Garuda Daya Pratama Sends Engineers to South Korea MRO Project
JAKARTA – PT Garuda Daya Pratama Sejahtera is once again sending Indonesian professionals to South Korea for an aircraft maintenance project, underscoring the competitiveness of the nation’s human resources in the global aviation industry.
This step follows the dispatch of 12 workers as cabin technicians to a Maintenance, Repair & Overhaul (MRO) project in Saudi Arabia in February 2026.
The President Director of Garuda Daya Pratama Sejahtera, Cornelis Radjawane, stated that the involvement of Indonesian workers in international projects demonstrates increasing trust from global partners.
“The dispatch of engineers to South Korea is a tangible manifestation of GDPS’s commitment to supporting the development of Indonesian talent to excel in the global aviation industry,” said Cornelis in a press statement on Friday (10/4/2026).
“We believe that Indonesian human resources possess the competence and integrity to meet international standards,” he added.
As a provider of Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) services under the Garuda Indonesia Group, Garuda Daya Pratama Sejahtera leverages technology and HSSE principles to connect workers with global industry needs, while promoting long-term efficiency and productivity.
This strategy aims to deliver adaptive and competent professionals, addressing the evolving demands of the global aviation industry.
Looking ahead, the company targets gradual and sustainable expansion of its international network, both to support business growth and enhance the quality of Indonesian human resources.
General Manager of ExecuJet Haite, Paul Degrosseilliers, views the region as a new hub for global business jet growth.
“There are many wealthy people in Asia,” said Paul in an interview.
In Indonesia, there are around 60 business jets based domestically, with greater potential when accounting for aircraft owned by Indonesian companies or individuals abroad.
However, MRO services in the region are still dominated by Singapore, which has a more mature ecosystem. This presents both a challenge and an opportunity for Indonesia to develop its domestic capacity.
“The market is there,” said Paul. “I am confident this can be realised,” he added, regarding the prospects for developing MRO facilities within the next one to two years.
With a base of around 60-75 jets associated with Indonesia, the domestic market is deemed sufficient to support one to two mid-scale MRO facilities, although investment challenges and regional competition must still be anticipated.