SIA Interview for cadet pilot

[Weihong 0]

Hello M'wingers:

I just received an e-mail from SIA which inviting me for an Interview in Singapore.

Any body here receiving the same invitation?

I just want to know how the interview will be and what should i prepare for the interview? I believe some of you here has been to the interview and i wish you all can share some experience (Tips) with me!

What about the dress code for the interview? The very very full formal?

 

Please drop me some advice and comment! Your help is very very much appreciated!

Thank you very much for the time! Cheers!!!

[alberttky 0]

Be very familiar with SQ's fleet of aircraft, type of engines they use, where do they fly to, how does an aircraft fly...

 

Most importantly, be able to answer why do you want to be a pilot, why do you want to be an SIA pilot.

 

Good luck.

[Weihong 0]

Be very familiar with SQ's fleet of aircraft, type of engines they use, where do they fly to, how does an aircraft fly...

 

Most importantly, be able to answer why do you want to be a pilot, why do you want to be an SIA pilot.

 

Good luck.

 

Thanks for the advice!

Btw,is there any test like AK?

[Lock SH 0]

Hi Weihong

 

Have a look at this link .......... abundance of info ......

 

http://www.pprune.org/south-asia-far-east/185397-sia-cadet-pilot-all-batches-merged.html

 

 

[Sandeep G 1]

Hi Weihong,

 

Congratulations on the interview with SQ. Some tips to share:

 

1. Preperation: "SIA"

- SIA history - evolution from Malayan Airways

- Research the SIA present/future fleet types & numbers/Route Network (particularly recently launched and upcoming destinations) & Fleet deployment (e.g. A380 to NRT/SYD/MEL/CDG/LHR/ZRH etc.)

- Research the Singapore Airlines Group structure - e.g. SIA/SIAEC/SIA Cargo/Silk Air/and formerly SATS (now independant) and how much value each component gives to SIA.

- Research on SIA tech crew (pilot) population and ratio of number of crews/aircraft.

- Research SIA stock price/Aviation Jet fuel price/Recent media press releases by SIA (found on the corporate website, I believe).

- If you are able, find the SIA core values and study these as a way of seeing how you as a person would fit into the company.

 

2. Preperation: "Self" - some typically asked questions:

- Why do you want to become a pilot?

- What are your immediate and long term goals in life?

- Why not, as a Malaysian, join MAS/Air Asia/Firefly or even RMAF etc? Why SQ?

- What are your personal interests beyond aviation? e.g. sport/arts/hobbies

- What does your family think of your choice to become a pilot?

- What is your own interpretation of a pilots lifestlye?

- Are you in a relationship/engaged/married? What impact would this decision make on your life at home?

 

3. Prepartion: "Technical"

- How does an airplane fly?

- What is the governing difference between 2-engine, 3-engine and 4-engine aircraft?

- What do you understand of terms such as ETOPS/CRM/CPL/ATPL etc.

- What do you understand of the training regime and the course you would embark upon if selected to be a pilot at SIA?

- How can you explain an aircraft aerodynamic stall?

- Explain the difference between Flaps/Ailerons/Elevators/Rudder - what do they do?

- How are airplane control surfaces manipulated in older aircraft and more modern aircraft like the B777/A330 etc?

- What is the difference between sub-sonic/trans-sonic and super-sonic aircraft? what is IAS/TAS/GS in relation to the speed of an aircraft in flight? What effects the speed of an aircraft in flight?

- What basic weather phenomenons are prevalent in Singapore/Malaysia and when do they occur

 

4. Preparation: "History/Geography"

- When/Where/Who did powered flight first take place.

- What is the meaning of latitude/longitude? What is the Equator? Where is the tropic of cancer/capricorn? what is it?

- If flying from Barcelona to Sao Paolo, which ocean(s) would you cross?

- What continent is country "X" in? Which way(s) would you have to fly to there from Singapore?

 

5. Personal Presentation:

- DRESS: Long Sleeve business shirt with tie and business pants, tucked in, shoes black polished - no requirement for a jacket.

