SINGAPORE — Singapore Airlines (SIA) said Monday it had temporarily frozen its intake of cadet pilots, as the industry feels the impact of a slowdown in the global economy and high fuel costs.
In a statement SIA, which is considered a bellwether for the full-service airline industry, said it adjusted its recruitment policy on a regular basis "on operational requirements" adding that it last recruited a group of cadets earlier this year.
"As we have a temporary surplus of First Officers, we are not currently recruiting new cadets," it said but added that it would not give specifics "for reasons of commercial confidentiality". Full story
