Tag: Career

How to become an airline pilot in Singapore in 2026. Compare the SIA Cadet, RSAF, Scoot, and self-funded routes with costs, salaries, and timelines from an A320 Captain.

The RSAF receives thousands of applications for the role of a Military Pilot every year, but only a few hundred makes it through the selection and interview. Once selected, the RSAF Pilot Trainee i...

Contrary to what most people think, making a career transition for a RSAF pilot is quite a painful process. The period of transition is usually an emotionally volatile period and also a really expe...

A breakdown of every cost for an RSAF fixed-wing fighter or transport pilot to get an FAA ATP — flight school packages, hotels, car rental, and exam fees, with totals for those who do or do not need the 50 multi-engine hours.

Ever wondered who earns more? In this article, we compare different people who made different career decisions.

A side-by-side comparison of lifetime earnings for a career low-cost-carrier pilot in Singapore versus pilots who transition to Emirates in Dubai or Juneyao in China — including FO and Captain paths in each.

Outside the SIA Cadet Programme, becoming an airline pilot in Singapore means investing around SGD 200,000 of your own money. Here is what an airline pilot's career looks like from flight school through retirement.