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Air Force Engineer (Flight Engineer)
Join the RSAF as an Air Force Engineer (Flight Engineer) under the Military Domain Experts Scheme (MDES) to work on cutting-edge technologies and tackle complex challenges.
Last updated 1 September 2026
Military Domain Experts Scheme (MDES)
As an Air Force Engineer (Flight Engineer), you'll be placed under the Military Domain Experts Scheme.
Air Force Engineer (Flight Engineer)
As an Air Force Engineer (Flight Engineer), you are responsible for keeping our C-130s and CH-47s in tip-top shape. You will perform flight inspections, maintenance servicing and rectification faultlessly. Without your commitment, the Air Force will not be the ever-ready, always-on mean machine that it needs to be.
Training progression
Table 1: Information relating to training progression
Training Phase | Duration |
|---|---|
Basic Military Training | 9 weeks |
AFE (M) Course | 6 months |
SCS Foundation Phase (Pasir Laba Camp) | 8 weeks |
Jungle Orientation Training | 2 weeks |
Ground and Ops Training | Up to 1.5 years |
Other requirements
Table 2: Other requirements required
Category | Criteria |
|---|---|
Eyesight | <500 degrees per eye |
Astigmatism | <200 degrees per eye |
Education | Relevant Engineering Diploma |
Starting salary
Table 3: Starting salary according to ranks
Rank | Salary range |
|---|---|
REC | $2,440 - $3,040 |
ME1T | $2,550 - $3,170 |
ME1 | $2,750- $3,410 |
Start your career with RSAF
Find your #AboveAll as an Air Force Engineer (Flight Engineer).