Head of Engineering - Aircraft Maintenance and CAMO

• Experience in working in the private jet industry
• Licensed aircraft engineer - EASA or HKAR-66

About Our Client

Our client is a leading business aviation operator with a strong reputation for safety, service excellence, and operational reliability across the Asia-Pacific region. As part of their continued growth, they are seeking an experienced aviation engineering leader to head their Aircraft Maintenance and Continuing Airworthiness Management Organisation (CAMO) functions.

Job Description

• Providing strategic leadership for Engineering and CAMO functions
• Ensuring full compliance with HKAR, EASA, FAA and applicable regulatory requirements
• Managing aircraft maintenance programmes and continuing airworthiness activities
• Overseeing maintenance planning, fleet reliability and technical records management
• Driving aircraft availability, dispatch reliability and operational performance
• Managing implementation of Airworthiness Directives (ADs), Service Bulletins (SBs), repairs and modifications
• Leading relationships with OEMs, MRO providers, regulators and lessors
• Supporting audits, regulatory inspections and organisational approvals
• Developing engineering strategies to optimise fleet performance and maintenance costs
• Managing engineering budgets, contracts and supplier performanceLeading and developing a multidisciplinary team across CAMO, planning, technical services and engineering

The Successful Applicant

• Degree qualification in Aerospace Engineering, Aircraft Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Avionics Engineering or a related discipline
• HKAR-66, EASA Part-66, FAA A&P or equivalent aircraft maintenance qualification preferred
• Minimum 15 years of experience within aircraft engineering, airworthiness management or maintenance operations
• Proven leadership experience within an airline, business aviation operator, MRO, CAMO or aircraft management organisation
• Strong knowledge of continuing airworthiness regulations and maintenance programme management
• Experience engaging directly with aviation authorities and regulatory audits
• Demonstrated capability in managing aircraft reliability, fleet performance and engineering compliance
• Strong stakeholder management, commercial acumen and leadership skills
• Excellent communication and influencing abilities

What's on Offer

• Opportunity to lead a critical engineering and airworthiness function
• Senior leadership position with significant organisational impact
• Exposure to a modern and diverse aircraft fleet
• Regional stakeholder engagement across regulators, OEMs and aviation partners
• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Long-term career development within a growing aviation organisation