Andrew Bailey

General Manager Programmes & Airworthiness at Cathay Pacific Airways

Hong Kong SAR

About

Privileged to be part of this industry my entire career, having gone through the ranks from an apprentice to senior leader in a global premium airline. Hugely experienced in both aircraft and cabin with exposure to maintenance, engineering, certification and fleet programme management. I consider myself a trusted and respected leader who always looks for opportunities to grow and strengthen organisations that ultimately deliver success.

Experience

  • Cathay Pacific (25 yrs 10 mos)
    • General Manager Programmes & Airworthiness
      Oct 2022 - Present · 3 yrs 9 mos

      Accountable for ensuring Engineering fulfils its AOC obligations and for building a high performing and sustainable team that is capable of supporting current and future business needs. This is achieved by delivering excellent programme execution, leading quality oversight and by driving continuous improvement across the business.

    • Head of Design Organisation
      Jul 2020 - Present · 6 yrs

      Overall responsibility for the Design Organisation, including delegation of design staff and management positions, all design related activities and for ensuring full compliance to HKAR-21 is maintained.

    • Head of Fleet Programmes
      Jan 2019 - Oct 2022 · 3 yrs 10 mos

      Responsible for the overall induction of all new aircraft into the fleet, aircraft retirements, leased fleet management and lease returns (including technical contract negotiation) and the delivery of all new cabin products for the entire Cathay Pacific Group Airlines.

  • Airbus Group (8 yrs)
    • A380 Supportability - Team Lead
      Jul 1999 - Aug 2000 · 1 yr 2 mos

      Producing supportability design requirements for A380 systems. Leading a team of 4 engineers responsible for setting system operational reliability objectives and maintainability studies for A380 fuel and landing gear systems.

    • Fuel Systems Engineer
      Apr 1995 - Jun 1999 · 4 yrs 3 mos

      Responding to airlines technical queries concerning Airbus fuel systems. In-service events and data analysis to identify potential impacts to airworthiness, reliability, cost etc. and delivering technical solutions where required. Providing airlines with on-site technical assistance for trouble shooting

    • Service Bulletin Engineer
      Jul 1993 - Mar 1995 · 1 yr 9 mos

      Airbus Service Bulletin approval as an authorised signatory under JAR21.263 Liaising with the DGAC with respect to Service Bulletin approval and responding to airline questions and launching revisions if required.