Company Description
Let your passion fly! We're proud to be one of the world's leading airlines. Our reputation is built on a long track record of success, an ongoing commitment to our home Hong Kong and on the delivery of customer service that's straight from the heart.
All of this is possible due to our talented people who share our passion for aviation and our commitment to being the best. Our global family can open up a world of opportunities for you. This means that your first role at Cathay Pacific won't be your last. It could take you anywhere.
Join us and discover just how far you can go!
Role Introduction
Engineering's role is focused on reassurance, keeping our people and our customers safe, ensuring that in every aspect of our operation we have industry leading performance and that our various fleet programmes are delivering to plan, budget and specification.
Engineering's ambition is to be one of the world's highest performing, customer centric and progressive engineering teams.
Line Maintenance is an operational critical section in the Engineering Department that supports the Company's brand and business by delivering a safe, reliable and cost-effective line maintenance service to Cathay Pacific Airways as well as our third-party customers in the global network.
This role is to support Engineering by supervising the operation to enable our customers to enjoy our service in the form of exceptional safety, on-time performance and cabin experience as well as leads and supervises 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.
Key Responsibilities
Operational Accountabilities
- Working on a shift basis, supervise and certify routine and non-routine maintenance for Cathay Group and third-party customer aircraft (if applicable) meeting the Company / Customer / Authority's requirements and standards
- Coordinate with other operational teams to ensure delivery of a safe and exceptionally reliable travel experience to the customers
- Ensure compliance with local Occupational Health & Safety standards and regulations / guidelines
- Oversee the performance of the ground handling third party suppliers
- Ensure the availability, serviceability and cleanliness of station ground equipment, vehicles and facilities
- Perform station administration and ensure station documentations / passes are up-to-date and valid
- Perform local or overseas operational relief duties as required
- Any other reasonable task as requested including non-operational duties and projects
Business Accountabilities
- Manage the performance of Aircraft Technicians / Aircraft Mechanics to ensure their performance and behaviours are in line with business objectives
- Embrace a continuous improvement culture through quality innovation, teamwork, and lean processes to drive operational efficiency, productivity and commercial improvement
People Development, Performance Management and Manpower Accountabilities
- Lead, support and encourage own team to achieve success
- Build a strong and motivated team, ensuring positive team spirit and to facilitate teamwork
- Demonstrate leadership and lead by example in accordance with Cathay's core values
- Develop Engineers and Mechanics by sharing knowledge and best practice
- 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
Nationality
- Taiwan Permanent Resident or Taiwan Employment Gold Card holder
- People with Taiwan indigenous status are welcome
Academic Qualifications
- B1 or B2 Aircraft Maintenance Licence (HKCAD or equivalent) with appropriate aircraft type endorsement
Knowledge, Skills, Training And Experience
- Minimum 5 years experience in an aircraft maintenance environment as a certifying engineer
- Solid operational and technical knowledge
- Good communication and problem-solving skills
- Demonstrable success in leading and coaching Mechanics and Engineers
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.
