Getting to Know MRO: The Promising Future of the Aviation Industry
Getting to Know MRO: The Promising Future of the Aviation Industry
Bandung – FTMD ITB hosted a public lecture, “Inside GMF: Discover Asia’s Reputable MRO & Your Future Path,” on Friday, December 5, 2025, at the East Hall, ITB. During the session, Ir. Andi Fahrurrozi, S.T., M.T., M.B.A., IPU, CEO of GMF AeroAsia and Aerospace Engineering ITB ’97 alumnus, not only shared industry insights but also encouraged students to ask questions and actively reflect on their potential career paths.
Ir. Andi Fahrurrozi, S.T., M.T., M.B.A., IPU, brings extensive aviation experience. He graduated from Aerospace Engineering at ITB in 1997. He joined GMF AeroAsia in 2008 and led Engineering, Learning Services, and HR. He earned a bachelor’s degree from ITB and a master’s in aeronautical engineering from ITB (2002-2004). He also holds certifications in business, financial, and HR management from Prasetiya Mulya Business School (2012-2013). He completed an MBA from Edinburgh Business School (2022-2024). Now the CEO of GMF AeroAsia, he leads the company in providing total solutions that meet global standards.
In the public lecture, Andi Fahrurrozi explained that the MRO (Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul) industry plays a crucial role in aviation. He asked, “Imagine an aircraft ready for takeoff—how do you think it stays safe and efficient every day? The aviation industry has transformed how humans interact with one another and with the planet. This industry involves numerous organizations and service providers, including aircraft manufacturers, airlines, airports, authorities, and MROs.”
GMF AeroAsia delivers high-quality MRO services worldwide at competitive prices. Pak Andi said, “We also keep up with customer innovations and help them with personalized services.”
Major Challenges for the MRO Industry
The MRO industry is projected to grow 2.7% annually through 2035, reaching $156 billion. However, the MRO industry faces several major challenges that must be addressed to ensure growth and sustainability. Here are some of the key challenges:
- Demand and Capacity Gap: With the expansion of aircraft fleets worldwide, demand for MRO services will increase. However, existing MRO capacity may not be sufficient to meet this demand, particularly given the diverse MRO service requirements for new and existing aircraft types.
- Dynamic Workforce Growth: The aviation industry faces a shortage of skilled labor that matches its needs. This gap varies across regions, making it difficult to address the labor shortage effectively.
- Economic Uncertainty and Inflationary Pressures: Global economic changes are creating new challenges for the aviation industry. Rising inflation makes it difficult to offset higher operating costs.
- Supply Chain Disruptions: Continued supply chain disruptions due to raw material shortages affect the availability of critical spare parts and components, thereby reducing aircraft serviceability.
Andi also shared self-development tips for building a career, such as integrity, a growth mindset, and extensive networking. These qualities can help address the industry’s major challenges: integrity builds trust to overcome economic uncertainty, a growth mindset helps adapt to evolving workforce and capacity demands, and networking supports the identification of solutions to supply chain and labor shortages. “Integrity means being honest and having strong moral principles. A growth mindset sees challenges as opportunities to learn and grow. Networking builds connections with the right people,” he said.
