Total 10 job vacancies by CAA Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore

[What the role is]
The Singapore Aviation Academy (SAA) is the internationally recognised training arm of the CAAS. It is undergoing a transformation of programmes, to meet the evolving needs of adult learners and cater to the next generation of aviation professionals.

[What you will be working on]
Reporting to the Head of School of Aviation Safety and Security, you will oversee the development and review, and the conduct of training programmes (including curriculum) to meet CAAS, local and international trainees’ needs. This includes engaging both local and international partners for needs assessment, and proposing relevant training programmes and infusing interactive learning methods and technology to meet the current and future needs of the industry. You will conduct systematic review and evaluation of programmes and conduct benchmarking exercises to ensure the highest quality of training. You will also have opportunities to organise safety and security seminar, workshops and other events. You will support the continuous development of the teaching talent pool to meet the required training standards and demand. In addition, you will be responsible for the smooth operations, administration, planning and budgeting of the School.

[What we are looking for]
• At least 5 years of working experience in the aviation industry, preferably with 1 to 2 years of teaching or instructing experience
• Good knowledge on any specialised topic(s) in aviation safety or security. Knowledge of aviation safety or security regulatory requirements will be a bonus.
• Experienced in course management will be an advantage.
• Excellent verbal, analytical, written communication and interpersonal skills
• Team player, self-motivated, results-oriented
* Note: SAA is located at 1 Aviation Drive, Singapore 499867 (near Changi Village). Between April 2024 – early 2026, SAA will be undergoing renovations and will be temporarily located in Changi Airport Terminal 2.

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.

[What the role is]
As part of the Flight Operations section within the Flight Standards Division, you will be responsible for the operations and technical support for Flight Standards Division to ensure that aviation safety is safeguarded and well-managed. You will also support functions ensuring continued compliance with regulations and best practices, providing the foundation of safety for the sustained development of the air hub and aviation industry.

[What you will be working on]
You will mainly support Flight Operation’s tasks via safety analysis through performing data extraction, data consolidation, report generation and trend analysis; as well as support Singapore air operator audits, aircraft ramp inspections, line station inspections, flight simulation training device evaluations and other safety oversight activities. You will assist in the engagement of air operators on safety issues. You will execute the budgeting, procurement and ICT compliance of for internal safety oversight applications used by Flight Standards Division, as well as manage various internal and external stakeholders to ensure the smooth running and operation of the applications. You will provide support in Flight Operations’ safety oversight surveillance programme to verify continued compliance with regulations and best practices.

[What we are looking for]
• Degree holder or possesses professional qualifications (e.g., CPL holder)
• Possesses a sound understanding of flight operation in airlines, with knowledge of human factors related to operational performance and limitations
• Organised and good at multi-tasking
• Analytical, meticulous, and detail-oriented
• Good communication and comprehension skills, with the ability to adapt and think out-of-the-box
• Strong team player

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.

[What the role is]

CAAS’ Management Associate Programme (MAP) is a programme designed to groom talent from the outset of their CAAS career to build up core aviation capabilities, to becoming future leaders of CAAS. Through the MAP, you will gain the skills and confidence to navigate a fulfilling career in the public sector and contribute to the development of Singapore’s air hub and aviation industry. Successful candidates will join CAAS on a 3-year contract and may be considered for placement on a permanent tenure, to join one of the divisions in CAAS to develop in-depth knowledge and expertise in a specific area of support for the aviation sector.

[What you will be working on]

Programme Features

Acquire hands-on experience through on-the-job training: As a young officer on the MAP, you will undergo a suite of specially curated programme for you to learn the requisite skills to be competent in your area of work. This will help to build a strong foundation for your career in CAAS.
Develop core aviation capabilities: During the early years of your career, you will be put through a structured rotation across at least two functional clusters in CAAS to amass your critical foundation aviation knowledge. This exposure will give you valuable insights and broaden your understanding of CAAS’ work.
Participate in impactful and meaningful projects: You will take part in CAAS-level projects to broaden your exposure to different areas of aviation work and hone your leadership skills, and gain the opportunity to work with talented individuals across different teams and divisions.
Build connections and networks to learn from the leaders and experts in the field: You will be assigned mentors to provide advice and guidance for your career in CAAS, and have the exposure to senior leaders of CAAS, CAAS Board, and the industry leaders.

[What we are looking for]

Programme Eligibility

a. Singaporeans in the final year of study, or with less than 2 years of work experience
b. Academic qualification(s) in any discipline, except Dentistry and Medicine;
c. Outstanding CCA / leadership track records.

[What the role is]

Supporting the Business Partnership Branch in the Finance Division, you will serve as a business partner for strategic & operational financial and procurement planning.

