Lead, Technical Asset Engineer

airasia; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

airasia is seeking a dedicated Asset Repair professional in Malaysia to manage and oversee the repair and overhaul of engines, modules, and Class 1 material assets. You will review removal reasons, collect data, and coordinate with vendors and service providers to ensure compliance and timely returns to service.

The role involves evaluating quotations, tracking progress, and supporting vendor registrations while driving improvements in repair cycle management and asset utilization.

Qualifications

• Manage and oversee repair and overhaul of engines, modules, and assets.
• Review asset removal reasons and conditions.
• Coordinate with vendors, OEMs, and MROs.
• Evaluate repair quotations and perform cost-benefit analysis.

Responsibilities

• Review weekly shop findings, workscope reports, and cost estimates for accuracy and compliance.
• Track repair progress to ensure assets return to service within timelines.
• Respond to customer, vendor, and repair shop communications.
• Support vendor registration and assess vendor performance.

Job description

Job Description

• Responsible for managing, monitoring, and coordinating the repair and overhaul of airline-owned and leased engines, modules, and Class 1 material assets.
• Review reasons and conditions for asset removals from aircraft.
• Collect and verify removal reports, BSI findings, and on-wing data before sending to shop.
• Participate in vendor and service provider evaluation/selection based on capability, quality, regulatory compliance, and company requirements.
• Work and negotiate with vendors and service providers for the repair of unserviceable assets.
• Evaluate repair quotations and perform cost-benefit analysis for repair vs. replacement decisions.
• Ensure repair orders are correctly issued, approved, and executed in compliance with repair requirements.
• Review on a weekly basis all shop findings, workscope reports, and cost estimates for accuracy and compliance.
• Track repair progress to ensure assets return to service within operational timelines.
• Review weekly report of the removal and shop visit update with the Airline's representative.
• Respond promptly to customer, vendor, and repair shop communications.
• Support vendor registration process as per the Airline policy and requirements.
• Participate in review of the repairs with customers and prepare reports as required by customers.
• Deliver the needs of any other tasks as instructed and relevant to the role and the Asset Repair Team.
• Coordinate with lessors, OEMs, and independent MROs on lease, swap, and return conditions.
• Evaluate vendor performance in terms of cost, quality, and TAT.
• Contribute to strategic projects such as leasing, pooling, and optimization programs.
• Support development of repair strategies, SLAs, and long-term vendor agreements.
• Execute other tasks as assigned, relevant to the role and Asset Repair Team.
• Strengthen Asia Digital Engineering (ADE) brand image and customer advocacy.
• Promote ADE's culture and values internally and externally.
• Drive process improvements in repair cycle management and asset utilization.
• Ensure due diligence, completeness, accuracy, and timely delivery of all assigned actions.
• Strive for excellence in execution of responsibilities and duties.
• Supervise subordinates and ensure assigned tasks are delivered effectively.
• Remain hands‑on and responsive to operational urgencies.
• Be a team player with strong networking, curiosity, and commitment to continuous learning and self-development.