AARON ZHI XIU CHONG
Singapore
Summary
Responsible Licensed Aircraft Maintenance Engineer with 18 years of hands-on line maintenance in Singapore and overseas station. Skilled in overseeing daily operations with team members to meet organization goals. Proven ability to troubleshoot defect, authority ramp inspection, and AOG support for various commercial aircrafts. Demonstrates aircraft maintenance to the highest safety and regulatory standards in fast-paced environments. Equipped with good knowledge of CAAS regulations. Experienced team leader in managing shift operations and team mentorship.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Assistant Foreman
SIA Engineering Company
04.2021 - Current
- Lead a team of License engineers, Certifying Technicians and technicians in performing line maintenance tasks.
- Oversee daily maintenance operations to ensure smooth operation for customer fleet, e.g timely arrival and departure of flight.
- Monitor planned maintenance task completion and ensure that tasks are carried out efficiently and without compromising quality standards.
- Monitor SQ fleet towing activity in Changi airport and adhere to safety standards.
- Provide updates and work improvement suggestions to Senior Management during monthly meetings.
- Attended meetings with other Operation teams to coordinate on daily work schedules.
- Conduct yearly performance review for the team under my supervision.
Senior License Aircraft Maintenance Engineer
SIA Engineering Company
01.2013 - 03.2021
- Conduct defect rectification and system troubleshooting to ensure minimum aircraft downtime.
- Conduct line maintenance transit checks and base layover checks before flight.
- Perform line maintenance LRU component change and inspection task to ensure
- Perform AOG support in Singapore.
- Participate in overseas station certification for SIA wide body fleet.
License Aircraft Maintenance Engineer
SIA Engineering Company
01.2008 - 01.2013
- Perform line maintenance transit check, base stop check and LRU replacement for SIA wide body fleet.
- Rectify defects on technical log, ADDL, CDL and CDDL.
Aircraft Apprentice Maintenance Engineer (AAME)
SIA Engineering Company
01.2005 - 12.2007
- During this period of traineeship, I acquired valuable aircraft maintenance skills and knowledge and obtained SAR B1 aircraft maintenance license.
Education
Diploma - Aeronautical Engineering
Singapore Polytechnic
Singapore01.2005
Higher Nitec - Mechatronics Engineering
ITE Dover
Singagpore01.2000
Skills
- Adaptable learner
- Responsive to evolving situations
- Effective verbal communication
- Proficient in independent tasks
- Supportive team participant
- Driven individual
- Possess strong analytical skill
- Analytical problem solving
- Leadership proficiency
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint
- Good understanding of Aircraft Technical Logs, Deferred Defect Log, Work Orders, MEL/CDL management
- Good knowledge CAAS Airworthiness Requirements (Singapore Air Navigation Order), EASA Part-145
- Basic Borescope skills
- EGR For B330, A350, B747, B777, B787
- Strong analytical skills
- Microsoft words, Excel, PowerPoint, Adobe PDF
- Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills
- Strong leadership during shifts and emergency situations
- High adaptability in fast-paced airline/MRO environments
- Committed to safety, quality, and regulatory compliance
- Effective communicator with MCC, cockpit crew, and inspector
Accomplishments
- Star employee award in Sep 2018.
- Supervised team of 60 staff members.
- Collaborated with IT team in developing software for staff assignment allocation in Jul 2023.
Certification
- Aircraft Maintenance License (AML) – CAAS
- B1.1 A330 (RR TRENT 700)
- B1.1 A340-500 (RR TRENT 500)
- B1.1 A350 (RR TRENT XWB)
- B1.1 B747-400 (PW 4000)
- B1.1 B777-200/300 (GE 90)
- B1.1 777F Differences
- B1.1 B777-200/300 (RR TRENT 800)
- B1.1 B787-8/9/10 (RR TRENT 1000)
Languages
English
Chinese (Mandarin)
Chinese (Cantonese)
Malay
Timeline
Assistant Foreman
SIA Engineering Company
04.2021 - Current
Senior License Aircraft Maintenance Engineer
SIA Engineering Company
01.2013 - 03.2021
License Aircraft Maintenance Engineer
SIA Engineering Company
01.2008 - 01.2013
Aircraft Apprentice Maintenance Engineer (AAME)
SIA Engineering Company
01.2005 - 12.2007
Diploma - Aeronautical Engineering
Singapore Polytechnic
Higher Nitec - Mechatronics Engineering
ITE Dover