TG PILOT RECRUITMENT INFORMATION 2008
1. INTRODUCTION
2. RECRUITMENT PROCESSES to be advised
3. RECRUITMENT PROGRAM
4. TG PILOT APTITUDE & CIVIL AVIATION PSYCHOLOGICAL TESTS GUIDANCE
5. RECOMMENDATION
An airline pilot is well recognized as one of the world's most prestigious occupations. And the reputation of a Thai Airways International (TG) pilot is second to none. To uphold that reputation as well as to maintain the high standard of safety, a recruitment team of diverse backgrounds and qualifications is involved in selecting eligible candidates to fill in the vacancies that arise from time to time. The pilot recruitment process is divided into two categories, student pilot and qualified pilot, each of which requires the following qualifications and requirements.
Qualifications
- Thai national, male, age not over 30 years (from 1 October, 1978 onwards)
- Exempted from military service
- University graduate with a Bachelor Degree
- Good command of spoken and written English
- Excellent health and good eyesight
- Minimum height 165 cms
Step 1
Applicants are required to apply by internet only, and print the completed application form to be presented to recruitment staff with original & 1 copy of ID Card and educational document either degree or transcript. The appointment will be announced by internet during 25 – 29 February, 2008 as the following :
Venue - Recruitment Room, Building 1, 1st Floor
Thai Airways International Public Company Limited,
89 Vibhavadi Rangsit Road,
Time - 8.30 – 12.00 am and 13.30 – 16.30 pm (Except weekends and Public Holiday)
Step 2
Basic Knowledge Test
- Applicants will be given an English language group written test comprises two sets of tests:
- English Knowledge Test that involves testing applicants' ability in listening and reading comprehension, structure and written expression.
- Tests of subject areas essential in pilot work namely Mathematics, Logics, Natural Science, Technical, Perceptual and Spatial. Each subject area comprises 35-50 questions.
- Applicants must be at the test room on time. They must be properly attired, carry their applicant's ID, identity card and bring their own writing instruments. Computers, calculators, mobile phones and other personal belongings are not allowed in the test room.
- Results of the Basic Knowledge Test will be communicated in due course.
- Applicants must pass the Basic Knowledge Test in order to qualify for Step 3, Medical Examination.
Applicants who passed the Basic Knowledge Test are required to submitted the following documents to recruitment staff by appointment only during 20 – 23 May, 2008. The appointment will be informed on the written test results, 12 April, 2008.
- Two colored one–inch photos (taken within three months prior to application date)
- Identity Card or Government Employee Card
- House Registration Certificate
- Certificate of exemption from military service. Certificate must be authentic. Certificate of exemption from military service fraudulently obtained will disqualify applicants from all test steps.
- Educational documents: degree and transcript.
· Certificate of one of the following test results attached TOEIC, TOEFL, IELTS will be considered for the next Interview Test.
Step 3
Medical Examination
· Applicants will be required to undergo a medical examination at the Institute of Aviation Medicine, Royal Thai Air Force (a four-storey building on the left of Bhumiphol Hospital), 171 Phaholyotin Road, Bangkok 10220
- A non-refundable medical-examination fee of THB 1,600.- per person will be paid by the applicant on the day of the examination.
· Preparation guidelines for the medical examination are
: Abstain from food 12 hours prior to the medical examination. A small amount of water may be consumed, if absolutely necessary.
Applicants must be in proper attire, bring along their applicant's ID, identity card and writing instruments.
· Results of the medical examination will be communicated to the applicants in due course.
- Applicants must pass the medical examination in order to qualify for step 4, the interview.
Step 4
Interview
· Applicants will be interviewed by the THAI Pilot Selection Committee.
- Applicants must be at the meeting room on time. They must be properly attired, carry their applicant's ID and identity card.
- Results of the interview will be communicated to the applicants in due course.
- Applicants must pass the interview to qualify for step 5, Pilot Aptitude & Civil Aviation Psychological Tests.
Step 5
Pilot Aptitude & Civil Aviation Psychological Tests
- In compliance with international regulations that require professional airline pilots to pass the Pilot Aptitude & Civil Aviation Psychological Tests, Thai Airways International has engaged a team of experienced licensed aviation psychologists to assess the suitability of applicants to assume the job.
- The aptitude test begins with an approximately four-hour English language written test designed to explore the applicant's response to intellectually demanding situations that may involve the use of spatial ability, mechanical comprehension, memory functioning, perceptual speed and accuracy.
CANDIDATES WHO FAIL TO PASS THE TESTS MAY RE-APPLY AFTER A LAPSE OF THREE YEARS.
Step 6
Aviation Psychological Test
The Department of Civil Aviation's current regulation requires that all pilot candidates must pass their physical and mental check by the Institute of Aviation Medicine before they become eligible to hold Commercial Pilot License (CPL).
The Physical and Mental Check comprises the following :
1. Aviation Psychological Group Test (date to be advised)
· The test will be held at the Institute of Aviation Medicine, Royal Thai Air Forceduring 08.00-12.00 hours. The pilot candidates are recommended to have their breakfast and be at the test room not later than 07.30 hours. They must bring along their identity cards and writing instruments.