- HAIR: Neat/Not coloured/preferably NOT spikey (unless naturally so)

- Communication skills - This is the biggest assessment item of the interview as the way you present yourself through communication is a big eye opener into your overall potential. Speak GOOD english with correct sentence construction and choice of words - be confident in your english. DO NOT USE 'Lah/Meh/Mei/Lor/Like that/etc' and other Malaysian/Singaporean colloquial terms. Be prepared to use technical jargon if you are comfortable in doing so to project a knowledgable and keen image.

- Polite: BE POLITE and BE A GENTLEMAN! Do not sit until asked to take a seat for example. Place your bag beside you on the floor. Say 'please' and 'thank you'.

- Eye Contact: Be positive with your eye contact and the interview panel.

- Humble: DO NOT TAKE OFFENCE to ANY line of questioning UNLESS you are truly offended - if you are, comvey this in as polite a way as possible.

 

 

What they 'may' be looking at in all this questioning:

- How do you compose yourself when asked tough questions.

- Are you easily stressed/miffed?

- Do you comprehend the question and give a thoughtful answer, with minimal hesitation, or do you simply fire off the first thing in your mind?

- What type of character are you? Assertive? Aggressive? Laissez-faire? Supportive? - think about which one(s) you should be!

 

The above covers all the way from the Round 1 interview, to the Round 2 interview.

 

The process is as such:

DAY 1:

Round 1: General interview with at least 2-3 persons (Flight Ops HR/Flight Ops Management Pilots) (5-10mins)

 

DAY 2: (if successfuly complete 1st round interview above only)

1st: APTITUDE Testing with computers

Round 2: Panel interview with at least 5-6 persons (as above + company psychiatrist) (10-20mins)

Round 3: "TEA PARTY" the group of interviewees will meet with panel following all the Round 2 interviews for makan/drinks. Good opportunity to ask relaxed questions in a group environment and 'break the ice' with the captains. Don't stand around willy-nilly waiting for someone to say something. Have questions prepared BEFORE the process - anything you may want to ask and don't be shy to discuss - it can be anything operational/technical/cadet pilot related. Mingle well with the management staff AND your fellow interview mates.

 

DAY 3: (if successfully make day 2 ONLY)

MEDICAL EXAM - Civil Aviation Medical Board (CAMB)

 

That completes the interview process. If you clear the medical and the interviews - you will be notified of your batch start date by mail following the process anywhere from 2 weeks to 3 months. Be patient. Don't harrass the HR staff for a reply. Go about your daily life, and hopefully one day, you'll get that magical email/call from SIA HR congratulating you on your appointment as cadet pilot and date to report for duty.

 

Then the rollercoaster ride starts! Email me if you get to that point - hope you (and anyone else who is applying and has been offered interviews) do! Best of luck.

Edited December 10, 2010 by Sandeep G

[Weihong 0]

Hi Weihong

 

Have a look at this link .......... abundance of info ......

 

http://www.pprune.org/south-asia-far-east/185397-sia-cadet-pilot-all-batches-merged.html

 

 

 

Hello！ Thanks for the very helpful link!

 

Hi Weihong,

 

Congratulations on the interview with SQ. Some tips to share:

 

1. Preperation: "SIA"

- SIA history - evolution from Malayan Airways

- Research the SIA present/future fleet types & numbers/Route Network (particularly recently launched and upcoming destinations) & Fleet deployment (e.g. A380 to NRT/SYD/MEL/CDG/LHR/ZRH etc.)

- Research the Singapore Airlines Group structure - e.g. SIA/SIAEC/SIA Cargo/Silk Air/and formerly SATS (now independant) and how much value each component gives to SIA.

- Research on SIA tech crew (pilot) population and ratio of number of crews/aircraft.

- Research SIA stock price/Aviation Jet fuel price/Recent media press releases by SIA (found on the corporate website, I believe).

- If you are able, find the SIA core values and study these as a way of seeing how you as a person would fit into the company.

 

2. Preperation: "Self" - some typically asked questions:

- Why do you want to become a pilot?

- What are your immediate and long term goals in life?

- Why not, as a Malaysian, join MAS/Air Asia/Firefly or even RMAF etc? Why SQ?

- What are your personal interests beyond aviation? e.g. sport/arts/hobbies

- What does your family think of your choice to become a pilot?

- What is your own interpretation of a pilots lifestlye?

