Section Manager, Engineering

Company
Scoot!
Job Location
Singapore, Asia Pacific
Job Role
Engineer
Contract Type
Full-Time
Salary
Posted Date
2026-05-12
Job Expiry Date
2026-06-11
Qualification
Skills Certificate

Summary

To oversight base maintenance checks. Reporting to VP Engineering, He/she is primarily responsible for driving team to deliver timely completion of maintenance checks and rectifications in a base hangar. This will be inclusive of both maintenance checks in Singapore or overseas hangar.


Job Description

Base operations

  • Lead team to oversight Aircraft Maintenance checks with all MROs(SIN and overseas).
  • Maintain good relationship with MROs liaison and ensured checks preparations and progress are monitored.
  • Forecast and escalate any issues that will delay checks to management and work with MRO/ITM/FTM lead to resolve. 
  • Ensure daily reports on progress of maintenance checks in base maintenance hangars
  • Management of check delays / AOG situations and provide coordination with service partners and relevant departments for technical support, spares and manpower for daily operations, delays / AOG / Incidents / accidents.
  • Conduct periodic audits of the MRO to ensure proper completion of maintenance works and accuracy of documentation

Aircraft and Engine De-lease/Sale Management

  • Develop a stagger plan for aircraft checks slot and engine maintenance as required to meet turn around time for lease return checks.
  • Administer out of scope warranty claims on Scoot’s aircraft fleet.
  • Management of aircraft Lessor and MRO lead during checks to resolve issues and ensure timely delivery of aircraft return.
  • To support Scoot’s aircraft sales plan as required

Cost Management

  • To capture and monitor maintenance costs related to hangar activities.
  • Verification and disputing of excessive financial charges that are incurred relating to aircraft maintenance, engine / component repair or overhaul during hangar maintenance activities.
  • Managing spares requirement for line / base

Technical Projects

  • Work on continual improvement projects to bring about maintenance cost-savings and efficiency gain in workflow for hangar checks


Job Requirements

  • Preferably experienced License Aircraft Engineer (B1.1) with A320 and B787 type coverage;
  • Experience in base maintenance work;
  • Proficient with computer and Microsoft office software;
  • Experience with fleet EIS support, lease and de-lease management;
  • Good Interpersonal skills & Communication skills, both oral and written English. 
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