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About AirAsia

AirAsia was established by a government-owned automotive corporation, DRB-HICOM in 1993. In 2001, after garnering USD 11 million in debt, Tony Fernandes and Kamarudin Meranun's Tune Air Sdn Bhn bought AirAsia and turned it into one of the fastest-growing airlines in Asia. Today, AirAsia is known as a low-cost airline that enables passengers to fly to domestic and foreign destinations for a cheaper price. 

Your role

As a Contract Engineer at AirAsia Malaysia, you will have the responsibilities below:

Main Responsibility

• Organize, manage, and maintain an effective and economical administrative system within the Contracts Department in accordance with AirAsia X standards and CAA of Malaysia requirements.

Specific Function

• To perform a review of contracts to ensure that they are in accordance with CAA of Malaysia requirements (including Airworthiness Notice 6101 and 6102).
• Establish and maintain an effective and economical administrative system within the Contracts section.
• Plan, implement, and manage the budget requirements for the Contracts section.
• To actively participate in negotiation with vendors/customers where the Contracts aspect is concerned.
• To process contracts implication in purchases and sales of engineering services and equipment.
• To take appropriate follow-up action on Contractual issues.
• To prepare and present reports and analyses to engineering management.
• Advises management on Contractual concerns and solutions.
• Serves as the liaison for the Contracts section with other divisions, departments, and external agencies.
• Negotiates and resolves sensitive and controversial issues.
• To process Engineering warranty and insurance claims.
• To collect data, monitor, and analyze Engineering Direct Maintenance Costs. 
• Any other task as directed by the Contract Manager.

Training & development 

AirAsia encourages its employees, which are called Allstars, to have ambitious plans and work with the company to attain their goals. As strong advocates of continuous professional training and development, AirAsia believes in providing the Allstars with the opportunity to develop in order to realize their true potential. Below are the examples of training & development programs given when you work at AirAsia:

• Redbeat Academy (RBA) offers a range of online digital training modules in partnership with Google, for upskilling and reskilling.
• AirAsia 3.0 Digital & Data Transformation
• IATA - Managing Accident Prevention and Investigation
• Human Factors and Safety Investigations (HFASI)
• Certified Information System Security Professional
• Senior Leadership Workshop - Supply Chain, Logistics and Operation Management
• (source:newsroom.airasia.com)

Compensation & benefits

If you are hired as Contract Engineer at AirAsia Malaysia, you may expect to earn MYR 52,000 to MYR 80,000 annually. Please note that this number is not official, so please use this as a reference only.(source:glassdoor.com) 

The employee benefits you may get include:

• Physical Wellbeing: Be at your best and recover from unexpected circumstances
• Emotional Wellbeing: For your work-life balance and mental health support
• Financial Wellbeing: Helping you be prepared for now and tomorrow, financially.
• Social Wellbeing: A sense of belonging is key - we have platforms to keep you informed and included
• Allstar Specials: If you aren't an Allstar, you aren't getting this!

Career progression

AirAsia doesn't mention career progression for this position. However, since there are senior levels in this position, you may expect to grow your career to a higher level after working or improving your performance for certain periods.  

Work-life balance

In this role, you will be working in the Sepang office where its operational hours start at 9 AM and end at 6 PM, from Monday to Friday. Then, there is also a flexible working arrangement to support your work-life balance even better.

Company culture

AirAsia culture is acknowledged by most employees as a humble and fun environment to work in. The company has an interactive and fun office equipped with a fully equipped gym, clinic, physiotherapy, E-sports, pool table, and RedDeck with a mini golf course, futsal, and basketball court. Enjoy yoga, Bootcamp, Zumba, and make many new friends as you embark on a new journey with the Allstars family.

About you

To apply for this role, you need to meet the qualifications below:

• Possess a recognized Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or any related field or any equivalent experience in Aviation.
• Fresh graduates are encouraged to apply. 
• Candidates with some experience in contract management preferably related to aviation will have an added advantage. 
• The ability to analyze problems logically, spot trends, and possible consequences and determine appropriate actions.

How to apply

To apply to this position, simply click the "Apply on employer site" button on this page. We will direct you to AirAsia Malaysia's official link for this vacancy. Make sure you have read all of the requirements mentioned above.