Lead Technical Services Engineer – Reliability and Value Engineering

Role Introduction

Reports to: Technical Services Manager (Reliability and Value Engineering) 

Department: ENG - Engineering

In our Engineering department, the primary focus is on providing reassurance and safety for both our employees and customers. We ensure that every aspect of our operations adheres to industry-leading standards and that all fleet programs are executed according to plan, within budget, and to precise specifications. Our aim is to be recognized as one of the world's top-performing, customer-focused, and innovative engineering teams. 

The specific role of the Lead Technical Services Engineer – Reliability and Value Engineering is central to achieving this ambition. This position is tasked with ensuring operational excellence, supporting the airline’s goal to be among the world’s greatest service brands. The Lead Technical Services Engineer ensures that the Cathay Pacific fleet remains safe, compliant, reliable, punctual, and defect-free, directly contributing to the airline’s reputation for quality and reliability. 

Key Responsibilities

The Technical Services section is responsible for Engineering activities related to the airworthiness, safety, reliability, operational disruption, and commercial cost effectiveness of all aircraft types operated by Cathay Pacific Airways and its customer airlines.

Responsible for:

• Act as the interim Technical Services Manager during their absence, ensuring responsibilities and deliverables are met
• Coordinate team workload, oversee work quality, and maintain high standards
• Offer specialist technical support and manage continuous improvement of processes and procedures
• Conduct technical investigations, implement corrective actions, and develop maintenance workscopes
• Manage vendor relations to align with the Engineering Vision and Goals
• Stay updated with industry best practices and mentor new team members to enhance their engineering competencies

Using Reliability Centred Maintenance Philosophy to:

• Ensure an efficient and effective maintenance programme that is safe, compliant and consistently achieves optimal levels of aircraft availability at the lowest cost
• Manage operational key drivers and KPI’s
• Review and develop the aircraft maintenance program
• Review OEM documentation and industry best practices

Requirements

• Typically 8 years' experience in an Engineering role 
• Degree in Engineering or Aerospace discipline or an equivalent professional qualification 
• Strong aviation engineering knowledge and experience, preferably in Airbus and Boeing aircraft systems role 
• Holder of (or capable of obtaining) Compliance Verification Engineer (CVE) position in an HKAR-21 subpart J Design Organisation 
• Strong supplier management experience 
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, able to interact and influence across Engineering sections, OEM’s, other operators, industry experts and regulators 

Application Deadline: 07 Feb 2025

Personal & Application Information

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