SIA is recruiting Direct Entry Captains. To apply, you will need to meet the following requirements:

• Possesses a valid Class 1 Medical Certificate, recognized or can be validated by Civil Aviation Authority Singapore (CAAS) 
• Holds a valid Air Transport Pilot Licence (ATPL), recognized or can be validated by CAAS. If you are holding a foreign licence, you may check your eligibility through this document.
• Minimum 7000 flying hours, inclusive of 3000 Pilot In Command (PIC) hours on commercial jets in international operations 
• Able to speak and understand English with ICAO English Level 5 or above for inflight radio-telephony communications
• Minimum height requirement of 1.58m to carry out safety and emergency procedures on board
  
  

Selection Process

Applicants will undergo various stages during the recruitment process including (but not limited to) online application, interviews, simulator assessment and medical check-up. 

Remuneration and Service Benefits

Upon employment, you will enjoy the following:

• A fixed annual salary package of 13 months
• Profit-sharing bonus based on the Company’s financial performance
• Variable allowances for productivity, meals, and transport
• 36 days of annual leave
• Travel benefits for yourself and eligible family members

Successful candidates will be placed on either the B737, B747 or B787 fleet. 

Training and Bond

Where applicable, successful candidates will be trained to acquire an Aircraft Type Rating. Relevant training bond will be applicable.

Singapore Airlines conducts direct recruitment and does not engage any third-party agencies / companies for our pilot recruitment. Interested applicants are encouraged to submit your application via the official Singapore Airlines career page only. Any parties or media platforms that claim to represent Singapore Airlines have no authority to recruit or engage with applicants on behalf of the airline, and the airline will not be responsible for any information shared by the applicant with any such third party and/or the conduct of any such third party.