Pilots

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 600 degrees and astigmatism of not more than 200 degrees, fully correctable with optical aids
• Minimum height requirement of 1.62m to carry out safety and emergency procedures on board

Training

Successful candidates will be trained to acquire either an Airline Transport Pilot’s License (ATPL) with Instrument Rating (IR) or a Multi-Crew Pilot License (MPL) at Singapore Flying College in Singapore and overseas. Upon obtaining the ATPL or MPL, 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.

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), or Commercial Pilot Licence with Multi-Engine Aircraft Instrument Rating (CPL/MEIR) with frozen ATPL, recognized or can be validated by CAAS. If you are holding a foreign licence, you may check your eligibility through this document
• Minimum of 1500 total multi-crew flying hours on commercial jet aircraft
• Able to speak and understand English with ICAO English Level 4 for inflight radio-telephony communications
• Minimum height requirement of 1.62m to carry out safety and emergency procedures on board

Training

Where applicable, successful candidates will be trained to acquire an Aircraft Type Rating.

Remuneration and Service Benefits

You will enjoy an attractive salary, along with various allowances and benefits.

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. 

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 4 or above for inflight radio-telephony communications
• Minimum height requirement of 1.62m 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. 

Training and Bond

Where applicable, successful candidates will be trained to acquire an Aircraft Type Rating. Relevant training bond will be applicable.

 
Employment

Successful candidates can be assigned to any fleet in SIA. You will enjoy a rewarding career coupled with opportunities for training and personal development. 

Remuneration and Service Benefits

Upon employment, you will enjoy an attractive salary, along with various allowances and benefits.

 
Application

We thank all candidates for your interest in the role, and regret that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. 


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.