Company Description
Cathay Pacific celebrates its 78th anniversary this year. With the gradual return of post-Corona travel demand around the world, it is time for Cathay Pacific to add back more flights, build momentum and continue our recovery. We have a strong confidence for the bright future with opportunities that there will undoubtedly be ahead of us.
We are looking for full-time Aircraft Mechanics to join the Narita and Kansai line maintenance stations, who have a strong aspiration to proactively seek the opportunity for self-development and working in an exciting team.
Role Introduction
Reports to: Aircraft Engineer, Narita / Kansai
Location/Country: Narita or Kansai / Japan
Employment Condition: Full time / Permanent
The successful candidates will perform operational functions ensuring delivery of a safe and exceptionally reliable travel experience that supports our brand and business whilst meeting all compliance and regulatory requirements.
Key Responsibilities
Operational Accountabilities
- Working on a shift basis, perform aircraft maintenance for Cathay Group aircraft and third party customers (if applicable) under supervision of the Aircraft Engineer
- Perform local or overseas operational relief duties or standard duties when required
- Help to monitor third party supplier’s performance (technical, ramp services, de-icing, refueling etc.), follow up and rectify any operational issues in a timely manner
- Support the contingency plans and ad hoc operational requirements such as diversions, charters, ad hoc aircraft type changes, major disruption recovery, etc.
- Perform servicing and maintenance for station ground equipment, vehicles and facilities
- Support Cathay Quality Assurance, Hong Kong Civil Aviation Department and / or third party audits, follow up and rectify the audit findings within the required timelines as directed
- Perform station administration and ensure station documentations / passes are up-to-date and valid as directed by the Engineering Manager / Engineering Supervisor
- Ensure compliance with local Occupational Health & Safety standards and regulations / guidelines
- Any other reasonable task as requested including engaging in non-operational duties and projects
Performance Management and Business Process Improvement
- Ensure that annual SMART goals are understood and actioned
- Attend performance reviews and discuss career development plan with the designated Direct Appraiser
- Attend station meetings as required to ensure regular engagement and effective communication
- Embrace continuous improvement culture through quality innovation, teamwork, lean processes to drive operational efficiency, productivity and commercial improvement
E&A
- Emergency and Accident and Crisis Response responsibilities as required
Requirements
- Demonstrably aptitude and understanding of aircraft maintenance operations
- Have (or be willing to receive) induction training / on the job training as required
- covering but not limited to:
- -Aircraft and Ramp Safety Awareness
- -Company Procedures Awareness training
- -Human Factors Awareness training
- -Other training as requested
- Excellent command in written and spoken Japanese and English
- Must have the valid driver’s license (MT) in Japan
- Must have the legal right to live and work in Japan
Benefits
- Basic salary: JPY327,000/month
- Fixed allowance per month: JPY38,000 + (Basic salary x 7.4)
- Other allowances: the company regulations apply
- Social insurance: Unemployment insurance, Workers compensation insurance, Health insurance, Welfare pension insurance
- Commuting expense allowance: Up to JPY50,000/month
- Break time: 1 hour/day
- Off day: Two days off every week
- Probation period: 3 months
- Annual leave: 16 days in the first year after completing 6-month service
- Potential for additional discretional bonus (depends on the companys performance and financial status)
Personal & Application Information
Application
- Cover letter explaining your motivation for applying
- CV (both English and Japanese) with preferable location (NRT or KIX)
- Copy of certificate for Aircraft engineering-related (if available)
Application deadline: 31 October 2024
Job interview: November 2024 in Tokyo (In person)
Date of Join: 1 December 2024 (1 April 2025 for the new graduates)
Cathay Pacific 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 not notified within eight weeks may consider their application unsuccessful. All related information will be kept in our file for up to 24 months. A copy of our Personal Information Collection Statement will be provided upon request by contacting our Data Protection Officer.
