SIA board members will take a 30 per cent cut in their fees. This move by SIA to invite foreign pilots to make up for the supposed manpower shortfall is puzzling because just 2 years ago, SIA announced that it would be shedding (retrenching or voluntary retirement) 12% of its pilot pool due to the business slowdown and it claimed in 2016 that it still had more than enough pilots than it needed. Pilots of Singapore Airlines are willing to take further pay cuts to remain employed. “In order to remain viable in this uncertain landscape, the Group’s airlines will operate a smaller fleet for a reduced network compared to their pre-Covid operations in the coming years.”. “It is the result of an unprecedented travel paralysis brought about by a global pandemic. The school also has a campus in Jandakot, Perth. This can number around 50 a month. AirAsia is looking to reduce their manpower as reports surfaced of the low cost airliner looking to retrench up to 300 of their staff due to the company being badly hit by Covid-19. The Singapore Airlines (SIA) Group’s trainee pilots and cabin crew are the latest to be affected in the company’s retrenchment exercise. We have been experiencing some problems with subscriber log-ins and apologise for the inconvenience caused. SIA foreign pilot: My fault for not applying PR and citizenship. Also read: PSP’s New GE Candidates Include 23-Year-Old Whose 1st Job Will Be MP If He Wins. SIA did not confirm or deny if the school would be closed, saying only that training requirements are constantly reviewed and that the airline remains committed to developing pilot resources in-house. SINGAPORE - The Singapore Airlines (SIA) Group is cutting jobs amid the Covid-19 fallout. Singapore Airlines has already hedged 59 percent of its fuel needs for the next four years at prices above $50 per barrel, meaning the airline is vastly overpaying for the time being. At the height of the severe acute respiratory syndrome outbreak in 2003 - which was less devastating than the current pandemic - SIA retrenched several hundred staff, including pilots and cabin crew. Singapore Airlines (SIA) pilots have agreed to take deeper pay cuts of up to 50 per cent so that more of them can stay employed. Singapore Airlines' retrenchment will likely be one of the biggest by an Asian airline. The vendor will have a tough time ascwell. The company now says that the two should be treated no differently when it comes to retrenchment, and will be judged solely on which pilot … At the height of the severe acute respiratory syndrome outbreak in 2003 - … Qantas is set to cut up to 2,500 jobs by outsourcing its Australian ground handling operations as it braces for a $10billion hit to revenue due to the pandemic. In the end, no pilot must be worse off. The airline has let go about half of its cadet pilots and cabin crew trainees, while the rest will leave after their training is completed. Her greatest worry now is of retrenchment – a mounting fear she said is rippling through the ranks of her colleagues. On 19 September, Singapore Airlines (SIA) announced that its pilot will be taking 10 to 60 per cent pay cuts starting 1 October after the SIA and the Air Line Pilots Association – Singapore (Alpa-S) reached an agreement that the pay cuts could save about 400 jobs. The 53-year-old pilot is one of the over 50 pilots under the SIA Group — whom TODAY understands are all Employment Pass (EP) holders — who received the news of their retrenchments on Sept 14. "This decision was taken in light of the long road to recovery for the global airline industry due to the debilitating impact of the Covid-19 pandemic, and the urgent need for the group's airlines to adapt to an uncertain future.". But a log-in is still required for our PDFs. Borrowing Money. It is a very sad time indeed. In September, SIA announced the largest retrenchment in its history with 4,300 positions, or around 20% of its staff, affected. Foreigners have so far been among the first to be let go. According to Business Times, SIA and pilots unions are still in talks over the arrangements of the retrenchment. This article is now fully available for you, Please verify your e-mail to read this subscriber-only article in full. 198402868E. On September 18, an agreement was reached between Singapore Airlines and the Air Line Pilots Association, that with effect from October 1, all re-employed captains will get 60 per cent less salary and the first officers will have their salaries deducted […] Singapore Airlines’s (SIA) CEO said retrenchment is the last thing on their minds right now. SINGAPORE – Twenty-seven employees will be affected by a retrenchment exercise at Boeing Asia Pacific Aviation Services (Bapas), a joint venture between The Boeing Company and SIA Engineering Company. 