3 Days Left Assistant Engineering Manager

Let your passion fly We’re proud to be one of the world’s leading airlines. Our reputation is built on a long track record of success, an ongoing commitment to our home Hong Kong, and on the delivery of customer service that’s straight from the heart. All of this is possible due to our talented people who share our passion for aviation and our commitment to being the best. Join us and discover just how far you can go

Role Introduction

A permanent, full-time Assistant Engineering Manager position is available in the Melbourne team.

This role will oversee operational shifts and certify aircraft maintenance to ensure compliance with regulatory authorities and the Company's business requirements regarding safety, reliability, efficiency, and customer service. Additionally, it will be responsible for developing and managing the team to support professional development and meet operational goals.

Key Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

- Supervise the shift to ensure the team is able to deliver a safe, efficient and effective operation.
- Oversee the Engineering team by providing leadership, guidance, development, and mentorship to drive performance and effectively address challenges.
- 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
- Act as Engineering Manager and take on all associated duties when needed.
- Ensure safe working practices are applied and that all accidents are investigated and reported
- Administrative tasks include employee and maintenance of records, managing SAP, maintaining station logs and records, and handling technical documentation.

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
- Be part of the Cathay Pacific family and join a dynamic team culture working for one of the world’s Top 10 Global Airlines.
- Make the most of your leave and take advantage of travel industry discounts including flights, hotels, tours and car hire.
- Enjoy Health benefits with 50% off private health insurance premiums (company-paid)
- Fly high with career development opportunities to diversify your skills and experience within the Cathay Pacific family.

Personal & Application Information

We would love to hear from you. Please apply with a cover letter outlining your experience and demonstrate why you're interested in this role.

You must possess full work rights in Australia. Please be advised that visa sponsorship will not be offered for this position.

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