Job Purpose

• Carry out inspection and certification of work connected with the aircraft maintenance of instrument, electrical, radio communication / navigation, airframe and powerplant.
• The individual will be responsible for the performance of scheduled and un-scheduled maintenance. She/ he shall ensure assigned aircraft are supported and maintained in an airworthy condition. 
• B. Key Accountabilities

Roles and Responsibilities

• Ensure that all work performed in connection with Maintenance or repair/overhaul as stated above are in accordance with the requirements/recommendations of the manufacturer and/or Regulatory Requirements while carrying out maintenance work.
• Responsible for all work carried out and certified by him on the aircraft under the scope of his authorization privilege and to ensure that all statutory regulations regarding airworthiness of the aircraft and company requirements are met .
• Ensure all work sheets, inspection schedules and maintenance records pertaining to the work are properly completed, certified, and preserved in accordance with the civil airworthiness requirements
• Ensure that all the delay reports and occurrence reports are prepared timely .
• Only AMEs or specially authorized persons will make Technical Log entries and sign the same as prescribed in the Regulatory Requirements.Ensure that defects observed during inspection and those reported by the flight crew during the flight are rectified in an approved manner. Major defects will also be brought to the notice of post holders through the respective Maintenance Managers /LMM/BMM/ SICs.
• Ensure that inspection and any other work done is carried out as per approved methods employing standard airworthiness practices and compliance of rules and regulations enforced by the DGCA.
• Ensure that tools and equipment used during maintenance are in serviceable condition and they are subjected to periodical inspection / calibration wherever applicable
• Report defective shop equipment or tools for necessary rectification.
• Ensure that only approved materials and parts are used during all stages of the work.
• Ensure that while handling equipment, tools, and in carrying out servicing of aircraft or components, etc. safety procedures are followed.
• Keep up to date knowledge in respect of technical requirements and instructions issued from time to time by the Quality Department and Technical Services Department, the manufacturer of aircraft or components and Airworthiness authorities
• Supervise the work being performed by Sr. Engineer, Engineer & the technicians or other technical staff and to ensure that standard Airworthiness procedures and requirements are observed by them.
• All AMEs/Approved persons shall exercise the privileges as per scope of license or approval subject to validity/Rating and Current Experience as stipulated in the relevant directives issued by the DGCA.
• Ensure that all interchangeability of components is confirmed through IPC/IPD reference and or, other relevant approved documentation.
• Reporting all vehicle, ramp, and aircraft un-serviceability immediately to the Shift In charge.
• Maintain a personal logbook with details of all maintenance activity carried out by the individual. 
• 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.

C. Skills/Qualities Required

• Attention to Detail
• Stakeholder Management
• Planning & Coordination skills
• Technical expertise (Maintenance Processes)
• Awareness about compliances
• Leadership Skills

D. Key Performance Indicators

• Customer Complaints
• Cabin defect Rectifications and Unserviceable seats release.
• Adherence to compliances
• Adherences to Regulatory, Safety & Quality compliance
• Personnel Qualification
• Engineer’s License Rating & Current Authorization on fleet.
• Number of Defects
• OTP & TDR management

E. Key Interfaces

• Internal Interfaces
• Engineering Teams
• Responsible for carrying out analysis for all technical delays in coordination with MCC and Technical Services and maintain record. Take appropriate action for improvement
• External Interfaces
• DGCA Representatives
• Coordinate with DGCA representatives over various regulatory requirements

F. Educational and Experience Requirements

Minimum Education requirements

• 10+2 (PCM) or Equivalent.
• Ab-Initio AME Training from a DGCA approved institution.
• Must be holding CAR 66 Type Rating of Cat B1 or B2 or C License on Airbus & Boeing fleet in Company. 

Experience

• AME
• Sr. AME
• Duty Engineer

Minimum

• 0-3 Years Maintenance Experience
• 3-6 Years Maintenance Experience
• 6+ Years Maintenance Experience

Desired

• 0-3 years of certifying experience on Air India Fleet of Aircrafts
• 3-6 years of certifying experience on Air India Fleet of Aircrafts
• 6+ years of certifying experience on Air India Fleet of Aircrafts