Job Description

Cathay Pacific
Engineering
Engineering Department
Permanent
London, UK
Application deadline: 07 Nov 2025

Company Description

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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

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Reports to: Assistant Engineering Manager



Are you passionate about delivering outstanding travel experiences?



At Cathay, we're looking for dedicated individuals to help us provide a safe, reliable, and premium journey for our customers. In this role, you'll play a key part in upholding our brand's reputation by ensuring every aspect of our operations meets the highest standards of safety, reliability, and regulatory compliance.



If you thrive in a dynamic environment and are committed to excellence, we'd love to hear from you!

Key Responsibilities

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Operational Accountabilities


Working on a shift basis, perform aircraft maintenance for Cathay Group aircraft and third party customers (if applicable) under supervision of the Aircraft Engineer Perform local or overseas operational relief duties or standard duties when required Help to monitor third party supplier's performance (technical, ramp services, de-icing, refueling etc.), follow up and rectify any operational issues in a timely manner Support the contingency plans and ad hoc operational requirements such as diversions, charters, ad hoc aircraft type changes, major disruption recovery, etc. Perform servicing and maintenance for station ground equipment, vehicles and facilities Support Cathay Quality Assurance, Hong Kong Civil Aviation Department and / or third party audits, follow up and rectify the audit findings within the required timelines as directed Perform station administration and ensure station documentations / passes are up-to-date and valid as directed by the Engineering Manager / Engineering Supervisor Ensure compliance with local Occupational Health & Safety standards and regulations / guidelines Any other reasonable task as requested including engaging in non-operational duties and projects

Performance Management and Business Process Improvement


Attend station meetings as required to ensure regular engagement and effective communication Embrace continuous improvement culture through quality innovation, teamwork, lean processes to drive operational efficiency, productivity and commercial improvement

Requirements

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Educated to secondary school level with completion of a recognised Engineering apprenticeship or equivalent qualification Understanding of aircraft maintenance operations with experience of working within a technical environment Computer literate with the ability to use technical documentation systems Detail orientated skills with the aptitude to read and interpret technical documentation and maintenance manuals Induction training and on-the-job training provided which will cover (but is not limited to): + Aircraft and Ramp Safety Awareness
+ Company Procedures Awareness training
+ Human Factors Awareness training
Valid manual UK Driving Licence is essential

Full job description is available upon request