Update on entry requirements

Hi all!

There seems to have been a bit of confusion as to entry requirements for a F/O position with Susi Air in the last few months since Christmas. It used to be that 200 hours would get you an interview, unfortunately those days seem to be long gone.

Due to new legislation from the Indonesian DGCA in an effort to stem P2F (which does not affect Susi Air at all) requirements for non-citizens has been raised to 750 hours total time!

See the text below which i borrowed from a well known forum:

C208 FO Prerequisites 2015

Thank you for your interest in Susi Air.
Susi Air will receive any pilot application all year long but only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interview or intake when necessary depends on company needs.
Susi Air is adopting the regulations of Indonesian Directorate General of Civil Aviation as the basic requirement for employment and adds up with other company's requirements.


CAT 1. For Indonesian Passport Holder with Indonesian License:
CPL holderHold a First Class medical (current or not).Hold an FAA license or has minimum 750 hours.Copy of logbook in the last three months with verification stamp or signature from chief pilot or flight instructor.Minimum of level 5 ICAO English proficiency test.Comprehensive CVID (KTP or Passport)For non Ab-Initio/ experienced pilot must attached an accident and incident-free report from DGCA.

CAT 2. For Indonesian Passport Holder with Non-Indonesian License 

All requirements on CAT 1Foreign license must be current on SEL and IRHave a copy of examiner's report or check form of the latest flight review/ flight test/ re-validation/ proficiency check and still valid for at least 6 months.License verification letter with current information from authority AND accident/incident-free report from authority is a must. 

CAT 3. For Non-Indonesian Passport Holder:
Minimum total hours of 750 aircraft time.at least ICAO CPL SEL and IR (current). FAA mother license is preferable.Have a copy of examiner's report or check form of the latest flight review/ check ride/ proficiency check of the SEL rating and still valid for at least 6 months.First Class medical (current), no restriction except for corrective glasses.License verification letter with current information from authority AND accident and incident-free report from authority.Copy of logbook in the last three months with verification stamp or signature from chief pilot or flight instructor.Free from any form of color blindness and passed the Ishihara Color Test - Indonesian authority only accept the Ishihara Color Blind Test.Minimum of level 5 ICAO English proficiency test.Valid passport minimum 24 months leftComprehensive CV.

All pilot applications must be submitted by e-mail to recruiting@susiair.com

It looks like it is getting harder and harder for newbies to get a foothold in the industry, even more so now as Susi Air was one of the last few opportunities for zero hours guys.

Good luck all the same and happy landings!