Section Manager, Engineering

Summary

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.