Aircraft Engineer

Company Description

Cathay is a leading premium travel lifestyle brand based in Hong Kong, offering products and services across four lines of business – Premium Travel, Cargo, Low-Cost Travel and Lifestyle. The Cathay Group comprises premium full-service airline Cathay Pacific, Cargo business like Cathay Cargo, low-cost airline HK Express, express all-cargo carrier Air Hong Kong, and various other subsidiaries.

Cathay Pacific was founded in Hong Kong in 1946. The Group has been deeply committed to its home base, extending to the rest of Greater Bay Area, and making substantial investments to develop Hong Kong as one of the world’s leading international aviation centres.

Join us and discover just how far you can go!

Role Introduction

To lead and supervise a team of Aircraft Technicians / Aircraft Mechanics in performing operational functions ensuring delivery of a safe and exceptionally reliable travel experience that supports our brand and business.

To deliver the highest levels of safety, compliance and service delivery by stringent oversight and management of third party suppliers.

Key Responsibilities

Operational Accountabilities

• Working on a shift basis, supervise and certify routine and non-routine maintenance for Cathay Group aircraft in accordance with the HKAR-145 and company requirements
• Working on a shift basis, supervise and certify routine and non-routine maintenance for third party customer aircraft (if applicable) in accordance with the appropriate national authority and customer requirements
• Perform local or overseas operational relief duties or the duties of an Aircraft Technician / Aircraft Mechanic as required and in accordance with the relevant Job Description
• Oversee and monitor third party supplier performance (technical, ramp services, de-icing, refueling etc), follow up and rectify any operational issues in a timely manner
• Execute the contingency plans and support ad hoc operational requirements such as diversions, charters, ad hoc aircraft type changes, major disruption recovery, etc.
• Ensure the availability, serviceability and cleanliness of station ground equipment, vehicles and facilities
• Coordinate and support Cathay Quality Assurance, Hong Kong Civil Aviation Department, third party audits, follow up audit findings and implement mitigations to prevent re-occurrence
• Perform station administration and ensure station documentations / passes are up-to-date and valid
• Ensure the team is compliance with local Occupational Health & Safety standards and regulations / guidelines
• Any other reasonable task as requested including non-operational duties and projects

Business Process Improvement

• Manage staff rosters and leave plans to optimise manpower utilisation and meet operational requirements
• Embrace a continuous improvement culture through quality innovation, teamwork, and lean processes to drive operational efficiency, productivity and commercial improvement

People Development and Performance Management

• Lead, support and encourage own team to achieve success
• Build a strong and motivated team, ensuring the right people are in place to foster positive team spirit and facilitate teamwork
• Demonstrate leadership and lead by example in accordance with Cathay’s core values
• Develop employees with high potential and identify learning opportunities to ensure appropriate training and development and execute succession plans
• Ensure that the necessary technical and management training is provided to enable employees to perform their allocated functions including providing local refresher training as required
• Maintain active and ongoing dialogue in relation to employee goals and individual performance
• Actively engage with employees to enhance communication and their understanding of department goals
• Enhance the employee experience in line with the role level and the internal brand promise

E&A

• Emergency and Accident and Crisis Response responsibilities as required

Requirements

Academic Qualifications

• EASA/HKCAD B1.1 License with type rating on Airbus 330, Airbus 350 and Boeing 777 aircrafts.
• Minimum of 2 current aircraft type authorization, preferably on the type operated by Cathay and level 3 trained

Knowledge, Skills, Training and Experience

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in an aircraft maintenance environment
• Strong operation knowledge of aircraft maintenance and ground handling activities
• Good knowledge of EASA / Hong Kong Civil Aviation Department airworthiness regulations
• Good business awareness
• Good communication skills
• Valid Indian 4 wheeler driving license for more than 3 years

** Candidates must have the legal right to live and work in India.

Benefits

https://careers.cathaypacific.com/who-we-are/why-work-here

Cathay is proud to offer eligible employees competitive compensation & benefits package, as varied by location, regularly scheduled hours worked, length of employment and employment status as highlighted below.

• Travel Privileges on Cathay Pacific Airways Global Network
• Extensive well-being programs including health and employee assistance program benefits to help you stay well.
• Paid Leave
• If this position requires a uniform, a uniform allowance will be provided.

Personal & Application Information

Cathay Pacific is an Equal Opportunities Employer. Personal data provided by job applicants will be used strictly in accordance with our personal data policy and for recruitment purposes only. Candidates not notified within eight weeks may consider their application unsuccessful.

All related information will be kept in our file for up to 24 months. A copy of our Personal Information Collection Statement will be provided upon request by contacting our Data Protection Officer.

We thank all candidates for your interest in Cathay, and regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

All job opportunities are published exclusively on our official website. We advise applicants not to apply through or respond to any third-party websites or domains. Kindly exercise caution and avoid unsolicited offers from unofficial sources.