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 requirementsWorking 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 requirementsPerform local or overseas operational relief duties or the duties of an Aircraft Technician / Aircraft Mechanic as required and in accordance with the relevant Job DescriptionOversee and monitor third party supplier performance (technical, ramp services, de-icing, refueling etc), follow up and rectify any operational issues in a timely mannerExecute 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 facilitiesCoordinate and support Cathay Quality Assurance, Hong Kong Civil Aviation Department, third party audits, follow up audit findings and implement mitigations to prevent re-occurrencePerform station administration and ensure station documentations / passes are up-to-date and validEnsure the team is compliance with local Occupational Health & Safety standards and regulations / guidelinesAny other reasonable task as requested including non-operational duties and projectsBusiness Process Improvement
Manage staff rosters and leave plans to optimise manpower utilisation and meet operational requirementsEmbrace a continuous improvement culture through quality innovation, teamwork, and lean processes to drive operational efficiency, productivity and commercial improvementPeople Development and Performance Management
Lead, support and encourage own team to achieve successBuild a strong and motivated team, ensuring the right people are in place to foster positive team spirit and facilitate teamworkDemonstrate leadership and lead by example in accordance with Cathay’s core valuesDevelop employees with high potential and identify learning opportunities to ensure appropriate training and development and execute succession plansEnsure that the necessary technical and management training is provided to enable employees to perform their allocated functions including providing local refresher training as requiredMaintain active and ongoing dialogue in relation to employee goals and individual performanceActively engage with employees to enhance communication and their understanding of department goalsEnhance the employee experience in line with the role level and the internal brand promiseEmergency and Accident and Crisis Response responsibilities as requiredQualifications / Experience Academic Qualifications
HKAR-66 B1 or B2 license, or any equivalent license acceptable in HKAR-2Minimum of 1 current aircraft type authorisation, preferably on the type operated by Cathay and level 3 trainedKnowledge, Skills, Training and Experience
Minimum 5 years’ experience in an aircraft maintenance environmentStrong operation knowledge of aircraft maintenance and ground handling activitiesGood knowledge of Hong Kong Civil Aviation Department airworthiness regulationsGood business awarenessGood communication skills