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🇸🇬 SingaporeLCCSQ Group

Scoot

Singapore Airlines Group LCC. Medium and long-haul routes.

¥16M–¥24M
Capt. Salary (est.)
¥8M–¥14M
F/O Salary (est.)
~60 aircraft
Fleet
70+ cities
Destinations
Overview

About Scoot

Scoot is the LCC subsidiary of the Singapore Airlines Group. Operating medium and long-haul routes across East Asia, SE Asia, Australia, and Europe using B787 and A320 family. Singapore-based, benefiting from relatively low tax rates. Proven record of hiring foreign pilots.

HQ
Singapore
Hub
Changi Airport (SIN)
Parent
Singapore Airlines Group
Founded
2011
Fleet
B787-8/9, A320/A321neo
Income Tax
Yes (Singapore, low rate)
Salary Data

Pilot Salary (as of March 2026)

* Figures are reference values based on public data and industry benchmarks. Verify actual compensation with each airline's official recruitment information.

PositionSalary RangeAvg / ReferenceNotes
Captain
B787 long-haul / A320 short-haul
¥16M–¥24M
¥20M SGD (low tax)
First Officer
International
¥8M–¥14M
¥11M SGD

💡 SGD/JPY≈112. Singapore income tax max 24% (low). Note: Singapore living costs are high.

Operations

Routes & Fleet

Routes

SIN to Japan, Korea, Taiwan, China, Australia, Europe (Berlin). 70+ cities.

Fleet

B787-8/9 (long-haul), A320/A321neo (short/medium)

Training

Training & Checkrides

Type Rating

Scoot / SIA Group ATC. Ground → simulator → LIFUS.

SIA Group Standards

Singapore Airlines Group safety and training standards applied. High-quality training culture.

Recurrent Checks

OPC/LPC 1–2x per year per CAAS (Singapore).

Captain Upgrade

Vacancy + seniority based.

Benefits

Benefits & Perks

✈️
SIA Group Travel

SQ and Scoot employee discount tickets.

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Singapore Base

Asia's financial hub. Multicultural, English-speaking environment.

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Health Insurance

Comprehensive medical coverage (Singapore high-standard healthcare).

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Low Tax Rate

Singapore income tax max 24% — lower than Japan.

Job Openings

Recruitment Info (as of March 2026)

Hiring status: Regular foreign pilot hiring. Demand for both B787 and A320 type-rated pilots.

Captain — B787
Long-haul international.
Hiring (Check Status)
License: ATPL (ICAO)
B787 Type: Preferred or willing to obtain
Experience: Widebody captain experience
First Officer — A320/A321
Short/medium-haul routes.
Hiring (Check Status)
License: CPL/ATPL
English: ICAO Level 4+