Scoot
“Escape the ordinary”
Formed in 2011, Scoot has become one of the regions best Low Cost Carriers
By Aloysius
Scoot’s Cadet Pilot Programme offers a direct and structured route into the cockpit for aspiring pilots. As the low-cost subsidiary of Singapore Airlines, Scoot may have a playful, youthful brand but behind the scenes, it runs a professional and rigorous training programme that produces competent, confident commercial pilots
Eligibility:
- Singapore Citizens or Permanent Residents
- At least 18 years old
- GCE ‘A’ Levels, International Baccalaureate (IB), Polytechnic Diploma, or a Degree (from a recognized institution)
- Good command of English
Applying
- Online Application – Submitted through Scoot’s career portal
- Aptitude Testing – Computer-based assessments on coordination, memory, logic, and multi-tasking.
- Interview and Assessment Center – MCQ test, Group case study & Debate. HR and senior pilot will be observing
- Medical Examination – To ensure you meet Class 1 Medical standards
- Bond Agreement – The training is bonded, typically for 6 years after becoming a first officer
Training
As Scoot is a subsidiary under Singapore Airlines Group, Training would be similar to that of Singapore Airlines Cadets.
If selected, cadets face their first obstacle. Ground School. 14 Airline Transport Pilot Licence(ATPL) theoretical papers, completing them in 6 months.
These papers are not to be taken lightly. They are content heavy and require a lot of studying. This is especially true for someone who has no prior aviation experience.
Once past ground school, cadets are then sent overseas — to Singapore Flying College (SFC) in Australia. Cadets may be offered 2 routes, a Commercial Pilot License Route, or the Multi Crew Pilot License (MPL) route. More info on that here.
After basic training, you’ll return to Singapore for multi-crew, type rating and jet training at SIA’s training facilities.
Eventually, you’ll start flying as a Second Officer. You will complete line training, and 2 Initial Operating Experience (IOE) phases . Then, you will promote officially to first officer.
Tips
Application
- Show interest in aviation and take action on it
- Read up on aviation theory and news
These are just summary points, for more detailed information, view the Singapore Airlines post
Online Assessment
Scoot’s online assessment is for some reason, harder to pass than the one for Singapore Airlines.
Purchase an online test preparation subscription like Pass-assessment and practice there.
Assessment Center / Interview
- MCQ test – Flight related
- Group case study – Scenario given to a group of candidates, time given to discuss and come up with a solution which will be presented to the assessor. Scenario can change as more information becomes available. For those who have gone through military training, it is like SIT test.
- Debate: Each applicant will be given a booklet to read. Form an opinion on what is given and be prepared to debate within the group. Assessor will be observing, not participating
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