- Are you in a relationship/engaged/married? What impact would this decision make on your life at home?

 

3. Prepartion: "Technical"

- How does an airplane fly?

- What is the governing difference between 2-engine, 3-engine and 4-engine aircraft?

- What do you understand of terms such as ETOPS/CRM/CPL/ATPL etc.

- What do you understand of the training regime and the course you would embark upon if selected to be a pilot at SIA?

- How can you explain an aircraft aerodynamic stall?

- Explain the difference between Flaps/Ailerons/Elevators/Rudder - what do they do?

- How are airplane control surfaces manipulated in older aircraft and more modern aircraft like the B777/A330 etc?

- What is the difference between sub-sonic/trans-sonic and super-sonic aircraft? what is IAS/TAS/GS in relation to the speed of an aircraft in flight? What effects the speed of an aircraft in flight?

- What basic weather phenomenons are prevalent in Singapore/Malaysia and when do they occur

 

4. Preparation: "History/Geography"

- When/Where/Who did powered flight first take place.

- What is the meaning of latitude/longitude? What is the Equator? Where is the tropic of cancer/capricorn? what is it?

- If flying from Barcelona to Sao Paolo, which ocean(s) would you cross?

- What continent is country "X" in? Which way(s) would you have to fly to there from Singapore?

 

5. Personal Presentation:

- DRESS: Long Sleeve business shirt with tie and business pants, tucked in, shoes black polished - no requirement for a jacket.

- HAIR: Neat/Not coloured/preferably NOT spikey (unless naturally so)

- Communication skills - This is the biggest assessment item of the interview as the way you present yourself through communication is a big eye opener into your overall potential. Speak GOOD english with correct sentence construction and choice of words - be confident in your english. DO NOT USE 'Lah/Meh/Mei/Lor/Like that/etc' and other Malaysian/Singaporean colloquial terms. Be prepared to use technical jargon if you are comfortable in doing so to project a knowledgable and keen image.

- Polite: BE POLITE and BE A GENTLEMAN! Do not sit until asked to take a seat for example. Place your bag beside you on the floor. Say 'please' and 'thank you'.

- Eye Contact: Be positive with your eye contact and the interview panel.

- Humble: DO NOT TAKE OFFENCE to ANY line of questioning UNLESS you are truly offended - if you are, comvey this in as polite a way as possible.

 

 

What they 'may' be looking at in all this questioning:

- How do you compose yourself when asked tough questions.

- Are you easily stressed/miffed?

- Do you comprehend the question and give a thoughtful answer, with minimal hesitation, or do you simply fire off the first thing in your mind?

- What type of character are you? Assertive? Aggressive? Laissez-faire? Supportive? - think about which one(s) you should be!

 

The above covers all the way from the Round 1 interview, to the Round 2 interview.

 

The process is as such:

DAY 1:

Round 1: General interview with at least 2-3 persons (Flight Ops HR/Flight Ops Management Pilots) (5-10mins)

 

DAY 2: (if successfuly complete 1st round interview above only)

1st: APTITUDE Testing with computers

Round 2: Panel interview with at least 5-6 persons (as above + company psychiatrist) (10-20mins)

Round 3: "TEA PARTY" the group of interviewees will meet with panel following all the Round 2 interviews for makan/drinks. Good opportunity to ask relaxed questions in a group environment and 'break the ice' with the captains. Don't stand around willy-nilly waiting for someone to say something. Have questions prepared BEFORE the process - anything you may want to ask and don't be shy to discuss - it can be anything operational/technical/cadet pilot related. Mingle well with the management staff AND your fellow interview mates.

 

DAY 3: (if successfully make day 2 ONLY)

MEDICAL EXAM - Civil Aviation Medical Board (CAMB)

 

That completes the interview process. If you clear the medical and the interviews - you will be notified of your batch start date by mail following the process anywhere from 2 weeks to 3 months. Be patient. Don't harrass the HR staff for a reply. Go about your daily life, and hopefully one day, you'll get that magical email/call from SIA HR congratulating you on your appointment as cadet pilot and date to report for duty.

 

Then the rollercoaster ride starts! Email me if you get to that point - hope you (and anyone else who is applying and has been offered interviews) do! Best of luck.

