Flight Operations Inspector

sggovterp; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore is seeking leaders to oversee safety oversight over air operators, flight crew and general aviation operations, shaping safety standards and regulations, and researching key developments in flight operations. You will assess operator safety management systems and promote a strong safety culture while collaborating with international partners and safety experts.

The role offers opportunities to influence aviation safety at national and international levels,

Qualifications

• ATPL with Flight Instructor Rating preferred, or flight operations management appointment.
• 5,000+ hours of air transport pilot experience on civil transport aircraft.
• Experience in civil aviation management, operations, regulatory work, or pilot training.
• RSAF officers with relevant operational military flying experience and key appointments.
• Strong sense of purpose and drive to contribute to aviation safety.
• Excellent verbal, written communication and interpersonal skills.
• Singapore Citizens, Permanent Residents and foreign nationals are welcome to apply.

Responsibilities

• Oversee safety oversight of Singapore air operators, flight crew and general aviation operations.
• Contribute to development of safety standards and regulations.
• Research developments in flight operations to ensure regulations and safety oversight deliver high safety standards.
• Approve and surveil Singapore and foreign air operators, aviation training organisations, flight simulation training devices and flight crew.
• Assess safety management systems of air operators, oversee safety performance of the industry.
• Promote a positive safety culture and participate in aviation investigations.
• Collaborate with international partners and safety experts.

Skills

ATPL license

Flight Instructor Rating

Regulatory experience

Pilot training experience

Military flight experience

Safety culture advocate

Communication skills

Job description

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’s (SRG) mission is to provide safety oversight over civil aviation operations in Singapore and on Singapore aircraft operations outside Singapore, protect travelling public and people, property on the ground, and ensure the sustained development of the air hub and the aviation industry. As a member of the SRG of CAAS, you will be responsible for protecting the safety of the travelling public, and for providing the foundation of safety for the sustained development of the air hub and aviation industry.

What you will be working on

You will be responsible for the safety oversight of Singapore air operators, flight crew and general aviation operations. Your contributions to the development of safety standards and regulations, as well as research into key developments in flight operations, will ensure that our regulations and safety oversight functions deliver the highest standards of safety.

Your duties will include the approval and surveillance of Singapore and foreign air operators, aviation training organisations, flight simulation training devices and flight crew, to ensure continued compliance with safety regulations. You will also assess the safety management systems of air operators, oversee the safety performance of the industry, and play an active role in the promotion of a positive safety culture. Your expertise will also be called on for investigations into aviation incidents and accidents. Your contribution to aviation will extend beyond Singapore, with opportunities to work with international partners and safety experts.

What we are looking for

• Possess a valid Airline Transport Pilot Licence (ATPL) preferably with an endorsed Flight Instructor Rating, and / or held flight operations management appointment with an established air operator.
• At least 5,000 hours of air transport pilot experience on civil transport aircraft or equivalent military type aircraft.
• Preferably with experience in civil aviation management and operations or regulatory work, or in pilot training.
• RSAF officers with relevant experience in operational military flying and have held key appointments like commander of an operational unit.
• Possess a strong sense of purpose and drive to contribute to the development of aviation safety.
• Excellent verbal, written communication and interpersonal skills.
• Singapore Citizens, Permanent Residents and foreign nationals are welcome to apply.

Successful candidates will be offered a 3-year contract on the first instance and may be considered for placement on a permanent tenure in subsequent renewal.