[What you will be working on]

You will provide decision support for projects and new initiatives, including procurement advisory to achieve value for money in project outcomes. You will improve the monthly spend analysis to enhance governance, results and increase operational efficiencies in procurement. You will support the development of financial plans and procurement approaches, including long-term projections, budgets, and forecasts.

[What we are looking for]

Requirements:

• University degree or equivalent professional qualification
• At least 5 years of solid experience in procurement, with a track record in supervision
• Independent, resourceful, energetic, proactive, results-oriented leader and team player
• Strong thinking and analytical skills
• Excellent written, communication and interpersonal skills
• Good project management and decision support skills
• Conversant with integrated software applications

Note: 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.

[What the role is]
To capture the potential and opportunities of the unmanned systems sector and emerging technology for Singapore, the Unmanned Systems Technology, Engineering and Planning (UTEP) Division assesses, identifies, and forges partnerships with Industry, other Civil Aviation authorities, and research entities to grow new business areas, initiate greenfield research and develop capabilities. The Division also focuses on systems engineering, technology capabilities and resourcing for unmanned systems, such as the integration, implementation, and operational oversight of the maintenance of Counter-UAS systems.

One specific workstream on emerging technology is assessing the feasibility of and driving the adoption of alternative fuels and related technology such as hydrogen and hydrogen fuel cell vehicles for the aviation sector. We are hiring an officer to drive the emerging technology workstream on alternative fuels and related technology in UTEP Division. In this role, the officer plans, strategises, coordinates and implements initiatives to drive the adoption of alternative fuels and related technology at the airports in Singapore, including looking into technologies such as hydrogen fuel cell powered airside vehicles and hydrogen-powered aircraft operations. The officer can expect to develop a deeper understanding of the nexus between technology and sustainability in the airport sector and play a catalytic role in enabling the transition of Singapore’s aviation sector towards a net-zero carbon emissions future.

If this role excites you, read on for details of the job responsibilities and requirements. We look forward to your application.

[What you will be working on]
Responsibilities
• Monitor and assess key emerging trends and developments in clean energy fuel technology for the aviation sector globally (e.g. technology, CONOPs, regulations, supply chain, readiness of other airports, fuel price), and sense-make the implications for CAAS and Singapore.
• Prepare, publish, and award grant / call for proposals to pilot/trial the use of alternative fuels and related technology such as hydrogen fuel cell vehicles at Seletar Airport and Changi Airport, and manage the awarded projects from end-to-end to achieve CAAS’ objectives.
• Coordinate and drive CAAS’ strategic position on the use of alternative fuels and related technology in the aviation sector through preparation of briefs, workplan, engagement and forging partnerships with key internal and external stakeholders and presentations at key forums and conferences.
• Stakeholders include Singapore government agencies, industry, standards organisations, institutes of higher learning, foreign civil aviation authorities and government agencies, and research entities.
• Opportunities for overseas travel to engage international partners and cross-learning of best practices.

[What we are looking for]
Requirements
• Passion for aviation and technology, in particular shaping the future and development of a sustainable aviation sector in Singapore.
• Experience in grant process and large-scale technology project management in aviation context.
• Experience working on alternative fuels and sustainability projects is a plus.
• Experience in standards and technical references development is a plus.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, written, and oral communication skills.
• A positive can-do attitude amidst a fast-paced and dynamic work environment.
• Tenacious, self-motivated, and good team player with ability to build consensus.
• Experience in cross-functional and senior stakeholder engagement.
• Good ethics and professional conduct, and with strong sense of care, responsibility and teamwork spirit.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).

Your appointment will be commensurate with the relevance of your 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 a contract renewal.

[What the role is]

The Technology Office drives the development and deployment of technology to boost Singapore’s competitiveness as an air hub.

[What you will be working on]

 Develop aviation technology road map and sustainable engineering capability plan in consultation with various stakeholders in the aviation/airport operations ecosystem.
 Develop business plan and an integrated technology and engineering development roadmap.
 Lead system architecting and system development efforts.
 Conduct system trade-off analysis
 Assess technical performance metrics, identify, and manage risks factors.
 Evaluate and implement new technologies and solutions.
 Supervise new product development.
 Collaborate with the industry and key stakeholders to define and execute goals, strategy, and vision.
 Design strategies for future development projects based on aviation sector’s overall objectives and resources.
 Work with Research performers to evaluate suitability of projects for eventual deployment.
 Review the delivery of research outputs to ensure adequacy for translation into industrial applications.
 Review and update policies relevant to internal systems and processes.
 Develop Strategy to build sector’s engineering capability.
 Coordinate with key stakeholders to identify, build and retain sector’s key engineering capability.
 Enhance the recruitment, training, and retention of key engineering capabilities.
 Develop and implement strategies to ensure the sustenance of core engineering competencies.
 Develop strategies and framework to ensure projects under evaluation can comply with industry security, safety, and compliance standards.
 Lead on multiple cross-functional quality initiatives for improve QA process improvements.

