For many aviation professionals, working here as an Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (AME) or Technician is seen as a solid career path, though the pay structure is quite different compared to Middle Eastern airlines.
Cathay Pacific Executives
Hong Kong-based airline Cathay Pacific (CX) has begun a major international recruitment campaign aimed at hiring 3,000 employees in 2026.
The Hong Kong Aircrew Officers Association (HKAOA) has expressed “serious concern” over recent pay increases for Cathay Pacific executives while the airline continues to face operational challenges.