Pilots used to be a much sought-after
profession in Singapore, but it appears that
Singaporeans are ’shunning’ the job as well
which prompted Singapore Airlines (SIA) to put
up a job advertisement in India to recruit and
train Indian nationals to become SIA pilots.
According to an amused netizen who tipped us
off on the news, he saw the SIA ad on the Times
of India in April seeking specifically ‘Citizens of
India’ as SIA cadet pilots:
Besides the usual physical attributes,
prospective candidates must have at least 5
Credits in the GCE ‘O’ level and to possess a
good command of English.
SIA will sponsor successful candidates to
acquire an Airline Transport Pilot’s Licence at
Pilot Training Schools in Singapore and overseas
after which they will be bonded for a period of
seven years.
It is puzzling that SIA did not open the job to
young Singaporeans many of whom are more
than qualified to become its cadet pilots and
have to incur extra expenses by putting up job
advertisements in India.
Are Indian nationals better pilots than
Singaporeans?
In all likelihood, they are probably preferred
over Singaporeans due to lower pay.
Furthermore, being foreigners, they are unlikely
to demand much from SIA and will have lower
bargaining rights.
With even pilots now being ‘outsourced’ to
foreigners, need Singaporeans complain about
competition from foreigners in other jobs as
well?
Posted by Temasek Review on June 24, 2011.
profession in Singapore, but it appears that
Singaporeans are ’shunning’ the job as well
which prompted Singapore Airlines (SIA) to put
up a job advertisement in India to recruit and
train Indian nationals to become SIA pilots.
According to an amused netizen who tipped us
off on the news, he saw the SIA ad on the Times
of India in April seeking specifically ‘Citizens of
India’ as SIA cadet pilots:
Besides the usual physical attributes,
prospective candidates must have at least 5
Credits in the GCE ‘O’ level and to possess a
good command of English.
SIA will sponsor successful candidates to
acquire an Airline Transport Pilot’s Licence at
Pilot Training Schools in Singapore and overseas
after which they will be bonded for a period of
seven years.
It is puzzling that SIA did not open the job to
young Singaporeans many of whom are more
than qualified to become its cadet pilots and
have to incur extra expenses by putting up job
advertisements in India.
Are Indian nationals better pilots than
Singaporeans?
In all likelihood, they are probably preferred
over Singaporeans due to lower pay.
Furthermore, being foreigners, they are unlikely
to demand much from SIA and will have lower
bargaining rights.
With even pilots now being ‘outsourced’ to
foreigners, need Singaporeans complain about
competition from foreigners in other jobs as
well?
Posted by Temasek Review on June 24, 2011.
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