Role Overview
The Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (AME) is responsible for the ongoing maintenance of the aircraft fleet and simulators at the Air India Flying Training Organisation (FTO), in compliance with regulatory requirements and industry best practice. The AME reports to the Maintenance Manager.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist the Maintenance Manager in developing and implementing a maintenance programme for the FTO fleet under Air India's CAR 145 approval, ensuring compliance with all regulatory requirements and industry best practice
- Assist in developing and maintaining a comprehensive maintenance programme for all aircraft and flight training devices, ensuring maintenance and inspections are carried out and records are tracked
- Assist in developing and implementing a stocking system and an ERP for optimal maintenance
- Monitor aircraft and equipment performance to identify potential issues and take corrective action as necessary
- Implement policies and train maintenance personnel on best practices for aircraft maintenance and safety
- Maintain accurate, up-to-date records of aircraft maintenance, inspections and repairs
- Additional responsibilities may be assigned from time to time as standalone projects or regular work, agreed between the incumbent, reporting officer and HR
Key Skills
- Strong leadership
- Decision-making agility
- Strategic planning
- Ability to motivate
- Communication skills
- Safety commitment
- Interpersonal skills
- Adaptability
Key Performance Indicators
- Aircraft AOG time
- Aircraft utilisation at the FTO
- Inventory stocking practices
Key Interfaces
- Internal: Aviation Academy, Air India FTO team, pilot training units, Engineering, training support staff and Air India management team
- External: FTO partners, AI cadets, regulatory authorities, aircraft OEMs, MROs and equipment vendors
Licences & Qualifications
- AME licence in Category B1.2 or B3 (metal and composite), or B2
- Bachelor's or technical degree
Experience
- Minimum: 5+ years in aircraft maintenance and airworthiness management
- Minimum: prior experience in DGCA-approved positions at FTOs/ATOs/airlines in India
- Minimum: experience with single- and twin-engine fleets
- Desired: 10+ years in aircraft maintenance and airworthiness management
- Desired: prior experience with a similar fleet (Piper single-engine and Diamond multi-engine aircraft)
Additional Information
Job ID 59851844, dated 16 October 2026.