Cathay Pacific Airways is looking for an Engineering Manager to join the Los Angeles Engineering team to manage engineering and ramp operational duty holder functions, ensuring a safe and reliable travel experience, while driving safety, compliance, and service delivery through oversight of third-party suppliers and budget management.
Requirements
- HKAR-66 B1 or B2 license, or any equivalent license acceptable in HKAR-2
- Minimum of 2 current aircraft type authorisations, preferably on the type operated by Cathay and level 3 trained
- Minimum 10 years’ experience in an aircraft maintenance environment
- Minimum 3 years practical experience working as a certifying Engineer or Engineering Supervisor
- Demonstrable operational knowledge of aircraft maintenance and ground handling activities
- Working knowledge of Hong Kong Civil Aviation Department airworthiness regulations
- Strong cognitive reasoning, mathematical and diagnostic skills are essential
Responsibilities
- Manage routine and non-routine maintenance for Cathay Group aircraft in accordance with all HKAR-145 and company requirements
- Manage routine and non-routine maintenance for third party customer aircraft (if applicable) in accordance with the appropriate national authority and customer requirements
- Directly supervise and certify aircraft maintenance
- Manage and oversee third party supplier performance (technical, ramp services, deicing, refueling etc.) as the Operational Duty Holder
- Ensure that Cathay and third party supplier’s labour (including the controlled third party mechanics) are trained, qualified and authorised on all aircraft types operating at the station
- Manage and execute contingency plans to support ad hoc operational requirements such as diversions, charters, ad hoc aircraft type changes, major disruption recovery etc.
- Manage the availability, serviceability and cleanliness of station ground equipment, vehicles and facilities
Other
- University Degree or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience is required
- Demonstrable ability in management and understanding of business change process
- Proven capability in cost control and budgeting
- Previous experience in managing a team is an advantage
- Must possess a valid state issued driver’s license
