any pilot's here?

[bomba]

Keeping CPL current....hmmmmm probably can go to the CAAS website and look at the AIP.

[bomba]

Most ppl cannot afford to get their own CPL/IR, to make it worst, there are not many aviation companies in singapore with respect to G.A. flying. Flying instructors are probably one of the few ways out in order to clock hours in singapore. Working overseas is another option.

[Mr Zh4n]

Most ppl cannot afford to get their own CPL/IR, to make it worst, there are not many aviation companies in singapore with respect to G.A. flying. Flying instructors are probably one of the few ways out in order to clock hours in singapore. Working overseas is another option.

 

Yup, we do not have G.A because our country is so small. And that sucks for pilot prospects.

[moccajava]

Grace period wise, SIA is quite lenient. Some of my friends who are there did their 1st/2nd interview 2 to 3 years before they actually joined because they were still serving bonds in ARMY (as in navy, airforce inclusive and not necessarily restricted to pilots in airforce)

 

Then again, it also depends on whether SIA is in need of pilots or not. Right now, they have a surplus of FOs.

 

ok... prolly try it like 6 months to graduation. really huh they have surplus of FOs coz they seem to be doing mad recruitment drive now.

 

are/were u in the cadetship program too?

[retro]

ok... prolly try it like 6 months to graduation. really huh they have surplus of FOs coz they seem to be doing mad recruitment drive now.

 

are/were u in the cadetship program too?

 

they are recruiting all the time dude...

[bomba]

Yeah...all the time all the time...well if you employ someone now, i guess they will only prove to be productive 2-3 years later right? So...it's a projection of sorts...may be accurate at times, may not be.

[chuacheesiong]

the surplus is only temporary leh, anyway by next year should be ease up already. surplus also good, sit at home and surf the SBF forum lor, see i squat in here for a week already.

[bomba]

That's a jovial way of looking at things, glad you are having such a positive outlook! Better not squat at home for too long, less pay...haha

[bomba]

Oh yes, btw, how's the cls 2B coming along? Im taking my cls 2 currently at CDC too...hehe

[chuacheesiong]

good good, next practical 6. but still 2 years behind you lah......... still dreaming of my road king...........

[bomba]

Ahh i see, nice choice, very macho looking bike! Im dreaming of a bmw f800st or maybe a f800gs in future. Quite ex thou....think they are in the 30s.

[YEN96]

SIA dont want me ......

somemore i working for 747 engine OEM leh ..also no advantage

 

 

Boeing 747 engines made by my company

[moccajava]

oh sock it dude... i think wif pilot's pay surely the beemer bike is well within ur grasp

[bomba]

Yo java, too many of my friends have worn a hat too big for their heads once too often. So many living examples around that im sure you have encountered some yourself (count the ASKs out thou, they of different breed), you can choose to earn 10k a month but live a 20k lifestyle or 10k a month live a 5k lifestyle.

 

Beemer bikes are nice and exclusive...but their prices have seriously been hiked up quite a fair bit (no thks to pml of course) compared to their japanese counterparts.

 

[Mr Zh4n]

Yo java, too many of my friends have worn a hat too big for their heads once too often. So many living examples around that im sure you have encountered some yourself (count the ASKs out thou, they of different breed), you can choose to earn 10k a month but live a 20k lifestyle or 10k a month live a 5k lifestyle.

 

Beemer bikes are nice and exclusive...but their prices have seriously been hiked up quite a fair bit (no thks to pml of course) compared to their japanese counterparts.

 

 

Owning a bike is always cheaper than owning a car, especially when all these new ERP gantries are popping up. I feel next time just outside your block there will be a gantry.

[moccajava]

yo bomba,

 

premiums are always attached to the mark of the company. the price hike could well be, well they are beemers!

 

but uve gotta pt. some ppl go for broke for their "passion".

[oreo_rr]

guys i dunno whether it has been told

but i know an academy is melaka..

its called

malaysian airlines academy if im not mistaken

my friend is a indonesian and he got in..

its very pricey tho...

gd luck to ur bro

[retro]

guys i dunno whether it has been told

but i know an academy is melaka..

its called

malaysian airlines academy if im not mistaken

my friend is a indonesian and he got in..

its very pricey tho...

gd luck to ur bro

 

it's MFA... Malaysian Flying Academy....Located in Melaka....

[oreo_rr]

it's MFA... Malaysian Flying Academy....Located in Melaka....

 

yeah yeah exactly

thats what im talking about lol

how do you know about that?

you are studying there?

[bomba]

It probably provides the cheapest flying lessons around that is close to singapore (PPL->CPL->Frozen ATPL). From what I remember, I think MAS pilots are trained there. SIA do employ some of the graduates from MFA but not guaranteed, still subjected to interview.

[moccajava]

CAAS privatising... any changes with respect to air regulations? lesser red tape maybe?

[retro]

yeah yeah exactly

thats what im talking about lol

how do you know about that?

you are studying there?

used to... been there for sometime...

 

It probably provides the cheapest flying lessons around that is close to singapore (PPL->CPL->Frozen ATPL). From what I remember, I think MAS pilots are trained there. SIA do employ some of the graduates from MFA but not guaranteed, still subjected to interview.

Yes not only MAS but airasia as well...

 

CAAS privatising... any changes with respect to air regulations? lesser red tape maybe?

air regulations stays the same... from wat i think...

[ahchua5582]

went thru the 1st interview yest.... not as bad as i expected..... a bit like chatting session...

 

**mocca, **** man... i remember the diff btw 777 and 747.... but then they ask about.... a380 and 777... i spoke about the engine diff but think not enuff... then kan cheong abit... **** man..... now waiing for the dreadful email....

 

btw, how mani interviews can one try... anybody noes??

[bomba]

If it is the first interview you are talking about, it's 3 times. It used to be unlimited tries for the first interview but I believe the policy has changed. 1 chance only for 2nd interview, if you fail to impress the panel then, it's game over.

 

Good luck! Hope to hear good news from you!

[ahchua5582]

any tips?!