· A non-refundable test fee of THB 900.- per person will be paid by each pilot candidate on the day of the test.
2. Aviation Psychological Individual Interview
· The Interview will be arranged by Medical Psychologists. Date and time of the interview will be advised.
Results of the Pilot Aptitude & Civil Aviation Psychological Tests will be reviewed by the Selection Board before the candidates undergo their flight training.
Category 2 - QUALIFIED PILOT
Qualifications
· Thai national, male, age not over 42 years (from 1 October, 1966 onwards)
· Exempted from military service
· Bachelor's degree
· Good command of written and spoken English
· Graduate of a flying school recognized by Thai Airways International Plc.
· Holding a Thai Commercial Pilot License
· Currently flying a fixed-wing aircraft only
Step 1
Applicants are required to apply by internet only, and print the completed application form to be presented to recruitment staff with all the documents shown as below. The appointment will be announced by internet during 25 – 29 February, 2008 as the following :
Venue - Recruitment Room, Building 1, 1st Floor
Thai Airways International Public Company Limited,
89 Vibhavadi Rangsit Road,
Time - 8.30 – 12.00 am and 13.30 – 16.30 pm (Except weekends and Public Holiday)
Required Documents
· Two colored one-inch photos (taken within three months prior to application date)
· Identity card or Government Employee Card
· House Registration Certificate (certified copy)
· Certificate of exemption from military service. Certificate must be authentic. Certificate of exemption from military service fraudulently obtained will disqualify applicants from all test steps.
· Educational documents
· bachelor degree and transcript
· flying school certificate and transcript that indicates duration of the course,
· flying hours of each aircraft training
· Pilot's License
· Pilot's Log Book
Originals of all documents must be provided along with one photocopy of each document.
STEP 2-6
are the same as STUDENT PILOT's with the exemptions of Medical Examination and Aviation Psychological Test.
Category 3 : Special Program for 3rd year University
Especially for 3rd year student university in Engineering Faculty at any major from 4 universities.
1. King Mongkut's Institute of Technology Ladkrabang
Contact Tel. 02-326-4174
2. Kasetsart University
Contact Tel. 02-942-8555 Ext. 1121
3. Chulalongkorn University
Contact Tel. 02-218-6304
4. Thammasat University
Contacr Tel. 02-564-3001-9
Qualifications
· 3rd year university in Engineering Faculty at any major
· Thai national, male, age 20 years old (by 31 December, 2008)
· Average GPA 2.5 or above (as of 1st semester in 3rd year)
· Must be graduate Bachelor degree in 2009
· Must be exempted from military service at the end of recruitment process
· Height, not below 165 cms.
· Good command of written and spoken English
· Well discipline
· Good eyesight
Recruitment Process
· Applicants must be register through each Engineering Faculty as the above before apply by internet
· Applicants are required to apply by internet, and print the completed application form to be presented to recruitment staff with ID card, educational document either degree or transcript and exempted document from military service
· The appointment will be announced by internet during 25-29 February, 2008
· The following process will be the same as Category 1 : STUDENT PILOT start from Step 2-6
3.1 PROGRAM FOR STUDENT PILOT RECRUITMENT 2008
JAN 14 - 31 ADVERTISEMENT
FEB 01 - 15 E-APPLICATION
MAR 10 - 14 SUBMISSION OF APPLICATION AND ISSUING APPLICANT'S ID - by appointment only
MAR 22 ANNOUNCEMENT OF ELIGIBLE APPLICANTS TO UNDERGO GROUP WRITTEN TEST
APR 08 ENGLISH COMMUNICATION SKILLS & TECHNICAL COMPREHENSION TESTING
AT IMPACT CONVENTION CENTER MUANG THONG THANI
99 POPULAR ROAD, PAKKRED, NONTHABURI 11120
0800 - 1230 HOURS
APR 12 ANNOUNCEMENT OF THE GROUP WRITTEN TEST RESULTS
APR 21 - MAY 16 MEDICAL TEST PERIOD
AT THE INSTITUTE OF AVIATION MEDICINE, ROYAL THAI AIR FORCE (a four-storey building located on the left of Bhumiphol Hospital)
171 PHAHOLYOTIN ROAD, BANGKOK 10220
MAY 31 ANNOUNCEMENT OF THE MEDICAL TEST RESULTS
JUN 04 - 13 INTERVIEW PERIOD
venue to be advised
