why dun u just submit first now...if u dun get it than u can try later when u graduate.. for SIA i dun know but for MAS surely they'll look back at ur spm...
800+? surely not...but i heard they accept laser nowadays..better check again..

if u're willing to sit up for spm again why not? normal science won't help i think... u're competing with thousands of applicants and that's a major setback..

you can try with your diploma. in fact, there is a young guy with just a singapore a-levels and he's in my batch. do not give up if not called up. try again in few months time or when you have obtained a better education certs. sometimes, there are chances of misplaced/missed application due to the huge number of applicants and backlogs.

minimum eyesight for SIA is 6/60 correctable to 6/6 (about 500 degree); no color blind; and in good health

Well I've discussed with my father before and one of the reason he does not agree me to piloting is what will happen when I'm old. What is the maximum age to fly a plane ? A commercial plane. 50's ? or maybe 60s ? And usually what will happen to those retired pilots ? Do they still get financial support from the company ?

ok, let me share a bit regarding the salary of a pilot. after checking out from the training and being a second officer (6-12months), you'll be paid a basic of sgd2200 (another sgd500-1000 for allowances). as a first officer, your basic is sgd5000 (another sgd1000-3000 for allowances). as a senior first officer, you'll be paid a basic of sgd9000++ (another sgd2000-3000++ for allowances). in a bout 10 years time, you'll be a captain and your basic is roughly sgd15000-18000 (another 2-5k of allowances).

in probably 10 years time, you're already a millionaire. and if you are wise in your financial planning, you can do some investments to double up your money.

of course the above is only possible if you are careful with your spendings. if you spend the amount you earn, then there is no point doing this job and you might even end up in debt. being in this line; there are many temptations like drinking, clubbing, gambling and spending on luxury items. you need to have a strong will and self control. if you have all these qualities, i see no reason you'll be able to retire and spend your retirement time with your families; travelling or golfing.

again, money is not the most important factor you want to be a pilot. you need to have passion in the job; like any other job in the market.

this is what i know huhuhh pilot pay is big n among the yummiest in the wolrd huhuhuhuhuh.... ask string hahahaah ....wah so macho la ini pilot just saw one coming down from aircraft yesterday... damn jealous huhuhhhuh

P/s:weh roman perkenalkan dirimu sapakah kamu

This post has been edited by Kabadi84: Aug 2 2006, 08:18 PM

hoongji.... i continue a little from where you left out..


PILOT...
that's the PAY in SIA.

in thsoe REALLY WELL Established airlines like Cathay or Qantas...

you can easily make RM60,000 permonth or more... the highest i've heard is RM120,000 per month...

as for the eyesight requirement...

my doctor tells me.. for MALAYSIA...
Initial Medical Checkup Mustn't Exceed +/-5D
Renewals, once u have experience, they don't care anymore....

BTW... doing LASER or not.... they will still look at your eye-sight before u do the laser

Im not sure that I have a great passion towards pilot but I really do interested in the benefits piloting offers. I love travelling, meeting people and yeah, the pay as well as the coolness when the uniform is dressed on me.

Say, how many are there of you guy's batch or knowledge that a 18 years old teenage with the qualification like me managed to enrol into SIA cadet-pilot ? I always wanted to give it a try. Just a try is enough. As my father does not really like me being a pilot. Says its dangerous and theres nothing you can do once you grow old. But it's my dream. At least I feel it that way now. Sigh.

Anyhow, Im still interested in knowing the retirement age of a pilot. As the maximum age of he to fly a plane.

MAXIMUM right now is 60,

they're planning to increase to 65........

if u plan properly... by the time you're 60, all yours kids would have grown up and working.. and u would have few million in your bank./. then jsut enjoy life or start business...

BTW..... Aeroplane is the SAFEST transport available.. lol... i would say LORRY driver and BAS driver is more dangerous than a pilot....

the chances of plane having accident is very VERY VERY VERY VERY LOW!

yes, airplanes have well maintenance before departing and consist of 2 "drivers" hehe.... somemore ATC will be your asistants

ya lor very low but percentage of 'mati' is almost 99.99% ..LoL but if u really wan to be a pilot surely that won't bother u...and dun worry coz the maintenance people will work hard for the aircraft-isn't right kabadi?

Age of 60 ? Cool. That would be very nice of it. Im in dilemma whether I want to become a pilot or continue with my studies, going for lawyer. If you were to ask me on which I have greater interest, I would say both.

Pilot - I love travelling although I never board a plane before but thinking of going to various places, beautiful places and getting paid for it is real tempting to me. Can meet a lot of people. Broaden my knowledge and dont really have to think much in piloting. Not much trouble compared to other jobs.

However, if flying to various places means lesser time in my homecountry. My family especially my wife and kids will be abandoned. This is one of the major drawback. Haih..

Lawyer - I like it as its one of the prestigious career ever. Everybody respects a lawyer and if Im good, lots of money will flow into my bank. More time for my family. And I can travel just like a pilot once Im rich.

Aiks.. I duno ler.. Confused.

Good to know that the thread is still very much alive...

ikeken, you may be wrong here...

PILOT is not just, Get on the plane, start it and fly it...
there's many many considerations and problems that a pilot wil;l face on a daily basis...

lol u might not have enough time to go travelling during works.....

please watch this blog

www.xanga.com/zosat

it talks most his experience to be a MAS pilot..

sorry to say this but you dont choose to be an airline pilot. many people worked hard for years before achieving that. and to be an airline pilot is not as easy as you think. i just hate that the fact people keep cocking about why they didnt choose to be a pilot and got into the engineering or IT field blah blah blah.

i would like to say this again. it takes a lot more than you think to chase the flying dream. so please pay some respect.

until you get greenlight for a cadet pilot programme, dont say you're in a dilemma

ps: if you're only considering piloting because you get to travel, just forget it. i can imagine senior pilots reaction if you say that in the interview.

sorry if im being ignorance here, just want to ask, if applying for SIA through email, did we need to include scan of our certificates or just the application form.Which method is better throgh email or snail mail??..thnaks

Go for email man,snail mail them and it may never reach..

Wow.. so many discussion..
For Malaysia Airlines its 55.. Then u can appeal, if they find u fit enough u can go up to 60. Most airlines will go up to 60

Zosat was my junior in MFA. Haha.

Deathwing: PM. Sorry for the late reply.

This post has been edited by koopa: Aug 5 2006, 02:52 AM