Chief Aircraft Engineering & CAMO Leader

Michael Page (Hong Kong); Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 1,800,000 - 3,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Senior leadership role

Regional exposure

Competitive package

Career development

Job summary

Michael Page (Hong Kong) is seeking an experienced Head of Engineering to lead the Aircraft Maintenance and CAMO functions. The role requires strategic direction, regulatory compliance and strong leadership across engineering teams.

You will manage maintenance programmes, airworthiness activities and fleet performance, engaging with regulators, OEMs and operators to optimise reliability and costs. A senior leadership profile with HKAR/EASA/FAA familiarity is essential.

Qualifications

• Degree qualification in Aerospace Engineering, Aircraft Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Avionics Engineering or a related discipline.
• HKAR-66, EASA Part-66, FAA A&P or equivalent aircraft maintenance qualification preferred.
• Minimum 15 years of experience within aircraft engineering, airworthiness management or maintenance operations.
• Proven leadership experience within an airline, business aviation operator, MRO, CAMO or aircraft management organisation.

Responsibilities

• Providing strategic leadership for Engineering and CAMO functions.
• Ensuring full compliance with HKAR, EASA, FAA and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Managing aircraft maintenance programmes and continuing airworthiness activities.
• Overseeing maintenance planning, fleet reliability and technical records management.
• Driving aircraft availability, dispatch reliability and operational performance.
• Managing implementation of Airworthiness Directives (ADs), Service Bulletins (SBs), repairs and modifications.
• Leading relationships with OEMs, MRO providers, regulators and lessors.
• Supporting audits, regulatory inspections and organisational approvals.
• Developing engineering strategies to optimise fleet performance and maintenance costs.
• Managing engineering budgets, contracts and supplier performance.
• Leading and developing a multidisciplinary team across CAMO, planning, technical services and engineering.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Regulatory compliance

Airworthiness management

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering

Job description

Michael Page (Hong Kong) is seeking an experienced Head of Engineering to lead the Aircraft Maintenance and CAMO functions. The role requires strategic direction, regulatory compliance and strong leadership across engineering teams.

You will manage maintenance programmes, airworthiness activities and fleet performance, engaging with regulators, OEMs and operators to optimise reliability and costs. A senior leadership profile with HKAR/EASA/FAA familiarity is essential.