[Gov] Aircraft Engineer (Airframe & Engine)

Mainly deployed on –

(a) supervision and certification of aircraft maintenance and servicing activities in accordance with Hong Kong Aviation Requirements 145 and Government Flying Service engineering procedures;

(b) training of maintenance staff; and

(c) any other duties as required by the Controller, Government Flying Service.

(Note: The appointees are required to wear uniform and work shifts / irregular hours.)

Candidates should -

(a) have a Hong Kong Civil Aviation Department Aircraft Maintenance Licence (HKAR-66) in Category B1.1 or B1.3; and 5 years of relevant post-qualification experience in a supervisory position [Note (1)];

(b) have a sound knowledge of a related licence category with the ability to obtain the licence category endorsement;

(c) have met the language proficiency requirements of Level 2 [Note (2)] or above in English Language in the Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education Examination (HKDSE) or the Hong Kong Certificate of Education Examination (HKCEE), or equivalent; and be able to communicate in Chinese; and

(d) have a pass result in Basic Law and National Security Law Test [Note (3)].

New recruits will normally be appointed on civil service probationary terms for three years. Upon passage of probation bar, he/she may be considered for appointment on the prevailing permanent terms.

Applicants must apply online through the G.F. 340 Online Application System of the Civil Service Bureau (https://www.csb.gov.hk). Applications which are incomplete or submitted in person, by post, by fax or by e-mail will not be considered.

Candidates must state clearly the results of English Language obtained in the public examinations on the application forms. For qualifications awarded by local institutions/Hong Kong Examinations and Assessment Authority, copies of the relevant transcripts/diplomas/certificates/other qualification documents are not required to be submitted at this stage of application. As for qualifications obtained from institutions outside Hong Kong, they should submit copies of the relevant transcripts/diplomas/certificates or other qualification documents by post to the contact address on or before 22 October 2026. The on-line application number should be quoted on the envelope and copies of the supporting documents.

If candidates fail to provide the supporting information / documents as requested, their applications may not be considered. Applicants are required to provide their email addresses on the application forms. Candidates who are selected for written examination / interview will normally receive an invitation by email in about four to six weeks from the closing date for application. Those who are not invited for written examination / interview may assume that their applications are unsuccessful.

(a) Candidates must be permanent residents of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region at the time of appointment unless specified otherwise.

(b) As an Equal Opportunities Employer, the Government is committed to eliminating discrimination in employment. The vacancy advertised is open to all applicants meeting the basic entry requirement irrespective of their disability, sex, marital status, pregnancy, age, family status, sexual orientation and race.

(c) Civil service vacancies are posts on the civil service establishment. Candidates selected for these vacancies will be appointed on civil service terms of appointment and conditions of service and will become civil servants on appointment.

(d) The entry pay, terms of appointment and conditions of service to be offered are subject to the provisions prevailing at the time the offer of appointment is made.

(e) The information on the maximum pay point is for reference only and may be subject to changes.

(f) Fringe benefits include paid leave, medical and dental benefits, and where appropriate, assistance in housing.

(g) Where a large number of candidates meet the specified entry requirements, the recruiting department may devise shortlisting criteria to select the better qualified candidates for further processing. In these circumstances, only shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend written examination and/or interview.

(h) It is Government policy to place people with a disability in appropriate jobs wherever possible. If a disabled candidate meets the entry requirements, he/she will be invited to attend the interview/written examination without being subject to further shortlisting. Applicants who have declared disabilities found suitable for appointment may be given an appropriate degree of preference over other applicants whose suitability for appointment is considered comparable to that of the former. The Government policy and other related measures on employment of persons with disabilities are set out in the booklet "Employ People Based on Their Abilities - Application for Government Jobs by Persons with Disabilities" which is available for reference on the Civil Service Bureau's website at https://www.csb.gov.hk under "Administration of the Civil Service – Appointments".

(i) Holders of academic qualifications other than those obtained from Hong Kong institutions/Hong Kong Examinations and Assessment Authority may also apply but their qualifications will be subject to assessments on equivalence with the required entry qualifications. They should submit copies of their official transcripts and certificates by mail to the enquiry address.

(j) Towards the application deadline, our on-line system would likely be overloaded due to large volume of applications. To ensure timely completion of your on-line application, it is advisable to submit the application as early as possible.