
Successful candidates will be required to serve for the duration of the training, and for a period of 7 years from the date of appointment as First Officer.
Singapore Airlines conducts direct recruitment and does not engage any third-party agencies / companies for our pilot recruitment. Interested applicants are encouraged to submit your application via the official Singapore Airlines career page only. Any parties or media platforms that claim to represent Singapore Airlines have no authority to recruit or engage with applicants on behalf of the airline, and the airline will not be responsible for any information shared by the applicant with any such third party and/or the conduct of any such third party.
Application Details
Online application is now open.
If you encounter issues creating a new applicant profile, please click on “Forgot Password?” in the login page. Kindly enter your email address in the login credentials field. Once you have received your new password, please sign in via the login page.
We thank all candidates for your interest in Singapore Airlines, and regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.
SIA is recruiting Direct Entry Second Officers. To apply, you will need to meet the following requirements:
- Possesses a valid Class 1 Medical Certificate, recognized or can be validated by Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore (CAAS)
- Holds a valid Commercial Pilot Licence with Multi-Engine Aircraft Instrument Rating (CPL/MEIR) with frozen ATPL or Multi Pilot Licence (MPL), recognized or can be validated by CAAS. If you are holding a foreign licence, you may check your eligibility through this document.
- Minimum of 200 total flying hours as pilot of aeroplanes (A minimum of 100 PIC hours will be required for candidates holding foreign pilot licences)
- Able to speak and understand English with ICAO English Level 5 or above for inflight radio-telephony communications
- Educational qualification of GCE ‘A’ level / IB / IGCSE or equivalent, Diploma, or Degree. Otherwise, you must have obtained a minimum of 5 GCE ‘O’ Level credits. These must include English, Mathematics and a Science subject, taken at one sitting
- Myopia of not more than 800 degrees and astigmatism of not more than 300 degrees, fully correctable with optical aids
- Minimum height requirement of 1.58m to carry out safety and emergency procedures on board
Selection Process
Applicants will undergo various stages during the recruitment process including (but not limited to) online application, computer assessment test, interviews, simulator assessment and medical check-up.
Training
Successful candidates will be trained to acquire an Aircraft Type Rating, and undergo further training to become a First Officer.
Remuneration and Service Benefits
A monthly allowance will be provided during your training phase. On appointment as a First Officer, you will enjoy an attractive salary, along with various allowances and benefits.
Bond
Successful candidates will be required to serve for the duration of the training, and for a period of 7 years from the date of appointment as First Officer.
Singapore Airlines conducts direct recruitment and does not engage any third-party agencies / companies for our pilot recruitment. Interested applicants are encouraged to submit your application via the official Singapore Airlines career page only. Any parties or media platforms that claim to represent Singapore Airlines have no authority to recruit or engage with applicants on behalf of the airline, and the airline will not be responsible for any information shared by the applicant with any such third party and/or the conduct of any such third party.
Application Details
Online application is now open.
If you encounter issues creating a new applicant profile, please click on “Forgot Password?” in the login page. Kindly enter your email address in the login credentials field. Once you have received your new password, please sign in via the login page.
We thank all candidates for your interest in Singapore Airlines, and regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.
SIA is recruiting Direct Entry First Officers. To apply, you will need to meet the following requirements:
- Possesses a valid Class 1 Medical Certificate, recognized or can be validated by Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore (CAAS)
- Holds a valid Airline Transport Pilot Licence (ATPL), Commercial Pilot Licence with Multi-Engine Aircraft Instrument Rating (CPL/MEIR) with frozen ATPL, or Multi Pilot Licence (MPL), recognized or can be validated by CAAS. If you are holding a foreign licence, you may check your eligibility through this document.
- 1500 total multi-crew flying hours on jet engine aircraft with MTOW > 20T. Candidates with less than 1500 but more than 700 hours on these aircraft may be shortlisted based on merit, and may be put through a longer training programme if successful.
- Able to speak and understand English with ICAO English Level 5 or above for inflight radio-telephony communications
- Minimum height requirement of 1.58m to carry out safety and emergency procedures on board
Selection Process
Applicants will undergo various stages during the recruitment process including (but not limited to) online application, computer assessment test, interviews, simulator assessment and medical check-up.
Remuneration and Service Benefits
You will enjoy the following:
- A fixed annual salary package of 13 months
- Profit-sharing bonus based on the Company’s financial performance
- Variable allowances for productivity, meals, and transport
- 32 days of annual leave
- Travel benefits for yourself and eligible family members
Successful candidates will be placed on either the B747, B777, B737 or B787 fleet.
Candidates’ previous flying experience may be considered for command upgrade.
Training
Where applicable, successful candidates will be trained to acquire an Aircraft Type Rating.
Bond
Successful candidates who are provided with type rating training will be required to enter a training bond.
Singapore Airlines conducts direct recruitment and does not engage any third-party agencies / companies for our pilot recruitment. Interested applicants are encouraged to submit your application via the official Singapore Airlines career page only. Any parties or media platforms that claim to represent Singapore Airlines have no authority to recruit or engage with applicants on behalf of the airline, and the airline will not be responsible for any information shared by the applicant with any such third party and/or the conduct of any such third party.
Application Details
Online application is now open.
If you encounter issues creating a new applicant profile, please click on “Forgot Password?” in the login page. Kindly enter your email address in the login credentials field. Once you have received your new password, please sign in via the login page.
We thank all candidates for your interest in Singapore Airlines, and regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.
SIA is recruiting Direct Entry Captains. To apply, you will need to meet the following requirements:
- Possesses a valid Class 1 Medical Certificate, recognized or can be validated by Civil Aviation Authority Singapore (CAAS)
- Holds a valid Air Transport Pilot Licence (ATPL), recognized or can be validated by CAAS. If you are holding a foreign licence, you may check your eligibility through this document.
- Minimum 7000 flying hours, inclusive of 3000 Pilot In Command (PIC) hours on commercial jets in international operations
- Able to speak and understand English with ICAO English Level 5 or above for inflight radio-telephony communications
- Minimum height requirement of 1.58m to carry out safety and emergency procedures on board
Selection Process
Applicants will undergo various stages during the recruitment process including (but not limited to) online application, interviews, simulator assessment and medical check-up.
Remuneration and Service Benefits
Upon employment, you will enjoy the following:
- A fixed annual salary package of 13 months
- Profit-sharing bonus based on the Company’s financial performance
- Variable allowances for productivity, meals, and transport
- 36 days of annual leave
- Travel benefits for yourself and eligible family members
Successful candidates will be placed on either the B737, B747 or B787 fleet.
Training and Bond
Where applicable, successful candidates will be trained to acquire an Aircraft Type Rating. Relevant training bond will be applicable.
Singapore Airlines conducts direct recruitment and does not engage any third-party agencies / companies for our pilot recruitment. Interested applicants are encouraged to submit your application via the official Singapore Airlines career page only. Any parties or media platforms that claim to represent Singapore Airlines have no authority to recruit or engage with applicants on behalf of the airline, and the airline will not be responsible for any information shared by the applicant with any such third party and/or the conduct of any such third party.
Application Details
Online application is now open.
If you encounter issues creating a new applicant profile, please click on “Forgot Password?” in the login page. Kindly enter your email address in the login credentials field. Once you have received your new password, please sign in via the login page.
We thank all candidates for your interest in Singapore Airlines, and regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.
Please note that Singapore Airlines does not request for payment or fees for the processing of job applications either directly or through its appointed agencies. Should you be advised otherwise, please email us the details via http://www.singaporeair.com/en_UK/feedback-enquiry/.