Overview
Workshop Manager APAC Jobs in Kuala Lumpur City, Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia at Skyways Technics
Title: Workshop Manager APAC
Company: Skyways Technics
Location: Kuala Lumpur City, Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Primary Responsibilities
- Ensure all maintenance and overhaul activities comply with approved manuals and relevant aviation authority requirements.
- Implement, maintain, and continuously improve AS9110/9120 Quality Management Systems, including SOPs, policies, manuals, and audit support.
- Ensure all airworthiness data (National Aviation Authorities, OEM, customer manuals) are available, up‑to‑date, and accessible to staff.
- Respond to audits (internal & external), implement corrective and preventive actions, and ensure timely closure of Non Conformance Reports.
- Lead, supervise, and guide technicians and supervisors to ensure efficient, safe, and cost‑effective repair/overhaul operations.
- Optimize workshop performance in cost, turnaround time (TAT), manpower efficiency, productivity, and system utilization.
- Ensure accurate and efficient use of IT systems for planning, maintenance execution, traceability, and reporting.
- Oversee proper storage, handling, and housekeeping of tools, parts, materials, and equipment.
- Ensure all worksheets, work cards, and maintenance documentation comply with authorities and company standards.
- Establish and maintain a clear organizational structure to support operational and regulatory requirements.
- Ensure adequate, competent, and properly trained personnel for planning, performing, inspecting, and certifying work.
- Ensure personnel are trained on the latest methods, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
- Implement and enforce human factors requirements, including duty time limits.
- Ensure workshop facilities, tools, and equipment are suitable, available, maintained, and calibrated according to OEM and authorities’ requirements.
- Oversee proper storage facilities for parts, tools, equipment, and materials.
- Ensure safe and healthy working conditions, including proper PPE availability and usage.
- Assess manpower availability against workload.
- Plan and execute contingency actions, including engaging approved subcontractors when needed.
- Ensure effective workload distribution across technicians and support staff.
- Ensure consistent usage of standard work cards or worksheets across the workshop per authorities’ requirements.
- Ensure IT systems for maintenance, planning, and reporting are used effectively and accurately.
- Prepare for and support customer and authority audits.
- Communicate operational issues, resource limitations, and quality matters promptly to the Accountable Manager and relevant stakeholders.
- Ensure handover plans, delegation of duties, and operational continuity measures are in place during absence.
- Perform other duties reasonably assigned from time to time by the Company.
Secondary Responsibilities
- Provide leadership, coaching, and performance management to all workshop personnel.
- Plan and implement continuous training programs to maintain staff competency and regulatory compliance.
- Perform Competence Assessment in a timely manner for relevant staff.
- Manage consumables used by Workshop personnel.
- Liaise with stakeholders (Repair Sales, Customer Support, Planning, Procurement, Technical Services etc) in ensuring components are released in a timely manner.
- Liaise with Training Coordinator in maintaining complete and up‑to‑date training records.
- Ensure cost of Manhours is controlled.
- Lead discussions and resolution of safety and environmental issues
Qualifications
- Degree in Aviation, Engineering, or a related discipline.
- Strong organisational, and coordination skills.
- High attention to detail and accuracy in documentation.
- Effective communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, and training record systems.
- Proactive mindset with continuous improvement orientation.
Experience
- Experience in aviation workshop environment, especially on structure repair.
- Working knowledge of Part 145 requirements.
- Experience in a CAAM / EASA / FAA-approved Part 145 organization.
- Familiarity with audit preparation and regulatory interactions.
- Experience in managing Part 145 workshop organization.
