Aircraft Engineer, KIX

Job Location
Japan, Asia Pacific
Job Role
Engineer
Contract Type
Full-Time
Salary
Posted Date
2025-03-14
Job Expiry Date
2025-03-26
Qualification
Bachelor’s Degree

Key Responsibilities


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

Requirements


  • Valid or renewable HKAR-66 B1.1 license (as stated in HKAR66 appendix XII)
  • FAA/EASA B1.1 may be considered
  • 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 and Japanese
  • Must have the legal right to live and work in Japan


Benefits

  • Base salary: JPY481,110 ~ (determined based on experience and skills)
  • Fixed allowance per month: JPY50,000
  • Life support allowance per month: JPY38,000 + Base salary x 7.4%
  • 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
  • Basic sift pattern: four days on duty and two days off every week
  • Probation period: 3 months
  • Annual leave: 16 days in the first year after completing probationary period (prorated based on the month of joining)


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