Technical Manager

Technical Manager (Boeing) Cathay Pacific Flight Operations Flight Operations Department Permanent Hong Kong SAR (China) Application deadline: 26 Oct 2026 Role Introduction This role is part of a professional team in our Flight Operations Department (FOP), which consists of flight crew and ground staff teams, both working to ensure the highest standards of operational efficiency and service. Safety is intrinsic to everything we do.

You are responsible for providing aircraft type technical expertise to FOP and manage the FOP/Engineering interface, including relevant documentation and manuals, ensuring operational needs are met effectively and efficiently.

Key Responsibilities

Monitor fleet aircraft serviceability and assess its impact on flight operations, including MOR and ASR assessments where technical input is required Assess the operational implications of CARs, ASRs and Quality Assurance (QA) findings, taking appropriate corrective, preventative and augmentation actions Maintain the fleet MEL and CDL and technical content of Fleet Operating Manuals in full compliance with regulatory and company standards Review aircraft manufacturers' technical operating information, exercising judgement to prioritise and implement critical and important changes effectively and on time Manage aircraft configuration changes and modification status, ensuring flight operations impacts are implemented safely and in a timely manner Provide technical expertise on fleet aircraft systems and procedures, communicate fleet technical matters to flight crew and respond to technical queries Coordinate the aircraft engineering aspects of new hardware, software and procedure implementation while supporting Flight Operations projects as required Liaise with the Hong Kong Civil Aviation Department (HKCAD), Engineering, aircraft operators, manufacturers, maintenance companies, suppliers and other operators on relevant technical matters Bridge Flight Operations and Engineering by explaining the operational context to Engineering and the engineering context to Flight Operations management and flight crew Maintain aircraft-type, operational procedure and flight operations knowledge through relevant seminars, meetings and route familiarisation flights

Requirements

An aviation-based university degree and/or experience as a licensed aircraft maintenance engineer A Flight Operations engineer qualification or other aviation-based engineering qualification Strong aviation engineering and technical knowledge, with a working knowledge of flight operations principles Good knowledge of MMEL/MEL regulatory policy and CAD 549 Ability to support and influence stakeholder relationships Excellent command of written and spoken English Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Computer literacy in Microsoft Office Previous experience in a Flight Operations or Engineering department, together with experience in airline management At least 10 years of employment in an airline Personal & Application Information Equal Opportunity Cathay Pacific is committed to fostering an environment that values Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging. As an equal opportunity employer, we are committed to attracting and hiring qualified individuals from diverse backgrounds, experiences and abilities. We strive to create a respectful, inclusive workplace free from discrimination, harassment and bullying.

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