Aircraft Engineer

at  Cathay Pacific

• ENG - Engineering
• Frankfurt, Germany
• Cathay Pacific
• Application Deadline30 Jun 2024
  Role Introduction
  We are looking for a full-time, licensed Aircraft Engineer to join the Frankfurt Engineering team. This position will play a key role in performing operational functions to ensure delivery of a safe and exceptionally reliable travel experience that supports our brand and business whilst meeting all compliance and regulatory requirements. This recruitment is due to a retirement.
  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
• 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

ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS

• HKAR-66 B1 or B2 license, or any equivalent license acceptable in HKAR-2
• Minimum of 1 current aircraft type authorisation, preferably on the type operated by Cathay and level 3 trained

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE

• 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
• Fluent in German (written and spoken)
• Fluent - good in Englisch (written and spoken)

Please refer the Job description for details