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Cathay Pacific

Aircraft Engineer - Chicago



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09.Jun.2015
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Cathay Pacific
Airlines - Aviation Maintenance
Chicago, Illinois, USA

Description:

Reports To : Engineering Manager, CHI



Key Responsibilities:

· Perform transit inspection and daily inspection of company aircraft, with the assistance of Contract Mechanics.

· Perform rectification of airframe, engines, avionics and cabin systems defects on company aircraft, with the assistance of Contract Mechanics.

· Issue Certificate of Release to Service for the aircraft to continue to operate.

· Perform troubleshooting on recurring defects to assist Head office engineering to rectify these defects at main base.

· Supervisor Contract Mechanics in the performance of their tasks on company aircraft.

· Ensure all safety guidelines and procedures are followed at all times.

· Perform data entry for all work done on company aircraft during shift.

· Assist in the periodic training of Contract Mechanics.

· Perform maintenance and update of technical library, tooling and special equipment.

· Perform requisitions of replacement aircraft spares, inspect incoming spares, pack and ship used spares, dispatch used spares to Head office, and complete all documentation associated with the usage of and replenishment of aircraft spares and materials.

· Perform relief engineer duties at other North America stations when required.

· Perform any other tasks as required by the Engineering Manager.

· Shift duties required at nights, weekends and public holidays.

· Flexible shift hours required to accommodate operation requirements and schedules.

· Candidate must have a valid IL State Driver License with good driving records to operate a company vehicle.

Requirements:

Qualifications/Experience:

· Must hold HKCAD HKAR66 B1.1 license or equivalent.

· Must have type endorsements or hold approvals on B777-300ER(GE90) and B747-400F(RB211/PW4000). Approval on B747-8F(GENx) would be an added advantage.

· Superior independent work capabilities.

· Ability to handle extremely stressful situations with calm and composure

· Good knowledge of PC.



Email application to usajobs@cathaypacific.com or fax to 415-848-2049.

We thank all candidates, however, only those who are short listed will be contacted.

Cathay Pacific Airways Limited is an equal opportunity employer

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