Employer: Cathay Pacific
 

Purpose

• 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

Qualifications / Experience Academic Qualifications

• HKAR-66 B1 or B2 license, or any equivalent license acceptable in HKAR-2
• Minimum of 1 current aircraft type authorisation, 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 Hong Kong Civil Aviation Department airworthiness regulations  
• Good business awareness
• Good communication skills