The Head of Aerospace will lead DHL’s aerospace logistics business in Malaysia, developing customer relationships, managing strategic accounts, and overseeing reliable, compliant transportation solutions for aircraft manufacturers, airlines, maintenance providers, and aviation suppliers. Requirements typically include substantial experience in aerospace, freight forwarding, supply-chain management, or aviation logistics; strong commercial and leadership skills; knowledge of customs, export controls, quality standards, and time-critical transport; and excellent English communication. The successful candidate is expected to create growth strategies, manage budgets and performance, collaborate across international teams, and deliver high service standards. Experience with aerospace parts, AOG shipments, regional operations, and major customer negotiations would be advantageous.
DHL is a global logistics and supply-chain company operating across international express delivery, freight forwarding, contract logistics, e-commerce, and specialized transportation. It is part of DHL Group, headquartered in Germany, and serves customers in more than 220 countries and territories. DHL supports industries including aerospace, automotive, healthcare, technology, retail, and manufacturing, offering services such as air and ocean freight, customs coordination, warehousing, distribution, and time-critical delivery. Its aerospace division helps manufacturers, airlines, maintenance organizations, and suppliers move aircraft components and equipment safely and efficiently. In Malaysia, DHL has a substantial logistics network serving major commercial centers, industrial regions, airports, ports, and multinational customers. Employees generally work in an international, performance-focused environment where compliance, operational reliability, customer service, sustainability, and continuous improvement are important.
Malaysia offers strong opportunities in logistics, aerospace, manufacturing, technology, shared services, and international trade. Kuala Lumpur and Selangor provide the broadest corporate employment market, while Penang is important for electronics and advanced manufacturing. Johor benefits from its proximity to Singapore, and Sabah and Sarawak offer opportunities in energy, infrastructure, tourism, and regional trade. Malaysia combines multicultural traditions, modern cities, affordable food, tropical weather, and generally reasonable living costs, although central Kuala Lumpur housing can be expensive. Popular island destinations include Langkawi, Penang, Redang, and parts of Sabah. Foreign professionals normally need an Employment Pass sponsored by an eligible Malaysian employer; the company typically handles the application and approval process. Candidates should verify current immigration rules, medical requirements, and dependent-pass options before relocating. English is widely used in business, while Malay and Mandarin are also common.
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