Hi all, the advertisement is at:
http://www.singaporeair.com/en_UK/careers/Pilot-appointments/
And now, my application letter...
10 September 2011
Tiong Kim Peng Christopher (MR)
144, XXX Road
Singapore 588177
+65 8168-XXXX
christopher.tiong@XXXX
Manager of Human Resource Department
Singapore Airlines Limited
25 Airline Road
Airline House
Singapore 819829
Dear Hiring Manager,
I am writing to express interest in the position of Cadet Pilot with Singapore Airlines Limited, as posted on the Singapore Airlines website. Although I do not possess any prior flying experience, I believe I possess the right aptitudes in becoming an airline pilot.
I specialize in materials science and engineering in the National University of Singapore (NUS) and will be graduating in June 2012. My course has taught me valuable analytical skills which I believe will allow me analyze flight situations and problems practically. This ensures that flight operations are smooth and safe. Coupled with my strong passion in aviation, I am confident I will be a suitable candidate.
My strong interest in aviation started in secondary 2 when I enrolled into the aero-modeling course at the Singapore Youth Flying Club where I learned the basic principles of flight. I continued to pursue my interest in aviation by choosing to do an my industrial attachment in the aerospace industry, Singapore Aero Engine Services Ltd (SAESL), which conducts maintenance, repair and overhaul for the Rolls-Royce engines under the Singapore Airlines fleet. Having an avid interest in Boeing-777s, I took the initiative and requested to attend the Trent 800 engine general familiarization exercise which provided me further insights.
In the university, I held the post of treasurer for the materials science and engineering Students Interest Group. I attended the Student Leaders Induction Camp which gave me the opportunity to hone my interpersonal and communication skill through team-building activities. Furthermore, I volunteered in the Singapore Youth Olympics 2010 Torch Relay as Command Ops Assistant. This experience trained me to maintain my composure and perform my job under time constraints and stress.
Singapore Airlines Limited is a world-renowned airline for its service quality and safety. It consistently strives for excellence, renews its fleet and expands its network of travel destinations. As a dynamic individual with strong passion in aviation and appropriate aptitudes, I am confident that I can contribute to Singapore Airlines in maintaining its success and global excellence.
I look forward to having an interview with you. I may be contacted at the following mobile: 8168-XXXX. Thank you for time and consideration.
Yours sincerely,
Tiong Kim Peng Christopher
Please feel free to comment on my application letter. Thank you.
Hi Chris everything looks pretty good. For me, it’s a rather long cover letter but others may feel it’s an appropriate length.
ReplyDeleteYou should also include a title/subject after the salutation.
Hi Christopher,happy to see you've made some amendments for your application letter.It looks much better than yesterday! Highlight your interest in aviation is a great way to appeal the HR manager:)
ReplyDeleteHi Chris.
ReplyDeleteA well written application letter. Although I can tell that you have made attempts to streamline your application letter, I do feel that it is still alittle too long. I believe some of your detailed explanation could be reserved for the "personal statement" section. For instance, referring to paragraph 3, you need not mention what you learnt in YFC nor what SAESL does. In another words, just go straight to the points on what you did, and not how or why you did it.
That said, however, perhaps SIA is indeed looking for such applicants with a colorful and passionate interest in flying.
You could also have left out the part on "Singapore Airlines Limited is a world-renowned airline for its service quality and safety. It consistently strives for excellence, renews its fleet and expands its network of travel destinations" as I feel there is no need to tell them what they already are.
In general, a very well written application letter.
Dear Chris,
ReplyDeleteI agree with Lance that you could have saved a large portion of paragraph 3 for personal statement. Another thing to bear in mind is that what you included in the 4th paragraph should be not appear in your resume again. The general rule is that you should try not to repeat information in both cover letters and resume.
Nevertheless, I thought the final paragraph shows that you know the company well and have done a certain extent of research, although I would have concentrated on the particular department I'm applying for.
Hope this helps.
@Everyone, I have cut short my application letter, hope it is better. Will ask for your comments in class on Friday. Thank you for all your pointers :D
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