MILITARY DOMAIN EXPERTS SCHEME (MDES)
You will be trained to acquire world-class technical expertise under the Military Domain Experts Scheme (MDES). This is how you can build up your skills and capabilities by the day, learn to innovate, and troubleshoot complex systems with great efficiency to protect our nation's sovereignty.
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MDES VOCATIONS
CAREER ROADMAP
STARTING FROM ME1
ME1
ME 1-1 / ME 1-2
- Assistant Engineer
- Assistant AOSX
- Assistant AIRIX
ME2
ME 2-1 / ME 2-2
- Assistant Engineer
- Assistant AOSX
- Assistant AIRIX
- Section In-charge
- Shift In-charge
- Engineering Flight Lead
- Trainer
ME3
ME 3-1 / ME 3-2 / ME 3-3
- Section In-charge
- Shift In-charge
- Engineering Flight Lead
- Trainer
ME4
ME 4-2 / ME 4-3
- Deputy Officer Commanding
- Squadron Command Chief
- Staff Officer
ME5
ME 5-1 / ME 5-2
- Group/Base/Command Command Chief
- Officer Commanding
- Section Head
ME6
ME 6-1 / ME 6-2
- Commanding Officer
- Air Force Command Chief
- Branch Head
STARTING FROM ME4
ME4
ME 4-1 / ME 4-2 / ME 4-3
- Deputy Officer Commanding
- Officer In-charge
- Staff Officer
ME5
ME 5-1 / ME 5-2
- Officer Commanding
- Section Head
ME6
ME 6-1 / ME 6-2 / ME 6-3
- Commanding Officer
- Branch Head
ME7
ME 7-1 / ME 7-2 / ME 7-3
- Group Commander
- Centre Head
- Deputy Department Head
ME8
ME 8
- Chief Engineer
- Department Head
BENEFITS
COMPETITIVE SALARY
You can expect an attractive remuneration package with a Market Adjustable Specialisation Component (MASC) to recognise the expertise of Military Experts.
EXPERTS CONTINUOUS ENGAGEMENT & LEARNING (EXCEL) BONUS
You will receive periodic EXCEL bonuses of up to 28 months in total, depending on your length of service.
MEDISAVE-CUM-SUBSIDISED OUTPATIENT (MSO) SCHEME
You will receive additional Medisave contributions and enjoy up to 85% subsidy for yourself and 60% for your dependants on outpatient treatment.
SIGN-ON BONUS
If you have signed up for the Junior MDES vocations and are not starting on or undergoing sponsored studies, you will receive a one-time Sign-on Bonus of up to $36,000.
EARLY DEGREE SPONSORSHIP
Good performers can apply for the SAF Engineering Award (SEA) to pursue full-time studies at local universities. This can be as early as the first three years of service.
FLEXIBLE BENEFITS (FLEX)
You will receive $600 - $1,000 FLEX credits a year, which can be used to pay for your insurance, vacations, education and medical needs.
CONTIGUOUS 8-RANK MILITARY EXPERT STRUCTURE
You will be sent for relevant MDES courses at key progression points to enhance your knowledge and be given the opportunity to rise in this 8-rank structure.
OTHER BENEFITS
We will celebrate your key life milestones with you, giving you gifts when you get married, have a child and even when it's your anniversary. We will also provide a series of lifestyle benefits including exclusive rates and memberships.
