Building up a Pool of Skilled Professionals CAAS has adopted a “life-cycle” approach to attract, develop and retain talent and manpower in the aviation industry. These include manpower development and retention programmes at all stages of the career, including pre-employment training and upskilling on the job. Outreach Programmes for YouthToggle accordion CAAS has developed programmes to engage youth on aviation-related topics and to promote aviation careers, taking into account the different interests of the target groups. These programmes include: Aviation Learning Journeys Air Scouts Aviation in Schools Initiative Aviation Outreach Fund For more information on our programmes, please email us at caas_ai@caas.gov.sg. SkillsFuture Initiatives for Air Transport Sector Toggle accordion SkillsFuture is a national effort to help Singaporeans develop and master the skills relevant to the future. Several SkillsFuture initiatives have been implemented for the air transport sector, including: Initiative Eligibility Criteria Details SkillsFuture Study Award (SFSA) for Air Transport Employees who have worked in the air transport sector for at least three years Administered by CAAS, the SkillsFuture Study Award (SFSA) for the Air Transport Sector encourages Singaporeans to develop and deepen their specialist skills in aviation, maximise their potential and enhance their employability in our evolving economy. The SFSA for Air Transport is only applicable for courses with a nett payable course fee of at least $2,500 and above. For more information, please click here. Air Transport Training Award (ATTA) Employees who have worked in the air transport sector for at least five years The Air Transport Training Award (ATTA) is developed to complement the existing SkillsFuture Study Award for Air Transport, to enhance training support coverage for air transport workers, as well as to support workers in their upskilling and reskilling journey. There is a pre-determined list of courses eligible under the ATTA. For more information, please email: caas_skillsfuture@caas.gov.sg SkillsFuture Work-Study Programmes Singaporeans and Singapore Permanent Residents who are within three years of either graduation, or the Operationally Ready Date for National Servicemen CAAS is working with employers, institutes of higher education, and SkillsFuture Singapore to develop SkillsFuture Work-Study Programmes (WSP) for the Air Transport sector. The WSPs trainees will attend an integrated on-the-job and institution-based training programme. Upon completing the programme, graduates can look forward to a structured career progression with their employers. They will also be awarded industry-recognized Modular Certificates which can form part of a part-time diploma/post-diploma. For more information, please click here, or email: caas_skillsfuture@caas.gov.sg Examples of WSPs for the Air Transport sector include: Work-Study Certificate leading to Diploma in Engineering (Aviation Management) by Temasek Polytechnic Work-Study Diploma in Airport Operations by ITE Specialist Diploma in Aviation Management and Services by Republic Polytechnic Specialist Diploma in Aviation Management by Singapore Institute of Management