Air Safety Investigator

Ministry of Transport; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ministry of Transport invites applications for the role of Air Safety Investigator with the Transport Safety Investigation Bureau. You will lead aviation accident/incident investigations and contribute to investigation planning, procedures, and policy papers, coordinating with national and international authorities.

You may travel locally and internationally on short notice to support investigations and related activities, and you will promote aviation safety through information sharing and

Qualifications

• Pilots should have a Commercial Pilot Licence with multi-engine rating and more than 2,000 hours of flying experience.
• Air traffic controllers should have two control ratings with at least 10 years’ experience.
• Licensed aircraft maintenance engineers should have at least 10 years’ experience.

Responsibilities

• Carry out aviation accident/incident investigations undertaken by the TSIB.
• Coordinate with local and international aviation authorities and draft cooperation protocols.
• Travel locally and internationally at short notice to support investigations and related activities.

Skills

Pilot qualification

2,000+ hours

ATC rating

Maintenance engineer experience

Tools

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

What the role is:

At the Ministry of Transport (MOT), we spearhead developments in Singapore’s land, sea and air transport sectors to advance Singapore’s economic competitiveness and Singaporeans’ quality of life. We seek dynamic, analytical and committed individuals to join our able MOT team in realising the vision of a world-class transportation system and a global interconnected hub.If you share our vision and possess the qualities we seek, join us!

What you will be working on:

As an Air Safety Investigator, you are responsible for carrying out aviation accident/incident investigations undertaken by the TSIB. You will also be involved in or responsible for operational planning, developing investigation procedures, updating investigation legislation, conducting investigation training, organising investigation logistics, procuring investigation equipment, researching into developments in investigation techniques, preparing discussion/policy papers and promoting safety to the aviation industry. You will also liaise and coordinate with local and international aviation authorities, accident investigation agencies and other relevant stakeholders to strengthen investigation cooperation. This includes contributing to the development and implementation of cooperation procedures, protocols and formal agreements, such as Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs), to facilitate mutual assistance, information sharing and the effective conduct of aviation safety investigations. You will be rostered to man a duty phone and are required to remain contactable and respond promptly to notifications and other operational matters while on duty. You may be required to travel locally and internationally at short notice to support aviation accident/incident investigations and related activities.

What we are looking for:

• You should possess a pilot or air traffic controller or licensed aircraft maintenance engineer qualification and have aviation related work experience. Pilots should have at least a Commercial Pilot Licence with multi-engine rating, preferably with more than 2,000 hours of flying experience. Air traffic controllers should have two control ratings with at least 10 years’ experience. Licensed aircraft maintenance engineers should have at least 10 years’ experience.
• You should have an open, inquisitive mind, and be capable of objective, analytical and critical thinking. You need to be a team player and have good interpersonal, communication, leadership and planning skills. You should have an interest in technical matters and safety issues that go beyond your specialty areas.
• You should possess strong communication, interpersonal and coordination skills, with the ability to engage effectively with local and international stakeholders, build professional relationships and work collaboratively across organisational and national boundaries. Experience in developing cooperation procedures, protocols or formal agreements would be an advantage.
• You should be familiar with word processing, spreadsheet and presentation software.
• Candidates with the following knowledge or experience in aviation may have an advantage: - accident or incident investigation, - human factors, - safety management systems - artificial intelligence - autonomous systems

About Ministry of Transport

The Mission of Ministry of Transport is to develop Singapore's land, sea and air transport sectors so as to enhance our economic competitiveness and quality of life in a knowledge-based economy.

MOT oversees the development and regulation of the following sectors:

• Civil Aviation and Air Transport
• Maritime and Ports
• Land Transport

Besides providing an efficient and cost-effective transportation in Singapore, it also strives to make Singapore an international civil aviation and maritime centre for the region. The ministry sets the strategic and policy direction while operations and regulatory works are carried out by the statutory boards under its charge. There are four statutory boards which are established by Acts of Parliament: the Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore (CAAS), the Land Transport Authority (LTA), the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) and the Public Transport Council (PTC). The ministry also oversees the operation of the Transport Safety Investigation Bureau (TSIB).