Job Description

Location: Singapore, Singapore

Thales is a global technology leader trusted by governments, institutions, and enterprises to tackle their most demanding challenges. From quantum applications and artificial intelligence to cybersecurity and 6G innovation, our solutions empower critical decisions rooted in human intelligence. Operating at the forefront of aerospace and space, cybersecurity and digital identity, we’re driven by a mission to build a future we can all trust.

Thales Avionics (AVS) in Singapore conducts manufacturing and repair activities for aircraft OEMs and airlines respectively. This position is with the AVS Repair Unit (ARU – Autonomous Repair Unit) in Singapore, which is responsible for avionics, in-flight entertainment, and electrical systems maintenance, repair, and overhaul activities.

The Project Management Intern will support operations and project management activities related to repair retrofit programmes, working closely with cross-functional teams including operations, engineering, quality, supply chain, and logistics. The role provides exposure to how global retrofit initiatives are prepared, adapted, and deployed within a regulated aerospace MRO environment.

Responsibilities:

• Support the tuning and adaptation of worldwide retrofit requirements to align with local industrial and operational specificities during the retrofit preparation phase
• Follow up on the installation, readiness, and deployment of required tools and processes for the PureFlyt retrofit programme within ARU
• Assist in the validation of test benches, including coordination of testing activities and facilitation of quality processes and documentation
• Analyse and participate in supply chain testing activities to help improve, stabilise, and mature processes prior to the start of the retrofit programme
• Support project management activities, including tracking actions against the project plan, monitoring milestones, and preparing progress updates
• Coordinate project activities across functions and liaise with relevant functional managers to ensure alignment, issue resolution, and timely execution
• Support documentation of processes, risks, issues, and action items related to retrofit preparation and operations readiness

Requirements

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Comfortable with project tracking, coordination, and structured documentation
• Strong organisational, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Detail-oriented with the ability to manage multiple tasks in parallel
• Interest in operations, project management or industrial environments
• Exposure to regulated or quality-driven environments is an advantage
• Willingness to learn, able to work independently and take ownership of assigned responsibilities

Learning Outcomes

At the end of your internship, you will be able to achieve the following:

• Gain an inside view of aircraft repair operations and retrofit programmes
• Understand how operations support and project management enable successful programme deployment
• Learn how cross-functional teams collaborate in a complex aerospace MRO environment
• Develop practical skills in project coordination, process follow-up, and stakeholder management
• Contribute meaningfully to the preparation and execution of a major repair retrofit initiative

At Thales, we’re committed to fostering a workplace where respect, trust, collaboration, and passion drive everything we do. Here, you’ll feel empowered to bring your best self, thrive in a supportive culture, and love the work you do. Join us, and be part of a team reimagining technology to create solutions that truly make a difference – for a safer, greener, and more inclusive world.

Job Requirements