Maintenance Manager - London

About the role

Singapore Airlines is looking for an experienced Licensed Aircraft Engineer to join its Engineering Division as Maintenance Manager, based in London (Heathrow) on local UK employment terms. The role oversees aircraft technical handling and airworthiness support for SIA operations, ensuring compliance with Singapore airworthiness requirements and SIA standards.

Key responsibilities

• Oversee daily aircraft technical operations across assigned stations in Europe, ensuring compliance with airworthiness requirements.
• Manage and ensure the performance of Technical Handling Agents (THA) and Ground Handling Agents (GHA), meeting SIA standards for safety, timeliness and KPIs.
• Provide aircraft certification and maintenance releases for SIA aircraft as required.
• Coordinate with stakeholders during delays and aircraft on ground (AOG) situations to restore serviceability quickly.
• Manage spares inventory, including sourcing, reporting and replenishment in line with operating plans.
• Build and maintain relationships with authorities, airlines, agents, vendors and OEMs.
• Monitor, report and analyse operational performance (delays, audits, monthly reports) and recommend improvements.
• Support budgeting, audits, vendor evaluation, asset upkeep and general administration, including staff supervision.

Required profile

• Preferred: CAAS SAR-66 AML holder with at least 5 years' experience as a Licensed Aircraft Engineer on at least two SIA aircraft types in a line maintenance environment (or a foreign AML convertible to CAAS SAR-66).
• Strong knowledge of Singapore Air Navigation Order, Singapore Airworthiness Requirements and quality systems.
• Good technical knowledge and troubleshooting familiarity with SIA-operated aircraft types.
• Experience in budget preparation and management is a plus.
• Able to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment, including irregular or extended hours.
• Willingness to relocate to London and travel at short notice.