Aircraft Maintenance Engineer supports Engineering by supervising the operation to enable their customers to enjoy their service in the form of exceptional safety, on-time performance and cabin experience.
Engineering’s role is focused on reassurance, keeping their people and their customers safe, ensuring that in every aspect of their operation they have industry leading performance and that their 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.
Location: Beijing, China
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Aircraft Maintenance Engineer
Aircraft Maintenance Engineer Key Responsibilities
Line Maintenance is an operational critical section in 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.
The Licensed Aircraft Engineer 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.
Responsible for:
Item 1 of 10, Lead a team of Aircraft Technicians / Aircraft Mechanics, supervise and certify routine and non-routine maintenance for Cathay Pacific Group and third party aircrafts meet the Company / Customer / Authority’s requirements and standardsLead a team of Aircraft Technicians / Aircraft Mechanics, supervise and certify routine and non-routine maintenance for Cathay Pacific Group and third party aircrafts meet the Company / Customer / Authority’s requirements and standards
Item 2 of 10, Coordinate with other operational teams to ensure delivery of a safe and exceptionally reliable travel experience to the customersCoordinate with other operational teams to ensure delivery of a safe and exceptionally reliable travel experience to the customers
Item 3 of 10, Ensure compliance with local Occupational Health & Safety standards and regulations / guidelinesEnsure compliance with local Occupational Health & Safety standards and regulations / guidelines
Item 4 of 10, Oversee the performance of the ground handling third party suppliersOversee the performance of the ground handling third party suppliers
Item 5 of 10, Execute the contingency plans and support ad hoc operational requirements such as diversions, charters, ad hoc aircraft type changes, major disruption recovery, etc.Execute the contingency plans and support ad hoc operational requirements such as diversions, charters, ad hoc aircraft type changes, major disruption recovery, etc.
Item 6 of 10, Ensure the availability, serviceability and cleanliness of station ground equipment, vehicles and
Perform station administration and ensure station documentations / passes are up-to-date and valid
Item 8 of 10, Perform local or overseas operational relief duties as requiredPerform local or overseas operational relief duties as required
Item 9 of 10, Emergency and Accident and Crisis Response responsibilities as requiredEmergency and Accident and Crisis Response responsibilities as required
Item 10 of 10,Any other reasonable task as requested including non-operational duties and projects
Requirements for Aircraft Maintenance Engineer
Notes:
Item 1 of 3,All Chinese mainland based positions are subject to local terms and conditions.
Item 2 of 3,Applicants must have the right to live and work in Chinese mainland.
Item 3 of 3,Once employment is confirmed, the employment contract and personnel file will be arranged through a local third-party human resources agency designated by Cathay Pacific.
Academic Qualifications
Item 1 of 3, College degree is desirableCollege degree is desirable
Item 2 of 3, HKAR-66 B1 or B2 license, CCAR-66 license, or any equivalent license acceptable in HKAR-145HKAR-66 B1 or B2 license, CCAR-66 license, or any equivalent license acceptable in HKAR-145
Item 3 of 3, Must hold a minimum of 1 aircraft type approval, preferably on the type operated by Cathay, at level 3 standardMust hold a minimum of 1 aircraft type approval, preferably on the type operated by Cathay, at level 3 standard
Knowledge, Skills, Training and Experience
Item 1 of 3, Minimum 5 years’ experience in an aircraft maintenance / training environmentMinimum 5 years’ experience in an aircraft maintenance / training environment
Item 2 of 3, Solid operational and technical knowledgeSolid operational and technical knowledge
Item 3 of 3, Good communication and problem-solving skillsGood communication and problem-solving skills
Closing date: 5/12/2025
Conclusion
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How can I become Aircraft Maintenance Engineer?
You have to undergo Aircraft Maintenance Engineering course from DGCA/ EASA/ FAA etc approved college. Clear their respective papers. Undergo TYPE certification course and then get your Aircraft Maintenance Engineering license endorsed, to become Aircraft Engineer.
