RSAF FAQs

last SG · 2008-08-01T21:55:31+00:00

pes c cannot sign on le. so dun even think bout it..hahaha..

Nico|as SG

I share the same sentiments, anyhow thanx Aviator. Amusingly if I recall, twenty participants during compass test, nineteen of whom were wearing camou, what a sight.

Cheers.

aviator-alien SG

I share the same sentiments, anyhow thanx Aviator. Amusingly if I recall, twenty participants during compass test, nineteen of whom were wearing camou, what a sight.

Cheers.

must be the infamous belief that the blue is always better than the green.

in terms of xiongness.

i know many crossovers from army. but surprisingly. none from the navy.

Fu SG

Rednano SG

I'm new but nt young, 27. Do they accept lady pilots my age? I hv a engineering deg & working experience in offshore design. Physically fit. PLAB is near my place. I hear those pilots fly over my place everytime I quite envious... But am hesistant of a combat career. Can any1 help? Or I just apply through the mindef webpg?

i strongly urge u as a lady interested in aviation to join SIA:
http://www.singaporeair.com/saa/en_UK/content/company_info/careers/pilot_appointments/pilot.jsp

Fu SG

Rednano SG

SIA do not accept women pilots at the moment. Silkair may thou in the near future from what I inquired through phone. Commercial pilots have alot of ppl on board their planes... Is a heavy responsibility.

for more info on women serving the defence, u may want to read here:
http://www.sgforums.com/forums/1390/topics/316308

bloodsucker SG

If I'm not wrong, u wont be able to join RSAF already cos of ur age. I might be wrong, but theres an age cap of them recruiting pilots. If I happen to recall correctly, the cap is 26 yrs old with degree holders. U better check the site for more info.

Anyway if u really want to fly, be it commercial or military, u might want to consider Silkair. SIA is not an option cos its an all guys job, but Silkair does hire female pilots. U shld preferably have a pilot's license prior to applying though. The female pilots that I know who are in Silkair have PPL (Private Pilot's License) that they got either from syfc or some other flying club. U can always try ur luck as a raw recruit of course.

aviator-alien SG

it does not matter whether you applying for silkair, singapore air, or sing cargo.

its through one single recruitment channel. you cannot choose.

bloodsucker SG

Ya, but for women currently, they cannot join SIA. So the 'one single recruitment channel' that u said would lead to only Silkair.

Macarto.chan SG

The Navigator Wing badge is awarded to Navigators who have successfully completed their specialised training in the RSAF C130 Hercules Aircraft.

A question for current pilot trainees and Ex-Rsaf Pilot or aircrew. What is the main role of the WSO Navigator in the C130 Hercules? Is it just mainly flight planning and radio communications, something like a co-pilot? Would a WSO Navigator be taught the basics of flying just in case the pilot is unconscious?
It would be better to answer my question with more depth as i have search the RSAF websites but only to find little information on these vocations.
A Comparision between a WSO Navigator and Fighter would be well appreciated.

Finally both vocations require a personnal to sign on, according to Rsaf they told me that these vocations are unlike the pilot vocation where a 5 year bond is included instead of the 10 year bond. Can anyone Confirm this. Thanks.

Rednano SG

The Navigator Wing badge is awarded to Navigators who have successfully completed their specialised training in the RSAF C130 Hercules Aircraft.

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0159273/

US Navy Combat Fighter navigator Chris Burnett wants out: he was looking for something more than the boring recon missions he's been flying. He finds himself flying the lone Christmas day mission over war-torn Bosnia. But when he talks pilot Stackhouse into flying slightly off-course to check out an interesting target, the two get shot down. Burnett is soon alone, trying to outrun a pursuing army, while commanding officer Reigert finds his rescue operation hamstrung by politics, forcing Burnett to run far out of his way

wonderamazement SG

a combat fighter navigator is quite different from a transport one no?

Macarto.chan SG

By the way in Addition to my above post regarding the C3 Navigator and Fighter, If like every Nsf Pilot which will one day retire and go into the Commercial sector, will these vocations a C3-Navigator and WSO Fighter have a good chance as NSF Pilots in getting selected? If i am not wrong, a C3-Navigator is not a CO-pilot. Enlighten me on this.

Rednano SG

nsf pilot??? dont make us laugh can... all pilots r REGULARS... must sign contracts 1...

after contract finish, high chance go here: http://www.caascareers.gov.sg/

aviator-alien SG

nsf pilot??? dont make us laugh can... all pilots r REGULARS... must sign contracts 1...

after contract finish, high chance go here: http://www.caascareers.gov.sg/

CAAS does not recruit pilots, less for flight inspectors, which amounts to a small perrcentage.

RSAF pilots have a cross over scheme, known affectionately as the "old man" scheme, that allows RSAF pilots to cross over to SIA for further career upon retirement.

pilots are all regular, with a 12 year bond, so technically, you cannot be a NSF pilot.

there are instances of pilots crossing over to SIA after their 12 year bond, but before their retirement age of 45, but they are subjected to the interviews just that other applicants, maybe with a bit more leeway.

remember. RSAF pilots are not licensed civil pilots, and they do not hold PPL, CPL or ATPL. not too sure about the transport guys though.

so, record set straight. CAAS is not an airline. so. maybe rednano meant SQ.

Macarto.chan SG

Sorry ok not NSF pilots, My bad, Regulars. But anyway, no one is answering to my question i post above it seems, avoiding it rednano, or u dont know. Save yr replies in a more commercial sector if yr so in to being a commercial pilot

bloodsucker SG

How can we reply when we have no frigging idea what the hell u are saying?!?! I have zero idea what u are asking about. Type in proper english pls.

Macarto.chan SG

Cant u Look at above Post i have simple questions in one sentence, u cant understand? Like what is the role of a C3-Navigator? You dont understand Simpe english? Or u cant even read what i am posting at the moment?

Rednano SG

take compass, map, ruler, protractor, = do topology, plot flight route, navigate / guide pilot.

aviator-alien SG

C3 is C3. navigator is navigator. C3-navigator, i have no idea what you are talking about.

navigator role, being a navigator, helps the pilot in the navigational work, like plotting, the routing of the aircraft, taking into consideration the wind. They deal with both instrument flying and also VFR flying.

WSO Fighter operates the in flight weapon systems.

what they do is poles apart. and they are not pilots. they have no flying experience, although i understand that wso fighter does go through a little bit of flying practice, but not in a F16 platform.

i have no idea whether being a wso fighter or navigator will aid in your cross over to civil aviation, but i am sure with your attitude, it would be a bit difficult.

i am sure a little bit of politeness will get you a long way. cheers. =)

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