Republic of Singapore Air Force

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REPUBLIC OF SINGAPORE AIR FORCE

With state-of-the-art technology and highly trained manpower needed to operate these systems, the Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF) protects Singapore's airspace and safeguards the skies against any aggressor or threat.

WARRANT OFFICERS

Be part of the leadership team tasked with maintaining our optimum warfighting capabilities — through training, morale and discipline. Under the Enhanced Warrant Officers Scheme, you can also look forward to upgrading your academic qualifications.

Depending on your level of progress through assignments, training and military education, a promotion to Warrant Officer can be as early as your 6th year. In addition, we will groom you for higher leadership roles and provide opportunities to upgrade your skill sets.

What you need:

Be medically fit
Uncorrected vision of less than 300 (for ACS) or 1000 (for ADSS) degrees per eye, astigmatism less than 75 (for ACS) degrees per eye, and normal colour vision
A certificate in relevant NITEC/Higher NITEC discipline

AIR CREW SPECIALIST

AIR DEFENCE SYSTEMS SPECIALIST

Air Crew Specialist

An advanced aircraft can only be effective when it is coupled with skilled human expertise. As an Aircrew Specialist, you will work on board our most advanced helicopters and transport aircraft. No matter how pressing the scenario, your training will arm you with the skills to take on search-and-rescue missions, deployment of troops to the frontline, provide humanitarian assistance and deliver crucial supplies to fighting forces.

BASIC REQUIREMENTS

Eyesight not more than 300 degrees per eye
Astigmatism not more than 75 degrees per eye
Certificate in any NITEC / Higher NITEC discipline

TRAINING PROGRESSION

Basic Military Training [9 weeks]
SCS Foundation Phase (Pasir Laba Camp) [8 weeks]
Specialised Phase 1 - Ground School [1 - 2 months]
Specialised Phase 2 - Flying [2 - 4 months]
1. (i) Swimming Test
2. (ii) Helicopter Underwater Escape Training
3. (iii) Jungle Orientation Training

SALARY RANGE

Starting Salary: $1,910 - $2,660

Air Defence Systems Specialist

Aim higher and reach further than you can imagine, even with your feet planted firmly on the ground. As an Air Defence Systems Specialist, you will be trained to be an expert, anchored in both technical skills and combat expertise. You lead teams on crucial missions to protect the Nation’s skies and operate the most sophisticated Ground-Based Air Defence weapon systems.

BASIC REQUIREMENTS

Eyesight not more than 1000 degrees per eye
Certificate in relevant NITEC/Higher NITEC disciplines

TRAINING PROGRESSION

Basic Military Training [9 weeks]
SCS Foundation Phase (Pasir Laba Camp) [8 weeks]
Tech Course (AFTC) [6 months]
ADSS Course (AFTC) [3 months]

SALARY RANGE

Starting Salary: $2,000 - $2,770

MILITARY EXPERTS

MDES is a full CPF scheme with career opportunities up to age 60 – the longest of our career schemes. Military Experts (MEs) are uniformed personnel with in-depth expertise in key military domains. They serve to retain deep knowledge within the 3rd Generation SAF and complement the Officer and Warrant Officer Corps.

What you need:

Be medically fit
Normal colour vision
AFE and Senior AOSX : A relevant Degree
AFE(M) and AFE(FE): A relevant Diploma, Higher NITEC or NITEC

Air Force Technician

Air Force Engineer – Supply Chain

Air Operations & Systems Expert

Air Imagery Intelligence Expert

AIR FORCE TECHNICIAN

Achieving mission success depends on the big picture, as well as the smallest details. As an Air Force Technician, you will work on the latest aviation and weapons technology, and be responsible for maintaining aircraft and weapon systems. Your specialisation in engineering fields such as Aeronautics, Aircraft Propulsion or Avionics will be of vital significance when executing any mission. Hone your drive for meticulousness, and help safeguard our Nation’s peace.

BASIC REQUIREMENTS

Certificate in relevant NITEC/Higher NITEC disciplines

TRAINING PROGRESSION

Basic Military Training [9 weeks]
AFT Course (AFTC) [2 months]
On-Job Training (OJT) [Up to 1 year]

SALARY RANGE

Starting Salary: $1,760 - $2,400

AIR FORCE ENGINEER (SUPPLY CHAIN)

A strong supply chain is an integral element to support and sustain the RSAF’s Air Power Generation Command. As an Air Force Engineer (Supply Chain), you are responsible for the operational supply of our advanced equipment – ensuring material availability, planning of material requirements as well as the application of data analytics. Nothing moves without your logistical expertise and your keenness for efficiency is poised to take us even higher.

BASIC REQUIREMENTS

Certificate in relevant NITEC/Higher NITEC disciplines

TRAINING PROGRESSION

Basic Military Training [9 weeks]
AFE(SC) Course (AFTC) [6 weeks]

SALARY RANGE

Starting Salary: $1,670 - $2,370

AIR OPERATIONS SYSTEMS EXPERT

For a mission to be executed smoothly, many things need to happen with pinpoint precision. As an Air Operations and Systems Expert, you are the enabler that makes all this possible. With knowledge of air operations and deep expertise in specific C4 (Command, Control, Communications & Cyber) domains, you will support RSAF missions by operating and sustaining state-of-the-art command and control systems, sensors, networks and contribute to the cyber defence of these systems. With your keenness for both operational and technical roles, you will be critical to our mission success.

BASIC REQUIREMENTS

Eyesight not more than 800 degrees per eye
Astigmatism not more than 300 degrees per eye
Certificate in relevant NITEC / Higher NITEC discipline

TRAINING PROGRESSION

Basic Military Training [9 weeks]
Tech Course (AFTC) [5 - 6 months]
Basic AOSX Course (AFTC) [3 months]
On-Job Training (OJT) [Up to 1 year]

SALARY RANGE

Starting Salary: $1,760 - $2,400

AIR IMAGERY INTELLIGENCE EXPERT

Seeing the enemy is one thing. Turning what you perceive into actionable intelligence is another. As an Air Imagery Intelligence Expert, you will operate advanced imagery systems to provide accurate and timely mission information for air operations. You will analyse and interpret crucial real-time air imagery data, and support integrated operations in an exciting tri-service operational environment. Your passion for the details will serve to ensure the safety of our Nation.

BASIC REQUIREMENTS

Certificate in relevant NITEC / Higher NITEC disciplines

TRAINING PROGRESSION

Basic Military Training [9 weeks]
SCS Foundation Phase (Pasir Laba Camp) [8 weeks]
Airmen Orientation Programme [1 week]
Basic Aviation Module [1 week]
Flight Appreciation Programme [1 week]
IMINT Basic Course [8 weeks]

SALARY RANGE

Starting Salary: $1,870 - $2,580