Operations Officer (Airworthiness) is mainly deployed on aircraft airworthiness matters including (a) aircraft survey in hanger and ramp and investigations of significant defect; (b) assisting the investigation of organizations and persons seeking approval under Part III of the Air Navigation (Hong Kong) Order; (c) assessment of airworthiness standards for aircraft; (d) assisting the investigation of aircraft accidents and incidents; (e) assessment of applications for aircraft maintenance licences and the review, selection and marking of examination papers; and (f) review and assessment of applicability of manufacturer service bulletins and airworthiness directives. You may be required to travel extensively on duty and work irregular hours.

Candidates should have (a) (i) either a bachelor's degree from a university in Hong Kong or a higher certificate or a higher diploma or an associate degree in aeronautical engineering or relevant aeronautical subjects (including air transport/aerospace/mechanical/electrical/electronics/radio/telecommunication engineering) from a Hong Kong tertiary institution, or equivalent; and (ii) (1) a valid Hong Kong Civil Aviation Department (HKCAD) Aircraft Maintenance Licence (AML) (an expired HKCAD Aircraft Maintenance Engineer Licence or an expired HKCAD AML supported by a valid AML issued by an ICAO contracting state is considered a valid qualification); or (2) a valid HKCAD Design Approval (an expired HKCAD Approval supported by a valid Approval issued by an ICAO contracting state could be considered a valid qualification); and (3) four years' experience in maintenance and/or design of civil transport aircraft types or engine types on the Hong Kong register after attaining the professional qualifications at (ii)(1) or (ii)(2) above; or (iii) been working as a professional inspector in a civil aviation authority of an ICAO contracting state with four years’ regulatory experience in Aircraft Inspection or Engineering Division; or (b) a Corporate Membership of a recognized professional aeronautical or electrical/mechanical engineering institution, or equivalent; and with two years’ civil aviation experience (It is on the understanding that the civil aviation experience gained before attaining the Corporate Membership is recognized contributing towards the two years’ civil aviation experience); and (c) met the language proficiency requirements of ‘Level 2’ or above in Chinese Language and English Language in the Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education Examination (HKDSEE) or Hong Kong Certificate of Education Examination (HKCEE), or equivalent (See Note 2 and 3).