The Aircraft Maintenance Engineer will be responsible to ensure the ongoing maintenance of our aircraft fleet and sims at the FTO, in compliance with regulatory requirements and industry best practices. The AME will report to Maintenance Manager.
Key Accountabilities
Assist Maintenance Manager to develop and implement a maintenance program under Air India’s Car 145 for the FTO fleet, ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements and industry best practices.
Assist Maintenance Manager to develop and maintain a comprehensive maintenance program for all aircrafts and flight training devices, ensure maintenance and inspections, and tracking of maintenance records.
Assist Maintenance Manager to develop and implement a stocking system and an ERP for optimal maintenance.
Monitor the performance of the aircraft and equipment to identify potential issues and take corrective action, as necessary.
Implement policies and training to maintenance personnel on best practices for aircraft maintenance and safety.
Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of aircraft maintenance, inspections, and repairs.
Any other additional responsibility could be assigned to the role holder from time to time as a standalone project or regular work. The same would be suitably represented in the Primary responsibilities and agreed between the incumbent, reporting officer and HR.
Skills Required for the role.
Strong Leadership
Decision-making agility
Strategic Planning
Motivational
Communication Skills
Safety Commitment
Interpersonal skills
Adaptability
Key Performance Indicators
AOG time for aircrafts
Utilization of aircrafts at FTO
Inventory stocking practices
Key Interfaces
Internal Interfaces
Internal Stakeholders
Aviation Academy, Air India FTO team, Pilot Training units, Engineering, Training Support Staff, and Air India Management Team
External Interfaces
External Stakeholders
Any FTO Partners, AI Cadets, Regulatory Authorities, Aircraft OEMs, MROs, equipment vendors
Educational and Experience Requirements
Minimum
Desired
Education requirements
AME license in Category B1.2 or B3 in metal and composite category or B2
Bachelor’s or Technical degree.
Experience
5+ years’ experience in aircraft maintenance and airworthiness management
Prior experience in DGCA-approved positions in FTOs/ATOs/Airlines in India
Experience with single-and twin-engine fleet
10+ years’ experience in aircraft maintenance and airworthiness management
Prior experience with similar fleet (Piper single-engine and Diamond multi-engine aircrafts)
