• 45 employees recognised for exemplary actions or excellence at work • Unions lauded for solidarity during the COVID-19 pandemic and ongoing partnership
SINGAPORE, October 3, 2024 -- SIA Engineering Company Limited (“SIAEC” or the “Company”) recognised 45 employees for their efforts and achievements at its Soaring Stars Awards Ceremony held at the Sands Expo & Convention Centre on 1 October 2024. The annual gala event celebrates employees for their exemplary actions or excellence at work that serve as an inspiration to others.
One of the award recipients, Mr Lam Meng Lui, was recognised as a 'Star Leader' for demonstrating exceptional leadership and motivating his team to pursue excellence. He was credited for being a role model in implementing process improvements such as conducting weekly Gemba walks to enhance workplace efficiency and productivity, as well as strengthening communication between management and operational staff. The awards ceremony took on additional significance as it marked his 32nd service anniversary with SIAEC. Tapping on the Company's career development pathways and with the support of mentors, he rose through the technician ranks before being appointed as a Licensed Aircraft Engineer. He now leads a team of 75 aircraft engineers and technicians at SIAEC’s Base Maintenance division.
Another award winner was Ms Siti Aisyah Binte Ramlee, an aircraft technician at the Company’s Line Maintenance division. She received the 'Continuous Improvement Star' for demonstrating exceptional application of the 5S Lean concept for an Airbus A350 project, resulting in enhanced equipment organisation and an optimised rack space for aircraft pitot probe covers. Her proactive mindset and professionalism in driving transformation initiatives, coupled with her resilience in overcoming obstacles shone through and were critical to the project's success.
In brief
SIA Engineering Company Limited says it honoured 45 employees at its Soaring Stars Awards ceremony in Singapore on 1 October 2024. The annual event recognises workplace contributions and achievements. Lam Meng Lui received the Star Leader award for leadership and process-improvement efforts; the ceremony coincided with his 32nd service anniversary. He leads 75 aircraft engineers and technicians in the company’s Base Maintenance division. Aircraft technician Siti Aisyah Binte Ramlee received the Continuous Improvement Star for work on an Airbus A350 project involving equipment organisation and rack space. The company also recognised three unions for their support during the COVID-19 period, business recovery and its ongoing Continuous Improvement programme.
Key takeaways
- SIAEC recognised 45 employees at its annual Soaring Stars Awards ceremony.
- Lam Meng Lui received the Star Leader award and marked 32 years with the company.
- Siti Aisyah Binte Ramlee was honoured for improvement work on an Airbus A350 project.
- The company paid tribute to three unions for support during the pandemic and business recovery.
Mr Chin Yau Seng, Chief Executive Officer, SIAEC, said: “SIAEC’s Soaring Stars Awards serve to recognise the contributions and achievements of our diverse and talented workforce. They also underscore SIAEC’s commitment to its people. As we progress on our journey of Continuous Improvement, we remain committed to developing and enabling members of our team to create value for our customers and business through collaboration and innovation.”
SIAEC also paid tribute to its three unions, the Air-Transport Executive Staff Union (AESU), SIA Engineering Company Engineers and Executives Union (SEEU), and Singapore Airlines Staff Union (SIASU). The unions were lauded for standing in solidarity with the Company during COVID-19 as well as for their support for the post-pandemic business recovery. The unions were recognised for their ongoing partnership and support for the Company’s Continuous Improvement programme.
Soaring Stars 2024 Award Winners (from left) Mr Lam Meng Lui and Ms Siti Aisyah Binte Ramlee.
SIAEC Senior Management and three Unions (AESU, SEEU and SIASU)
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About SIA Engineering Company
(Company Registration No. 198201025C)
www.siaec.com.sg
SIA Engineering Company (SIAEC) is a major provider of aircraft maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) services in Asia-Pacific. SIAEC has a client base of more than 80 international carriers and aerospace equipment manufacturers. It provides line maintenance services at more than 30 airports in eight countries, as well as airframe, engine and component services on some of the most advanced and widely used commercial aircraft in the world.
The 24 subsidiaries and joint ventures with original equipment manufacturers and strategic partners in Singapore, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia, Philippines, the United States of America and Vietnam increase the depth and breadth of the Company’s service offerings. SIAEC has approvals from 28 national aviation regulatory authorities to provide MRO services for aircraft registered in the United States of America, Europe, China and other countries.
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SIA Engineering Company Limited
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Questions around this news
What does SIA Engineering Company do?
The release describes SIA Engineering Company as an Asia-Pacific provider of aircraft maintenance, repair and overhaul services. Its work includes line maintenance at airports and airframe, engine and component services. The company says it serves more than 80 international carriers and aerospace equipment manufacturers, and has approvals from 28 national aviation regulatory authorities.
Who received recognition at SIAEC’s 2024 Soaring Stars Awards?
The ceremony recognised 45 employees for exemplary actions or excellence at work. Among the recipients, Lam Meng Lui received the Star Leader award for leadership and workplace improvements, while aircraft technician Siti Aisyah Binte Ramlee received the Continuous Improvement Star for applying the 5S Lean concept to an Airbus A350 project.
What is the 5S Lean concept?
The 5S Lean concept is a workplace organisation method intended to make work areas orderly, efficient and easier to maintain. Its five steps are commonly described as sort, set in order, shine, standardize and sustain. Organisations use the approach to reduce clutter, make tools and materials easier to locate, and encourage consistent work practices.
What does aircraft maintenance, repair and overhaul involve?
Aircraft maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) covers activities that keep aircraft and their systems safe and serviceable. Maintenance includes scheduled inspections and routine servicing; repair addresses faults or damage; and overhaul involves more extensive examination, refurbishment or rebuilding of components. The work may cover the aircraft structure, engines and individual parts.
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