Trainee Licensed Aircraft Engineer

ST Engineering; Singapore; On-site; SGD 30,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

ST Engineering in Singapore East is seeking a Trainee Licensed Aircraft Engineer to join a structured training program designed to prepare candidates for the LAE role.

The 60-month pathway includes on-the-job training, calibration and tool maintenance, and compliance with maintenance data, safety standards, and CRS requirements. Training starts April 2027, with bonding for the duration of the program and five years thereafter.

Qualifications

• Diploma or degree in Mechanical, Electrical or Electronics Engineering.
• Training period of 36 months (incl. on-the-job training).
• Trainees will be bonded for the duration of training and 5 years thereafter.
• Training programme will commence in April 2027.

Responsibilities

• Day-to-day maintenance and rectification of aircraft defects.
• Ensure work complies with maintenance data, company, authority and customer requirements.
• Issue CRS for maintenance and repair per Quality Department authorization.
• Assist in forecasting manpower, spares and equipment needs.
• Ensure staff observes safety, report unsafe conditions.
• Assist in incident/accident investigation and implement corrective actions.
• Maintain and calibrate tools and equipment under control.
• Keep aircraft on schedule with timely operations.
• Provide general supervision and discipline for staff under charge.
• Perform other duties as required.

Education

Mechanical / Electrical & Electronics Engineering

Job description

Job Title: Trainee Licensed Aircraft Engineer

Job Location Region: East

Job Description

ST Engineeringis a global technology, defence and engineering group with a diverse portfolio of businesses across the aerospace, smart city, defence and public security segments. The Group harnesses technology and innovation to solve real-world problems, enabling a more secure and sustainable world. Headquartered in Singapore, it has operations spanning Asia, Europe, the Middle East and the U.S., serving customers in more than 100 countries. ST Engineering reported a revenue of over $11 billion in 2024 and ranks among the largest companies listed on the Singapore Exchange. It is a component stock of MSCI Singapore, FTSE Straits Times Index and Dow Jones Best-in-Class Asia Pacific Index

TLAE will undergo 60 months structured program to become LAE

Job Duties of an LAE

• Day to day routine maintenance & rectification of aircraft defects
• Ensuring all work is carried out in accordance with approved maintenance data, company, authority and customers' requirements
• Performing aircraft release to service certification (CRS) for maintenance and repair of aircraft according to the Company authorization issued by Quality Department
• Assisting in the forecasting of manpower, spares & equipment needs
• Ensuring that all staff under his control observes safety precautions, reporting of unsafe working condition & operation
• Assisting in the investigation of incident/accident reports and ensuring corrective actions are implemented
• Ensuring that tools & equipment under his control are properly maintained, calibrated and correctly used for the jobs
• Ensuring action is taken at all times to maintain the aircraft on schedule
• General supervision, control & discipline of staff under his charge
• Performing other duties, as and when required

Requirements

• Minimum full time Diploma or Degree in Mechanical / Electrical & Electronics Engineering
• Training period is 36 months (inclusive of on-the-job training)
• Trainees will be bonded for the duration of training and 5 years thereafter
• Training programme will commence in April 2027