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SAESL offers a one-year traineeship in Singapore for aspiring aircraft engine technicians. The programme combines initial familiarisation, classroom lessons, and on-the-job training on Rolls‑Royce Trent engines.
Participants receive a fully sponsored training with a monthly allowance of S$1,600–S$1,800 and, upon completion, must serve a two-year bond with SAESL. The starting shift-rostered salary during training ranges S$2,050–S$2,150.
A joint venture between Rolls-Royce and SIA Engineering Company, Singapore Aero Engine Services Private Limited (SAESL) is the world's largest Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) facility for all variants of the Rolls-Royce Trent engines. We are proud to operate our own state-of-the-art engine test facility for engines up to 150,000lb thrust and 140 in diameter.
Since its inception in 2001, SAESL has grown exponentially to become an integral part of Singapore aerospace ecosystem supporting airline customers across six continents. We welcome you to join our ever-growing SAESL family.
This traineeship is an opportunity for aspiring individuals who are keen to join aviation industry but do not meet the pre-requisites as a trained aircraft engine technician. Upon successful completion of the programme, a career as a qualified aircraft engine technician awaits you.
The programme involves a fully-sponsored training programme with an allowance of S$1,600 S$1,800 per month over the one-year training period. The programme encompasses initial company familiarisation, classroom training and on-the-job training. The initial familiarisation in SAESL provides an insight to the working environment prior to attending classroom training. The three-month classroom training, consisting of theory and practical sessions, will be conducted and assessed by an external training academy. The nine-month on-the-job training in SAESL provides the opportunity to learn and work on the renowned Rolls-Royce Trent Engines.
Upon completion of the training, the qualified aircraft engine technician will serve a two-year bond with SAESL.
The starting salary of a shift-rostered technician at SAESL is between S$2,050 and S$2,150. Career progression opportunity is open to promising technicians.