Technical Instructor, Basic Training (B2)

Malaysia Airlines; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Malaysia Airlines is seeking a Technical Instructor for Basic Training to develop and deliver CAAM Part 147 compliant courses, examinations, and practical training for aircraft maintenance staff.

You will coordinate with CAAM, JPK and internal QA to ensure regulatory compliance, assess trainees, and support program accreditation while contributing to continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• 3+ years as licensed aircraft engineer with CAAM approvals.
• Eligible to instruct CAAM Part 147 and JPK program.
• Instruct CAAM Part 147 basic training modules and JPK program.

Responsibilities

• Develop and update CAAM/JPK compliant training courses and exams.
• Conduct theoretical and practical training sessions per CAAM Part 147 standards.
• Assess trainees with practical tasks, oral exams and portfolio reviews.
• Invigilate and mark examinations ensuring proper conduct and records.
• Develop and maintain training materials and teaching aids.
• Participate in internal audits and regulatory inspections for accreditation.

Skills

CAAM Part 147 training

JPK program instruction

Aircraft maintenance knowledge

Education

Engineering degree in aviation/aeronautical

Job description

Position Title

Technical Instructor, Basic Training (B2)

Reporting To

Manager, Basic Training

Position Summary

Develop and conduct Training courses, exams, aircraft structured practical training and assessment of aircraft task to support the Company, Industry, Civil Aviation Authority of Malaysia (CAAM) and Jabatan Pembangunan Kemahiran (JPK) and other Regulatory requirements.

Key Accountabilities

• Develop and update approved training courses in accordance with CAAM, JPK, and internal company standards to support both internal operational needs and external customer training requirements.
• Conduct theoretical and practical training sessions, ensuring effective delivery and adherence to regulatory standards under CAAM Part 147, and JPK training frameworks.
• Perform trainee assessments and evaluations, including practical tasks, oral questioning, and portfolio reviews, ensuring trainee competence as required under CAAM-approved syllabi and JPK’s National Occupational Skills Standards (NOSS).
• Generate, review and amend questions of knowledge examination to ensure compliance with the requirement of training organization approval by CAAM, JPK and other regulatory bodies
• Invigilate and mark examinations, ensuring proper exam conduct, accurate result recording, and compliance with all applicable regulatory guidelines.
• Develop, review, and maintain training materials, manuals, and teaching aids to ensure instructional effectiveness and ongoing compliance with current regulatory standards and industry practices.
• Participate in internal audits, regulatory inspections, and compliance reviews relating to CAAM Part 147, EASA Part 147, and JPK program accreditation, including implementing corrective or preventive actions when required.
• Support JPK program implementation, including the coordination and documentation of On-the-Job Training (OJT), logbook verification, trainee guidance, and preparation for JPK assessments (e.g., PP, PPD, PPL roles where applicable).
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives by providing feedback on course effectiveness, training needs, facility and equipment upgrades, and trainee performance data for curriculum enhancement
• To perform other duties as assigned by Superiors

Qualifications / Areas of Experience

• 3 Years as Licensed Aircraft Engineers holding the CAAM Aircraft Type Approvals and familiar with maintenance of aircraft and its components with 3 years as the licensed or approval holders
• Eligible to instruct CAAM Part 147 type training, basic training, and JPK program.

Or;

• Holds a valid CAAM AML (without type rating), with at least 3 years of relevant practical maintenance experience.
• Eligible to instruct CAAM Part 147 basic training common modules and JPK program.

Or;

Areas of Experience

• Holds a recognized engineering degree in a relevant field (e.g., aviation, aeronautical). Practical maintenance experience is an added advantage but not mandatory.
• Eligible to instruct JPK program only, in accordance with JPK instructor criteria
• Attended the Train the Trainer Course / TVET-i
• Possess over three years of professional experience in aircraft maintenance, including adherence to regulatory standards and hands‑on technical expertise

Aircraft Maintenance

Personality Traits

• Possess high and updated technical knowledge of the subject being taught
• Possess the ability to put across knowledge to receptive students such that the required level of knowledge