Manager (Core Market), Strategy and Network Development Division

Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore; Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

The Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore is seeking a professional to join the Strategy and Network Development Division to strengthen Singapore’s position as a leading air hub through market analysis, strategy development and implementation.

You will work on assigned country markets, conduct market research, assess Singapore’s interests, and develop engagement strategies while coordinating with foreign counterparts and industry stakeholders to advance Singapore’s aviation interests.

Qualifications

• Keen interest in the air transport sector and international air services agreements.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills for stakeholder engagement.
• Ability to synthesize market, regulatory, economic and geopolitical information.
• Experience in aviation or government regulatory/investment promotion is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Conduct market research and analysis to identify key trends, opportunities, and market dynamics.
• Assess Singapore’s interests and priorities in assigned markets.
• Develop engagement and negotiating strategies.
• Engage foreign counterparts, foreign airlines and industry stakeholders.

Skills

Market analysis

Stakeholder engagement

Regulatory framework

Education

Economics

Law

Public Policy

International Relations

Job description

What The Role Is

As a team member in the Strategy and Network Development Division, you will strengthen Singapore’s position as a leading air hub through market analysis, and strategy development and implementation.

What You Will Be Working On

You will advance Singapore’s air hub interests by working on your assigned country markets. Your responsibilities will include:

• Conducting market research and analysis to identify key trends, opportunities and market dynamics, including relevant economic and geopolitical considerations;
• Assessing and identifying Singapore’s interests and priorities in these markets;
• Developing engagement and negotiating strategies; and
• Engaging foreign counterparts, foreign airlines and industry stakeholders.

What We Are Looking For

• To succeed in this role, you should have a keen interest in the air transport sector and be willing to develop your understanding of international air services agreements, airline economics, and the economic and geopolitical dynamics that shape aviation markets.
• As the role involves extensive internal and external stakeholder engagement, you should be comfortable in presenting your analysis and views and possess strong verbal and written communication skills.
• You should also be able to demonstrate strong systems-thinking with the ability to synthesise market, regulatory, economic, and geopolitical information, diagnose issues, develop persuasive narratives, and translate analysis into practical solutions within a regulatory and economic promotion framework.
• Prior experience in the aviation industry, or in a government regulatory or investment promotion role is a good to have.
• Academic training in Economics, Law, Public Policy / Public Administration, Political Science, and International Relations will be useful to help the applicant succeed.

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.