 

 

Hello! Thank you very much for those information!

It's gonna help a lot! Some of them i really need to do research on it!

Really appreciate it! Thanks again!

[Aaron Lai 0]

Hi Sandeep

 

Thanks so much for sharing. Could you please describe more about the medical examination? I heard that we have to visit several clinics? What sort of tests will they do to our eyes?

 

Aaron

Edited April 25, 2011 by Aaron Lai

[alberttky 0]

Hi Sandeep

 

Thanks so much for sharing. Could you please describe more about the medical examination? I heard that we have to visit several clinics? What sort of tests will they do to our eyes?

 

Aaron

 

 

http://www.caas.gov.sg/caasWeb2010/export/sites/caas/en/Regulations/Safety/TechReq_Flight_Crew_Licensing/download/SASP9_Issue_2.pdf

[Aaron Lai 0]

http://www.caas.gov.sg/caasWeb2010/export/sites/caas/en/Regulations/Safety/TechReq_Flight_Crew_Licensing/download/SASP9_Issue_2.pdf

 

Hi Albert, thanks for posting the link. In fact, I have seen this document before. The document is not clear as to whether seeing the specialists is compulsory for everyone. It states under point 2.3:

 

Note.— An applicant accepted as meeting these provisions is deemed to continue to do so

unless there is reason to suspect otherwise, in which case an ophthalmic report is required

at the discretion of the Civil Aviation Medical Board. Both uncorrected and corrected

visual acuity are normally measured and recorded at each re-examination. Conditions

which indicate a need to obtain an ophthalmic report include: a substantial decrease in the

uncorrected visual acuity, any decrease in best corrected visual acuity, and the occurrence

of eye disease, eye injury or eye surgery.

 

Some say everyone is required to see the specialists where else this document says only if there is reason to suspect otherwise. I would like to hear from the horses' mouths, I.E., applicants who have been through the medical check-up. I am asking because I don't intend to declare that I have done the Lasik surgery for fear I will be rejected before even going for any interviews.

 

Please share with us if you can, thanks.

 

Aaron

[alberttky 0]

Hi Albert, thanks for posting the link. In fact, I have seen this document before. The document is not clear as to whether seeing the specialists is compulsory for everyone. It states under point 2.3:

 

Note.— An applicant accepted as meeting these provisions is deemed to continue to do so

unless there is reason to suspect otherwise, in which case an ophthalmic report is required

at the discretion of the Civil Aviation Medical Board. Both uncorrected and corrected

visual acuity are normally measured and recorded at each re-examination. Conditions

which indicate a need to obtain an ophthalmic report include: a substantial decrease in the

uncorrected visual acuity, any decrease in best corrected visual acuity, and the occurrence

of eye disease, eye injury or eye surgery.

 

Some say everyone is required to see the specialists where else this document says only if there is reason to suspect otherwise. I would like to hear from the horses' mouths, I.E., applicants who have been through the medical check-up. I am asking because I don't intend to declare that I have done the Lasik surgery for fear I will be rejected before even going for any interviews.

 

Please share with us if you can, thanks.

 

Aaron

 

Dear Aaron,

 

I don't think you should hide any medical condition especially when it comes to your eyes. It's a small industry and they will eventually find out anyway. I have personally yet to come across anyone being rejected on the basis that they've done a Lasik surgery. If you can see, you can see.

 

I have not done a CAAS Class 1 Medical before so I really can't comment. I have only done a UK CAA Class 1 Medical and it is pretty straightforward.

[Sandeep G 1]

Hi Aaron,

 

Do declare everything including previous medical conditions/surgerical procedures to the CAMB.

 

Usually, the medical will take place in ST Aeromedical at Paya Lebar airport. Here, you will go from Urine test/basic eye tests/Height & Weight/Audiogram/Consultant Physician examination.

 

Then, the requirement may be for you to visit specialists including Opthamologist/ENT/Cardiologist depending on requirements by CAMB post the basic medical above.

 

I have friends with lasik - no probs with the medical. For eyesight, worst approx 500/500 per eyes but MUST be correctable to 6/6.

