Engineering Manager, GSE/Vehicle Maintenance Training

About the role

SATS Ltd., headquartered in Singapore, is a major provider of air cargo handling services and an airline caterer. This Engineering Manager position covers the design, delivery and management of technical maintenance training for Ground Support Equipment (GSE) and airport specialty vehicles, leading to qualified maintenance personnel.

Key responsibilities

• Design, develop and instruct technical maintenance training (knowledge and skills) for classroom training and on-the-job training (OJT) leading to qualifications for maintaining GSEs and airport specialty vehicles.
• Manage the maintenance training office, including course delivery, learning and development solutions, curriculum reviews, trainer development and deployment (including assigned OJT instructors) and trainee supervision.
• Perform learning needs analysis for trainees and develop training materials.
• Study and introduce learning technologies and systems, including e-learning and learning management systems.
• Develop partnerships with stakeholders such as GSE OEMs, MRO companies, training institutes and government agencies to support maintenance training outcomes.
• Ensure the serviceability of assigned training equipment.

Required profile

• Relevant engineering degree with at least 5 years of experience in a technical training management role.
• Practical experience in industrial equipment maintenance, troubleshooting and OJT training preferred; other engineering qualifications (e.g. diploma) may be considered.
• Team player able to work independently, with strong problem-solving, interpersonal, coaching, instructional, analytical and writing skills.
• State Class 3 license; prepared to obtain SATS Class 4/5 driving license, Airfield Driving Permit and equipment qualifications to operate SATS GSE and vehicles.

Required skills

• Expertise in learning pedagogy, learning needs analysis and technical training delivery.
• Learning delivery, design and assessment certifications are advantageous.