SA(SH:601021) Zhong Guo Min Hang Wang·2026-01-05 06:42Core Insights - Spring Airlines has launched a special training program for 27 "moms" as its first batch of cabin crew trainees in 2023, with over 90% of them being born in the 1990s and ages ranging from 26 to 40 [1][3] - The company aims to diversify its workforce and adapt to industry recovery by recruiting cabin crew members from the "married with children" demographic, expanding the age limit to 40 years [6] Group 1 - The training program includes a team of experienced instructors, many of whom are early representatives of the company’s cabin crew, to support the new trainees [3] - The recruitment drive attracted approximately 1,500 applicants, with over 450 advancing to interviews, and about 80 being selected, of which 60% had no prior aviation experience [6] - The average age of the selected trainees is 33 years, and they will undergo a three-month training program, with the first group expected to start flying by early May [6] Group 2 - Spring Airlines currently employs around 3,400 flight crew members, with an average age of 28, and 74% of the existing 88 "cabin sisters" have been promoted to management positions, indicating strong career development potential [6] - The company plans to invest over $4 billion to acquire 30 new Airbus A320 aircraft and aims to recruit over 3,500 professionals across various positions from 2023 to 2025, with an expected recruitment of nearly 1,000 in 2026 [7] - The initiative to hire more "moms" is seen as a way to enhance cabin service with their life experiences, empathy, and stability, contributing to a more diverse talent ecosystem in the aviation industry [6]