Deputy Director, Maintenance & Engineering

Established in 2006, Hong Kong Airlines is a full-service airline firmly rooted in Hong Kong. From ground operation to inflight service, the airline is committed to delivering an exceptional customer experience with a unique flair of its home base. Hong Kong Airlines boasts an ever-expanding international network covering nearly 40 destinations across Asia Pacific and North America. Hong Kong Airlines has been awarded the internationally acclaimed four-star rating from Skytrax since 2011. It was also the winner for Asia’s Leading Inflight Service in World Travel Awards 2015.

In order to cope with our expansion, we are currently seeking high caliber candidates to join our team.

For more information, please visit our website: http://www.hongkongairlines.com/en_HK/career

Responsibilities

• Develop M&E both short-term and long-term strategies & policies in alignment with corporate business directives
• Direct and control the resources availability in terms of the finance, manpower resources, equipment and facilities etc. to meet the company's objectives and regulation requirement
• Monitor and control the maintenance plan and implementation of the fleet aircraft and contracted MRO to meet the standards required by the CAD, conditions and restrictions of AOC and HKA standards
• Liaise with the highest level of stakeholders including manufacturers, contractors, legal organizations etc. and develop the business partnership to maximize efficiency, effectiveness and business income
• Monitor the fleet maintenance planning performed by Maintenance Planning in accordance with the approved AMS and other Technical Manuals and to achieve maximum aircraft availability
• Plan and direct the policies and operations of the HKA Technical Service in accordance with CAD and other regulatory authorities
• Direct Maintenance Services such as Fleet Technical Management, SGHA per IATA Annexes, OEMs GTAs and Commercial Agreement undertaken in accordance with relevant regulatory authorities and HKA requirements
• Forecast maintenance tasks requirements to prepare the departmental budget and monitor the cost drives of M&E activities
• Perform other duties and projects assigned by senior management

Requirements

• Degree in Engineering, Avionics, Mechanical, Aeronautical or Electrical Engineering
• At least 15 years’ aircraft maintenance/engineering experience and at least 5 years management experience in M&E area
• Aircraft Maintenance Engineer License holder
• Strong leadership, people management and problem-solving skills
• Knowledge of regulations and airlines operation
• Strong in communication and interpersonal skills
• Good command of spoken and written English and Chinese

Hong Kong Airlines is an Equal Opportunities Employer. Personal data provided by job applicants will be used strictly in accordance with our personal data policy and for recruitment purposes only. Candidates who have not been notified within eight weeks may consider their application unsuccessful. All related information will be kept in our file for up to 24 months.