Assistant Director / Senior Manager – Sector Development

About the role

The Aviation Industry Division of CAAS is looking for a senior professional to drive the development and transformation of Singapore’s air hub. You will shape policies, manage key stakeholder relationships, and oversee grant programmes that enhance air cargo and ground handling capabilities.

Key responsibilities

• Foster partnerships and manage accounts of key aviation stakeholders.
• Formulate and implement industry development policies, with a focus on air cargo and ground handling.
• Develop, evaluate and administer grant proposals to support capacity development and service innovation.
• Prepare policy papers and presentations to articulate CAAS’s strategic direction.
• Collaborate with internal divisions and external partners such as EDB and JTC to monitor the impact of innovation and productivity initiatives.
• Support enterprise development plans of aviation companies, including automation and digitalisation projects.

Required profile

• Degree in any discipline, preferably Business, Economics or related fields.
• Minimum 5 years of work experience, including 2‑3 years in public policy, industry development or account management.
• Independent, resource‑ful self‑starter with strong stakeholder engagement abilities.
• Excellent writing and presentation skills.
• Team player capable of working across public and private sector agencies.
• Meticulous, self‑motivated and results‑oriented.

Required skills

What we offer

• Initial 3‑year fixed‑term contract, with potential for permanent placement or renewal based on performance.
• Opportunity to influence Singapore’s aviation sector and contribute to its global competitiveness.