 

FYI:

 

Change to the format of training:

1. OBS.Lumut/Ubin (21 days)

2. SFC.WSSL - Technical/ATPL/Perf-A phase (JAA ATPL papers) (~5 months)

3. SFC.WSSL - Ab-Initio flying assessment phase (C172) ~15 hours (solo) (~1 month)

4. SFC.YPJT - Phase 1-->Phase 4 Flying (CPL IR SE or ME) (C172/Chance of BE58) (~6 months - 10 months)

5. SFC.YBMC - Advanced Training (Cessna Citation C510 Mustang) (~3 months)

6. SIA.WSSS - CP-->S/O Conversion Training (B777/possible A330) (~6 months)

7. SIA.WSSS - S/O Phase Training (~9 months)

8. Welcome to FO-hood.

[Aaron Goh 1]

sandeep, no more waiting time ka for itme no. 6?

[Sandeep G 1]

sandeep, no more waiting time ka for itme no. 6?

 

At the moment.... still got.. but by the time these guys get through.. hopefully for them they won't have to wait.

[mrngorickets 0]

Hi,

 

Thanks very much for this comment. It help me to think about my ideals.

 

Tks again and pls keep posting.

[Chris Tan 0]

Of course, never ever forget that the first impression the interviewers get of you is vital.

[karaage 0]

hi guys...may i know about SIA height requirement???what if someone below their height requirement??

[Chris Tan 0]

hi guys...may i know about SIA height requirement???what if someone below their height requirement??

1.65m I believe

[mrngorickets 0]

hi guys...may i know about SIA height requirement???what if someone below their height requirement??

If you want to get more materials that related to this topic, you can visit: Airline interview questions

 

Best regards.

Edited August 1, 2011 by mrngorickets

[J. Suri 0]

my boy just graduated with a bachelor of arts not in science stream. is SQ would consider him to be a cadet?

[alberttky 0]

my boy just graduated with a bachelor of arts not in science stream. is SQ would consider him to be a cadet?

 

There's always a chance. Put in the application. If called up for interview, prepare thoroughly and don't mess it up.

[Tee Toy Toong 0]

Hi Weihong,

 

Congratulations on the interview with SQ. Some tips to share:

 

1. Preperation: "SIA"

- SIA history - evolution from Malayan Airways

- Research the SIA present/future fleet types & numbers/Route Network (particularly recently launched and upcoming destinations) & Fleet deployment (e.g. A380 to NRT/SYD/MEL/CDG/LHR/ZRH etc.)

- Research the Singapore Airlines Group structure - e.g. SIA/SIAEC/SIA Cargo/Silk Air/and formerly SATS (now independant) and how much value each component gives to SIA.

- Research on SIA tech crew (pilot) population and ratio of number of crews/aircraft.

- Research SIA stock price/Aviation Jet fuel price/Recent media press releases by SIA (found on the corporate website, I believe).

- If you are able, find the SIA core values and study these as a way of seeing how you as a person would fit into the company.

 

2. Preperation: "Self" - some typically asked questions:

- Why do you want to become a pilot?

- What are your immediate and long term goals in life?

- Why not, as a Malaysian, join MAS/Air Asia/Firefly or even RMAF etc? Why SQ?

- What are your personal interests beyond aviation? e.g. sport/arts/hobbies

- What does your family think of your choice to become a pilot?

- What is your own interpretation of a pilots lifestlye?

- Are you in a relationship/engaged/married? What impact would this decision make on your life at home?

 

3. Prepartion: "Technical"

- How does an airplane fly?

- What is the governing difference between 2-engine, 3-engine and 4-engine aircraft?

- What do you understand of terms such as ETOPS/CRM/CPL/ATPL etc.

- What do you understand of the training regime and the course you would embark upon if selected to be a pilot at SIA?

- How can you explain an aircraft aerodynamic stall?

- Explain the difference between Flaps/Ailerons/Elevators/Rudder - what do they do?

- How are airplane control surfaces manipulated in older aircraft and more modern aircraft like the B777/A330 etc?

- What is the difference between sub-sonic/trans-sonic and super-sonic aircraft? what is IAS/TAS/GS in relation to the speed of an aircraft in flight? What effects the speed of an aircraft in flight?

- What basic weather phenomenons are prevalent in Singapore/Malaysia and when do they occur

 

4. Preparation: "History/Geography"

- When/Where/Who did powered flight first take place.

