Aircraft Technician

ENG - Engineering
- Toronto, Canada
- Cathay Pacific
- Application Deadline
08 Mar 2025

Company Description

Move Beyond To move people forward in life - We are the people behind Cathay Pacific. We are proud of our Hong Kong heritage but equally proud of the global, diverse workforce that makes us who we are. We are relentlessly driven to create lifetime customer loyalty, value for our shareholders and satisfaction and enrichment for our employees. We are a complex global business, but we are also family. And whether we are in the cockpit or behind a desk, moving cargo, checking our passengers in or ensuring they are safe and comfortable while in the air, we are all one team, focused on delivering one world-class airline operation. Join us and discover just how far you can go

Role Introduction

Cathay Pacific Canada is looking for a successful individual to join the Toronto Engineering team. The successful individual 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 and certify in-scope aircraft maintenance for Cathay Group aircraft in accordance with the HKAR-145 and company requirements
- Working on a shift basis, perform aircraft maintenance for third party customer aircraft (if applicable) under supervision of the Aircraft Engineer
- Perform local or overseas operational relief duties or the duties of an Aircraft Engineer (if qualified) / Aircraft Mechanic as required in accordance with the relevant Job Description
- 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
- Ensure compliance with local Occupational Health & Safety standards and regulations / guidelines
- Embrace a continuous improvement culture through quality innovation, teamwork, lean processes to help drive operational efficiency, productivity and commercial improvement
- Attend station meetings as required to ensure regular engagement and effective communication
- Any other reasonable task as requested including engaging in non-operational duties and projects

**E&A**
- Emergency and Accident and Crisis Response responsibilities as required

**Requirements**:
**Academic Qualifications**
- A HKAR 66 B1/Cat A license or any license acceptable in HKAR-2 is preferred
- Minimum of 1 current aircraft type authorisation, preferably on the type operated by CX and level 3 trained for B1 license holder, or minimum 1 Cat A aircraft type authorisation for a Cat A license holder

**Knowledge, Skills, Training and Experience**
- Minimum 3 years’ experience in an aircraft maintenance environment
- Good operation knowledge of aircraft maintenance and ground handling activities
- Good communication skills

**Additional Requirements**
- Must possess a valid Canadian driver’s license
- Must successfully pass all pre-screening clearances, including reference checks and pre-employment drug screen upon contingent job offer
- Eligibility to obtain necessary credentials and clearances per local requirements
- Ability to move equipment up to 50 lbs frequently
- Comfortable working outdoors on the tarmac in all weather conditions
- Must be willing and able to perform a variety of physical activities to complete inspection and repairs, including bending, crouching, stooping, and positioning self in overhead positions
- Must be able to work a variety of shifts including days, weekends, nights, holidays, and overtime, as required based on operational needs
- Must be willing and able to travel within North America and overseas, if required
- Must have the right to live in work in Canada

**Benefits**:
Cathay Pacific Airways is proud to offer eligible employees competitive Compensation & Benefits package, as varied by location, regularly scheduled hours worked, length of employment and employment status as highlighted below.
- Travel Privileges on Cathay Pacific Airways Global Network
- Extensive well-being programs including health, dental, prescription, vision, virtual doctor visits and flexible spending accounts and employee assistance program benefits to help you stay well.
- Pension Matching Program
- Paid Holiday & Vacation
- LTD & Basic Life Insurance
- If this position requir