Manager, Ground Support Equipment Engineering (Purchase)

SATS Ltd.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in air cargo handling and airline catering is seeking a Senior Technical Manager. The role involves overseeing procurement and maintenance projects for aviation ground support equipment. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in logistics and engineering, ensuring operational efficiency and safety standards are met. Join SATS to contribute to a dynamic team and advance your career in the aviation industry.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of senior technical and management experience in procurement and maintenance projects.
• Experience in aviation ground ops and fleet management.

Responsibilities

• Conduct market studies for aviation specialty equipment.
• Draft specifications and manage procurement processes.
• Oversee factory testing and quality assurance.

Skills

Aviation Maintenance

Logistics Support

Predictive Maintenance

Automation

Autonomous Systems

Education

Degree in Engineering

Masters in Engineering

Job description

Company description:

About Us

Headquartered in Singapore, SATS Ltd. is one of the world's largest providers of air cargo handling services and Asia's leading airline caterer. SATS Gateway Services provides airfreight and ground handling services including passenger services, ramp and baggage handling, aviation security services, aircraft cleaning and aviation laundry. SATS Food Solutions serves airlines and institutions, and operates central kitchens with large-scale food production and distribution capabilities for a wide range of cuisines.

SATS is present in the Asia-Pacific, the Americas, Europe, the Middle East and Africa, powering an interconnected world of trade, travel and taste. Following the acquisition of Worldwide Flight Services (WFS) in 2023, the combined SATS and WFS network operates over 215 stations in 27 countries. These cover trade routes responsible for more than 50% of global air cargo volume. SATS has been listed on the Singapore Exchange since May 2000. For more information, please visit www.sats.com.sg

Why Join Us

At SATS, people are our greatest asset and we build our success on the knowledge, expertise and performance of every contributor, by embracing diversity and uniqueness. As part of our holistic approach and commitment to embracing FAM (Fulfilling, Appreciated, Meaningful) in the workplace, we offer the runway to develop Fulfilling careers that foster your career growth, recognising and Appreciating the strength of talent and capabilities that we continue to build internally; and inspiring and encouraging each other to make Meaningful contributions in the work we do at SATS.

Job description:

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct market studies to identify suitable GSE equipment products and technologies and determine business needs for aviation specialty equipment and vehicles/ground support equipment fleets (type, model and quantities).
• Draft specifications (performance, technical, safety, maintainability), set evaluation criteria, and secretariat to the procurement/tender evaluation committees.
• Check development and design standards to ensure reliability, safety, maintainability, optimized total cost of ownership.
• Oversee factory testing, quality assurance, and acceptance testing.
• Manage the induction of procured equipment into operations, including material/spares package, commissioning and training.
• Work closely with SATS Procurement team to drive value capture and cost optimization over life cycle.

Key Requirements

• Degree in Engineering (Masters preferred) with 7+ years of senior technical and management experience in large-scale procurement, refurbishment, or maintenance projects involving service providers and in-house teams. Includes planning logistics support such as materials, training, testing, and spares provisioning.
• Relevant experience in aviation ground ops, ground handling, aviation maintenance, land transport, or industrial fleet management (mechanical, hydraulic, electronic systems, engines, electrification).
• Familiar with technologies like predictive maintenance, automation, and autonomous systems.
• Able to work on weekends or public holidays when required (e.g., during airport emergencies or critical operations).
• Possession of a Class 3 driving license is a plus.