Senior 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 safe, reliable line maintenance operations in Taipei by supervising and certifying routine and non-routine work for Cathay Group and, where applicable, third-party customer aircraft. Working on a shift basis, you will apply sound technical judgement while ensuring company, customer and authority standards are consistently met.

Guide Aircraft Mechanics, coordinate with operational teams and oversee station readiness, supplier performance and safety compliance. Your leadership will help protect on-time performance, cabin experience and every customer’s confidence in their journey.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise and certify routine and non-routine maintenance for Cathay Group and, where applicable, third-party customer aircraft on a shift basis.
• Coordinate with operational teams to deliver a safe and exceptionally reliable travel experience.
• Ensure compliance with local Occupational Health and Safety standards, regulations and guidelines.
• Oversee third-party ground handling supplier performance and maintain the availability, serviceability and cleanliness of station equipment, vehicles and facilities.
• Complete station duties, ensuring documentation and access passes remain current and valid.
• Undertake local or overseas operational relief duties, non-operational assignments and projects as required.
• Manage the performance and conduct of Aircraft Mechanics in line with business objectives.
• Drive continuous improvement through quality innovation, teamwork and lean processes that support efficiency, productivity and commercial improvement.
• Lead, coach and develop Engineers and Mechanics through knowledge sharing, performance dialogue and clear communication of departmental goals.
• Support emergency, accident and crisis response responsibilities 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 or an equivalent authority, with an appropriate aircraft type endorsement.
• Bring a minimum of five years’ experience in an aircraft maintenance environment as a certifying engineer.
• Demonstrate solid operational and technical knowledge.
• Possess good communication and problem-solving skills.
• Show demonstrable success in leading and coaching Mechanics and Engineers.
• Be available to work on a shift basis in a safety-sensitive operational role.
• Be prepared 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.