Senior Aviation Maintenance Engineer

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Our client is a growing international aviation operator supporting global aircraft operations through safe, reliable, and efficient maintenance services. As part of a newly established team in Hong Kong, they are seeking a Senior Aviation Maintenance Engineer to coordinate maintenance activities, resource planning, and operational execution.

Working closely with field engineers and key operational stakeholders, you will play a critical role in ensuring maintenance activities are delivered safely, efficiently, and in line with operational priorities.

Your new role

• Coordinate daily maintenance activities, manpower deployment, and work prioritisation.
• Monitor aircraft status, maintenance progress, and operational readiness.
• Manage maintenance planning reports and operational tracking records.
• Lead daily shift briefings and communicate key maintenance priorities.
• Ensure required manpower, tooling, materials, and resources are available for planned work.
• Coordinate with engineering, operations, planning, and support teams to resolve operational challenges.
• Maximise available ground time for scheduled and unscheduled maintenance activities.
• Support disruption recovery, aircraft-on-ground, and operational contingency situations.
• Track manpower utilisation against planned workload and adjust priorities as required.
• Ensure compliance with approved maintenance procedures, regulatory requirements, and safety standards.
• Prepare maintenance performance reports and operational updates.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance operational efficiency and reliability.

What you'll need to succeed

• Minimum 8 years of experience within airline or aircraft maintenance operations.
• Experience in line maintenance, maintenance planning, production control, or maintenance coordination.
• Strong understanding of aircraft maintenance procedures and operational requirements.
• Wide-body aircraft maintenance exposure is highly preferred.
• Ability to interpret maintenance manuals, technical instructions, and engineering documentation.
• Strong communication, coordination, and stakeholder management skills.
• Proven ability to perform effectively in a fast-paced operational environment.
• Experience leading or coordinating frontline engineering teams is advantageous.
• FAA A&P, HKAR-66, EASA Part-66, or equivalent aircraft maintenance qualification is preferred.
• A shift with 4 on 4off the roster is required, and working for 12 hours: 8:00am-8:00pm

What you'll get in return

This is an exciting opportunity to join a newly established aviation maintenance team within a growing international operation. You will gain exposure to global stakeholders and play a key role in supporting critical aircraft operations.

What you need to do now

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV by emailing kelly.kong@hays.com.hk or call us now, tel: +852 2230 7484; +852 96890484. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.

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