Key Accountabilities

• Deputize as the Engineering Manager when required and assume the full responsibilities as detailed in the Engineering Manager’s Job Description
• Supervise the shift to ensure the team is able to deliver a safe, efficient and effective operation
• Perform routine maintenance, inspection, servicing, defect rectification and issue certification for Cathay and Air Hong Kong aircraft as rostered
• Perform ground-based aircraft health monitoring before arrival to assess aircraft serviceability and respond accordingly
• Perform additional aircraft maintenance as requested by Cathay Maintenance Control and Maintenance Control Planning Hong Kong as appropriate to qualification
• Perform routine maintenance, inspection, servicing, defect rectification and issue certification for third party customer’s aircraft as applicable
• Perform onsite oversight to performance of the ground handling third party suppliers at the responsible station(s) – base station and partner station(s)
• Provide a high level of customer service to internal and external customers
• Perform relief and other operational duties on other stations as requested
• Keep up to date with the aircraft systems, technology, regulatory requirements, processes and procedures
• Other duties and projects as reasonably directed by the Engineering Manager

Working Environment and Safety

• Actively monitor ground safety during aircraft servicing and maintenance and ensure that all people operating around the aircraft adhere to general ramp safety practices

Communication

• Ensure all incoming communications are actioned
• Liaise with the Airport Services, Cargo and other Cathay airport departments to ensure maximum aircraft handling efficiency
• Liaise with airport subcontractors as required during aircraft handling
• Liaise with contracted third party operators’ local representatives
• Familiarity with and uses the available methods of communication such as VHF radios, Internet, fax, memo, email, SITA etc.

Ground Equipment, Aircraft Tooling and Facilities

• Assist with the servicing, maintenance and cleanliness of all station company ground equipment and vehicles
• Assist with the recalibration of aircraft tooling in accordance with company procedures

Administration

• Assist with the operation of SAP as required
• Assist with the Company material handling and storage procedures and Customs regulations in relation to imported aircraft materials in line with Company policy
• Assist with the maintenance of all station technical publications

People Development, Performance Management and Manpower Accountabilities

• Supervise the station Engineering team on the applicable shift by leading, supporting and coaching to achieve success and solve issues
• Help to build a strong and motivated team to foster positive team spirit and facilitate teamwork
• Demonstrate leadership and lead by example in accordance with Cathay’s core values
• Help to develop employees with high potential and identify learning opportunities to ensure appropriate training and development

E&A

• Emergency and Accident and Crises Response responsibilities as required

Requirements

Academic qualifications

• Must hold basic license HKAR 66 B1 or equivalent foreign license
• Must hold all appropriate aircraft approval types for the station at level 3 standard

Knowledge, skills, training and experience

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience of aircraft engineering as Engineer or equivalent
• Have (or be willing to receive) recognized management training
• Demonstrated expertise, management and leadership qualities