Senior Associate / Assistant Manager, Airside Operations Planning

Changi Airport Group; Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Changi Airport Group is seeking an Airside Operations Planning professional to help shape the safety and efficiency of runways and taxiways at Changi Airport.

You will collaborate with airlines, air traffic controllers, ground handlers and other stakeholders to develop policies, review safety initiatives, analyse data, and explore new technologies to prevent runway incursions, FOD, and wildlife hazards.

Qualifications

• Curious, analytical and motivated individuals who enjoy solving complex operational challenges.
• Strong critical thinking, communication and writing skills.
• Able to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic operational environment.
• Confident working with stakeholders across different functions and levels.
• Prior experience or familiarity with airside operations would be an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Develop and review policies, operating concepts and procedures to support safe and efficient airfield operations.
• Drive initiatives focused on runway safety, foreign object debris (FOD) management and wildlife hazard management.
• Partner airlines, air traffic controllers, ground handling agents and other stakeholders to maintain high standards of airside safety.
• Review runway safety recommendations and lead the implementation of suitable measures at Changi Airport.
• Work closely with operations and engineering teams to ensure compliance with airfield operational and safety requirements.
• Analyse operational data and identify opportunities to improve airfield capacity, efficiency and resilience.
• Support major airfield development projects by providing operational insights and planning inputs.
• Explore, trial and implement new technologies to enhance detection and prevention of runway incursions, FOD and wildlife hazards.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Writing skills

Stakeholder management

Multitasking

Problem solving

Education

Degree in any discipline

Job description

Ever wondered what it takes to keep one of the world's busiest airports operating safely and efficiently every day?

Join the Airside Operations Planning team and play a key role in shaping the safety of Changi Airport's runways and taxiways. You'll work on initiatives that enhance airside safety, operational efficiency and capacity, while collaborating with a wide range of stakeholders across the aviation ecosystem.

In this role, you will:

• Develop and review policies, operating concepts and procedures to support safe and efficient airfield operations.
• Drive initiatives focused on runway safety, foreign object debris (FOD) management and wildlife hazard management.
• Partner airlines, air traffic controllers, ground handling agents, licensed drivers and other stakeholders to maintain high standards of airside safety.
• Review runway safety recommendations and lead the implementation of suitable measures at Changi Airport.
• Work closely with operations and engineering teams to ensure compliance with airfield operational and safety requirements.
• Analyse operational data and identify opportunities to improve airfield capacity, efficiency and resilience.
• Support major airfield development projects by providing operational insights and planning inputs.
• Explore, trial and implement new technologies to enhance the detection and prevention of runway incursions, FOD and wildlife hazards, helping to shape the future of airport operations.

Who We Are Looking For

• Degree in any discipline.
• Curious, analytical and motivated individuals who enjoy solving complex operational challenges.
• Strong critical thinking, communication and writing skills.
• Able to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic operational environment.
• Confident working with stakeholders across different functions and levels.
• Prior experience or familiarity with airside operations would be an advantage.