198402668E. RESEND READ: SIA crew recount 'sad day' when airline announced retrenchment exercise Malaysian former pilot Azrin Mohamad Zawawi poses for a picture with his uniform and apron, at … Please also be assured that we will conduct the process in a fair and respectful manner, and do our best to ensure that you receive all the necessary support during this very trying time.”. The pilots were all Captains and employed on expatriate terms. SIA pilot Terence Soon, 29. Besides the impairment on aircraft, SIA has also fully written down the goodwill of $170 million that was recorded when it took control of Tiger Airways in October 2014. It said that the Group expects to operate at less than 50 per cent of its capacity at the end of the financial year in March next year, as compared to the levels before the Covid-19 pandemic. Singapore Airlines (SIA) and the pilots union remain in talks over lay-offs as the parent airline began its retrenchment exercise on Monday. Within a year, SIA could have released 4,200 crew ( 350 a month x 12). Azrin was among the 2,200 crew and staff of Malindo Air who were served with retrenchment letters on Oct 30. SINGAPORE Airlines (SIA) and the pilots union remain in talks over lay-offs as the parent airline began its retrenchment exercise on Monday. Additional information on retrenchment in SIA 1,000 cabin crew from SIA,MI and SCOOT (all foreigners), 400 SIA pilots, another 1,000 is made up of pilots from MI and SCOOT and overseas stations ground staff. © 2020 SINGAPORE PRESS HOLDINGS LTD. REGN NO. Coronavirus: SIA offers cabin crew early retirement and release as part of further cost-cutting measures, 6,000 SIA Group staff take no-pay leave, so firm can cope with crisis due to Covid-19 pandemic, SIA faces hard choices, sooner rather than later. Attached Files. Given the current challenges to profitability, SIA must leave no stone unturned in the intensifying dogfight for air supremacy - and this includes how it trains its pilots. SIA Group, which comprises more than 20 subsidiaries like Scoot and SilkAir, hasn’t had a retrenchment exercise: there were pay cuts and over 6,000 employees of its 27,000-strong workforce have taken no-pay leave. Unfortunately it has begun . This is in addition to the 2,400 staff that were retrenched last week. You have reached your limit of subscriber-only articles this month. The article only mentions 30 cabin crew, which seems a very low number. Retrenchments have started for SIA and SilkAir cabin crew - a process expected to take place over the course of this week - while 50-60 pilots on employment passes were also understood to have been let go. The gift link for this subscriber-only article has expired. According to MalaysiaKini, the lay off will involve 111 cabin crew. ... they’ll be returning home after the retrenchment. SINGAPORE: Singapore investment firm Commonwealth Capital and seafood restaurant Jumbo Group have come forward to offer jobs to recently retrenched … The retrenchment exercise – which affects about 2,400 staff – is being conducted at the SIA Training Center, near Changi Airport, for Singapore-based staff. Passenger carriage fell across SIA, SilkAir and Scoot, resulting in a 99.5 per cent decline for the company. Hello, your email is unverified. 172 pilots and 50 engineers, and those involved will be notified via email within 24 hours. The Singapore Airlines (SIA) Group’s trainee pilots and cabin crew are the latest to be affected in the company’s retrenchment exercise. Get unlimited access to all stories at $0.99/month for the first 3 months. Other concerns - for example, how outsourcing may get in the way of imparting SIA values to the pilot trainees - can easily be addressed with a customised training syllabus. On Thursday (Sept 10), SIA announced that it would slash about 20 per cent or 4,300 positions, amid the Covid-19 pandemic that has paralysed the air travel sector. 01-10-2020, 08:57 AM SIA had also over the years frozen pilot cadet recruitment and … “Relative to most major airlines in the world, the SIA Group is in an even more vulnerable position as it does not have a domestic market that will be the first to see a recovery,” added SIA. What then, about some of the SIA pilot trainees who were let go recently? ST PHOTO: ALPHONSUS CHERN. SINGAPORE Airlines (SIA) and the Air Line Pilots Association - Singapore (Alpa-S) have inked a memorandum of agreement (MOA) which will see pilots taking a 10 per cent cut in their basic salary and an adjustment to their compulsory no pay leave (CNPL) scheme. Regional airline of Singapore Airlines (SIA), SilkAir, announced today that it will be progressively closing down its offices in 18 regional cities. Those who have had to abort training are mainly