Calling all pilots!!
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Hi. I have some questions here regarding RSAF which I really really hope someone would help in answering.
ok... here goes the list. just 3 questions.
(1) Do we have to sign-on with the army to be an RSAF pilot? If we have to, what is the mimimum duration we have to serve the army?
(2) Do recruits have a choice of aircraft they wish to pilot? such as plane or helicopter
(3) Can pilots move on to be commercial pilots when they leave the military?
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(3) yesOriginally posted by NiteSg:Hi. I have some questions here regarding RSAF which I really really hope someone would help in answering.
ok... here goes the list. just 3 questions.
(1) Do we have to sign-on with the army to be an RSAF pilot? If we have to, what is the mimimum duration we have to serve the army?
(2) Do recruits have a choice of aircraft they wish to pilot? such as plane or helicopter
(3) Can pilots move on to be commercial pilots when they leave the military?
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2) can choose... RSAF Air Force OneOriginally posted by NiteSg:Hi. I have some questions here regarding RSAF which I really really hope someone would help in answering.
ok... here goes the list. just 3 questions.
(1) Do we have to sign-on with the army to be an RSAF pilot? If we have to, what is the mimimum duration we have to serve the army?
(2) Do recruits have a choice of aircraft they wish to pilot? such as plane or helicopter
(3) Can pilots move on to be commercial pilots when they leave the military?
thanks in advance for all answers/replies. -
(1) yes! there is no nsf pilot. but i 4got the length of the contract liaoz..Originally posted by NiteSg:Hi. I have some questions here regarding RSAF which I really really hope someone would help in answering.
ok... here goes the list. just 3 questions.
(1) Do we have to sign-on with the army to be an RSAF pilot? If we have to, what is the mimimum duration we have to serve the army?
(2) Do recruits have a choice of aircraft they wish to pilot? such as plane or helicopter
(3) Can pilots move on to be commercial pilots when they leave the military?
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u mean u actually think there are NSF pilots?Originally posted by NiteSg:(1) Do we have to sign-on with the army to be an RSAF pilot? If we have to, what is the mimimum duration we have to serve the army?
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Originally posted by Gordonator:u mean u actually think there are NSF pilots? junior pilots better not younger than me
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Actually there is such a thing known as (NS) pilot but these are former regular pilots who have completed their 10yrs bond right after getting their wings/brevet(approximately 26mths). These pilot's opted not to continue their service so they bcome sort of "reservist" pilot. Once a pilot always a pilot.Originally posted by monoslayer:(1) yes! there is no nsf pilot. but i 4got the length of the contract liaoz.. -
Answers:Originally posted by NiteSg:Hi. I have some questions here regarding RSAF which I really really hope someone would help in answering.
ok... here goes the list. just 3 questions.
(1) Do we have to sign-on with the army to be an RSAF pilot? If we have to, what is the mimimum duration we have to serve the army?
(2) Do recruits have a choice of aircraft they wish to pilot? such as plane or helicopter
(3) Can pilots move on to be commercial pilots when they leave the military?
thanks in advance for all answers/replies.
1) No, U just hv to complete BMT, go for CPSS, pilot selection interview, aeromedical check up,once u successful, then they will call u sign the bond (10 yr bond is effective only after u have earn ur wings, otherwise contract terminated.)
2)It is base on manpower requirement , quota, performance. But they are allowed to appeal. Eg. if they have space for 10 fighter pilot, n they have 20 qualified for fighter, top 10 will make it, the rest stream to transport or rotary.
3) Yes, But He/She is subjectted to conversion courses. 1 of them is C/IRPL (Commercial Instrument Rated Pilot License). -
thank you every1 for your replies.
i know nuts abt the millitary
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1) u sign on with the airforce... not the army... and i think there's a bond of 12 years if im not wrong... cant really remember...Originally posted by NiteSg:Hi. I have some questions here regarding RSAF which I really really hope someone would help in answering.
ok... here goes the list. just 3 questions.
(1) Do we have to sign-on with the army to be an RSAF pilot? If we have to, what is the mimimum duration we have to serve the army?
(2) Do recruits have a choice of aircraft they wish to pilot? such as plane or helicopter
(3) Can pilots move on to be commercial pilots when they leave the military?
thanks in advance for all answers/replies.
2) no... it's based on your performance...
3) yes...
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so meaning to say it takes 2 years to become a pilot and the bond will start after getting their wings. but for the 1st 2 years as a trainee will they be getting regular's pay?Originally posted by Lakiun:Actually there is such a thing known as (NS) pilot but these are former regular pilots who have completed their 10yrs bond right after getting their wings/brevet(approximately 26mths). These pilot's opted not to continue their service so they bcome sort of "reservist" pilot. Once a pilot always a pilot.
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Hey you wanna be a pilot ah ? Its not easy dude. You have to clear a 5hr plus computerised test, interview and a medical. I cleared the first two but during the medical, the MO told me my spine abit not straight and so its good game for me. So all the best man!
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yep, they get starting salary of between S$1867 - S$3199 & to topped that is S$170 for Training Supplement Allowance. Only after they earned their "wings/brevet", they get pilot,variable & flying allowance.Originally posted by Gordonator:so meaning to say it takes 2 years to become a pilot and the bond will start after getting their wings. but for the 1st 2 years as a trainee will they be getting regular's pay? -
wow. that's a huge sum of money. imagine a NSF who signed up for pilot. he went for the course but failed and goes back to serving his rest of his NS. will he be getting that sum of money too when he is still a pilot trainee?Originally posted by Lakiun:yep, they get starting salary of between S$1867 - S$3199 & to topped that is S$170 for Training Supplement Allowance. Only after they earned their "wings/brevet", they get pilot,variable & flying allowance. -
once he fail the course... the contract is voided and he goes back to the army... or wherever he is from...Originally posted by Gordonator:wow. that's a huge sum of money. imagine a NSF who signed up for pilot. he went for the course but failed and goes back to serving his rest of his NS. will he be getting that sum of money too when he is still a pilot trainee?
drawing nsf pay... -
yes i know that. i'm asking what about the time when he's still a pilot trainee.Originally posted by GHoST_18:once he fail the course... the contract is void and he goes to the army...
drawing nsf pay...
imagine a NSF who used to draw thousands of dollar each month for salary. -
yup... draw regular pay when still in air forceOriginally posted by Gordonator:yes i know that. i'm asking what about the time when he's still a pilot trainee.
imagine a NSF who used to draw thousands of dollar each month for salary.
draw NSF pay when back to army...