Pilots

Pilots

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.

Please note that applications for this position are currently closed. Do check our career website for future recruitment.

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, recognized or can be validated by CAAS. If you are holding a foreign licence, you may check your eligibility through this documentExternal Link
  • 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 4 for inflight radio-telephony communications
  • 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 1.62m 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, 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), 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
  • 1500 total multi-crew flying hours on Airbus/Boeing aircraft. 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 4 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, 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 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 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. 

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 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/.