foreigners. In a memo to staff, SIA chief executive Goh Choon Phong said it was a “painfully difficult decision” to retrench staff, the toughest one that he has had to make in his 30 years at SIA. — TODAY pic SINGAPORE, Sept 19 — Singapore Airlines (SIA) pilots will be taking pay cuts ranging from 10 to 60 per cent, after the union representing them agreed with their employers on a deal that could save about … *** Most are already outsource. “Regrettably, these efforts were insufficient to avoid it completely and overcome the severity and prolonged impact of the Covid-19 pandemic,” she said. TODAYonline later interviewed some of the SIA foreign pilots affected by the recent SIA retrenchment exercise. Locals, or Singapore citizens. Some 2,400 staff across the three airlines under Singapore Airlines (SIA) Group will be retrenched as the embattled national carrier cuts 4,300 jobs amid the co Staff were told of this during a virtual townhall on Thursday (Sept 10). SINGAPORE, Sept 19 — Singapore Airlines (SIA) pilots will be taking pay cuts ranging from 10 to 60 per cent, after the union representing them agreed with their employers on a deal that could save about 400 jobs. While there has been some reopening in recent weeks for essential business and official travel between Singapore and selected countries, including China, the passenger and flight numbers are a tiny fraction of pre-pandemic days. Singapore Airlines (SIA) and the Air Line Pilots Association - Singapore (Alpa-S) have inked a memorandum of agreement (MOA) which will see pilots taking a 10 per cent cut in their basic salary and an adjustment to their compulsory no pay leave (CNPL) scheme. By registering, you agree to our T&C and Privacy Policy. Slowly but surely, we will emerge stronger together.”. (Photo: Getty) SINGAPORE — Embattled national carrier Singapore Airlines (SIA) Group on Thursday (10 September) announced that it will cut some 4,300 jobs across its three airlines. Singapore Airlines Ltd. said jobs are likely to be cut as part of a business review Southeast Asia’s biggest carrier has kicked off to revive earnings following a surprise quarterly loss. “We will continue to work with SIA Group on training opportunities for its remaining workforce, as well as render assistance to those whose incomes have been impacted, so that they are able to tide through this difficult period and be well positioned for when the market recovers.”, SPH Digital News / Copyright © 2020 Singapore Press Holdings Ltd. Co. Regn. The three airlines under SIA Group are SilkAir, Scoot Tigerair and national carrier Singapore Airlines. In September, SIA announced the largest retrenchment in its history with 4,300 positions, or around 20% of its staff, affected. Additional information on retrenchment in SIA 1,000 cabin crew from SIA,MI and SCOOT (all foreigners), 400 SIA pilots, another 1,000 is made up of pilots from MI … An additional 1,700 have taken jobs in other organisations. In a Facebook post on Thursday, labour chief Ng Chee Meng said: “While news that our local airlines have to right-size does not come as a shock in these times, we can’t help but still feel a deep sense of loss and sadness. However, they have reportedly made plans to cut about 300 jobs, including pilots, cabin crew and engineers. SilkAir staff will receive SIA salaries and benefits, which are generally better, according to The Straits Times. Passenger carriage fell across SIA, SilkAir and Scoot, resulting in a 99.5 per cent decline for the company. The National Trades Union Congress deputy secretary-general Cham Hui Fong said that Singapore Airlines Staff Union and the Scoot Staff Union have been working closely with the SIA Group management in the last six months on various measures to mitigate retrenchment. He also emphasised that the exercise is due to factors beyond SIA’s control — namely, the travel paralysis brought about by Covid-19. There are no "expat" pilots left in the SIA group, they were done away with a number of years ago. SINGAPORE Airlines (SIA) and the pilots union remain in talks over lay-offs as the parent airline began its retrenchment exercise on Monday. Mr Goh added that the airline has reached an agreement with its unions on a set of cost-cutting measures. The Air Line Pilots Association — Singapore said that an agreement on the latest pay cuts for pilots was reached after four days of negotiations with Singapore Airlines. SIA a couple of days ago began to retrench pilots from the A340 and A310 fleets. The layoffs had been widely anticipated, and come as international travel continues to be paralysed. “For our impacted colleagues, please know that this is not a reflection of your individual strengths and capabilities,” he said. In July, SIA had reported a $1.12 billion