Senior Manager, Ground Support Equipment Engineering Projects

Company description:

About Us

Headquartered in Singapore, SATS Ltd. is one of the world's largest providers of air cargo handling services and Asia's leading airline caterer. SATS Gateway Services provides airfreight and ground handling services including passenger services, ramp and baggage handling, aviation security services, aircraft cleaning and aviation laundry. SATS Food Solutions serves airlines and institutions, and operates central kitchens with large-scale food production and distribution capabilities for a wide range of cuisines.

SATS is present in the Asia-Pacific, the Americas, Europe, the Middle East and Africa, powering an interconnected world of trade, travel and taste. Following the acquisition of Worldwide Flight Services (WFS) in 2023, the combined SATS and WFS network operates over 215 stations in 27 countries. These cover trade routes responsible for more than 50% of global air cargo volume. SATS has been listed on the Singapore Exchange since May 2000. For more information, please visit

Why Join Us

At SATS, people are our greatest asset and we build our success on the knowledge, expertise and performance of every contributor, by embracing diversity and uniqueness. As part of our holistic approach and commitment to embracing FAM (Fulfilling, Appreciated, Meaningful) in the workplace, we offer the runway to develop Fulfilling careers that foster your career growth, recognising and Appreciating the strength of talent and capabilities that we continue to build internally; and inspiring and encouraging each other to make Meaningful contributions in the work we do at SATS.

Job description:

About Us

Headquartered in Singapore, SATS Ltd. is one of the world's largest providers of air cargo handling services and Asia's leading airline caterer. SATS Gateway Services provides airfreight and ground handling services including passenger services, ramp and baggage handling, aviation security services, aircraft cleaning and aviation laundry. SATS Food Solutions serves airlines and institutions, and operates central kitchens with large-scale food production and distribution capabilities for a wide range of cuisines.

SATS is present in the Asia-Pacific, the Americas, Europe, the Middle East and Africa, powering an interconnected world of trade, travel and taste. Following the acquisition of Worldwide Flight Services (WFS) in 2023, the combined SATS and WFS network operates over 215 stations in 27 countries. These cover trade routes responsible for more than 50% of global air cargo volume. SATS has been listed on the Singapore Exchange since May 2000. For more information, please visit

Why Join Us

At SATS, people are our greatest asset and we build our success on the knowledge, expertise and performance of every contributor, by embracing diversity and uniqueness. As part of our holistic approach and commitment to embracing FAM (Fulfilling, Appreciated, Meaningful) in the workplace, we offer the runway to develop Fulfilling careers that foster your career growth, recognising and Appreciating the strength of talent and capabilities that we continue to build internally; and inspiring and encouraging each other to make Meaningful contributions in the work we do at SATS.

Key Responsibilities

• Program in-charge for Airport Speciality Equipment/Ground Support Equipment and Vehicles' procurement and refurbishment programs.
• Engineer in-charge for GSE specifications, manufacturing quality, factory acceptance test results, material
• Manage project risks and ensure alignment across procurement, sustainability (electrification), refurbishment activities.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for stakeholders, including company top management
• Monitor overall program performance and ensure milestones are met within budget and timelines.
• Study equipment performance and operators' inputs, develop design, performance and technical specifications, check development and manufacture to ensure quality and fit-for-purpose equipment
• Assume Chair/Dy Chair of procurement technical evaluation committees
• Define, evaluate and assess engineering/operational specifications and activities for design, manufacture and refurbishment workscope and tasks carried out on Aviation Ground Support Equipment/Airport Specialty Equipment and vehicles, to ensure performance, safety, quality and optimized total cost of ownership.

Key Requirements

• Degree in Engineering (Masters preferred) with 10+ years of senior technical and management experience in large-scale procurement, refurbishment, or maintenance projects involving service providers and in-house teams. Includes planning logistics support such as materials, training, testing, and spares provisioning.
• Relevant experience in aviation ground ops, ground handling, aviation maintenance, land transport, or industrial fleet management (mechanical, hydraulic, electronic systems, engines, electrification).
• Familiar with technologies like predictive maintenance, automation, and autonomous systems.
• Able to work on weekends or public holidays when required (e.g., during airport emergencies or critical operations).
• Possession of a Class 3 driving license is a plus.