[What we are looking for]

 Trained in Engineering, Computer Science or related disciplines.
 Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to influence and drive win-win outcomes with stakeholders.
 Experience in technology and solution development for real-world applications, i.e. from concept to productization, the candidate must have solid system engineering approach and thinking process.

Note: 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.

Senior Executive / Assistant Manager (Learning Programmes Management)

Senior Executive / Assistant Manager (Learning Programmes Management)

(1- year contract)

What the role is

CAAS is seeking a passionate individual who is experienced in Capability Development function to join our team. You will play an important role in supporting learning programmes and initiatives that grow professionalism, capability and performance of CAAS colleagues.

What you will be working on

Your key responsibilities include, but not limited to:

• Implement and manage learning programs and initiatives to address the organization's skill development and training needs, including coordinating registration, scheduling, logistics

• Coordinate with subject matter experts to provide training content, curriculum, and materials for various learning programs including sharing and briefing sessions

• Review training materials for coherency and relevancy to established organisational learning objectives

• Provide guidance and support to learners and learning partners to ensure smooth and high-quality training delivery standards

• Ensure timely accurate record updating in HR training system for analysis of training data and generate reports to track training participation, effectiveness, and return on investment (ROI) for learning initiatives

• Provide feedback and suggestions on process improvement in the capability development function for efficiency and effectiveness.

What we are looking for

• At least 2-3 years of experience in Human Resource, Organisational Development, or a related field, preferably with some prior experience in learning / capability development

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build strong relationships at all levels across CAAS

• Ability to work independently, take initiative in delivering assigned tasks with accountability.

Note: Your appointment designation will commensurate with your relevant work experience. Successful candidates will be offered a 1-year employment contract.

Senior Manager (Talent Acquisition)


[What the role is?]
As a member of the Human Resource Division’s Talent Acquisition team, you will play a pivotal role in managing the full talent acquisition lifecycle with the aim to build a strong and sustainable talent pool for the Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore (CAAS).


[What you will be working on?]

Main responsibilities:

(a) Provide professional advice on labour market trends and develop hiring strategies to recruit talents with required skill sets.

(b) Work closely with the HR Business Partners and divisional stakeholders on matters relating to manpower planning, developing and implementing effective strategies in attracting talents;

(c) Proactively build and maintain a sustainable talent pipeline to meet current and future manpower needs;

(d) Participate in the full recruitment cycle, not limited to the placement of job advertisements, sourcing, coordinating and conducting of interviews, making recommendations to the hiring managers, preparing salary proposals, making job offers and negotiation, preparing contracts and on-boarding of new hires etc.

(e) Utilise social media, professional networks and other alternative channels in sourcing for talents;

(f) Participate in outreach activities such as career fairs, networking sessions etc.

(g) Develop regular reports and analysis on recruitment and hiring trends and progress. Consolidate recruitment related information and statistics to support action plans to tackle the issues;

(h) Ensure work practices are in compliance with regulations (eg. FCF, PDPA, TAFEP), employment laws, and related policies;

(i) Manage the aspects of exit, retirement and re-employment; and

(j) Participate in projects and process improvement initiatives.


[What we are looking for]

To meet the challenges of this role, you should possess:

Functional Competencies

• Training in Human Resource Management / Business Administration, or related fields.

• At least 7-10 years of working experience with relevant knowledge in recruitment, hiring strategies and employer branding.

• Ability to understand current and future trends that may impact recruitment

• Prior HR experience in the public sector will be an added advantage

• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office (e.g. Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Outlook) and familiarity with using technology in recruitment

• Hands-on experience in Workday system is an added advantage

General Competencies

• Results oriented and display strong multi-tasking skills to meet hiring deadlines

• Strong management and problem-solving skills

• Ability to articulate and communicate well in both verbal and written aspects

• Possess the confidence in engaging stakeholders at all levels


Note:
Note: 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.

[What the role is]

Cybersecurity is a critical pillar of CAAS’ work. To ensure that the Singapore air hub remains safe and secure for air travel, every mission-critical system that supports air hub operations must be well-protected and resilient against rapidly evolving, and increasingly complex, cybersecurity threats.

We are looking for strong and dynamic candidate with strong leadership to lead the enterprise cybersecurity solutions team, with the newly established Cybersecurity and Data Governance Division. Together, you will be strengthening cybersecurity resilience and incident response of CAAS and the aviation sector, through design, development and implementation of enterprise-wide cybersecurity solutions.