- What is the meaning of latitude/longitude? What is the Equator? Where is the tropic of cancer/capricorn? what is it?

- If flying from Barcelona to Sao Paolo, which ocean(s) would you cross?

- What continent is country "X" in? Which way(s) would you have to fly to there from Singapore?

 

5. Personal Presentation:

- DRESS: Long Sleeve business shirt with tie and business pants, tucked in, shoes black polished - no requirement for a jacket.

- HAIR: Neat/Not coloured/preferably NOT spikey (unless naturally so)

- Communication skills - This is the biggest assessment item of the interview as the way you present yourself through communication is a big eye opener into your overall potential. Speak GOOD english with correct sentence construction and choice of words - be confident in your english. DO NOT USE 'Lah/Meh/Mei/Lor/Like that/etc' and other Malaysian/Singaporean colloquial terms. Be prepared to use technical jargon if you are comfortable in doing so to project a knowledgable and keen image.

- Polite: BE POLITE and BE A GENTLEMAN! Do not sit until asked to take a seat for example. Place your bag beside you on the floor. Say 'please' and 'thank you'.

- Eye Contact: Be positive with your eye contact and the interview panel.

- Humble: DO NOT TAKE OFFENCE to ANY line of questioning UNLESS you are truly offended - if you are, comvey this in as polite a way as possible.

 

 

What they 'may' be looking at in all this questioning:

- How do you compose yourself when asked tough questions.

- Are you easily stressed/miffed?

- Do you comprehend the question and give a thoughtful answer, with minimal hesitation, or do you simply fire off the first thing in your mind?

- What type of character are you? Assertive? Aggressive? Laissez-faire? Supportive? - think about which one(s) you should be!

 

The above covers all the way from the Round 1 interview, to the Round 2 interview.

 

The process is as such:

DAY 1:

Round 1: General interview with at least 2-3 persons (Flight Ops HR/Flight Ops Management Pilots) (5-10mins)

 

DAY 2: (if successfuly complete 1st round interview above only)

1st: APTITUDE Testing with computers

Round 2: Panel interview with at least 5-6 persons (as above + company psychiatrist) (10-20mins)

Round 3: "TEA PARTY" the group of interviewees will meet with panel following all the Round 2 interviews for makan/drinks. Good opportunity to ask relaxed questions in a group environment and 'break the ice' with the captains. Don't stand around willy-nilly waiting for someone to say something. Have questions prepared BEFORE the process - anything you may want to ask and don't be shy to discuss - it can be anything operational/technical/cadet pilot related. Mingle well with the management staff AND your fellow interview mates.

 

DAY 3: (if successfully make day 2 ONLY)

MEDICAL EXAM - Civil Aviation Medical Board (CAMB)

 

That completes the interview process. If you clear the medical and the interviews - you will be notified of your batch start date by mail following the process anywhere from 2 weeks to 3 months. Be patient. Don't harrass the HR staff for a reply. Go about your daily life, and hopefully one day, you'll get that magical email/call from SIA HR congratulating you on your appointment as cadet pilot and date to report for duty.

 

Then the rollercoaster ride starts! Email me if you get to that point - hope you (and anyone else who is applying and has been offered interviews) do! Best of luck.

 

Dear Sandeep G,

 

Thank you so much for the useful Info above

May I know is there any Mathematics or Physics Test during the Day Two interview???

Edited October 6, 2011 by Tee Toy Toong

[Sandeep G 1]

Dear Sandeep G,

 

Thank you so much for the useful Info above

May I know is there any Mathematics or Physics Test during the Day Two interview???

 

Hi Toy Toong,

 

There is no Maths or Physics tests. Only the standard company psychomotor skills tests.

 

Cheers.

[Tee Toy Toong 0]

Hi,

 

Can I know how long it takes for candidate can re-apply again for those who failed for the first interview?

[Sandeep G 1]

Shoot one straight away. Keep trying. I take it you weren't successful in the first round?

[Tee Toy Toong 0]

Shoot one straight away. Keep trying. I take it you weren't successful in the first round?

 

Ya, they just mention not sucessful without any reason

so should I attach the resume and apply again? or they need some period of time for those who failed for the first interview??