Base Maintenance Malaysia (BMM), a subsidiary of SIA Engineering Company Limited, has celebrated the graduation of its first cohort of 55 trainee technicians. This marks a significant step in developing skilled talent for Malaysia’s aerospace sector amid rising demand for maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) services in the Asia-Pacific region.
The Technician Trainee Programme, introduced by BMM, aims to strengthen Malaysia’s aerospace talent pipeline and support the country’s Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) ecosystem. Over 100 technicians have been enrolled in the programme, which combines classroom learning with hands-on experience over 12 months. The curriculum covers aircraft maintenance fundamentals, safety, regulatory compliance, and on-the-job training.
The graduation ceremony, officiated by Ng Sze Han, Selangor State Executive Counsellor for Investment, Trade and Mobility, highlights the collaboration between industry and government to develop a sustainable skilled talent pipeline. This initiative aligns with Malaysia’s Aerospace Industry Blueprint 2030, which seeks to enhance the nation’s capabilities as a regional MRO hub.
BMM has partnered with local aviation training institutions, including Universiti Kuala Lumpur Malaysian Institute of Aviation Technology, ADMAL Aviation College, and APR Aviation Training Centre, to provide students with real-world maintenance operations exposure. “Developing skilled Malaysian aerospace professionals is central to our long-term investment in Malaysia’s aerospace sector,” said Lee Yang Loong, CEO of BMM.
As global MRO demand grows, BMM’s efforts to cultivate a robust local talent pipeline are seen as essential for the industry’s future.
