A320 Captain (Direct Entry) – Singapore Assessment 2026

Pilot Assessments; Singapore; On-site; SGD 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fixed rosters

Competitive salary

Work-life balance

Career growth

Type rating training

Job summary

Scoot is seeking an experienced Captain to command flights on the A320 within its Singapore network. You will lead crew, ensure safety, on-time performance and passenger satisfaction across the fleet, reporting to leadership and mentoring junior crew.

The role offers a fixed roster with predictable rest days and a clear path toward extended career opportunities. Applicants must hold a CAAS ICAO ATPL (or convert) with instrument rating, 1,000+ PIC hours, and 3,500+ total turbine hours.

Qualifications

• 3,500+ hours on aeroplanes with MTMA ≥ 5,700 kg
• PIC: 1,000+ hours (P1 U/S excluded)
• Multi-engine time: 1,000+ hours on multi-engine jet CTR aircraft for multi-crew ops
• License: CAAS ICAO ATPL; foreign ATPL requires conversion incl. instrument rating & proficiency check
• English proficiency ICAO Level 4+
• Health & regulatory compliance per CAAS requirements

Responsibilities

• Command every flight from the left-hand seat.
• Lead safe, comfortable and on-time operations across Scoot's A320 network.
• Mentor crew members and champion the Scootitude passenger experience

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Crew motivation

Education

CAAS ICAO ATPL license

Job description

Role at a Glance

• Command every flight from the left-hand seat, upholding the highest personal and professional standards.
• Lead safe, comfortable and on-time operations across Scoot's A320 network.
• Model collaborative leadership, coach crew members and champion the Scootitude passenger experience.

Minimum Qualifications

• Total time: 3,500+ hours on aeroplanes with MTMA ≥ 5,700 kg
• Pilot-in-Command (PIC): 1,000+ hours (P1 U/S excluded)
• Multi-engine time: 1,000+ hours on multi-engine jet commercial airline transport aircraft certificated for multi-crew operation
• License: Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore (CAAS)–issued ICAO ATPL; holders of a foreign ATPL must complete conversion, including an instrument rating and a proficiency check with at least six months’ validity
• Language: English proficiency ICAO Level 4 or higher
• Health & compliance: Meets all CAAS vaccination and regulatory requirements

What You Bring

• Confident, composed and mature command presence.
• Proven leadership with a passion for mentoring and guiding teammates.
• A sense of humour and the Scootitude DNA that keeps crews motivated and passengers smiling.

Why Scoot

• Fixed roster patterns for predictable work and rest days.
• Competitive salary and a streamlined training experience.
• A lifestyle built around work-life balance, security and stability in Singapore.
• Opportunities for long-term career growth beyond Captain.
• Type rating training provided where applicable, subject to training-cost co-payment and training bond.

Selection Journey

• Online aptitude assessments.
• Singapore Assessment Centre: group and individual interviews.
• Two-day simulator and personality assessment for shortlisted candidates.

Ready to take command? Submit your application to be considered for the 2026 Singapore Assessment Centre.