Senior Manager / Manager (Air Traffic Control Licensing and Training/Investigation)

[What the role is]

The Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore's raison d'etre is to develop the air hub and aviation industry in Singapore, expanding Singapore's links to the rest of the world. We enable opportunities through aviation, making connections, opening doors and enabling choices in people's lives.

The Safety Regulation Group (SRG)’s mission is to ensure safety of civil aviation operations in Singapore and operations of Singapore aircraft worldwide. The objective is to protect safety of the travelling public and people and property on the ground. A safe aviation environment underpins the sustained development of the air hub and the aviation industry in Singapore.

[What you will be working on]

Air Traffic Controller Licensing (ATCL) & Training

As part of a dynamic team, you will play an instrumental role to provide effective safety oversight of Air Traffic Controller Licensing (ATCL) and the provision of training in Air Traffic Control Training Organisation (ATCTO) and help contribute towards the objective to provide safety oversight of the provision of air navigation services in Singapore. You will develop and maintain national regulations for Air Traffic Controller licensing (ATCL) and the provision of air traffic control (ATC) training in accordance with ICAO requirements, guidance materials and/or international best practices. You will also check for the compliance of national regulations by the Air Traffic Control Officers (ATCO) and ATCTO through safety oversight activities (e.g. audits and inspections).

Investigations

In addition, you will participate in safety investigations of ANS-related occurrences with the aim to enhance safety in the provision of Air Traffic Services and ATC training. You will also be required to review relevant ICAO State Letters and evaluate applications, training programmes and keep abreast of industry developments through relevant platforms such as trainings, meetings and international exchanges.

[What we are looking for]

• Training in any discipline
• Valid ATC ratings or have ATC experience
• Good communication and writing skills, good interpersonal skills, has a positive attitude and is detail-oriented
• Possess a strong sense of purpose and drive to contribute to the development of aviation safety
• Able to work independently and is a good team player

Experience in the following areas will be an advantage:

• Knowledge of international best practices in the provision of ATS 
• Experience as an ICAO auditor / aviation inspector / ATC Instructor / authorised check controller 
• Prior experience in ATS related incident investigations
• Conversant with relevant CAAS’ Manual of Standards / ICAO Annexes / ICAO documents 
• Familiar with functions and activities of ICAO, especially in the conduct of ICAO audits 
• Certification as an ISO 9001 auditor and / or certification as an approved ICAO auditor 

Your appointment designation will commensurate with your relevant work experience. Successful candidates will be offered a 3-year contract in the first instance, and may be considered for placement on a permanent tenure or subsequent contract renewal.