Galley Loading Planning Specialist

Cathay Pacific Airways is an international airline registered and based in Hong Kong, flying to over 190 destinations around the world. We are proud of our home Hong Kong, where the company was founded in 1946. Our corporate headquarters are located at Hong Kong International Airport. We employ over 21,000 people worldwide. We are also a founding member of the oneworld global alliance whose combined network serves over 750 destinations worldwide.

Report to : Assistant Manager Galley Loading Planning

The position will provide support to galley packing and loading specifications, including space, ratios, standard and safety for both passenger and freighter aircraft. He/she will assist to communicate requirements to caterers and various sections or departments concerned. He/she will support setting and controlling galley packing standards and specifications including space and weight for all aircraft types to ensure they are in line with the agreed service concepts and standards. He/she should ensure accurate and timely communication of galley packing instructions to caterers and all parties concerned to warrant an overall smooth operations. At the same time, complying with all local and international regulatory and operational health and safety requirements. The role will assist to provide galley pantry weight to Engineering and Flight Operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Create and adjust galley packing diagrams and associated parts data to reflect menu updates, flights and routes.
• Support caterers to deal with questions or solve issues on galley packing.
• Support AM GLP to create, analyse and assign galley packing change requests.
• Conduct galley planning and space studying for new product and service development.
• Responsible for calculating and deliver galley pantry weight (passenger and freighter) to Engineering, Flight Operations, Airport Service Delivery and Cargo through Catering Planner
• Standardise stowage location and loadings.
• Provide support to maintain custom forms.
• Develop contingency galley packing plan for ad-hoc flight operations.
• Support AM GLP to review and answer crew feedback, passengers' feedback, and management enquires.
• Provide support during catering disruption.
• Provide support to Assistant Manager Galley Loading Planning on projects when required.
• Provide support to Catering Operations Supply Chain & Inventory Management Manager on project when required.

Requirements

• Tertiary education and above in Business Administration, Hotel and Catering or relevant discipline.
• A minimum of 3 years' working experience in airline, catering operations or related industry.
• Knowledge of SAP will be advantageous.
• Teamwork, Interpersonal and communication skills.
• Good command of English and Chinese proficiency
• Good analytical and planning skills.
• PC literate with proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Good communication skills and be able to work independently

Deadline: 22 May 2024

Personal & Application Information

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