Maintenance Controller

Singapore Airlines; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Singapore Airlines seeks a Maintenance Controller in the Maintenance Operations division to provide 24/7 technical support to THAs and flight crews at line stations. You will monitor aircraft status and collaborate with overseas THAs to rectify defects at the first opportune ground time.

You must be a Licensed Aircraft Engineer with line experience, strong interpersonal and analytical skills, and readiness for night shifts to ensure smooth operations across the SIA network.

Qualifications

• Licensed Aircraft Engineer with line maintenance experience.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with diverse teams.
• Excellent planning, organization and problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Constant monitoring of technical status of aircraft during flight for defects or issues.
• Provide technical expertise and recommendations to flight crew and THAs at overseas stations.
• Collaborate with THAs to manage flight delays and AOG situations.
• Coordinate with Engineering, Operations Control Centre and divisions on delays and AOGs.
• Source and track AOG/station spares usage and loans.
• Serve as the focal point of Engineering matters for daily operations.
• Troubleshoot defects at line stations and ensure up-to-date documentation.
• Monitor planned and unplanned rectification work on night-stopped aircraft.
• Generate reports on technical delays and aircraft ground incidents.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Planning & organization

Analytical problem solving

Independent work

Shift readiness 24/7

Education

Licensed Aircraft Engineer

Tools

IT skills

Job description

The successful candidate will join the Maintenance Operations department in SIA Engineering Division. Reporting to Manager Maintenance Operations, the Maintenance Controller is primarily responsible for providing 24‑hour round‑the‑clock technical advice and support to Technical Handling Agents servicing SIA and SIA subsidiary airlines’ aircraft at all line stations.

Key Responsibilities

• Constant monitoring of technical status of aircraft during flight for any defects or technical issues that are encountered.
• To provide technical expertise and recommendations to flight crew for aircraft during flight as well as technical assistance and instructions to Technical Handling Agents (THA) at all overseas stations in rectifying defects at the first opportune ground time.
• Work with all THAs in managing the flight, flight delays and Aircraft on Ground (AOG) situations.
• Work with all other Engineering Departments, SIA Operations Control Centre and other SIA Divisions in managing flight, flight delays and AOG situations.
• Source and track AOG / station spares usage and spare loan.
• Act as the focal point of Engineering matters for SIA daily operations.
• Troubleshoot defects encountered in Line Station.
• Ensure that all Technical Documents, paper and electronic version used are up to date.
• Monitoring of planned work and unplanned rectification work being done on night‑stopped or stay‑over aircraft.
• Generate reports on all technical delays and aircraft ground incidents.

Requirements

• The candidate should be a Licensed Aircraft Engineer and should have experience in line work, preferably 10 years of experience.
• Excellent interpersonal skills as the job requires interaction with various user departments.
• Excellent planning and organisation skills and be able to work independently.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• This position requires working on shift, 24/7.
• Good IT skills.

We thank all candidates for your interest in Singapore Airlines, and regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.