Manager (Aviation Training & Safety)

MINDEF; Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

MINDEF in Singapore is seeking a seasoned professional to manage Water Survival Training (WST) and safety operations for RSAF aircrews and personnel. You will plan, coordinate, and oversee WST activities, including scheduling, procurement, and equipment maintenance, ensuring high standards of safety and readiness.

The role requires at least 5 years in safety and training, with experience in land and water survival and risk assessment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in safety and training, preferably with land and water survival
• Ability to conduct trainings and perform learning assessments
• Experience in land and water survival training and safety management systems
• Knowledge of procurement and transaction processes
• Competent in risk assessment and audit management
• Passion for inspiring RSAF aircrews

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate and oversee key training activities
• Conduct aircrew survival classroom lessons and swimming training
• Coordinate with internal and external agencies for ejection seat training
• Manage and maintain training equipment for WST
• Coordinate with supporting units for facilities, medical support, lifeguard services, transport, and camp entry clearances
• Review and update casualty evacuation plans and training records
• Oversee safety education and safety management of Aviation Flight
• Conduct OSH internal audits

Skills

Safety & Training

WST knowledge

Learning assessments

Risk assessment

Audit management

Procurement knowledge

Job description

What the role is:

You are responsible for the management of training programmes and safety operations, specifically Water Survival Training (WST), for all Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF) aircrews and personnel flying onboard RSAF aircraft. This encompasses overseeing scheduling, coordination, and conduct of WST, as well as the procurement and management of WST equipment.

What you will be working on:

• Plan, coordinate and oversee key training activities
• Conduct aircrew survival classroom lessons and swimming training for trainees
• Coordinate with internal and external agencies for ejection seat training
• Manage and maintain the training equipment in support of WST activities
• Coordinate with supporting units and agencies for training facilities, medical support, lifeguard services, transportation, and camp entry clearances
• Review, maintain, and update casualty evacuation plans and training records
• Oversee safety education and safety management of Aviation Flight
• Conduct Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) internal audits

Challenge(s)

Ensuring the consistent upkeeping and maintenance of WST equipment to meet operational readiness and safety standards across all RSAF flying platforms

Managing the coordination of multiple stakeholders and external agencies to deliver seamless and safe training programmes

What we are looking for:

• At least 5 years of experience in safety and training, preferably with experience in land and water survival training
• Ability to conduct trainings and perform learning assessments
• Experience in land and water survival training and safety management systems
• Knowledge of procurement and transaction processes
• Competent in risk assessment and audit management
• Passion for inspiring the next generation of RSAF aircrews

Appointment will be commensurate with your experience. Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

About MINDEF

The mission of MINDEF and the Singapore Armed Forces is to enhance Singapore's peace and security through deterrence and diplomacy, and should these fail, to secure a swift and decisive victory over the aggressor. The Defence Executive Officer (DXO) scheme is the non-uniformed career scheme of MINDEF that offers myriad opportunities in various job functions, such as corporate communications, cyber security, data analytics and visualisation, defence policy, finance, HR, psychology, and more. Embodying the same level of commitment towards defence, DXOs work together with their military counterparts to contribute to MINDEF/SAF’s mission and ensure Singapore's security and stability. United by this common cause, our lines of defence complement each other to secure the prosperity and progress of our nation.