Head of Digital & Innovation for Aviation MRO

MAIA; Sepang; On-site; MYR 300,000 - 540,000; Full time

Job summary

MAIA seeks a senior leader to shape a multi-year digital modernization roadmap for aviation operations. You will drive AI adoption, IoT integration, and secure governance across MRO platforms, including AMOS, while aligning with enterprise goals and ensuring strict regulatory compliance.

The role emphasizes cross-functional leadership, budget stewardship, and the commercialization of digital solutions to create new revenue streams in a safety-critical environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, Business Administration, or a related discipline.
• Recognized professional certifications in digital transformation, agile methodologies, or project leadership (e.g., PMP, PRINCE2, Lean Six Sigma, TOGAF).
• Minimum of 10+ years of progressive technology and digital transformation experience, including at least 5+ years in a strategic senior leadership role managing cross-functional aviation/MRO engineering and ICT teams.
• Proven track record in the aviation or aerospace sector, with specialized expertise in commercial MRO operations, digital fleet management, and enterprise maintenance platforms (e.g., AMOS).
• Deep technical mastery in driving the strategic deployment of advanced technologies, including Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning, Predictive Analytics, IoT, Cloud Computing, and Enterprise Data Architectures.
• Comprehensive governance experience in international aviation regulations, IT General Controls (ITGC), cybersecurity resilience, and regulatory compliance frameworks (including EASA Part-IS).
• Visionary leadership and strategic acumen with a track record of scaling digital ecosystems, driving operational efficiencies, and productizing technology into new commercial revenue streams.
• Outstanding executive communication and stakeholder management skills, with demonstrated success influencing board-level strategy, managing vendor partnerships, and spearheading organizational change.
• High degree of agility and innovative problem-solving capability to navigate rapidly evolving tech landscapes and turn emerging trends into actionable business strategies.
• Strong cultural alignment with a continuous-improvement mindset, placing an uncompromising focus on safety, operational quality, customer orientation, and inclusive team empowerment.
• Proven expertise in managing multi-generational and multi-discipline teams to achieve a common goal.

Responsibilities

• Provide executive leadership, operational oversight, and strategic direction for the Digital and Innovation Services Department, cultivating high-performing team leadership.
• Manage departmental OPEX/CAPEX budgets, hardware/software assets, and talent allocation to ensure optimal operational readiness and deliver projects on schedule.
• Lead cross-functional digital transformation initiatives across all departments and AOCs to standardize operations, reduce turnaround times, and drive overall operational cost efficiency.
• Formulate, implement, and monitor short- and long-term tech strategy, digital product development schedules, and go-to-market execution plans for proprietary operational software.
• Build key external relationships within the aviation tech ecosystem while conducting competitive intelligence to keep ADE solutions aligned with evolving market needs.
• Instill a customer-centric delivery mindset across all digital teams to ensure software, infrastructure, and support services consistently meet end-user expectations.
• Establish clear performance metrics (KPIs/SLAs) to guarantee high-quality, cost-effective, and timely delivery of digital products and IT operational services.

Skills

AI/ML

Predictive Analytics

IoT

Cloud Computing

Cybersecurity

Stakeholder management

Executive communication

Vendor management

Leadership

Strategic planning

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science / IT / Engineering / Business

PMP / PRINCE2 / Lean Six Sigma / TOGAF

Tools

AMOS

Job description

MAIA seeks a senior leader to shape a multi-year digital modernization roadmap for aviation operations. You will drive AI adoption, IoT integration, and secure governance across MRO platforms, including AMOS, while aligning with enterprise goals and ensuring strict regulatory compliance.

The role emphasizes cross-functional leadership, budget stewardship, and the commercialization of digital solutions to create new revenue streams in a safety-critical environment.