Licensed Aircraft Engineer – Global Maintenance Lead

Cathay Pacific; Greater London; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Cathay Pacific is seeking a Licenced Aircraft Engineer in Greater London to perform maintenance on Cathay Group and third-party aircraft, ensuring safety, compliance and reliability. You will work to HKAR-145 and applicable standards, with responsibilities spanning shift maintenance, QA coordination, and operational support.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in aircraft maintenance, holds HKAR-66 B1 or UK/EASA Part-66 B1, and possesses good communication, business awareness, and driving licence.

Qualifications

• Must hold basic licence HKAR-66 B1 or UK CAA Part-66 B1 or Easa Part-66 B1
• Must hold 1 or more of the following aircraft approval types: B777 (GE90), A350 (RR Trent), B747-400 (PW4000), B747-8 (GEnX)
• 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
• Valid manual UK driving licence is essential

Responsibilities

• 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
• Working on a shift basis, conduct and certify routine and non-routine maintenance for third party customer aircraft in accordance with the appropriate national authority and customer 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

Skills

HKAR-66 B1 / UK Part-66 B1 / EASA Part

Strong operations knowledge

Communication skills

Business awareness

UK driving licence

Education

Minimum 5 years in aircraft maintenance

Tools

B777 (GE90), A350 (RR Trent), B747-400 (PW4000), B747-8 (GEnX)

Job description

Cathay Pacific is seeking a Licenced Aircraft Engineer in Greater London to perform maintenance on Cathay Group and third-party aircraft, ensuring safety, compliance and reliability. You will work to HKAR-145 and applicable standards, with responsibilities spanning shift maintenance, QA coordination, and operational support.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in aircraft maintenance, holds HKAR-66 B1 or UK/EASA Part-66 B1, and possesses good communication, business awareness, and driving licence.