Cathay is a premium travel lifestyle group 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 community, united by thoughtful care, professional excellence and a can-do spirit — and supported to grow through a career that moves with you. 

Reports to: Assistant Engineering Manager, TPE
Location/ Country: Taoyuan/ Taiwan
Employment Condition: Permanent
Job Level: B

Deliver safe, compliant aircraft dispatch by conducting, supervising and certifying line maintenance at Cathay’s overseas stations on a shift basis. The role sits at the centre of daily operations, where technical judgement and teamwork ensure every aircraft meets company, customer and regulatory standards before departure.

Depending on experience and leadership scope, appointment will be as a Licensed Aircraft Engineer or Senior Licensed Aircraft Engineer. The Licensed track focuses on hands‑on certification, contingency execution for diversions and disruption recovery, and maintaining station readiness through equipment, facilities and documentation control. The Senior track builds on this foundation with accountability for supervising maintenance activities, leading Aircraft Technicians and Mechanics, and managing team performance to support operational objectives.

This is practical, high‑stakes engineering work where decisions have immediate impact. Each shift ends with aircraft released safely, teams aligned and customers supported by dependable operations that reflect Cathay’s commitment to safety and excellence.

• Conduct and/or supervise routine and non‑routine line maintenance, certifying work to company, customer and regulatory requirements.
• Coordinate with flight operations, ground handling and engineering partners to ensure safe and reliable aircraft dispatch.
• Ensure compliance with local Occupational Health and Safety standards, regulations and guidelines.
• Oversee the performance of third‑party ground handling and maintenance suppliers at station level.
• Execute contingency plans and support operational disruptions, diversions and recovery activities.
• Maintain the availability, serviceability and cleanliness of station ground equipment, vehicles and facilities.
• Perform station administration duties, ensuring documentation and access passes remain current and valid.
• Manage staff rosters and leave planning to optimize labor utilization and meet operational needs, where assigned.
• Lead, coach and develop Aircraft Technicians and Mechanics through performance dialogue and knowledge sharing, where assigned.
• Support emergency, accident and crisis response duties and undertake local or overseas relief assignments as required.

• 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 appropriate aircraft type endorsement.
• Bring a minimum of 5 years’ experience in an aircraft maintenance environment; for the Senior Licensed Aircraft Engineer track, this includes a minimum of 5 years’ experience as a certifying engineer.
• Demonstrate solid operational and technical knowledge of aircraft line maintenance.
• Possess clear communication and effective problem‑solving skills suited to live operational environments.
• Show evidence of team leadership capability, ranging from leading teams to achieve operational success to demonstrable experience coaching and developing Engineers and Mechanics.

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.

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.