COE Defect Management Planning Engineer
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 30, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 4, 2026.
The HAECO Group is an independent global provider of high-quality MRO services. We offer a broad range of aviation products and services that enable our customers to operate their aircraft, engines and components safely and efficiently. Headquartered in Hong Kong since 1950, our global reach has extended as we have grown. We now have operations throughout the Asia-Pacific region, Americas and other parts of the world.
Based at Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA), HAECO Hong Kong offer a full range of services including airframe services, line services, component services, engine services, inventory technical management, cabin solutions, freighter conversions, technical training and AOG support.
Position Description
Work independently with appropriate guidance from COE Defect Management Manager and/ or Lead Engineers to control and schedule all acceptable deferred defects (ADD) for rectification before its legal expiry date or KPI defined targets; collaborate and arrange rectification plan with various stakeholders in accordance with the planning attributes set by Defect Management Technical and other relevant parties
What You'll Do
- Monitoring and controlling of open ADD within its repair interval
- Scheduling of open ADD for trouble shotting and rectification
- Manage MEL extension on behalf of customer
- Seek maintenance ground time for ADD rectification
- Liaise with support shops in preparation of rectification plan
- Liaise with COE-PPC CPE to prioritise defect rectification
- Review outstation layover defect clearance opportunities
- Review Hong Kong layover defect clearance opportunities and consolidate ADD package
- Coordinate with various stakeholders in planning specific planning facility limited defects
- Review, consolidate and coordinate high operational ADD aircraft
- Review, consolidate and coordinate long outstanding ADD plan with various stakeholders
- Supervise COE-Defect Management Packaging Team
What You'll Need
- Analytical, independent, results-oriented, customer focus and project management skills
- A good team player with strong supervisory skills, interpersonal and communication skills
- Competent in using MS Office application e.g. Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Access, Teams.
- Excellent command of English (mandatory) and Chinese (preferably), both spoken and written
- A recognised degree in Business Management, Engineering, Operational Management or related disciplines.
- A minimum of 5 years of experience in aircraft maintenance industry, previous work experience and knowledge on aircraft maintenance planning would be an advantage
- Analytical, independent, results-oriented, customer focus and project management skills
- A good team player with strong supervisory skills, interpersonal and communication skills
- Competent in using MS Office application e.g. Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Access, Teams.
- Excellent command of English (mandatory) and Chinese (preferably), both spoken and written
- Competent to influence internal and external stakeholders to drive operational excellence
- Competent to manage complex operation and prioritization
- Understanding of MRO planning, defect management and front-line production processes
- High level of customer focus and dedication to meeting customer requirement
- Able to efficiently and effectively process large amount of information to make sound decision
- Commitment to initiate and drive business process continuous improvement
- Shift work is required
HAECO Group is an equal opportunity employer. At HAECO, we are committed to creating an inclusive and supportive working environment for all our people regardless of their age, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, relationship, family status, disability, race, ethnicity, nationality, religious or political beliefs. We believe in creating an environment where people feel comfortable at work and are able to realise their full potential.
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