ST Engineering: Over 500 jobs to be offered in Singapore as new SG aircraft maintenance facility opens
Summary ST Engineering opened its fourth aircraft maintenance facility in Singapore on Oct 9, with over 500 jobs planned. The S$170 million Changi Creek site adds 40% capacity to the company’s Singapore-widebody aircraft maintenance network. Drones, artificial intelligence (AI) and robots will support inspections and parts delivery, with the company targeting a 25% productivity gain. SINGAPORE:…
On October 9, ST Engineering inaugurated its fourth aircraft maintenance facility in Singapore, located at Changi Creek, with an investment of S$170 million. The facility is set to create over 500 jobs when fully operational, adding 40% capacity to the company's Singapore-widebody aircraft maintenance network. The introduction of drones, artificial intelligence (AI), and robots aims to enhance aircraft inspections and parts delivery, resulting in a targeted 25% productivity gain.
ST Engineering's new site in Changi Creek is Singapore's second-largest aerospace facility and will provide four bays for widebody aircraft, which are frequently used on long-haul routes. Deputy Prime Minister Gan Kim Yong, who is also the Minister for Trade and Industry, stated that the investment is timely given the expected growth in air traffic across the Asia-Pacific region. He further urged ST Engineering to assist in developing skills and long-term careers for Singaporeans in the aerospace sector.
The new facility will use drones for aircraft inspections, artificial intelligence models to detect corrosion, paint defects, and dents, and camera-equipped robotic arms to inspect landing gear, potentially cutting inspection time by up to 83%. Robots will also move tools, parts, and materials within the hangar, reducing manual handling by approximately 7,800 manhours annually. Additionally, ST Engineering plans to utilize 3D-printed aircraft parts to ensure customers have quicker access to critical components.
The company's President of Commercial Aerospace, Kevin Chow, emphasized that the investment reflects confidence in Singapore as an air hub and hopes to expand the technology to overseas facilities in the next one to two years. The facility's dual purpose is to maintain more aircraft and test ways to improve operational efficiency. Despite the advanced technology, skilled personnel will remain crucial in assessing faults and executing repairs.
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