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Maintenance Engineer (Aircraft)

Overview

Maintenance engineers inspect and maintain airfield surfaces and specialised systems.

Description

  • Carry out required airfield maintenance works.
  • Work with contractors to compile documentation for audits and compliance checks.
  • Report breaches in safety or security standards to authorities immediately.
  • Inspect airfield specialised systems according to standard operating procedures.
  • Monitor maintenance works carried out by external contractors to maintain quality standards.

Entry requirements

  • You'll need minimally a Diploma in an Engineering discipline for a solid foundation in technical aspects of aircraft maintenance.
  • Obtaining an Airfield Driving Permit is necessary for working at airports, landing fields, runways, and construction sites.

Salary

$3,500 – 5,300

/mo

Salary ranges are estimated based on public information found on Singaporean job portals, including MyCareersFuture, MySkillsFuture. Updated as of 2026.

Trivia

Being a maintenance engineer isn't all hands-on work. You'll also need to collate data and test results to produce surface and status reports for infrastructure maintenance.

What to expect

You must be able to understand technical drawings to perform repairs and maintenance, and conduct safety checks to ensure aircraft are safe and operational.

Soft
skills

Decision Making

Ability to critically assess situations and make informed, effective choices under pressure during maintenance operations.

Digital Literacy

Be competent in using digital tools and platforms for engineering solutions and communication.

Problem-Solving

Able to identify, analyse, and resolve issues with innovative and practical solutions.

Airfield Civil Infrastructure and Specialised Systems Maintenance

Trained to maintain structures and systems for efficient airport operation and safety compliance.

Airfield Driving Permit

Possess certification operate vehicles on airfields.

Engineering Standards Audit and Assessment

Able to evaluate engineering projects to ensure they meet standards and safety regulations.

Hard
skills

Frequently asked questions

Aircraft technicians are responsible for maintaining ground service equipment, while maintenance engineers focus on maintaining airfield surfaces and specialised systems.

They need a valid Class 3 driving license first, then attend the Airfield Rules Course at Changi Airport Group approved centres and pass the required tests.

They use airfield logbooks, maintenance reports, and condition monitoring logs to document airfield conditions and track maintenance activities.

They conduct inspections and risk assessments, monitoring systems to ensure any safety hazards are reported and fixed immediately.

They use collaborative platforms and document-sharing services to improve communication and coordination with contractors.