SINGAPORE: The Singapore Airlines (SIA) Group will create opportunities across its airlines for affected Jetstar Asia staff members, including positions for about 100 pilots and 200 cabin crew.
An SIA spokesperson on Friday (Jun 13) said the group has been “working closely” with Jetstar Asia since Wednesday to explore employment opportunities for those affected by the airline's impending closure.
As part of this effort, the spokesperson said representatives from SIA and Scoot will be at Jetstar Asia’s office from Jun 17 to Jun 19 to meet with interested employees and share more about the available roles, the spokesperson added.
“We are creating a number of opportunities across our airlines, including positions for around 100 pilots and 200 cabin crew. Our aim is to support as many affected staff as possible in continuing their careers within the aviation sector.
“We understand that this is a time of uncertainty, and are committed to providing the necessary support to help make the recruitment and onboarding process as smooth as possible.”
The spokesperson added that the SIA Group appreciates the experience of Jetstar Asia employees and looks forward to welcoming successful candidates.
Australia's Qantas announced on Wednesday that it will close Jetstar Asia, the group's Singapore-based budget airline, as it reels with rising supplier costs, higher airport fees and intensifying competition among low-cost carriers.
The airline will continue flights for the next seven weeks before ceasing operations on Jul 31.
A Jetstar Asia spokesperson told CNA that more than 500 people will be laid off as a result of the airline's closure.
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An SIA spokesperson on Friday (Jun 13) said the group has been “working closely” with Jetstar Asia since Wednesday to explore employment opportunities for those affected by the airline's impending closure.
As part of this effort, the spokesperson said representatives from SIA and Scoot will be at Jetstar Asia’s office from Jun 17 to Jun 19 to meet with interested employees and share more about the available roles, the spokesperson added.
“We are creating a number of opportunities across our airlines, including positions for around 100 pilots and 200 cabin crew. Our aim is to support as many affected staff as possible in continuing their careers within the aviation sector.
“We understand that this is a time of uncertainty, and are committed to providing the necessary support to help make the recruitment and onboarding process as smooth as possible.”
The spokesperson added that the SIA Group appreciates the experience of Jetstar Asia employees and looks forward to welcoming successful candidates.
Australia's Qantas announced on Wednesday that it will close Jetstar Asia, the group's Singapore-based budget airline, as it reels with rising supplier costs, higher airport fees and intensifying competition among low-cost carriers.
The airline will continue flights for the next seven weeks before ceasing operations on Jul 31.
A Jetstar Asia spokesperson told CNA that more than 500 people will be laid off as a result of the airline's closure.
Continue reading...