Direct Entry Captain

SCOOT PTE. LTD.

Singapore

On-site

SGD 180,000 - 300,000

Full time

3 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Fixed roster patterns
Pilot training opportunities

Job summary

Scoot PTE. LTD. in Singapore invites applications from experienced B787/A320 Type-Rated Captains who demonstrate strong command capability, safety leadership and operational discipline.

As captain, you will sit the left seat, lead flights to ensure safety, on-time performance and passenger comfort while developing Scoot crew; the airline offers fixed roster patterns, a streamlined training process, and a culture that values work-life balance.

Qualifications

  • Total flight hours > 3,500 on aeroplanes with MTMA 5,700kg+ (A320/Jets)
  • Minimum of 1,000 PIC hours on multi-engine jet
  • Total flight hours > 5,000 on aeroplanes with MTMA 5,700kg+; PIC > 2,000
  • CAAS ATPL with ICAO English level 4+ and valid licensing

Responsibilities

  • As the captain, sit on the left-hand seat and command the flight while upholding the highest personal and professional standards.
  • Ensure flights are safe, comfortable and on-time; lead and develop Scoot crew to deliver Scootitude.
  • Participate in ongoing training and adhere to established roster and operational discipline

Skills

Leadership
Safety leadership
Operational discipline
English proficiency

Education

CAAS ATPL license

Job description

Located in Sunny Singapore, Scoot is expanding our Boeing Wide body and Airbus narrow-body operations and inviting applications from experienced B787/A320 Type-Rated Captains who demonstrate strong command capability, safety leadership, and operational discipline.

As an B787/A320 Type Rated Captain, you will benefit from our Fixed Roster Patterns, ensuring predictability in your schedule, where you can anticipate your work and rest days to support you in planning your next getaway! Alongside a very competitive salary, you will also enjoy a more streamlined training process, allowing you to integrate into our operations more quickly.

Join our yellow family to Make Each Journey Better, where you can experience a lifestyle that truly values work-life balance, grow your career beyond a Captain and have a strong sense of security and stability embarking your career with Scoot in Singapore!

Responsibilities

Sitting on the left-hand seat, you will take command of the flight and ensure the highest personal and professional standards are upheld at all times. Your focus is on ensuring that flights are safe, comfortable and on-time, every time. As a leader and a team player, you set the example and help develop members of the Scoot team to deliver the Scootitude experience to all passengers.

A320 Requirements
  • Pilots with Jet experience:
  • Total Flight Hours of more than 3,500 hours on aeroplanes with MTMA of 5,700kg or more
  • Minimum of 1,000 Pilot-in-Command (PIC) hours (exclude P1 U/S hours) on multi-engine jet, commercial airline transport aircraft certificated for multi-crew operation.
B787 Requirements
  • Total Flight Hours of more than 5,000 hours on aeroplanes with MTMA of 5,700kg or more
  • Minimum of 2,000 Pilot-in-Command (PIC) hours (exclude P1 U/S hours) on multi-engine jet, commercial airline transport aircraft certificated for multi-crew operation.
E190 Turboprop Requirements
  • Pilots without Jet experience:
  • Total Flight Hours of more than 4,000 hours on aeroplanes with MTMA of 5,700kg or more
  • Minimum of 2,000 Pilot-in-Command (PIC) hours (exclude P1 U/S hours) on multi-engine turboprop, commercial airline transport aircraft certificated for multi-crew operation.
Licensing Requirements
  • A Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore issued ICAO ATPL (foreign ATPL will be required to undergo license conversion which requires an instrument rating and a proficiency check that has a minimum of 6 months' validity).
  • Demonstrate the ability to speak and understand English with a minimum of ICAO level 4.
  • Satisfy all vaccination requirements as required by CAAS.
Desirable Traits
  • A leader with a strong passion to nurture and guide fellow teammates
  • A team player who demonstrates composure, confidence and maturity
  • A sense of humour to brighten up the day of everyone around you
  • Definitely the 'Scootitude' DNA in you!
Training Co-Payment & Training Bond

Where applicable, successful candidates will be trained to acquire an Aircraft Type Rating for the assigned fleet.

Successful candidates who are provided with type rating training will be subjected to a co-payment of the training cost and will be required to enter a training bond.

What's Next
  • Shortlisted applicants will be invited to complete a series of online aptitude tests.
  • Shortlisted applicants after online assessment stage will be invited to attend an Assessment Centre in Singapore . The Assessment Centre will consist of a group stage and an individual interview
  • Successful candidates will need to attend a Simulator Assessment and Personality Assessment over the period of 2 days.
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