Principal Planning Engineer

Reports to: Head of Planned Maintenance and Records This role is part of our Engineering Department who are focused on reassurance, keeping our people and our customer’s safe, ensuring that in every aspect of our operation. we have industry leading performance and that our various fleet programmes are delivering to plan, budget and specification The Principal Planning Engineer is accountable for leading the PMR (Planned Maintenance and Record) Transformation initiative and driving the implementation of process improvements and digitalisation projects across the Maintenance Planning and Records function Key Responsibilities Responsible for: Developing and managing the overall project plan for the PMR Transformation, ensuring cross‑functional collaboration and stakeholder alignment Identifying opportunities to optimise existing PMR processes, enhance efficiency, and enable proactive decision‑making through the application of lean methodologies and data‑driven analytics Fostering a culture of continuous improvement and innovation within the engineering team, facilitating training, knowledge‑sharing, and the adoption of new digital tools and predictive maintenance models Serving as the primary point of contact for internal and external stakeholders, managing key relationships and ensuring seamless communication across the value chain Defining, tracking, and reporting on the transformation's key performance indicators, continuously assessing and optimising the roadmap based on feedback Leading and preparing for the PMR Transformation governance meetings, including the development of presentation materials and progress reports Elevating the team's capabilities and positioning the airline for long-term operational excellence in aircraft maintenance planning and records management. Requirements Typically, 10 years+ of related experience in aircraft maintenance planning, engineering, and/or data analytics Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Aerospace, or a related technical discipline Advanced degree or post‑graduate certification in Project Management, Business Analytics, or Lean/Six Sigma is preferred Proven experience in leading and managing complex transformation projects, with a track record of delivering tangible business improvements Demonstrated ability to balance technical requirements with business needs, and to translate data‑driven insights into actionable strategies Proactive risk identification and mitigation skills, with a strong focus on change management and organisational adoption Exceptional leadership and stakeholder management capabilities, with the ability to collaborate cross‑functionally and engage with internal teams, MROs and other industry partners Excellent communication, influencing, and negotiation skills, with the ability to effectively present complex information to senior leadership Proficient in the use of data visualization and process improvement tools, with a keen interest in emerging technologies and their application in the aviation maintenance domain Personal & Application Information Cathay Pacific is an Equal Opportunities Employer. Personal data provided by job applicants will be used strictly in accordance with our Applicant Personal Information Collection Statement and for recruitment purposes only. Candidates not notified within eight weeks may consider their application unsuccessful. We keep records of your data for no longer than is necessary for the purpose for which we obtained them and any other permitted linked purposes. If your application is unsuccessful, we will keep your details on file for as long as is necessary to process your application or for the purposes of further job opportunities if you agree to such longer periods. #J-18808-Ljbffr