Airlines - Aviation Maintenance
Engineering Manager - Los Angeles
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13.Jan.2015
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Cathay Pacific
Airlines - Aviation Maintenance
Los Angeles, CA (United States of America)
Description:
Location : Los Angeles, California
Reports To : Regional Line Maintenance Operations Manager with dotted line to Senior Vice President, Americas
Key Responsibilities:
· Manage an Engineering Station with a team of staff.
· Develop and implement Maintenance and Safety standards in accordance to Company Policy.
· Make recommendations to Head of Line Maintenance to improve Station Performance.
· Negotiate and implement Ground Handling Agreements with contract agents and ensure the delivery of service by contract agents.
· Formulate and control budget to ensure cost efficiency. Carry out FMIS procedures.
· Coordinate with other CX departments and in HKG, and colleagues in other airlines on items of mutual concerns.
· Coordinate with Airport Authority on items affecting engineering activities.
· Coordinate with Fuel Agency on matters related to aircraft refueling.
· Coordinate with other service providers on activities falling under Engineering responsibilities.
· Coordinate with local suppliers for the local purchase of aircraft spares and materials as required.
· Represent the Station in meetings and conferences.
· Perform Transit / Daily / Weekly Inspections of CX aircraft, with the assistance of Contract Mechanics.
· Issue Certificate of Release to Service for the aircraft to continue to operate.
· Provide support to and oversight of “Partner Stations”- GDL and MEX. Conduct scheduled stations visits and Audits as required.
· Provide Engineering support for the Routine Maintenance/Reactivations/De-registrations of Company aircraft positioned in Marana Station.
· Provide Engineering support for Aircraft Deliveries at Boeing Payne Field.
· Occasional support of other stations on relief basis in North America, when staff is available.
· Perform any other tasks as required by Head of Line Maintenance in Hong Kong.
· Manage and develop a team of staff.
Requirements:
Qualifications/Experience:
· Holder of HK CAD HKAR66 B1.1 license or AMEL in Category A and C or equivalent.
· Must hold CX Approvals on B777-200/300/300ER/T800/GE90, B747-400F/RR/PW4000, B747-8F/GEnx.
· Must have a minimum of 10 years experience as a Certifying Engineer in a Supervisory position. Previous management experience desirable.
· A forceful outgoing personality.
· Excellent decision-making, communication and interpersonal skills.
· Demonstrated leadership ability.
· Superior independent work capabilities.
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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