Aircraft Engineer
Role Introduction
Cathay are looking for a full-time, licensed Aircraft Engineer to join the Frankfurt Engineering team. This position will play a key role in performing operational functions to ensure delivery of a safe and exceptionally reliable travel experience that supports our brand and business whilst meeting all compliance and regulatory requirements. This recruitment is due to a retirement.
Key Responsibilities
Operational Accountabilities – Cathay Pacific
Cathay Pacific – Working on a shift basis, conduct and certify routine and non-routine maintenance for Cathay Group aircraft in accordance with the HKAR-145 and company 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
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 compliant with local Occupational Health & Safety standards and all regulations / guidelines
Help to embrace a continuous improvement culture through quality innovation, teamwork, and lean processes to drive operational efficiency, productivity and commercial improvement
Any other reasonable task as requested including non-operational duties and projects
E&A
Emergency and Accident and Crisis Response responsibilities as required
Requirements
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
Fluent in German (written and spoken)
Fluent – good in Englisch (written and spoken)
Applicants must have the permanent legal right to live and work in the European Union. Please notice that we can not consider applications without existing work permit or VISA.
Personal & Application Information
If you are interested in applying for this opportunity, send your curriculum vitae and accompanying letter in German or English.
Cathay 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 6 months.
Aircraft Engineer (2-year contract)
- ENG – Engineering
- Narita, Japan
We are proud of our Hong Kong heritage and equally proud of the global, diverse workforce that makes us who we are. Celebrating 78 years of flying this year, we are a value driven, complex global business; but we are also a family. Regardless of job or location, we are all one team who are focused on delivering a world-class airline operation.
Reports to: Assistant Engineering Manager
Location / Country: Narita / Japan
Employment Condition: 2-year contract
This position is a fixed-term employment contract for two years. The successful candidate is expected to perform operational functions ensuring delivery of a safe and exceptionally reliable travel experience that supports our brand and business whilst meeting all compliance and regulatory requirements.
Operational Accountabilities
- Working on a shift basis, conduct 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, conduct 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
- 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 compliant with local Occupational Health & Safety standards and all regulations / guidelines
- Help to embrace a continuous improvement culture through quality innovation, teamwork, and lean processes to drive operational efficiency, productivity and commercial improvement
- Any other reasonable task as requested including non-operational duties and projects
E&A
- Emergency and Accident and Crisis Response responsibilities as required
- Valid or renewable HKAR-66 B1.1 license (as stated in HKAR66 appendix XII)
- Minimum of 2 current aircraft type authorisation, preferably on the type operated by Cathay and level 3 trained
- 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 Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English
- Basic salary: JPY481,110 – (considered based on experiences and skills)
- Fixed allowance per month: JPY50,000
- Other allowances: the company regulations apply
- Social insurance: Unemployment insurance, Worker’s compensation insurance, Health insurance, Welfare pension insurance
- Commuting expense allowance: Up to JPY50,000/month
- Working hours per day: 7.75 hours
- Break time: 1 hour
- Off day: Two days off every week
- Probation period: 3 months
- Annual leave: 16 days in the first year after completing 6 month service
Application
- Cover letter in English detailing your motivation for applying
- CV
- Copy of License certificates
Application deadline: 20 June 2024
Interview date: 5 or 10 July 2024
Cathay 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. 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.