Licensed Aircraft Engineer (TPE)

Company Description

Cathay is a premium travel lifestyle brand based in Hong Kong, bringing people closer to the places, experiences and opportunities that matter to them. Our purpose — to move people forward in life — begins with our own people.

Across our airlines, cargo and lifestyle businesses, it is our people who turn journeys into experiences and ambition into progress. Joining Cathay means being part of a global and inclusive community, driven by thoughtful care, progressive attitude and a can-do spirit — and supported to grow through a meaningful career that moves with you.

If you are seeking an opportunity to take flight, let your ambitions propel you higher and further. Make Your Career Move, together with Cathay.

Role Introduction

Reports to: Assistant Engineering Manager (TPE)

Location/ Country: Taipei/ Taiwan

Lead and certify aircraft maintenance activities that ensure the highest standards of safety, reliability and operational performance for Cathay operations at Taipei Taoyuan International Airport. Working on a shift basis, you will supervise routine and non-routine maintenance, coordinate with operational teams, and oversee station engineering activities to support a seamless customer journey.

Drawing on your technical expertise and leadership capability, you will develop Aircraft Mechanics, drive continuous improvement and maintain compliance with company, customer and aviation authority requirements. Every decision you make helps deliver a safe and dependable travel experience that moves our customers forward in life.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise and certify routine and non-routine maintenance activities for Cathay Group and applicable third-party customer aircraft.
• Coordinate with operational teams to deliver safe, reliable and on-time aircraft operations.
• Ensure compliance with company, customer, aviation authority, occupational health and safety requirements.
• Oversee the performance of ground handling suppliers and maintain station engineering standards.
• Execute contingency plans and support operational disruptions, diversions, charters and aircraft type changes.
• Manage employee rosters and leave plans to optimise manpower utilisation and support operational requirements.
• Maintain station documentation, permits and operational records to ensure ongoing compliance.
• Lead, coach and develop Aircraft Technicians and Aircraft Mechanics through training, guidance and performance conversations.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives that enhance operational efficiency, productivity and service performance.
• Support emergency, accident and crisis response activities as required.

Requirements

• Taiwan Permanent Resident or Taiwan Employment Gold Card holder.
• Hold a B1 or B2 Aircraft Maintenance Licence issued by the Hong Kong Civil Aviation Department (HKCAD) or an equivalent authority, with the appropriate aircraft type endorsement.
• Possess a minimum of five years' experience in an aircraft maintenance environment.
• Demonstrate solid operational and technical aircraft maintenance knowledge.
• Have strong communication and problem-solving skills.
• Show experience leading and coaching teams to achieve operational objectives.
• Be able to work on a shift basis.
• Be willing to undertake local or overseas operational relief duties when required.

Benefits

We believe that to move our customers forward, we must move our people forward first. Joining Cathay means unlocking a distinctive international lifestyle, supported by a foundation of excellence that respects your life both inside and outside of work.

• A Life in Motion: Highly discounted travel for you and your family.
• Design Your Journey: Benefit from structured career progression paths and world-class training.
• Security and Peace of Mind: Comprehensive coverage including National Health Insurance, Labor Insurance, Labor Pension Plan and group insurance.
• A Culture of Support: Work within a safe, collaborative environment that embraces diversity.
• Well-being and Balance: Flexible work schedules and extensive well-being programmes.

Make your career move.

Personal & Application Information

Cathay Pacific is an Equal Opportunities Employer. Personal data provided by job applicants will be used strictly in accordance with our Applicant Personal Information Collection Statement and for recruitment purposes only. Candidates not notified within eight weeks may consider their application unsuccessful. We keep records of your data for no longer than is necessary for the purpose for which we obtained them and any other permitted linked purposes. If your application is unsuccessful, we will keep your details on file for as long as is necessary to process your application or for the purposes of further job opportunities if you agree to such longer periods.