Vietnam Trainee Programmes
Overview
Advancing Vietnam’s Aviation Future
HAECO is expanding its footprint in Southeast Asia with strategic investments in Vietnam – one of Asia’s fastest-growing aviation hubs. This expansion will support the continued development of Vietnam’s aviation ecosystem, increasing its capacity to support both local and international airlines.
Building on a proud 75-year legacy of engineering excellence, HAECO is dedicated to developing a capable global workforce and a strong, sustainable talent pipeline. We are now seeking motivated technicians in Vietnam who aspire to a rewarding, long-term career in aircraft maintenance.
Whether you are a fresh graduate or exploring a future in aviation engineering, our two structured trainee programmes offer industry-leading training, hands-on experience, and global exposure – launching your career with one of the world’s leading providers of aircraft engineering and maintenance solutions.
• Aircraft Engineering Licence Trainee Programme (AELT)
• Aircraft Maintenance Mechanic Trainee Programme (AMMT)
Join HAECO to be part of something bigger!
Aircraft Engineering Licence Training (AELT)
This programme offers a fast-track pathway to becoming an internationally recognised Aircraft Engineer, with certifying authority and professional credentials that build value over the course of your career. Trainees will specialise in either Airframe & Engine (B1.1) or Avionics (B2).
Our structured 4-year programme comprises:
Two years of basic maintenance licence training and MRO-related theoretical and practical training, delivered at our leading training centre in Xiamen, China.
Two years of structured on-the-job training (OJT) at the maintenance hangar, where you can gain hands-on experience in a live operational environment.
Throughout the programme – and after completion – trainees will benefit from milestone-based development, dedicated coaching, and clear progression pathways into various technical and leadership roles.
Aircraft Maintenance Mechanic Trainee (AMMT)
This programme is designed to provide the hands-on skills and practical experience required to become a qualified Aircraft Maintenance Mechanic with HAECO.
Our structured 2-year programme comprises 3 to 6 months of classroom and practical training at the training centre and 18 to 21 months of structured on-the-job training (OJT) in the maintenance hangar.
Throughout the programme – and after completion – trainees will benefit from milestone-based development, dedicated coaching, and clear progression pathways to support their long-term career growth.
About HAECO Xiamen Training Centre
The HAECO Xiamen Training Centre, with a professional team of nearly 60 full-time instructors, delivers comprehensive training across a wide range of aviation maintenance disciplines. These include training courses for various aircraft types, basic license, practical skills, aviation English, human factors, and other specialised aviation maintenance courses for airlines, MROs, and universities in the Chinese Mainland, Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, South Korea, etc. The training centre is authorised to provide Airbus A320, A330 and A350 type training on behalf of Airbus. HAECO is also the first MRO organisation and aircraft maintenance training provider in Greater China to offer a Boeing 787 training suite.
Choosing the Right Trainee Path – Which One is Right for Me?
Aircraft Engineering Licence Training Programme (AELT) | Aircraft Maintenance Mechanic Trainee Programme (AMMT) |
| Best for you if | You are looking for a structured, licence-led pathway towards internationally recognised aircraft engineering qualifications and future certifying authority as a B1.1 (Airframe & Engine) or B2 (Avionics) engineer. | You want to accelerate your hands-on capabilities and build solid shop-floor experience through structured on-the-job training in a maintenance hangar. |
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| Consider | This pathway requires a strong technical foundation and commitment to a certification-led development pathway. | This pathway offers extensive hands-on learning, with strong day-to-day exposure to live maintenance operations. |
Your Path, Your Future
Choose the pathway that best aligns with your preferred development style!
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The next recruitment exercises for AELT and AMMT are scheduled for March-early May 2026, with intakes in July 2026 and August 2026 respectively.
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