Singapore Girl gets to stay in the air longer
AsiaOne | Mon, May 14 2012
In for a longer haul
Under the old scheme, junior stewardesses - who wear the blue kebaya - could fly a maximum of 17 years. The new deal lets them fly up to 20 years.
For leading stewardesses in the green kebaya, the new maximum flying time is now 25 up from 23 years.
Chief stewardesses and in-flight supervisors (red/purple kebaya) can now fly up to 30 years, up from 28 years previously.
If a typical Singapore Girl begins her career in the skies at the age of 23, this means that she can continue flying until her early 50s.
Stewards who joined in 2004 and after are on the same package as the stewardesses.
Senior stewards who joined before 2004 were put on tenure and had to leave the company between 55 and 60 years old, depending on their rank. Now, they can work until 62.
Apart from adding years, the new system also allows for easier extension of contracts as cabin crew will not have to undergo regular interviews before they continue flying, said ST.
According to Mr Sim, as long as the crew keep themselves fit and presentable, and have a good work attitude, they should be able to stay on.
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AsiaOne | Mon, May 14 2012
In for a longer haul
Under the old scheme, junior stewardesses - who wear the blue kebaya - could fly a maximum of 17 years. The new deal lets them fly up to 20 years.
For leading stewardesses in the green kebaya, the new maximum flying time is now 25 up from 23 years.
Chief stewardesses and in-flight supervisors (red/purple kebaya) can now fly up to 30 years, up from 28 years previously.
If a typical Singapore Girl begins her career in the skies at the age of 23, this means that she can continue flying until her early 50s.
Stewards who joined in 2004 and after are on the same package as the stewardesses.
Senior stewards who joined before 2004 were put on tenure and had to leave the company between 55 and 60 years old, depending on their rank. Now, they can work until 62.
Apart from adding years, the new system also allows for easier extension of contracts as cabin crew will not have to undergo regular interviews before they continue flying, said ST.
According to Mr Sim, as long as the crew keep themselves fit and presentable, and have a good work attitude, they should be able to stay on.
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