As part of such efforts, CAAS signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on Friday with nine institutes of higher learning, bringing the sector and the institutions together to identify changing training needs, develop curriculum and offer internships and in-house training.
The aviation authority also inked an MOU on the same day with various organisations, including AI Singapore, to work towards building a pool of AI talent for aviation and using the technology to improve labour productivity.
In addition, Workforce Singapore will develop a playbook later this year to help aviation employers identify vital skillsets for emerging job roles and implement job redesign opportunities, said CAAS.
“The International Air Transport Association (IATA) projects global air passenger demand to double over the next 20 years. As a premier air hub, Singapore is well-placed to capture this growth,” said CAAS director-general Han Kok Juan.
“As we grow, the Singapore aviation sector will provide new and exciting career opportunities for Singaporeans, now, and in the future,” he added.
The various initiatives by the CAAS, including the S$200 million fund and the agreements inked, will provide a “big boost” to Singapore’s efforts to develop its aviation workforce, he added.
