Thanks for the information, as I said in so many words I don't always have full details. However when they allow somebody who wears glasses there will still be certain criteria that has to be met. Binka was told the rejection was because of his Astigmatism so it is clear his eyesight is not good enough with or without glasses.RaMz wrote:- At least 1.65 m in height
- Medically fit with visual acuity of at least 6/60 without optical aids, correctable to 6/6
In Singapore that would be true regarding pilots and to large degree here in the UK since I have little attachment or interest in this 'sphere' of work.binka wrote:I've read thru some of Plavt's postings, and i'm under the impression that he does not know alot abt the scene here in SG, or even the scene as a whole.
You were talking about astigmatism which is different thing; see the dictionary definition. Nobody reading this board will know the full details of your 'not-so-close' friend or anybody else on course in Malaysia.A not-so-close friend of mine who has astig in the range of <100 is currently pursuing his course with SQ. Cadets that are myopic of up to 500degs are also in the course. And RSAF do take in pilots who are myopic.
Is there such a thing?I only need to know the maximum amount of astig, the cut-off limit.
You never mentioned this but no doubt they have their reasons. There well be other details you have failed to mention, perhaps for personal reasons as is often the case. Although you should remember many industries are a law unto themselves (.i.e. they can apply what policies and laws they deem fit).Anyway, i've gone through LASIK more than a year ago, primarily to become a pilot. That is why i'm shocked that they look at pre-LASIK readings.
Since you have little interest or attachment in this area, we shall both wait for someone who is more inclined in this to actually provide us with enlightenment.Plavt wrote:In Singapore that would be true regarding pilots and to large degree here in the UK since I have little attachment or interest in this 'sphere' of work.binka wrote:I've read thru some of Plavt's postings, and i'm under the impression that he does not know alot abt the scene here in SG, or even the scene as a whole.
At the same time you do not seem to have given the requirements of the job a great deal of thought nor researched your intende profession as I am sure those details are available. Most of my posting are of a 'generic' nature. Granted some are wrong but that is due the strange nature of some of the airline advertisements and incorrect and sometimes vague information from the airline staff themselves.
what different things? im talking abt astigmatism, which is of utmost concern, and answering the myopic portion for those who are highly myopic but do not have astigmatism.You were talking about astigmatism which is different thing; see the dictionary definition. Nobody reading this board will know the full details of your 'not-so-close' friend or anybody else on course in Malaysia.A not-so-close friend of mine who has astig in the range of <100 is currently pursuing his course with SQ. Cadets that are myopic of up to 500degs are also in the course. And RSAF do take in pilots who are myopic.
why not? they have cut-off limit for height, why not for astigmatism? astigmatism degrees are definitive.Is there such a thing?I only need to know the maximum amount of astig, the cut-off limit.
ok i agree with u on this issue.You never mentioned this but no doubt they have their reasons. There well be other details you have failed to mention, perhaps for personal reasons as is often the case. Although you should remember many industries are a law unto themselves (.i.e. they can apply what policies and laws they deem fit).Anyway, i've gone through LASIK more than a year ago, primarily to become a pilot. That is why i'm shocked that they look at pre-LASIK readings.
Sexism reigns supreme, time Asia moved into the future.babypink wrote:about a week or so ago, i saw an ad in the straits times recruiting cadet pilots for an overseas training session. I called them up to enquire and they simply refused to allow females into the program even if they're medically fit.
Limit should be 200 for astigmatism. If ur astig is >200 and you have done LASIK, u will still be rejected. They do look at pre-LASIK readings.visitor wrote:Regarding the question on Astigmatism, yes you can qualify for the position even if you have it. As to what's the limit, it's best to check with Flt Ops HR.
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