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Head of Maintenance (Aircraft MRO)

Selangor Permanent View Job Description
The Head of Maintenance is responsible for leading all MRO operations, workshops, and maintenance planning activities while ensuring full compliance with aviation regulatory requirements and safety standards. This role oversees operational performance, resource planning, airworthiness compliance, and the development of high-performing maintenance teams to deliver efficient and safe maintenance services.
  • Great Opportunity for growth
  • Good package and benefits

About Our Client

An organisation within the Aerospace sector located in Selangor Darul Ehsan.

Job Description

  • Act as the nominated maintenance postholder and ensure compliance with aviation maintenance regulations and airworthiness requirements.
  • Serve as the main liaison with aviation authorities during audits, approvals, and capability expansion activities.
  • Lead and oversee maintenance operations, including scheduled servicing, repairs, modifications, overhauls, and unscheduled maintenance activities.
  • Manage specialised maintenance workshops covering structures, avionics, mechanical systems, dynamic components, and blade repairs.
  • Drive operational efficiency, resource utilisation, turnaround time performance, and maintenance quality standards.
  • Develop and execute maintenance schedules to optimise aircraft availability and workshop workloads.
  • Plan manpower, workshop capacity, and technical resources to support future maintenance demands.
  • Collaborate with customer support, continuing airworthiness teams, and supply chain functions to ensure readiness of parts, tools, and materials.
  • Oversee tooling and ground support equipment management, including procurement, calibration, maintenance, and utilisation.
  • Manage maintenance-related operational and capital expenditure budgets.
  • Lead continuous improvement initiatives to enhance maintenance processes and operational performance.
  • Lead, coach, and develop engineers, technicians, planners, and specialist maintenance personnel.
  • Manage workforce planning, shift arrangements, and competency development programmes.
  • Promote a strong safety culture and ensure compliance with quality and safety management systems.
  • Monitor and report operational metrics including delivery performance, utilisation rates, capacity planning, and operational risks.

The Successful Applicant

A successful Head of Maintenance should have:

  • Bachelor's Degree in Aviation Management, Aerospace Engineering, or a related discipline.
  • MBA or advanced management qualification is advantageous.
  • Minimum 10 years of maintenance experience.
  • At least 5 years of leadership experience within a Part 145 MRO environment.
  • Strong knowledge of aviation maintenance regulations and airworthiness requirements, including CAAM and international regulatory standards.
  • Experience dealing with aviation authorities, audits, certifications, and regulatory compliance.
  • Prior experience as a Nominated Part 145 Postholder or equivalent maintenance management authority is highly preferred.
  • Possession of, or previous holding of, a CAAM Part 66 Aircraft Maintenance Licence (B1.3 or B2 Helicopter) is an advantage.
  • Strong stakeholder management and relationship-building skills.
  • Proven leadership and team management capabilities within complex technical environments.
  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with commercial and operational awareness.
  • Ability to work effectively under pressure and manage critical operational situations.
  • Strong communication skills in English; proficiency in Bahasa Malaysia is an added advantage.
  • Experience leading maintenance planning, capacity management, budgeting, and continuous improvement initiatives.

What's on Offer

  • Compeitive annual salary.
  • Opportunity to work with a multinational corporation.
  • Permanent position located in Selangor Darul Ehsan.



If this role fits your experience, we encourage you to apply.

Contact
Ezra Lee
Quote job ref
JN-102026-7123172
Phone number
+60 3 2302 4139

Job summary

Function
Engineering & Manufacturing
Specialisation
Facilities Management / Technical Manager
What is your area of specialisation?
Transport & Distribution
Location
Selangor
Contract Type
Permanent
Consultant name
Ezra Lee
Consultant contact
+60 3 2302 4139
Job Reference
JN-102026-7123172

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