SATS raises age for retirement and re-employment

June 1st 2025

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Industry leading ground handling and airline catering group, SATS Ltd, has taken the lead in implementing a Singapore Government policy, to be legislated in 2026, to increase the retirement age of employees to 64 and the re-employment age to 69. Read More »

The new labor law also addresses the demand for skilled aviation workers across the group in the industry.

The new policy, in place since July 1 and available to staff based in SATS headquarters in Singapore, will benefit up to 700 employees that will reach retirement and re-employment age this year. On average, these employees have served SATS for 30 years, SATS said.

“The progressive move, undertaken in collaboration with our union partners, reflects our dedication to building an inclusive, future ready organization and supporting our mature employees who wish to contribute their skills and experience,” SATS chief human capital officer, Tan Chee Wei, said.

“We believe taking early action enables us to better recognize and retain the valuable contributions of our experienced workforce.

“This initiative reinforces the SATS commitment to supporting a multi-generational workforce and fostering a culture of inclusivity, respect for experience and strong labor-management relationships.

“We believe in supporting our employees in building fulfilling and meaningful careers where they feel appreciated.

Mature employees are provided with the same training and development opportunities as younger colleagues in alignment with their job roles,” Tan said.

SATS has an employee development program which is open to all staff regardless of age. It has a particular emphasis on a growth mindset and offers specific training modules to ensure SATS operations can perform effectively in a tech-enabled environment, it said.

SATS Gateway Services provide air freight, passenger services, ramp and baggage, aviation security, aircraft cleaning and aviation laundry services. SATS Food Solutions serves airlines and institutions, operates central kitchens with large scale food production and distribution of range of cuisines.