[What you will be working on]

Key responsibilities include:
• Manage and lead a team of cybersecurity specialists to
o Conduct independent ICT security assessments and reviews of ICT security reports to assess the adequacy and ICT security maturity of systems, infrastructure, services, and processes.
o Engage CAAS system owners and development teams to address any cybersecurity vulnerabilities and gaps identified in their systems.
o Strengthen cybersecurity readiness/ resilience of CAAS and aviation sector through phishing exercises, red-teaming, bug bounty programmes etc.
o Enhance cyber defence capabilities through designing enterprise cybersecurity solutions and deploy new/ emerging technological solutions to detect cybersecurity breaches and anomalies to enhance overall enterprise cybersecurity posture.
o Continuous monitoring of the cybersecurity resiliency of CAAS network and system.
o Keep abreast of the latest industry ICT security practices and technologies, as well as emerging threats and vulnerabilities, to recommend appropriate controls and new solutions for implementation to enhance the enterprise security posture.
• Ensure that solutions are designed, developed, and implemented with clear operation procedures and onboarding instructions.
• Evangelise and conduct roadshows to promote the adoption of cybersecurity solutions.
• Work closely with IT team to align cybersecurity controls to the ICT Enterprise Architecture
• Identify and prioritize the deployment of cybersecurity solutions according to the risk exposures.
• Operationalize the solution in a systematic manner to ensure continuation of services.

[What we are looking for]

Requirements:
• Trained in ICT Security, Information Security, Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering (Computing/Telecommunication), Cybersecurity or equivalent.
• At least 8 years of direct and relevant ICT cybersecurity work experience (i.e. infrastructure and network security, software development security, enterprise security architecture, security-by-design, cloud security etc.)
• An active professional certification in ICT security or Information Security from ISACA, (ISC)2 or equivalent will be an advantage.
• Strong domain knowledge of
o Access control, telecommunications, and network security
o Information security governance, risk management and compliance.
o Software development security; cryptography.
o Security architecture and design especially on cloud
o Operations security, business continuity and disaster recovery planning and forensic investigations
o Security by design process for ICT systems
• Able to show understanding of the relationship between an information security programme and the broader business goals and objectives.
• Self-motivated and independent, a good team player with well-rounded skillset, and can-do attitude
• Curious and passionate about cybersecurity with a hacker mindset
• Excellent verbal, written communication, and interpersonal skills
• Strong analytical, presentation and negotiation skill

Note: 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.

Senior Executive / Assistant Manager (Human Resource)


What the role is?

As a member of the Human Resource Division’s Talent Acquisition team, you will play a pivotal role in managing the full talent acquisition lifecycle with the aim to build a strong and sustainable talent pool for the Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore (CAAS).


What you will be working on?

As a Talent Acquisition Specialist, your main responsibilities are:

(a) Work closely with the HR Business Partners and divisional stakeholders on matters relating to manpower planning, developing and implementing effective strategies in attracting talents;

(b) Proactively build and maintain a sustainable talent pipeline to meet current and future manpower needs;

(c) Participate in the full recruitment cycle, not limited to the placement of job advertisements, sourcing, coordinating and conducting of interviews, making recommendations to the hiring managers, preparing salary proposals, making job offers and negotiation, preparing contracts and on-boarding of new hires etc.

(d) Utilise social media, professional networks and other alternative channels in sourcing for talents;

(e) Participate in outreach activities such as career fairs, networking sessions etc.

(f) Consolidate and analyse recruitment related information / statistics and develop action plans to tackle the issues;

(g) Ensure work practices are in compliance with regulations (eg. FCF, PDPA, TAFEP), employment laws, and related policies;

(h) Manage the aspects of exit, retirement and re-employment; and

(i) Participate in projects and process improvement initiatives.


What we are looking for?

To meet the challenges of this role, you should possess:

Functional Competencies

• Training in Human Resource Management / Business Administration, or related fields.

• At least 2 years of working experience with relevant knowledge in recruitment and/or employer branding

• Ability to understand current and future trends that may impact recruitment

• Prior HR experience in the public sector and in managing internship and scholarship programmes will be an added advantage

• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office (e.g. Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Outlook) and familiarity with using technology in recruitment

• Hands-on experience in Workday system is an added advantage

General Competencies

• Results oriented and display strong multi-tasking skills to meet hiring deadlines

• Strong management and problem-solving skills

• Ability to articulate and communicate well in both verbal and written aspects

• Possess the confidence in engaging stakeholders at all levels


Note: Successful candidates will be offered a 1-year fixed-term contract.