JUN 21 ANNOUNCEMENT OF THE INTERVIEW RESULTS
JUN 30 APTITUDE TEST - STEP 1 / GROUP WRITTEN TEST
AT EXHIBIT ROOM, 4th FLOOR, CENTRAL PLAZA LADPRAO
0900 - 1700 HOURS
JUL 03 ANNOUNCEMENT OF THE TEST RESULTS
JUL 04 - 05 APTITUDE TEST - STEP 2 / TEAMWORK EXERCISE
AT CHAOPHYA PARK HOTEL
247 RACHADAPISAK ROAD, BANGKOK 10400
0900-1700 HOURS
JUL 06 ANNOUNCEMENT OF THE TEST RESULTS
JUL 07 - 12 APTITUDE TEST - STEP 3 / INDIVIDUAL EXAMINATION / GROUP 1
(Computer test and Psychologist interview)
AT CHAOPHYA PARK HOTEL
247 RACHADAPISEK ROAD, BANGKOK 10400
JUL 22 ANNOUNCEMENT OF THE TEST RESULTS / GROUP 1
JUL 28 - AUG 04 AVIATION PSYCHOLOGICAL TEST PERIOD / GROUP 1
AT THE INSTITUTE OF AVIATION MEDICINE, ROYAL THAI AIR FORCE (a four-storey building located on the left of Bhumiphol Hospital)
171 PHAHOLYOTIN ROAD, BANGKOK 10220
AUG 16 ANNOUNCEMENT OF FINAL RESULTS / GROUP 1
AUG 20 - 25 APTITUDE TEST - STEP 3 / INDIVIDUAL EXAMINATION / GROUP 2
(Computer test and Psychologist interview)
AT CHAOPHYA PARK HOTEL
247 RACHADAPISEK ROAD, BANGKOK 10400
SEP 02 ANNOUNCEMENT OF THE TEST RESULTS / GROUP 2
SEP 15 - 22 AVIATION PSYCHOLOGICAL TEST PERIOD / GROUP 2
AT THE INSTITUTE OF AVIATION MEDICINE, ROYAL THAI AIR FORCE (a four-storey building located on the left of Bhumiphol Hospital)
171 PHAHOLYOTIN ROAD, BANGKOK 10220
OCT 27 ORIENTATION & CONTRACT SIGNING FOR NEW EMPLOYEES
3.2 PROGRAM FOR QUALIFIED PILOT & RTAF PILOT RECRUITMENT 2008
JAN 14 - 31 ADVERTISEMENT
FEB 01 - 15 E-APPLICATION
MAR 10 - 14 SUBMISSION OF APPLICATION AND ISSUING APPLICANT'S ID - by appointment only
MAR 22 ANNOUNCEMENT OF ELIGIBLE APPLICANTS TO UNDERGO GROUP WRITTEN TEST
MAR 25 ENGLISH COMMUNICATION SKILLS & TECHNICAL COMPREHENSION TESTING
AT THAI AIRWAYS INTERNATIONAL PLC. (HEAD OFFICE)
89 VIBHAVADI RANGSIT ROAD, BANGKOK 10900
0800 - 1230 HOURS
APR 01 ANNOUNCEMENT OF THE GROUP WRITTEN TEST RESULTS
APR 22 - 24 INTERVIEW PERIOD
venue to be advised
MAY 03 ANNOUNCEMENT OF THE INTERVIEW RESULTS
MAY 07 APTITUDE TEST - STEP 1 / GROUP WRITTEN TEST
AT THAI AIRWAYS INTERNATIONAL PLC. (HEAD OFFICE)
89 VIBHAVADI RANGSIT ROAD, BANGKOK 10900
0900-1700 HOURS
MAY 08 APTITUDE TEST - STEP 2 / TEAMWORK EXERCISE
AT THAI AIRWAYS INTERNATIONAL PLC. (HEAD OFFICE)
89 VIBHAVADI RANGSIT ROAD, BANGKOK 10900
0900-1700 HOURS
MAY 09 ANNOUNCEMENT OF THE TEST RESULTS
MAY 10 - 14 APTITUDE TEST - STEP 3 / INDIVIDUAL EXAMINATION
(Computer test and Psychologist interview)
AT CHAOPHYA PARK HOTEL
247 RACHADAPISAK ROAD, BANGKOK 10400
MAY 24 ANNOUNCEMENT OF FINAL RESULTS
date to be advised ORIENTATION & CONTRACT SIGNING FOR NEW EMPLOYEES
4. TG PILOT APTITUDE & CIVIL AVIATION PSYCHOLOGICAL TESTS GUIDANCE
The TG pilot recruitment process involves THAI Pilot Selection Committee and members of the Scandinavian Institute of Aviation Psychology (SIAP) with profound experience and assessment skills. The prime recruitment target is to select suitable candidates possessing learning ability to fly the aircraft under normal and critical circumstances, and airmanship potentiality to respond to THAI highest priority - "flight safety and security".
5. RECOMMENDATION
The applicant may acquire adequate Knowledge of a pilot career prior to the application by reading books and magazines or access to web-sites that focus or provide information on aviation. One significant tip is that the applicant analyzes his reasons for wanting to become a pilot. Extensive preparations and training for the Aptitude Test are neither required nor recommended as the tests will never re-appear in the same or alike versions. Preparations might perhaps reduce level of performance. Experienced members of the selection team have revealed information that applicants who have studied and practised the aptitude test before taking the actual Aptitude Test are unlikely to pass the test due to scores differences between paper examinations and real performance.
The best preparations are to exercise a good command of English and to be ready to take the tests with a positive frame of mind and a healthy attitude.
The best preparations are to exercise a good command of English and to be ready to take the tests with a positive frame of mind and a healthy attitude.
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