Role Purpose

As an AMQA of AOC Part 2 Maintenance Support Arrangement and HKAR-145 Maintenance Organization, he / she is responsible to develop a good HKE M&E operation system to fulfill HKCAD authority’s requirements, IOSA and HKE internal requirements. Continue process and operation review and improve HKE operation to be a real low cost and safety operation model. He is in charge of all AOC and HKAR 145 projects with following responsibilities: 

AOC related issues:

• Establish and develop an independent quality system to monitor compliance to the requirements of AOC Maintenance Support Arrangements and Airworthiness Requirements;
• Oversee and ensure that Engineering Operations are compliant with all regulatory requirements, including Instructions for Continued Airworthiness, Reliability Program, Aircraft Maintenance Program, Airworthiness Directive Implementation; subcontractor management and Inventory Technical Management;
• Oversee and ensure the Maintenance Operations are compliant with all the regulatory requirements, such as home base and outstation maintenance support arrangements and subcontractor management;
• Monitor all required maintenance and airworthiness approvals, control and renew aircraft certificates in timely manner;
• Advise Manager, M&E QA on issues or any proposed change in legislation that may affect the approvals held by HK Express and /or any reported discrepancies not being adequately resolved;
• Implement quality management concepts and techniques;
• Promote and continuously improve quality standard of M&E team and the service providers; organize regular training, quality campaign and experience sharing to staff;
• Communicate with HKCAD and other aviation authorities on all AOC and HKAR- 145 related matters relating to the airworthiness of HK Express fleet;
• Manage the personnel authorizations, and authorizations to suppliers and service providers as required;
• Ensure the authorization holders are fully aware of their accountabilities and responsibilities.

Quality and Continued Airworthiness Management:

• Maintain the HK Express Maintenance Management Exposition, Engineering Procedure Manuals and Standard Operating Procedures are well maintained and up to date, ensure that Engineering processes are properly documented in the relevant manuals and comply with the associated regulations;
• Maintain procedures exist for the implementation of an independent quality assurance system for AOC and HKAR-145 compliance and to ensure the aircraft and equipment are maintained in accordance with approved standards of HK Express and HKCAD;
• Continue monitoring of quality standard for all maintenance tasks carried out is maintained in accordance with the requirements of the HKCAD and with company procedures;
• Continuous Management of quality and airworthiness issues, closely working with M&E teams to address repetitive significant defects from product audit; ensure all necessary corrective actions are taken to resolve the discrepancies and to prevent reoccurrence;
• Ensure a process is implemented to adequately evaluate maintenance training needs and establish training programs as necessary in view of human factors, air legislations, company procedures, changing practices & procedures etc. to ensure the competence of maintenance staff within the company and from associated contractors and /or subcontractors. 

HKAR-145 related issues:

• Ensure adherence of HKAR-145 and maintenance standard requirement on all aircraft maintenance and release to service;
• Apply proper implementation of human factors principles into the maintenance program, production planning and instructions to maintenance personnel;
• Maintain procedure(s) for use within the organization and ensure their adequacy regarding HKAR-145 and any amendments to the regulation;
• Manage any changes to the Regulation affecting the HK Express HKAR-145 approvals are updated in the HK Express MME and be accepted by the HKCAD;
• Manage HK Express staff training program and record control;
• Assess vendors of new and used components and materials for satisfactory product quality in relation to the needs of the organization;
• Assess external specialist services required to be used by the organization in the performance of maintenance.

The Ideal Candidate

• Diploma or above qualification in aircraft engineering or any related discipline;
• Minimum 8 years of related working and management experiences in aircraft maintenance, continued airworthiness, compliance monitoring, quality assurance and control;
• Holder of HKCAD HKAR 66 B1.1 / B.2 / B2* License holder with Airbus A320 with appropriate Engine types;
• Demonstrate strong knowledge in AN(HK)O, HKARs, CAD AN and continued airworthiness processes;
• Possess good communication skill and has experience working and liaising with HKCAD;
• Good command of written and spoken English & Chinese;
• Completed Hong Kong Airworthiness course;
• Completed SMS and Human Factor training course;
• Completed Lead Auditor / Auditor training course or equivalent;
• Candidate with less experience will be considered as Senior QA Engineer.

Please note that with effect from 1 June 2022 onwards, all HK Express employees and contractors who work in Cathay House and all other Cathay Group Company premises in Hong Kong must have received a third dose of COVID 19 vaccine. Being tested regularly for COVID-19 is not an option. Consideration will be given to those who are unable to get vaccinated for valid medical reasons.

Your Future Work Life

• Fly anywhere we fly for free with your friends and family to explore the world
• Hybrid working with flexibility in workplace and working hours to foster work-life harmony
• Open office to collaborate, connect and share great ideas
• Energetic and multicultural teammates from up to 50 nationalities!
• Company-organized shuttle buses connecting the workplace with major locations in the HK Island, Kowloon and N.T. 

Apply now to make YOUR MOVE!

HK Express is Hong Kong’s first and only low-cost carrier, always offering great value, affordable fares on one of the youngest and most modern aircraft fleets in the world.

Like you, and just like many people across Asia, we love to travel and discover new places across the world’s most diverse and dynamic region; and at HK Express, we’re opening up new travel experiences that inspire and invigorate millions of people across the region we’re proud to call home.  Everything we do is focused on encouraging the spirit of adventure. Our routes provide the inspiration and spontaneity to try somewhere new, disrupting monotonous modern life. As we continue to open up new routes, often in secondary and emerging destinations, our passengers will gain access to an incredible range of places, exploring hidden gems and experiencing local cultures.

We have a diverse and vibrant team that embodies the adventurous spirit of our customers, and loves to travel too. Join us in this journey to make your career even more fulfilling and rewarding.