Is there a demand for airline pilots?
Overall employment of airline and commercial pilots is projected to grow 13 percent from 2020 to 2030, faster than the average for all occupations. About 14,500 openings for airline and commercial pilots are projected each year, on average, over the decade.
How much does a SIA pilot earn?
How much does a Pilot at Singapore Airlines make? The typical Singapore Airlines Pilot salary is $8,750 per month. Pilot salaries at Singapore Airlines can range from $833 – $20,000 per month.
Why you shouldn’t become a pilot?
You will be away from your family for days, if not, weeks at a time. As a result, you may miss important/life changing family occasions such as weddings or other ceremonies/holidays. As a pilot, you can’t schedule yourself to attend these occasions and change your working days; you simply don’t have that freedom.
Will pilots be in demand in the future?
The demand for pilots will be at an all-time high over the next 20 years, according to some industry experts. Europe comes in second, demanding about 100,000 new pilots and North America should require about 70,000 new pilots over the next 20 years.
How long is SIA pilot training?
Becoming a commercial pilot at Singapore Airlines is probably the most desired commercial pilot career one can hope for. It takes about 3 years to train a Singapore Airlines cadet into a 2nd Officer. And you get to fly one of the World’s most modern fleet of commercial airliners!
What conditions disqualify you from being a pilot?
What medical conditions does the FAA consider disqualifying?
- Angina pectoris.
- Bipolar disease.
- Cardiac valve replacement.
- Coronary heart disease that has been treated or, if untreated, that has been symptomatic or clinically significant.
- Diabetes mellitus requiring hypoglycemic medications.
What disqualifies you from becoming an airline pilot?
Having a Criminal Record Having any offenses related to alcohol or drugs on your record is enough for immediate disqualification. And although not all types of crime will prevent you from getting a private pilot license, they are likely to prevent you from pursuing a career as an airline pilot.