What type rating does Singapore Airlines use?

Singapore Airlines operates 130+ Airbus A350/A380 and Boeing 777. The primary type ratings required are: A350.

Does Singapore Airlines have a cadet programme?

Yes. Singapore Airlines runs the Singapore Airlines Cadet Pilot Programme, which trains pilots from as low as 0 hours to First Officer.

What authority does Singapore Airlines operate under?

Singapore Airlines operates under the CAAS (Singapore) and requires pilots to hold a licence issued under or validated by this authority.

All airlines

SQ·SIA·Star Alliance

Singapore Airlines

Singapore

Fleet

130+ Airbus+

Destinations

90+ destinations

Min. hours

Zero hours

Min. age

18 years

About Singapore Airlines

Singapore Airlines is consistently rated among the world's top airlines for product and safety. It operates a young all-wide-body fleet of Airbus A350, A380, and Boeing 777-300ER aircraft on long-haul routes. Singapore Airlines runs a cadet pilot programme (CPP) through the Singapore Airlines Academy, training cadets from selected nationalities to CAAS standards.

Fleet & network

Fleet

130+ Airbus A350/A380 and Boeing 777

Network

90+ destinations in 40+ countries

Type ratings required

A350 study guide

Cadet programme

Singapore Airlines Cadet Pilot Programme

Open to zero-hours applicants — full training provided.

View cadet programme

Pilot requirements

Minimum age: 18 years
Minimum flight hours: None (cadet pathway)
Regulatory authority: CAAS (Singapore)
Nationalities accepted: Singapore citizens and PRs primarily