Role Introduction
To supervise the operational shift and certify aircraft maintenance ensuring Engineering is able to deliver a safe, reliable, efficient and customer centric operation to all stakeholders to meet regulatory authorities and the Company’s business requirements.
Key Responsibilities
Operational Accountabilities:
- Deputise 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
- Ensure safe working practices are applied and that all accidents are investigated and reported
- Maintain familiarity with the local airport and company Emergency and Accident procedures
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.
Group 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
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
- Maintain active and ongoing dialogue in relation to employee goals and individual performance
- Enhance the employee experience in line with the role level and the internal brand promise
- Roster employee duties and produce the roster
- Assist with the administration of employee and maintenance of records
Administration:
- Assist and complete administration within the team/office environment as required
- Assist with the maintenance of all station technical publication, logs and records
- Assist with the Company material handling, storage procedures and Customs regulations in relation to imported aircraft materials
E&A
- Emergency and Accident and Crisis Response responsibilities
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) recognised management training
- Demonstrated expertise, management and leadership qualities
ALL applicants MUST have the right to live and work in the U.K.
