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    Senior Project Officer (Aircraft Maintenance / Aviation Operations)
    Engineering Discipline
     
    Ref. no : C/ENG/SPO(AMEC)/09/26-AP1
     
    Major Duties:
    (a) To provide academic leadership in the planning, design, and development of training programmes, curricula, and related assessment materials for the Aviation and Maritime Education Centre (AMEC);
    (b) To take a leading role in the day-to-day operations of the AMEC, including the planning, setup, and delivery of training activities, and ensuring that facilities, equipment, and resources are available and fit for purposes;
    (c) To lead the strategic development of the AMEC’s training facilities and equipment, including advising on the acquisition, procurement, and commissioning of new assets, with a focus on technological advancement and industry needs;
    (d) To build and cultivate relationships with the aviation industry, professional bodies, government departments, and other key stakeholders to establish collaborations for strategic developments, including industrial attachments and industry-based student projects;
    (e) To develop and review operational policies for the operational unit, ensuring compliance with relevant regulatory requirements and maintaining the quality and safety standards of the training environment; and
    (f) To contribute to the Discipline’s strategic development, including exploring and sharing new training needs and trends to support continuous improvement and the development of continuing and professional education (CPE) programmes / consultancy projects.
       
    Requirements:
    (a) A recognised degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Aviation Engineering or equivalent, preferably with a post-graduate qualification or recognised professional qualifications such as an Aircraft Maintenance Licence or Airline Transport Pilot Licence;
    (b) At least 5 years’ relevant industry / training experience in aviation operations / aircraft maintenance at an appropriate level of responsibility;
    (c) Good networking and liaison skills to establish connections and strategic relationships with industry partners, professional bodies, and government departments, preferably within the aviation sector;
    (d) Preferably with knowledge and practical experience in procurement procedures, tender administration, contract management and budget control;
    (e) Good administrative, interpersonal, communication, and team building skills; and
    (f) Good presentation skills and a high level of proficiency in both English and Chinese, including Putonghua.
         
    Notes:
    (1) The post is in the rank of Senior Lecturer.
    (2) Applicants with substantial experience and achievements in the relevant field but without the required academic / professional qualifications OR those with exceptional academic / professional qualifications but with less experience may also apply.
    (3) Shortlisted candidates will be required to attend a written assessment.
    (4) The post is tentatively up to 31 August 2028.
    (5) The appointee(s) may be required to perform duties outside normal working hours and at different work locations as assigned.


    Application Procedures:
    Interested applicants should apply for the post via email.  A completed application form [VTC-1 (Rev. 7/2026)], together with a full curriculum vitae, should be sent to vtcjob-hroap@vtc.edu.hk.
     
    Candidates should take note of the following:
    (1) Completed application form (VTC-1) and detailed curriculum vitae (CV) should be combined into one file in PDF format with total file size below 10MB.
    (2) The file should be saved with the applicant’s name as “surname and given name”, e.g. “CHAN Siu-lam.pdf”.
    (3) For the email subject, please cite “Application for Senior Project Officer (Aircraft Maintenance / Aviation Operations) (Ref. No.: C/ENG/SPO(AMEC)/09/26-AP1)”.
    (4) Original and copy of other supporting documents are to be provided at a later stage upon request.
     
    Closing date for application: 23 September 2026
     
    Applicants not invited for interview within 10 weeks from the closing date may consider their applications unsuccessful.
     
    The Council reserves the right not to fill the post(s).
     
    Personal data collected will be used for recruitment purposes only. Information on unsuccessful candidates will normally be destroyed 12 months after the completion of the recruitment exercise.


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