Pilots And Planes: Singapore Airlines and PSA America Cadet Programs

Sunday 14 January 2024

Singapore Airlines and PSA America Cadet Programs

A Cadet Pilot Program is one of several routes to becoming an Airline Pilot. This type of pilot training program is offered by a pilot training organization together with an Airline and results in an employment opportunity following the completion of pilot training.

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Ab Initio Cadet Pilot for Singapore Airlines

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 in 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 their application via the official Singapore Airlines career page only. Any parties or media platforms that claim to represent Singapore

https://careers.singaporeair.com/sia/job/Ab-Initio-Cadet-Pilot-%28Singapore%29/19586544/

PSA Airlines Cadet Program

PSA is one of the first regional airlines to launch its Cadet Program to help the most promising future pilots make a smooth transition from the classroom to the cockpit. The Cadet Program initiative is just another way PSA Airlines offers the most comprehensive benefits to its pilots. PSA Airlines is the fastest-growing regional airline in the country. It has also the fastest upgrade time in the industry and a true pilot-flow-through agreement with American Airlines, so your career as a mainline pilot can start here.

Qualifications:

Must have at least a private pilot certificate
Must be a current flight student OR CFI, actively instructing
No more than three check ride failures
No accident or incident determined by the NTSB to be negligent on behalf of the pilot/aviator.
Ability to obtain a First Class Medical
Ability to obtain a Valid Passport
Ability to obtain FCC Restricted Radio Operator’s Permit
Must be able to meet the necessary hours and qualification under the ATP requirements or the restricted ATP requirements
Cadets eligible for a R-ATP (1000 or 1250 hours), must have no more than 700 hours
Cadets requiring ATP (1500 hours), must have no more than 1000 hours
If hired, you must be able to demonstrate that you are authorized to work in the US.
Must be able to speak, read, and write in English

Program Overview

Your eligibility begins once you complete your Private Pilot Certificate.
Successfully completed an interview with PSA to become a Cadet in the program.

Cadets are offered numerous opportunities, including mentorship with airline industry experts and
internships.

Upon completion of your Senior Cadet Interview, you are eligible for tuition reimbursement paid to you as follows:

$5,000 after the Senior Cadet Interview
$5,000 after the next rating or license (usually multi or CFI)
$5,000 at time building (when they are within 500 hours of ATP minimums)

Total: $15,000

Upon hire, you are also eligible for a new hire bonus paid as follows:

$10,000 after successful completion of IOE
$5,000 after one year since date of hire

Total: $15,000

ATP-CTP Course paid upon reaching ATP/R-ATP minimum flight experience requirements.

PSA will pay for the ATP-CTP course (valued at $5,000) for qualified candidates needing to complete the ATP written exam before new hire training.
Hotel accommodations and ground transportation during the ATP-CTP course will be provided.

Get placed into the next available class at PSA upon reaching your minimums, no additional interview is required.
Flow-through to American Airlines with no additional interview, once completing requirements at PSA.

https://psaairlines.com/cadets