As Singapore strives towards being a smart and highly efficient air hub, companies in the Air Transport sector have begun to transform and adopt digital solutions such as data analytics, robotic systems, and autonomous vehicles etc.  This results in the creation of new job roles, while other job roles would need to be transformed and redesigned to be in line with the technological advancements.

The Career Conversion Programme (CCP) for Air Transport Professionals and Coordinators is targeted at mid-career switchers to undergo skills conversion and take on new roles in Airport Operations, Airline Operations and Management, and Ground Handling.

Administered by the SAAA@Singapore (SAAA), the CCP operates under the following modes:

1. Place-and-Train: Reskill new hires in their new roles to support the business growth.
2. Redeployment (Existing Staff*): Targeted at companies that are undergoing business transformation/restructuring to retain existing staff facing immediate risk of displacement. Staff will be reskilled to prepare them for the new roles.
3. Job Redesign Reskilling (Existing Staff*): Targeted at companies that are undergoing business transformation to reskill existing staff, where roles will be redesigned/ enhanced to remain relevant.

*at least 1 year in employment

Under the CCP for Air Transport Professionals and Coordinators, participants will undergo a structured On-the-Job Training (OJT) at the company. Upon successful completion of the CCP, participants would be equipped with the necessary competencies and skills to take on job roles within the Air Transport sector.

Individuals

Locals who meet the following criteria can apply for the programme:

• Singapore Citizen or Singapore Permanent Resident
• Minimum 21 years old
• Graduated or completed National Service at least 2 years[1] prior at the point of application
• New job role trained under the CCP should be substantially different from the previous job role, hence require reskilling for career conversion
• Meet employer selection criteria, where applicable

Beyond the general eligibility criteria for the CCP, applicants should also not be:

• Shareholders[2] of the participating company or its related entities
• Immediate ex-employees of the participating company or its related entities
• Related to the owners[3] of the participating company

Employers

All participating companies must fulfil the following criteria:

• Registered or incorporated in Singapore
• Able to offer employment directly related to the job which the programme is for, with renumeration that commensurate with the market rate
• Commit to the On-the-Job Training (OJT) arrangements for the individuals whom they have selected
• For applications for Redeployment or JR Reskilling mode under the CCP, companies are required to submit details of their business transformation plans for evaluation by SAAA

Footnotes

[1] This will be counted from the date of graduation from the latest qualification, or date of completion of national service, whichever is later.

[2] Does not apply to publicly traded shares in listed companies

[3] For non-publicly listed companies, refer to individuals with shareholding per ACRA profile

The CCP training period lasts up to 6 months. Structured on-the-job training (OJT) will be provided and conducted at participating companies to facilitate the application of learning and to ensure that individuals acquire necessary competencies.

Applications received would be forwarded to participating employers for shortlisting. Shortlisted candidates have to go through the participating employer’s interview and selection process and be offered a position by a participating company before embarking on the programme. 

Funding Rates

Salary support for the duration of the programme will be reimbursed to the employers at the following rates, subject to funding availability and approval:

*Note

• For trainees who commence training from 1 April 2024
• For trainees who commence training before 1 April 2024, the funding is capped at $4,000 and $6,000 for Standard Rate and Enhanced Rate, respectively.