The window of recruitment for DECs in 2008 was brief and has been firmly closed now. As with every downturn, SIA has battened down the hatches and aims to spend time upgrading all older planes with the latest space seats and cabin improvements or parking them in the desert so that when the graphs finally turn around we are hopefully the last ones standing and fighting fit. The fuel price has affected everyone and the looming world recession affects every airline,s bottom line but the low cost competitors are hurting the most and there will be a lot more washing out of the system for the less strong companies before the end is in sight. I believe SIA will survive as before and emerge stronger than ever.
Hoever, I reckon it will be a long time before any expat is recruited again into this company but those few who managed to slip in during the brief 2008 window will have a safe job and will be welcomed to the family.