Associate Manager - Engineering Quality Auditor

Air India Limited; Gurugram District; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Job summary

Air India Limited in Gurugram is seeking an Associate Manager – Quality to lead audits, ensure regulatory compliance, and monitor aviation quality programs using AMOS.

You will manage audit schedules, review findings, train staff, and coordinate with DGCA, IOSA, and other authorities to uphold safety and standards.

Qualifications

• DGCA CAR-145, CAR-CAMO, CAR-M requirements knowledge.
• Working knowledge of AMOS and aviation digital systems.
• 5–7 years in Aviation Compliance Monitoring, Quality Assurance, CAMO, or related fields.
• Experience with regulatory audits and closure of findings.

Responsibilities

• Manage and administer audit schedules, records, findings and closure via AMOS and other systems.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to align audits with regulatory requirements.
• Develop risk-based audit plans covering CAMO, AMO, line/base maintenance and suppliers.
• Conduct audits to evaluate compliance with internal policies and regulations.
• Maintain audit documentation and prepare reports with findings and corrective actions.

Skills

Regulatory knowledge

Compliance expertise

Quantitative skills

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Quality management

Leadership

Planning & coordination

Education

DGCA CAR-145/CAR-CAMO/CAR-M knowledge

AMOS & aviation digital tools

Tools

AMOS

Job description

Job Description:

Role Name: Associate Manager - Quality

Organization Context

Position Title: Associate Manager – Quality

Job Code: TBD

Grade: TBD

Function: Engineering

Location: Gurugram

Reports to: Post Holder – Quality (Compliance Monitoring)

Role Level: Associate Manager

Job Purpose

• The position will be responsible to manage Audits via the ERP System (E.g AMOS).
• Monitor compliance with DGCA CAR-M, CAR-CAMO, CAR-145, EASA, IOSA and company manuals.
• Investigate engineering occurrences, and maintenance errors.

Key Accountabilities

Functional Activities

• Manage and administer audit schedules, audit records, findings, and closure activities through AMOS and other approved digital systems.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure audits align with organizational goals and regulatory requirements.
• Develop and implement risk-based audit plans covering CAMO, AMO, line maintenance, base maintenance, suppliers, contracted organizations, and support functions
• Develop risk-based audit programs to address identified areas of concern.
• Conduct audits of operational processes and the digital solutions to evaluate compliance with internal policies, industry regulations, and best practices.
• Ensure that operational activities and the digital solutions adhere to aviation regulations, safety standards, and other relevant requirements.
• Stay updated on changes in regulations and communicate their implications to relevant stakeholders.
• Maintain detailed and accurate audit documentation in AMOS.
• Configure and maintain AMOS to prepare comprehensive audit reports outlining findings, recommendations, and corrective action plans.
• Monitor compliance with approved manuals, including CAME, MOE, CMEM, Engineering Procedures Manuals, and associated regulatory documents.
• Review regulatory amendments, assess applicability, and support implementation of revised regulatory requirements across Engineering functions.
• Maintain accurate audit, investigation, and compliance records in approved systems
• Evaluate the effectiveness of internal quality management systems.
• Monitor adherence to established standards and procedures.
• Collaborate with various departments to ensure a coordinated and cooperative approach to audit activities.
• Support regulatory, and internal audits and coordinate responses to findings raised by DGCA, EASA, IOSA, and other stakeholders
• Provide training to staff on audit processes, compliance requirements, and best practices.
• Monitor Engineering Safety Management System (SMS) activities, including hazard identification, risk assessment, and safety reporting.
• Participate in development, review, and revision of Engineering Manuals, departmental procedures, and compliance documentation.

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/Qualities Required

• Strong understanding of regulatory requirements
• Extensive compliance knowledge
• Strong quantitative skills
• Interpersonal skills
• Attention to details & process
• Quality Management & Auditing
• Strong Leadership Skills
• Planning & coordination skills

Key Performance Indicators

• Timely AMOS Updating
• Audit Coverage via AMOS
• Quality of Audit Reports via AMOS
• Audit Findings and Recommendations
• Regulatory Compliance
• Risk identification and Mitigation
• Follow up and implementation
• Training and Awareness
• Implementation and Awareness of Digital Solutions in Engineering
• Continuous Improvement InitiativesAudit Team Collaboration

F. Key Interfaces

Internal Interfaces

• Internal Team
  • Collaboration with fellow auditors to share insights and coordinate audit activities.
  • Participating in team meetings to discuss audit plans and findings.
  • Collaborate with the team to identify the usage of digital solutions
• Department Heads and Managers
  • Communicating with department heads to understand their processes and procedures.
  • Providing feedback on audit findings and working together on implementing corrective actions.
  • Seeking and provide feedback on implemented Digital Solutions in Engineering.
  • Take the feedback and inputs for implementation of effective digital solutions.

External Interfaces

• Regulatory Authorities
  • Interacting with regulatory bodies to stay informed about changes in aviation regulations.
  • Coordinating regulatory audits and addressing findings identified by regulatory authorities.

Educational and Experience Requirements

Minimum Education requirements

• Thorough knowledge of DGCA CAR-145, CAR-CAMO, CAR-M requirements, MOE, CAME, and Compliance Monitoring processes.
• Working knowledge of aviation maintenance systems such as AMOS and other digital quality/compliance management tools.

Experience

Minimum

• Minimum 5–7 years of experience in Aviation Compliance Monitoring, Quality Assurance, CAMO, CAR-145 Maintenance, Airworthiness, Auditing, Regulatory Compliance, or Investigation functions within an Airline/MRO/OEM environment. Experience in AMOS and aviation digital systems preferred.

Desired

• Experience in DGCA regulatory requirements, audit management, compliance monitoring programs, and closure of regulatory findings, including DGCA, and IOSA audits

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