Cathay Pacific

Engineering

Engineering Department

Permanent

Chennai, India

Application deadline: 12 Jun 2026

Company Description

Cathay is a premium travel lifestyle brand 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 and inclusive community, driven by thoughtful care, progressive attitude and a can-do spirit — and supported to grow through a meaningful career that moves with you.

If you are seeking an opportunity to take flight, let your ambitions propel you higher and further. Make Your Career Move, together with Cathay.

Role Introduction

Reports to: Aircraft Engineer.

You will be part of our Engineering team in Chennai, ensuring our aircraft are maintained to the highest standards to deliver safe and reliable travel experiences. You will support daily operational requirements, learn essential technical skills and gain valuable exposure across engineering operations. This is an excellent opportunity to develop your career in aircraft maintenance in a dynamic international airline environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform aircraft maintenance for Cathay Group and third‑party aircraft under supervision
• Support operational duties including diversions, charters and disruption recovery
• Monitor third‑party service provider performance and follow up on issues
• Perform servicing and maintenance for ground equipment and station facilities
• Support Cathay Quality Assurance, Hong Kong Civil Aviation Department and / or third-party audits, follow up and rectify the audit findings within the required timelines as directed
• Manage station administration including documentation and passes
• Ensure compliance with Occupational Health & Safety standards
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives to enhance operational efficiency
• Attend station meetings and engage in team communication
• Support emergency, accident and crisis response duties as required

Requirements

Academic Qualifications

• Should have completed a Diploma in aircraft maintenance engineering or equivalent.
• Knowledge, Skills, Training and Experience
• Demonstrably aptitude and understanding of aircraft maintenance operations.
• Have (or be willing to receive) induction training / on the job training as required covering but not limited to:
• Aircraft and Ramp Safety Awareness
• Company Procedures Awareness training
• Human Factors Awareness training
• Other training as requested
• Four-wheeler driving licence.

** Candidates must have the legal right to live and work in India

Benefits

https://careers.cathaypacific.com/who-we-are/why-work-here

Cathay is proud to offer eligible employees competitive compensation & benefits package, as varied by location, regularly scheduled hours worked, length of employment and employment status as highlighted below.

• Travel Privileges on Cathay Pacific Airways Global Network
• Extensive well-being programs including health and employee assistance program benefits to help you stay well.
• Paid Leave
• If this position requires a uniform, a uniform allowance will be provided.

Personal & Application Information

Cathay Pacific is an Equal Opportunities Employer. Personal data provided by job applicants will be used strictly in accordance with our personal data policy and for recruitment purposes only.

All related information will be kept in our file for up to 24 months. A copy of our Personal Information Collection Statement will be provided upon request by contacting our Data Protection Officer.

We thank all candidates for your interest in Cathay, and regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified. Candidates not notified within eight weeks may consider their application unsuccessful.

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