FAQ and useful links

There is a wide range of job opportunities in the RSAF. Depending on your interest and qualifications, you may join us as a Combat Officer, Warrant Officer or Military Expert.

During your career in the RSAF, you will be able to take up different positions; from being a professional in your field of work, to becoming an instructor, or even a policy maker in HQ RSAF.

Regardless of the vocation you join, you will have the opportunity to take on Command, Staff and Instructional positions in the RSAF during your career. You will gain important life skills such as leadership, teamwork and discipline. In addition, depending on your vocation, you will pick up deep professional and technical skills.

Shortlisted candidates will be invited to complete medical checks and a vocational interview. Applicants for Officer vocations (Pilot, Weapon Systems Officer (Fighter), Air Warfare Officer, or UAV Pilot) will also be required to take the COMPASS test.

You do not need to have perfect eyesight to apply for Pilot. As long as your eyesight does not exceed 800 degrees or astigmatism does not exceed 300 degrees per eye, you may apply with us!

The training duration varies by vocation. Please refer to the respective vocation pages for more details.

Safeguarding our skies is a 24/7 mission. While the SAF generally observes standard office hours (8am to 5.30pm), you may be required to work non-standard hours during exercises or operations.

For operational units, shift work is common. This may include night flying shifts (e.g. 12pm to 9pm) or overnight duties. However, your unit will manage duty rosters carefully, providing necessary time-off to ensure you are well-rested.

Depending on your qualifications and choice of career scheme, we have a wide range of scholarships and awards to suit the progression of your career.

Please refer to the Scholarships and Sponsorships page for more details.

The application period varies. Please refer to the Scholarships and Sponsorships page for more details.

Yes, as long as you meet the academic requirements. For The SAF Scholarship, you must first be accepted by PSC. For both scholarships, you are also required to achieve good military performance.

Applications can be made according to the respective sponsorship window. Applicants will need to have secured a place in an ITE, polytechnic or university. You are strongly encouraged to apply early to enjoy the full value of the sponsorship.

The bond period for The SAF Scholarship is 6 years upon graduation.

Please refer to the Scholarships and Sponsorships page for more details.

Yes, you may pursue further education at your expense. However, it is not advisable to do so at the early stages of your career, as this might result in missing several important milestones in your training due to the disruption.

If it is a genuine failure, you are not required to bear the costs. However, if it is due to other reasons such as self-suspension or if there is misconduct, you will be liable for bearing any salary and/or pay liquidated damages for the training cost incurred.

All vocations in the RSAF are open to women. The selection is based on qualifications, physical fitness, as well as certain vocation-specific prerequisites. To find out more about each role, please visit our Vocations section.

You will need to pass your NAPFA, and also a medical screening in order to join. Subsequently, you are expected to clear the standard IPPT annually, depending on your age and medical Physical Employment Status (PES).

Keeping fit and healthy is a vital requirement for all active personnel. However, depending on the nature of your role in the RSAF, the daily physical demands may vary.

There may be certain eyesight or height requirements that are specific to each vocation. Please visit our Vocations section to find out more.

The RSAF has provisions for benefits such as maternity/paternity, childcare and child sick leave that one can apply for.

Yes. You will be allowed to wear basic facial make-up, as well as lipstick and nail polish of a natural colour. However, flamboyant make-up styles and bold colours are not permitted, as they are inappropriate in a military environment.

Servicewomen are to style their hair neatly, such that it does not interfere with the proper wearing of the headdress. The length of the hair should not go beyond the lower collar fold, and personnel with hair longer than that are required to tie it up in a braid, bun or ponytail.

Hair tints or accessories should be inconspicuous, and of a natural colour.

You may wish to get in touch with the Air Force Recruitment Centre (AFRC) via the following channels:

Enquiries: https://go.gov.sg/contactafrc

WhatsApp: https://go.gov.sg/afrcwhatsapp

Address: MINDEF/ SAF Career Hub, CMPB,
Blk 2, 91 Hillview Link, #03-256, Singapore 669723

You may apply through our online application form. For enquiries, please contact Air Force Recruitment Centre at https://go.gov.sg/contactafrc.