Role Introduction
Reports to: Maintenance Programme & Implementation Manager
This role is part of our Engineering Department who are focused on reassurance, keeping our people and our customer’s safe, ensuring that in every aspect of our operation. we have industry leading performance and that our various fleet programmes are delivering to plan, budget and specification.
In this role, you are responsible for implementing a compliant, optimised and effective Maintenance Programme (MP), in a package pattern that is aligned with the Maintenance philosophy while retaining maximum value in terms of aircraft availability, being cost effective, and accurately and precisely setup within the Maintenance & Engineering (M&E) system.
Key Responsibilities
The MPI Senior Planning Engineer is accountable for delivering a compliant and effective up to date Maintenance Program for a given set of fleet types.
Responsible for:
- Delivering an optimised Maintenance Top Operating Plan (MTOP) to best fit the operations of the airline to maximize aircraft availability in a cost effective way
- Ensuring all applicable maintenance requirements are accurately and precisely set up in the Maintenance & Engineering (M&E) system with the necessary procedure and process in place for on-going amendment and update to safeguard continuous compliance
- Proactively conducting compliance reviews, risk identification, and mitigation to safeguard continuous adherence to regulations
- Supporting process improvement by utilizing digital tools and business solution application such as Robotics (RPA), Cognos, and Microsoft Power platform to enhance the operational efficiency
- Proactively driving transformation initiatives to simplify processes, improvements to MP implementation, and enhance operational efficiency and desired business outcomes
- Proactively leverage data analytics to drive decision-making and identify opportunities for value extraction
Requirements
- Engineering degree or Aircraft Maintenance Licence (or equivalent)
- Typically 6 years of relevant experience, preferably in aspects of aircraft maintenance programme management or maintenance planning role
- Experience in delivering continuous business process improvement
- Ability to build strong and effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders
- Good knowledge of Cathay Pacific maintenance and engineering systems is preferred
- Candidate with less experience may be considered for Planning Engineer role
Personal & Application Information
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