
For those who want to apply for this JOB:-
Malaysia Airlines invites qualified and ambitious school leavers to aspire to an exciting career as a Aircraft Maintenance Trainee. This programme is tailor-made to develop and empower young individuals to be licensed aircraft maintenance engineers (LAME). The Aircraft Maintenance Engineer's Licenses are endorsed by the Department of Civil Aviation (DCA), which directly reports to the Ministry of Transport.
The applications are processed by the Human Resources and the Technical Training Department.
The Aircraft Maintenance Trainee programme is divided into two programmes:
1. Mechanical Aircraft Engineering Programme, which comprises the airframe, engine and electrical trades; and
2. Avionics Aircraft Engineering Programme, which comprises the electrical, instrument and radio trades.
SCOPE OF WORK
The responsibilities of LAME in accordance with the Malaysian Civil Aviation Regulations 1996 are to:
1. Certify for the release to service (CRS) of any maintenance work carried out on a civil aircraft (highest category being public transport). Maintenance means any one or combination of overhaul, repair, inspection, replacement, modification or defect rectification of an aircraft or its components.
2. Certify for the completion of the requirements of a maintenance schedule (CMR - Certificate of Maintenance Review).
3. Certify aircraft for their fitness for flight.
The fulfilment of the above certifications (among other legal requirements) are mandatory before DCA can issue a certificate of airworthiness (COFA) to render any aircraft fit to fly.
THE SELECTION PROCESS
All qualified candidates are required to undergo the following procedures before being selected.
A. Entry Requirements
Interested candidates must possess the following minimum qualifications in Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) or Sijil Pelajaran Vokasional Malaysia (SPVM): Bahasa Malaysia : 4B
Physics : 4B
Mathematics or Additional Mathematics : 4B
English : 4B
B. Aptitude Test
The test comprises the following:
1. Intelligence test and mechanical reasoning
2. Mathematics and science
3. English
C. Interview Process
D. Medical Checkup
Individuals who are mentally and physically fit with good eyesight and are not colour blind will be selected.
E. Induction Process
Upon final acceptance, the candidates will undergo an induction programme for enrolment and a briefing on the company rules and regulations, the training centre facilities and the main features of the training programme.
THE TRAINING PROGRAMME
The Training Facilities
1. Classroom sessions/computer based training/simulators
The trainee will attend the theoretical studies in classrooms comprising of class lectures and further supplemented by computer based training (CBT) facilities and simulators. Aircraft and workshop visits are also required.
2. Avionics/Mechanical Workshop
This programme offers the trainees the right balance of theoretical studies and practical training. The trainees are also required to undergo practical training on mechanical/avionics workshops and aircraft standard practices to develop their engineering and maintenance skills.
3. Zodiac Aircraft Plant Assembly
After acquiring the necessary knowledge and skills, they will also be exposed to aircraft manufacturing, development process and the mechanics of flying.
4. Workshop/Hangar Work Areas
To further enhance knowledge, the trainees will undergo on-the-job training (OJT) on maintenance tasks in various workshops and hangars in Subang, KLIA and other locations as required. Apart from that, the trainees are also required to undergo OJT in maintenance management areas such as quality assurance, technical services, materials management, among others.
5. Libraries/Technical Publications Office
To assist the trainees in their studies and research, MAS has excellent library facilities which includes a mini library and a Technical Publication Office in Subang and the main library in Malaysia Airlines Academy (MAS Academy), Kelana Jaya.
Career Development
Upon successful completion of the training program & DCA and MAS Quality Assurance Written And Oral Examinations, the trainees will finally be established as a LAME and assigned to various work areas and line stations in Malaysia.
Apart from being a LAME, career prospects include promotion opportunities to management or senior management levels within the company.
Academically, the 'license', which is recognised as equivalent to a honours degree, will enable the LAME to further his studies in obtaining a Masters or even a Doctorate in various fields.
Training Programme
After successful completion of a structured training programme on the maintenance of aircraft, trainees will be established as Licensed Aircraft Engineers. The training period will be approximately 5 years