Associate Manager - Planning

Air India; Gurugram District; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 2,100,000; Full time

Job summary

Air India in Gurugram is seeking an Associate Manager - Planning to lead strategic maintenance planning, coordinate AMOS integration, and ensure regulatory compliance with DGCA. The role requires close collaboration with MCC, Engineering services, and procurement to optimize maintenance execution.

You will drive daily work package planning, material forecasting, and timely release of work packages to MRO, while monitoring progress and re-planning as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or Aircraft Maintenance Engineering.
• 5-6 years aviation industry experience.
• ERP experience in maintenance operations.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate AMOS integration and define the approved MP within timelines.
• Prepare task lists and materials for maintenance scope at stations.
• Release and coordinate daily aircraft work packages with MCC, Engineering, and procurement.
• Generate work orders and plan implementation considering resources and downtime.
• Monitor packages, deferments, and re-planning as required.
• Coordinate six-month material forecast with procurement and stores.
• Ensure DGCA compliance and timely MRO handover.

Skills

Detail Orientation

Time Management

Planning Coordination

Problem-Solving

Team Player

Analytical Skills

Education

Engineering degree / Aircraft Maintenance Engineering

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Position Title: Associate Manager - Planning
Job Code TBD Grade: TBD
Function: Engineering Location: Gurugram
Reports to: Fleet Managers Role Level: TBD

A. Job Purpose

• Drive strategic planning initiatives to optimize aircraft maintenance programs, ensuring adherence to regulatory requirements and operational excellence.
• Facilitate seamless collaboration across multiple departments and teams, including regulatory bodies, maintenance control, and procurement, to achieve efficient execution of maintenance tasks and uphold aviation safety standards.

B. Key Accountabilities

AMOS Integration and Work Package Planning

• Coordinate with the AMOS team to define the approved Maintenance Program (MP) in the system within specified timelines, ensuring accuracy and completeness post-definition.
• Prepare comprehensive lists of tasks and required materials for scope enhancement at different stations, collaborating with Engineering procurement to ensure availability.
• Collaborate with Maintenance Control Center (MCC), Engineering Services, Powerplant and Line Maintenance to prepare and release daily aircraft work packages, optimizing planning efficiency and resource utilization.

Work Order Generation and Implementation Planning

• Generate work orders corresponding to the daily work package and coordinate with stakeholders to ensure their availability and accuracy in the system.
• Plan the implementation of work packages, considering available resources, aircraft layover downtime, and commercial operation requirements to minimize disruptions.
• Participate in daily production planning meetings to finalize work packages, ensuring alignment with operational priorities and timelines.
• Monitor aircraft movement sheet and create maintenance slots as per the wok planned.
• Release of the work package to MRO on time
• Follow up on the closure and report back of the work package.
• Monitor the task deferments and re-plan accordingly.

Material Procurement and Hangar Checks Coordination

• Coordinate with Engineering procurement team and stores to ensure availability of materials required for the next six months of work package forecast, optimizing inventory management.
• Prepare lists of materials required for Hangar Checks and coordinate to ensure their availability, facilitating smooth execution of maintenance tasks.
• Monitor the completion of scheduled checks and tasks, proactively addressing deferred tasks and rescheduling when necessary to maintain operational integrity.

C. Skills/Qualities Required

• Detail Orientation
• Time Management
• Planning Coordination skills
• Problem-Solving Skills
• Team Player
• Strong Analytical skills

D. Key Performance Indicators

Maintenance Planning

• AMP Timeliness and DGCA Approval
• Check Completion Adherence
• Inspection Schedule Completion and Alignment

Material Management

• Material Availability Forecast

Resource Optimization

• Daily Package Preparation and Resource Optimization

E. Key Interfaces

Internal Interfaces

Maintenance Control Centre (MCC) and Line Maintenance teams and Engineering team

• Coordination for daily aircraft work packages, ensuring efficient maintenance planning.

Engineering procurement team and stores

• Collaboration for timely material availability, optimizing maintenance operations.

External Interfaces

Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA)

• Approval authority for Aircraft Maintenance Programs, ensuring regulatory compliance.

Suppliers and vendors

• Procurement partners for materials required for maintenance activities, ensuring timely availability.

F. Educational and Experience Requirements

Minimum Education requirements

• B. Tech/BE/B. Sc/bachelor s degree in engineering (aeronautical, mechanical, electrical, electronic, avionics) or Aircraft Maintenance Engineering

Experience

• 5-6 years relevant work experience in an aviation industry.

Minimum Desired

• 6+ years relevant work experience in an aviation industry.
• Practical experience in the application of ERP