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 www.sats.com.sg

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

Reporting to the SATS Food Solutions Regional Security Manager, the Manager HSSE (Security) will partner closely with SATS Inflight Catering operations to safeguard people, assets, and operational integrity. The role is responsible for overseeing and strengthening security governance, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, and driving the implementation of the SATS Security Management System across Inflight Catering operations.

• Provide leadership and operational oversight for aviation and physical security within Inflight Catering, in coordination with appointed security service providers
• Advise and support operational departments on security policies, procedures, and controls to ensure compliance with internal standards and regulatory requirements
• Lead and conduct security risk assessments across facilities, identifying vulnerabilities and implementing effective mitigation measures
• Manage and support internal and external security investigations, ensuring timely, accurate, and comprehensive reporting
• Drive the implementation, monitoring, and continuous improvement of the SATS Security Incident Management Programme
• Facilitate and lead security governance forums, presenting performance metrics, risk insights, and key initiatives to stakeholders
• Build and maintain strong relationships with government agencies, industry partners, and security networks to enhance intelligence sharing and collaboration
• Champion HSSE initiatives and promote a strong HSSE culture across the business unit partnering with other HSSE stakeholders
• Undertake additional duties as assigned to support business and operational needs

Key Requirements

• Minimum 5 years of relevant management experience in corporate security, aviation security, or law enforcement, preferably within Singapore aviation operations
• Strong expertise in security investigations and incident management
• Demonstrated ability to assess security risks and implement practical, context-specific solutions
• Proven ability to operate effectively in both collaborative and independent environments
• Resilient under pressure, with the ability to respond decisively to security incidents
• Solid working knowledge of aviation security regulations and frameworks, including ICAO and IATA standards, as well as local regulatory requirements (e.g. APD Security Directives)
• Experience in managing large pool of security providers
• Experience in security certifications and standards such as RA3, ACC3, TAPA, ISO 28000, ISO45001 and C-TPAT is advantageous
• This role requires travelling between SATS Inflight Catering Centre 1 & SATS Inflight Catering Centre 2 on a frequent basis