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Assistant Engineering Manager, LHR
* London, UK
* Cathay Pacific
* Application Deadline
24 Jan 2025
Role Introduction
To supervise the operational shift and certify aircraft maintenance ensuring Engineering is able to deliver a safe, reliable, efficient and customer centric operation to all stakeholders to meet regulatory authorities and the Company’s business requirements.
Key Responsibilities
Operational Accountabilities:
1. Deputise as the Engineering Manager when required and assume the full responsibilities as detailed in the Engineering Manager’s Job Description.
2. Supervise the shift to ensure the team is able to deliver a safe, efficient and effective operation.
3. Perform routine maintenance, inspection, servicing, defect rectification and issue certification for Cathay and Air Hong Kong aircraft as rostered.
4. Perform ground-based aircraft health monitoring before arrival to assess aircraft serviceability and respond accordingly.
5. Perform additional aircraft maintenance as requested by Cathay Maintenance Control and Maintenance Control Planning Hong Kong as appropriate to qualification.
6. Perform routine maintenance, inspection, servicing, defect rectification and issue certification for third party customer’s aircraft as applicable.
7. Perform onsite oversight to performance of the ground handling third party suppliers at the responsible station(s) – base station and partner station(s).
8. Provide a high level of customer service to internal and external customers.
9. Perform relief and other operational duties on other stations as requested.
10. Keep up to date with the aircraft systems, technology, regulatory requirements, processes and procedures.
11. Other duties and projects as reasonably directed by the Engineering Manager.
Working Environment and Safety:
1. Actively monitor ground safety during aircraft servicing and maintenance and ensure that all people operating around the aircraft adhere to general ramp safety practices.
2. Ensure safe working practices are applied and that all accidents are investigated and reported.
3. Maintain familiarity with the local airport and company Emergency and Accident procedures.
Communication:
1. Ensure all incoming communications are actioned.
2. Liaise with the Airport Services, Cargo and other Cathay airport departments to ensure maximum aircraft handling efficiency.
3. Liaise with airport subcontractors as required during aircraft handling.
4. Liaise with contracted third party operators’ local representatives.
5. Familiarity with and uses the available methods of communication such as VHF radios, Internet, fax, memo, email, SITA etc.
Group Equipment, Aircraft Tooling and Facilities:
1. Assist with the servicing, maintenance and cleanliness of all station company ground equipment and vehicles.
2. Assist with the recalibration of aircraft tooling in accordance with company procedures.
People Development, Performance Management and Manpower Accountabilities:
1. Supervise the station Engineering team on the applicable shift by leading, supporting and coaching to achieve success and solve issues.
2. Help to build a strong and motivated team to foster positive team spirit and facilitate teamwork.
3. Demonstrate leadership and lead by example in accordance with Cathay’s core values.
4. Help to develop employees with high potential and identify learning opportunities to ensure appropriate training and development.
5. Maintain active and ongoing dialogue in relation to employee goals and individual performance.
6. Enhance the employee experience in line with the role level and the internal brand promise.
7. Roster employee duties and produce the roster.
8. Assist with the administration of employee and maintenance of records.
Administration:
1. Assist and complete administration within the team/office environment as required.
2. Assist with the maintenance of all station technical publication, logs and records.
3. Assist with the Company material handling, storage procedures and Customs regulations in relation to imported aircraft materials.
E&A:
Emergency and Accident and Crisis Response responsibilities.
Requirements
Academic Qualifications:
1. Must hold basic license HKAR 66 B1 or equivalent foreign license.
2. Must hold all appropriate aircraft approval types for the station at level 3 standard.
Knowledge, Skills, Training and Experience:
1. Minimum of 5 years’ experience of aircraft engineering as Engineer or equivalent.
2. Have (or be willing to receive) recognised management training.
3. Demonstrated expertise, management and leadership qualities.
ALL applicants MUST have the right to live and work in the U.K.
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