Direct Entry First Officer
Embark on an exciting career as a Pilot with us and you’ll be flying one of the most modern aircraft and fuel-efficient fleets in the skies.
As part of your career, you will undergo a rigorous training program to equip yourself with the highest flying standards. As you work your way through the ranks, there will be ample opportunities for progress to a Captain, and further develop your skills in the Technical, Training or Management track for those who are assessed to be suitable.
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
All interviews will be held in Singapore. Applicants undergo various stages comprising online application, computer aptitude test, interview with senior management, simulator assessment and medical check-up.
Training
Where applicable, successful candidates will be trained to acquire an Aircraft Type Rating.
Employment
Successful candidates can be assigned to any fleet under the SIA Group. Successful candidates will enjoy a rewarding career coupled with extensive training and personal growth development with Singapore Airlines.
Salary and 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 or B787 fleet.
Candidates’ previous flying experience may be considered for command upgrade.
Bond
Successful candidates who are provided with type rating training will be required to enter a training bond.
Application
We regret to inform that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.
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.