net loss in the quarter ended June 30 - its largest quarterly loss on record, as demand plummeted amid travel restrictions caused by the coronavirus pandemic. The land plot spans 0.56 hectare... By signing up, you agree to our Privacy Policy and Terms and Conditions. The retrenchment exercise - which affects about 2,400 staff - is being conducted at the SIA Training Centre, near Changi Airport, for Singapore-based … SINGAPORE - Retrenched Singapore Airlines (SIA) staff will receive one month of pay for every year of service, capped at 25 months, The Straits Times has learnt. The airline has let go about half of its cadet pilots and cabin crew trainees, while the rest will leave after their training is completed. Until we resolve the issues, subscribers need not log in to access ST Digital articles. Singapore Airlines Group said it will work closely with unions to finalise the retrenchment arrangements. SINGAPORE Airlines (SIA) and the pilots union remain in talks over lay-offs as the parent airline began its retrenchment exercise on Monday. PERSPECTIVE: Singapore Airlines has recently cut 2,400 jobs, including pilots, ground staff and cabin crew alike. The layoffs had been widely anticipated and come as international travel continues to be paralysed, with governments enforcing strict border controls to contain the pandemic. A subsequent agreement between the flag carrier and its pilot union saw some 400 jobs saved in exchange for pilots taking salary cuts of between 10% to 60%. The 53-year-old pilot is one of the over 50 pilots under the SIA Group — whom TODAY understands are all Employment Pass (EP) holders — who received the news of their retrenchments on Sept 14. ... and better schemes for those who face mid-employment retrenchment. ALPA-S wants to avoid a potential double whammy where pilots accept deeper pay cuts but end up facing further lay-offs down the line. Foreigners have so far been among the first to be let go. Please confirm for access to all your SPH accounts. About 2,400 staff in Singapore and overseas will be retrenched, while the remaining 1,900 roles will be accounted for through natural attrition, recruitment freeze and voluntary-departure schemes. SIA staff have also experienced pay cuts of varying degrees. The affected employees include engineers and professionals from different functions across Bapas. 796 Singapore Airlines reviews. A subsequent agreement between the flag carrier and its pilot union saw some 400 jobs saved in exchange for pilots taking salary cuts of between 10% to 60%. SIA had announced that it would slash about 20 per cent of its headcount - about 4,300 positions - amid the COVID-19 pandemic that has paralyzed the air travel sector. Eagle Services Asia Pte Ltd, an aircraft Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) joint venture between Singapore Airlines (SIA) Engineering Company and … Revenue for the group plunged 79.3 per cent to $851 million year on year, while expenditure dropped 51.6 per cent to $1.89 billion, the company said then. The 53-year-old pilot is one of the over 50 pilots under the SIA Group — whom TODAY understands are all Employment Pass (EP) holders — who … [HONG KONG] Full Truck Alliance has raised US$1.7 billion from investors including SoftBank Group and Tencent... 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They make up about 13 per cent of the 204-strong workforce at Bapas, which … Singapore Airlines (SIA) and SilkAir will offer a wider range of main courses on flights under 3.5 hours 1 from 1 December 2020, providing customers with a greater variety of local Singaporean and international favourites on these routes as part of its new Economy Class meal concept. Every month about 130 crew reach the end of their contract which SIA can decline to renew; For those not on contract (the more senior crew) SIA can refuse to extend their retirement. Tell us what kind of news matters to you! CALL +65 6388 3838 EMAIL btocs@sph.com.sg, OPERATING HOURS (+8 GMT) MON-FRI: 8:30AM-5:30PM, For daily updates on weekdays and specially selected content for the weekend. Share gift link below with your friends and family. SIA: All Trainee Pilots & Cabin Crew Won’t Be Hired; Half Already Let Go Of Immediately Written By Alexandra Tung Once again, it would seem that the dreams of those who wish to join one of the most prestigious airlines in the world have been dashed. There are basically three types of employee: 1. Subscribe to t.me/BizTimes. A free inside look at company reviews and salaries posted anonymously by employees. SilkAir will also be letting go about 100 of its staff who are based in Indonesia, India, China, Thailand, Malaysia, Laos and Myanmar, over the next 20 months. 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