Aircraft Maintenance Engineer in Melbourne

Cathay Pacific is a multi-award-winning premium airline connecting people to destinations across Asia, Europe, North America and the Middle East through our home hub in Hong Kong.

Recognised among the World's Top 3 Airlines at the 2026 Skytrax World Airline Awards, Cathay Pacific was also awarded World's Best Cabin Crew and World's Best First Class Airline Lounge, reflecting our commitment to service excellence.

With our modern fleet, award-winning service and exceptional travel experiences, we take pride in connecting people and bringing the world closer together.

Join our team and discover just how far you can go with Cathay Pacific!

Role Introduction

To perform operational functions ensuring delivery of a safe and exceptionally reliable travel experience that supports our brand and business whilst meeting all compliance and regulatory requirements.

Key Responsibilities

Operational Accountabilities

• Item 1 of 9, Working on a shift basis, perform aircraft maintenance for Cathay Group aircraft and third party customers (if applicable) under supervision of the Aircraft Engineer Working on a shift basis, perform aircraft maintenance for Cathay Group aircraft and third party customers (if applicable) under supervision of the Aircraft Engineer
• Item 2 of 9, Perform local or overseas operational relief duties or standard duties when required Perform local or overseas operational relief duties or standard duties when required
• Item 3 of 9, Help to monitor third party supplier's performance (technical, ramp services, de-icing, refueling etc.), follow up and rectify any operational issues in a timely manner Help to monitor third party supplier's performance (technical, ramp services, de-icing, refueling etc.), follow up and rectify any operational issues in a timely manner
• Item 4 of 9, Support the contingency plans and ad hoc operational requirements such as diversions, charters, ad hoc aircraft type changes, major disruption recovery, etc. Support the contingency plans and ad hoc operational requirements such as diversions, charters, ad hoc aircraft type changes, major disruption recovery, etc.
• Item 5 of 9, Perform servicing and maintenance for station ground equipment, vehicles and facilities Perform servicing and maintenance for station ground equipment, vehicles and facilities
• Item 6 of 9, 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 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
• Item 7 of 9, Perform station administration and ensure station documentations / passes are up-to-date and valid as directed by the Engineering Manager / Engineering Supervisor Perform station administration and ensure station documentations / passes are up-to-date and valid as directed by the Engineering Manager / Engineering Supervisor
• Item 8 of 9, Ensure compliance with local Occupational Health & Safety standards and regulations / guidelines Ensure compliance with local Occupational Health & Safety standards and regulations / guidelines
• Item 9 of 9, Any other reasonable task as requested including engaging in non-operational duties and projects Any other reasonable task as requested including engaging in non-operational duties and projects

Performance Management and Business Process Improvement

• Item 1 of 4, Ensure that annual SMART goals are understood and actioned Ensure that annual SMART goals are understood and actioned
• Item 2 of 4, Attend performance reviews and discuss career development plan with the designated Direct Appraiser Attend performance reviews and discuss career development plan with the designated Direct Appraiser
• Item 3 of 4, Attend station meetings as required to ensure regular engagement and effective communication Attend station meetings as required to ensure regular engagement and effective communication
• Item 4 of 4, Embrace continuous improvement culture through quality innovation, teamwork, lean processes to drive operational efficiency, productivity and commercial improvement Embrace continuous improvement culture through quality innovation, teamwork, lean processes to drive operational efficiency, productivity and commercial improvement

E&A

• Item 1 of 1, Emergency and Accident and Crisis Response responsibilities as required Emergency and Accident and Crisis Response responsibilities as required

Requirements

Academic Qualifications

• Item 1 of 2, High School graduation High School graduation
• Item 2 of 2, Certificate IV or Diploma in Aircraft Maintenance / Engineering Certificate IV or Diploma in Aircraft Maintenance / Engineering

Knowledge, Skills, Training and Experience

• Item 1 of 3, Demonstrably aptitude and understanding of aircraft maintenance operations Demonstrably aptitude and understanding of aircraft maintenance operations
• Item 2 of 3, Experience with wide-body aircraft types, including B787, B777, A350, A330 and B747-8 Freighter aircrafts Experience with wide-body aircraft types, including B787, B777, A350, A330 and B747-8 Freighter aircrafts
• Item 3 of 3, Have (or be willing to receive) induction training / on the job training as required covering but not limited to: Have (or be willing to receive) induction training / on the job training as required covering but not limited to:
  • Item 1 of 4, Aircraft and Ramp Safety Awareness Aircraft and Ramp Safety Awareness
  • Item 2 of 4, Company Procedures Awareness training Company Procedures Awareness training
  • Item 3 of 4, Human Factors Awareness training Human Factors Awareness training
  • Item 4 of 4, Other training as requested Other training as requested
• Item 1 of 5, Enjoy a competitive salary package. Enjoy a competitive salary package.
• Item 2 of 5, Save on private health cover with subsidised health insurance. Save on private health cover with subsidised health insurance.
• Item 3 of 5, Benefit from potential tax savings through novated vehicle leasing. Benefit from potential tax savings through novated vehicle leasing.
• Item 4 of 5, Access exclusive employee travel discounts on flights, hotels, tours, car rentals and more. Access exclusive employee travel discounts on flights, hotels, tours, car rentals and more.
• Item 5 of 5, Develop your skills and grow your career through learning and development opportunities across Cathay Pacific. Develop your skills and grow your career through learning and development opportunities across Cathay Pacific.

Personal & Application Information

Applicants must have unrestricted rights to work in Australia. Please be advised that visa sponsorship is not offered for this position.

Cathay Pacific Airways is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status