Cabin Crew Base Executive

Cathay Pacific; City Of London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading premium travel lifestyle brand in the UK is seeking a Cabin Crew Base Executive to join their office-based team in London. This role involves managing base performance and scheduling, enhancing crew performance standards, and ensuring compliance with safety procedures. Ideal candidates will have 3-5 years of experience in a relevant operational environment, excellent interpersonal and communication skills, and a Human Resource qualification. Flexible working is essential.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years experience in a Cabin Crew and/or Operational environment.
• Knowledge of Aviation Safety and Service standards.
• Ability to work independently and meet operational needs.

Responsibilities

• Manage Cabin Crew Base performance and scheduling.
• Enhance performance standards through feedback and recognition.
• Ensure integrity of safety and security policies are maintained.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Team player

Education

Human Resource qualification

Tools

MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Job description

Company Description

Cathay is a leading premium travel lifestyle brand based in Hong Kong, offering products and services across four lines of business – Premium Travel, Cargo, Low‑Cost Travel and Lifestyle. The Cathay Group comprises premium full‑service airline Cathay Pacific, cargo business Cathay Cargo, low‑cost airline HK Express, express all‑cargo carrier Air Hong Kong, and various other subsidiaries.

Cathay Pacific was founded in Hong Kong in 1946. The Group has been deeply committed to its home base, extending to the rest of Greater Bay Area, and making substantial investments to develop Hong Kong as one of the world’s leading international aviation centres.

Role Introduction

At Cathay, we are seeking a proactive and organised individual to join our office‑based team as a Cabin Crew Base Executive.

In this role, you will play a key part in managing our Cabin Crew Base performance, roster preparation, scheduling, pre‑flight planning and personnel administration while ensuring clear communication and engagement with our Cabin Crew community and all other related departments.

If you’re organised, proactive, thrive in a fast‑paced environment and passionate about people, we’d love to hear from you!

Key Responsibilities

Relationship Management and Communication

• Take a proactive role in strengthening the bonds between cabin crew and management
• Help to build and maintain strong working relationships with the base cabin crew community and office teams
• Be a source of support and guidance for local cabin crew to enable them to adapt to the changing business and operational environment

Performance Management

• Help to enhance the performance standard of cabin crew through positive reinforcement and recognition in order to drive a high performing culture
• Provide regular feedback, counselling and support to cabin crew for the setting of goals and developmental plans
• Conduct first stage investigations for passenger complaints, punctuality, uniform and grooming infractions and grievances and disciplinary meetings with the Manager
• Monitor cabin crew performance records, provide coaching as necessary to ensure communication of high/low scores

Administration and Workforce Planning

• Ensure the integrity of Cathay Pacific cabin safety and security policies and procedures are maintained at all times
• Monitor the day to day operation and oversee general base office administration
• Interact with crew, issue notices via email or bulletin board with regards to inflight services, crew administration and base specific information

Requirements

• Educated to tertiary level with completion of a recognised Human Resource qualification
• 3‑5 years relevant work experience in a Cabin Crew and/or Operational environment
• Knowledge of the Cabin Crew community as well as Aviation Safety and Service standards
• Computer literate with the ability to use MS Office – Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• A committed and effective team player with strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work independently
• Excellent communication skills with the aptitude to solve problems and provide solutions
• A highly flexible individual who can meet the operational needs of the role and function

A Full Job Description Is Available Upon Request.

Please note that this is not a Cabin Crew flying position.