RSAF Pilots' 12-Year Contractual Bond

mrblitzer21 SG

thanks alot.. i ask the question abt the MAJ and LTC because i was thinking when would be the best time to leave ( after first contract or maybe after 2 contracts?) , i guess the best time to leave and transition to commercial aircraft would be when the pilot , due to his rank, gets to fly less and less and starts to do more admin work or other stuffs...

mrblitzer21 SG

whats the definition of farmer? issit those who study in Uni locally? or does it just refer to those who do not receive a scholarship...

Rock^Star SG

Blitzer, you have got some serious questions going on there Laughing and it doesn't seem like "only a few".

If you are really interested in the idea of wearing a green jumpsuit to a co.ckpit everyday, then you should really call on the consultants at CMPB at Depot Road. There are staff there who can readily answer your questions.

Since you have not served your NS, then I figure you are still ineligible for SIA as they only take adults aged 25 half and above.

First and foremost, have you sat in a small plane before? Like those 4 seater types.

The chop rate for RSAF trainee pilots is very high...something like up to 60-70% per batch per phase. No prizes for guessing reasons as the profession is extremely demanding mentally and physcially, especially if one is a fighter pilot.

Applecombi SG

mrblitzer21

when i say start from scratch, u really start from scratch, as in a CADET pilot again(OCT). So dont think if you are some big shot LTC, transitioning over to commercial aviation can throw his "previous" experience around.

FYI, single engine hours (F-16s included) are NOT fully recognised in commercial terms.

You also dont get to choose when to leave...... like father's airforce....... just before your 12th yr, RSAF offer you promotion to MAJ........ if you indicate u r leaving, rank may not be given to you. And you mention leave after 2nd contract. At 45yrs old, commercial airline may or may not take you in. if accepted, you join your 25yr old coursemates and start all over again....... believe me, its a humbling experience..

As Rockstar had said, you want more info on RSAF, go CMPB ask from horses' mouth. You want info on commercial aviation, go to the official websites.

Both military and commercial flying have its difficulties...... both have dropout rates..... both have its pluses n minuses................. its what you want and how you want to live your life.

importantly, do it cos you WANT to, not becos you HAVE to..........

tetsumi SG

y not?
TS is tokking abt ranks mah... MAJ n LTC.
anyway, scholars wont fly that much cos they will be holding staff appointments.

i noe this guy who is a president scholar.
he got his CPT at 23 yrs old n juz completed airgrading nia.
haven even go for bwc n he's already a CPT.
compared to the rest who r still a 1 bar OCT.

tetsumi SG

ok let's put it this way... as long as u r not on a prestigious scholarship, u r more or less termed a farmer.
most prestigious will be president n safos.
but there r different types of farmers as well.

tetsumi SG

yeah.. end of the day.
dun apply to be a pilot cos it's cool or the $$ is gd etc...
do it cos u like flying.

but i tell u.. the feeling really rocks.
the carefree feeling of flying, unlike driving, there's no traffic lights, no speed cameras, no pple high beaming u etc.. lol...

oh yah... if possible, join the youth flying club for some experience of flying in a small plane.
if u tink u can enjoy the comforts of a boeing 747 in ur small aircraft, u have to wake up ur idea 1st.
the take-off, landing, banking, ascending etc.... all very different from a commercial aircraft where comfort is a priority, not in military though.

anyway, tink properly b4 applying. enjoy!

mrblitzer21 SG

Originally posted by Applecombi:
mrblitzer21

when i say start from scratch, u really start from scratch, as in a CADET pilot again(OCT). So dont think if you are some big shot LTC, transitioning over to commercial aviation can throw his "previous" experience around.

FYI, single engine hours (F-16s included) are NOT fully recognised in commercial terms.

You also dont get to choose when to leave...... like father's airforce....... just before your 12th yr, RSAF offer you promotion to MAJ........ if you indicate u r leaving, rank may not be given to you. And you mention leave after 2nd contract. At 45yrs old, commercial airline may or may not take you in. if accepted, you join your 25yr old coursemates and start all over again....... believe me, its a humbling experience..

As Rockstar had said, you want more info on RSAF, go CMPB ask from horses' mouth. You want info on commercial aviation, go to the official websites.

Both military and commercial flying have its difficulties...... both have dropout rates..... both have its pluses n minuses................. its what you want and how you want to live your life.

importantly, do it cos you WANT to, not becos you HAVE to..........[/b]

so ur saying the second contract will be a 15 year contract? i was thinking maybe after the initial 10 year bond ( until about 28 yrs old), the next contract will be for a few years only...

mrblitzer21 SG

tetsumi ur a pilot? you seem to know alot…

TwinTurbo_Supra SG

hello. I am also planning a career in the RSAF as a pilot. Seems like we have alot in common.

which school you from?

mrblitzer21 SG

ACJC…...........

TwinTurbo_Supra SG

walau eh rival school. Laughing

i'm from sajc. Twisted Evil

Applecombi SG

i'm suggesting AGAIN you go to CMPB to find out the information before making a decision. Then perhaps you can then share with us what you found out and what we have been telling you is true or false.

the 10 year bond, do not include the time spent in UNIVERSITY if you are going for your studies after you attain your CAT status. thus, you will not be 28 years old at end of contract 1.

The 2nd contract can end before 45yrs old, eg 42 yrs old with the remaining 3 years where you serve out as staff officer/non flying pilot in the RSAF.

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