Forum: Future F-16 crew

I came upon this website few hours ago and I like it. I had asked a moderator (btw, thanks Jon) about which board would be best for career consultation and he had directed me to this board. So after scanning through all the threads and still unable to find answers that I need, I hope to be able to use your two cents on this topic.

It's been a passion of mine to be a pilot, doesn't matter what kind, I just want to be up in the skies. I have this dream of first becoming a military pilot, then leave the airforce and become a pilot for an airline company(where life would be less tense I believe). I also heard that most commercial pilots come from military pilots, would it be correct to say that there is a high chance of getting a job as a commercial pilot once I'm a military pilot?

By writing this thread, I'm hoping to get as much information as I could on how to become a Singapore air force pilot. People, feel free to show guidance.

I'm 16 years old and will be taking my O'level examination in November this year. Results will be released next year at the end of febuary and all result holders will have to choose whether they want to attend collage or go to a polytechnic to pursue their interest. For me, it definitely will be the polytechnic route cuz I had(intentionally, sorta) screwed up my chinese paper('you will never hear pilots communicate in chinese') really badly and there can be no chance that I'm going into a Collage. I have looked at the courses which may lead me to a career as a pilot,and these are the course that I have found:

'Applicants can choose to serve in the Army, Navy or Air force either as a Combat/ Combat-technical or a Technical/ Operational-Technical Specialist.'

My question is this- Which of the above courses would best guarantee me a job as a pilot one day?

And- What are some BARE MINIMUM requirement in becoming a pilot?such as fitness,eyesight and level of education or anything [Link pending approval]

Upon discovering this website, I also realised that there are a lot of things that I would need to know & learn about becoming a pilot, maybe some of you might like to define for me what is AFJROTC and other abbrieviations. I want to find out what are the things I must know, please discuss.

This thread looks like one that I will be refering to very often,I can't stress how important it is to me, please continue to give advice/guidance in any area possible.

Lastly, take care everyone.

Note: All questions are in bold for your convenience.

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Welcome to the forum. Out of all that I can only answer ONE of your questions! Woot! Exciting! Im not too sure on the requirements for military pilots in Singapore but I cant tell you what AFJROTC is!

AFROTC and AFJROTC are programs sponsored by the United States Air Force to build better citizens/officers in the US and US military. AFROTC stands for Air Force Reserve Officers Training Corp and AFJROTC stands for Air Force Junior Reserves Officer Training Corp. Both are great programs for young men and women in the US to try out in Highschool and College to see if they would enjoy a career in the military since the way you behave and your mannorisms around that of your peers are simmilar to a military work enviroment. But if you are in Singapore, neither of these programs help you very much. However, it is possible that you may have a similar program in Singapore. Your best bet is to talk to a recruiter for Singapore's armed forces, tell them your situation and tell them what you want to do. They should hook you up with the propper individuals you need to talk to ; to learn what you want to know.

-Aaron

I will try to help out with what little I know.

For fitness, be in a decent state. Try to run 2 miles in 12 minutes. 60+ pushups per min - and try for 60 sit-ups/min also. These are what I see as a good way to let the Air Force know you are in shape. If you can't reach those numbers, do the best you can.

As far as education, take whatever interests you most. Anything helps. As people keep saying they are looking for diversity.

Also, don't go in saying your wanting to become an airline pilot Confused

. From what I understand in the U.S., USAF is having problems with pilots leaving to become airline pilots because of the pay. It will help, but don't forget your primary goal right now.

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'Applicants can choose to serve in the Army, Navy or Air force either as a Combat/ Combat-technical or a Technical/ Operational-Technical Specialist.'

My question is this- Which of the above courses would best guarantee me a job as a pilot one day?

None of these will guarantee anything. Only your desire and demonstrated performance will mean anything. In the eyes of some (Not me but it's common), doing mediocre in a hard academic program could be less effective than doing well in one that is either easier or one that you are more suited for. Enginnering is hard yes but not impossible for a motivated hard worker, but it can be tedious and some folks just aren't wired that way. On the other hand, perfect achievement in a basket weaving course shows nothing.

Bottom line, yes, it helps to have an academic background in aero but not at the expense of doing what you enjoy. You may find you have no aptitude for flying ("ham fisted") or for some reason can't pass a flight physical. Then what...get your schooling in a subject you would like to do for the rest of your working life...just in case. Don't bet your whole future on it. That said, good luck! Welcome to the forum!

See this link for an idea of the criteria the RAF look for.

http://www.rafcareers.com/jobs/job_file ... _pilot.cfm

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For fitness, be in a decent state. Try to run 2 miles in 12 minutes. 60+ pushups per min - and try for 60 sit-ups/min also. These are what I see as a good way to let the Air Force know you are in shape. If you can't reach those numbers, do the best you can.

I am pretty sure that would be no problem, I do sports regularly, think I can handle it.

There's nothing else that really interests me at the moment other than flying. So I hope to find some advices here that will give me a better insight in what the SAF look for in pilots.

Please do post what you think might be useful for me. I check back very often. Thanks for the previous post.

hi..punkboon.Im from sg too..
im doing aeronautical engineering in SP..im also obtaining my PPL currently..
i hope to be a pilot in the RSAF too..

what i can tell u is that...there is no such thing as a guaranteed vocation in the military..let alone being an aircrew.Its abt meeting the basic requirements...interviews...medical tests..computerised pilot selection test..n eventually working your a$$ off!

And in RSAF context..u dunt have to be enrolled in a course related to flying in order to be a pilot. You just have to be an 'A' levels or diploma holder..
eyesight correctable to 6/6...physically PES status of atleast B i think..

For now..do well in your 'O' levels..once u get ur results..enroll urself in the flying course at SYFC..and continue working hard..Gdluck!

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