Deputy Director (Training Faculty) – Air Force

About the role

The Deputy Director (Training Faculty) provides overall leadership for Professional Military Education (PME) of mid‑level officers in the Singapore Armed Forces and Republic of Singapore Air Force. As Course Director, you will shape the Command and Staff Courses and drive academic partnerships and research initiatives.

Key responsibilities

• Design and schedule course curriculum in line with PME standards, military doctrine, national policies and the evolving security environment.
• Direct PME to develop leadership, conceptual, mission, innovation and joint‑service operational competencies.
• Facilitate strategic discussions, war‑games and operational planning exercises to deepen understanding of campaign design and decision‑making.
• Establish assessment and feedback mechanisms, and produce reports on course progress and cohort performance.
• Supervise module Principal Directing Staff, ensuring timely coordination and high‑quality teaching.
• Lead professional exchanges with foreign military colleges and local institutions to strengthen partnerships.
• Contribute to curriculum reviews, enrichment programmes, academic innovation and reading initiatives.
• Guide Directing Staff in professional development to enhance instructional methods.

Required profile

• Degree in Defence Studies, Strategic Studies, International Relations, Military History, Public Policy or a related field.
• Graduated from a credible command and staff course.
• Minimum 20 years of relevant professional experience.
• Strong competency in campaign planning, joint operations and emerging domains such as cyber and information warfare.
• Experience in developing and delivering courses, adult‑learning methodologies and outcome‑based education.
• Proven coaching and mentoring abilities for Directing Staff and mid‑level officers.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills.

Required skills

What we offer

• Opportunity to shape senior military education and influence future leaders.
• Engagement with regional and international defence partners.
• Professional development within a prestigious defence institution.