B2 Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (AME)

Air India SATS Airport Services Private Limited (AISATS); Delhi; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

DGCA CAR-145 compliant work

Job summary

Air India SATS Airport Services Private Limited (AISATS) is seeking a B2 Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (AME) with DGCA CAR-145 licensing and Airbus A320 family experience. The role involves certification, line maintenance, troubleshooting, and ensuring airworthiness across A318/A319/A320/A321 fleets.

Minimum 5 years’ maintenance and 2 years’ certification on A320 Family are preferred. Diploma/Degree in Aircraft Maintenance Engineering, Aeronautical or Electrical Engineering are required.

Qualifications

• Strong leadership and supervision capabilities.
• Excellent problem-solving and fault-diagnosis skills.
• Attention to detail and teamwork in high-pressure environments.

Responsibilities

• Certification Responsibilities: Issue CRS for avionics and electrical work. Verify actions before certification.
• Line Maintenance Activities: Conduct Transit, Daily, Weekly, service checks; support AOG scenarios.
• Troubleshooting & Fault Isolation: Diagnose and rectify defects using manuals (FIM/AMM/WDM/TSM).
• Airworthiness & Regulatory Compliance: Adhere to DGCA CAR-145, ADs, SBs, and Airbus docs.
• Safety & Quality: Follow SMS, report safety observations, uphold QA procedures.
• Documentation & Record Keeping: Complete maintenance docs and work cards accurately.

Skills

Leadership

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Education

Aircraft Maintenance Engineering

Aeronautical Engineering

Electrical Engineering

Tools

AMM

CFDS

Job description

About Air India SATS Airport Services Private Limited

AISATS, a leading gateway services provider in India, is a 50-50 joint venture between Air India Limited (a part of the TATA Group) and SATS Ltd., one of the world’s largest providers of air cargo handling services and Asia’s leading airline caterer. ‘AISATS’ is defined by its people – they are our greatest strength. Their commitment to seamless delivery and customer delight is what enables us to fulfil our brand promise of service excellence. This has been the hallmark of our business for more than a decade. With deep domain knowledge of the aviation ecosystem, we offer end-to-end ground handling services such as passenger and baggage handling, ramp handling, aircraft interior cleaning, load control and flight operations, and cargo handling services for general, perishable, transshipment, express courier and special cargo.

Job Title

B2 Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (AME)

Department

Aircraft Maintenance Services

Role Overview

Airbus A318 / A319 / A320 / A321 (CEO & NEO) – CFM56 & LEAP-1A Powered Aircraft

The B2 Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (AME) is responsible for carrying out, supervising, troubleshooting, certifying, and releasing avionics and electrical maintenance activities on Airbus A318/A319/A320/A321 aircraft equipped with CFM56 and LEAP-1A engines in accordance with DGCA regulations, CAR-145 requirements, approved maintenance data, and company procedures.

The incumbent shall exercise certification privileges under the scope of the DGCA B2 AME License and company authorization, ensuring aircraft airworthiness, safety, reliability, and compliance with operational and regulatory requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Certification Responsibilities
• Perform and certify avionics and electrical maintenance activities within the scope of company authorization.
• Issue Certificates of Release to Service (CRS) for avionics and electrical maintenance tasks completed under approved procedures.
• Verify maintenance actions have been correctly performed before certification.
• Ensure compliance with CAR-145 requirements and approved technical data.
• Carry out scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on aircraft avionics systems.
• Perform inspections, functional tests, operational checks, troubleshooting, and defect rectification.
• Accomplish maintenance tasks as specified in approved maintenance programs and work packages.
• Ensure proper operation of aircraft electrical and electronic systems.
• Line Maintenance Activities
• Conduct Transit Checks, Daily Checks, Weekly Checks, and service checks.
• Rectify avionics and electrical defects reported by flight crew and maintenance personnel.
• Support aircraft dispatch reliability and operational availability.
• Attend Aircraft-on-Ground (AOG) situations and provide troubleshooting support.
• Troubleshooting & Fault Isolation
• Diagnose and rectify electrical and avionics system defects.
• Fault Isolation Manual (FIM)
• Aircraft Maintenance Manual (AMM)
• Wiring Diagram Manual (WDM)
• Troubleshooting Manual (TSM)
• Aircraft Systems Reports
• Identify recurrent defects and recommend corrective actions.
• Coordinate with Technical Services and OEMs where engineering support is required.
• Airworthiness & Regulatory Compliance
• Ensure compliance with:
• DGCA CAR-145 Requirements
• Airworthiness Directives (ADs)
• Service Bulletins (SBs)
• Airbus Technical Documentation
• Aircraft Maintenance Programs
• Customer Technical Instructions
• Report safety-related and airworthiness-related observations through established reporting channels.
• Safety & Quality Responsibilities
• Adhere to Safety Management System (SMS) requirements.
• Participate in safety reporting, investigations, and corrective action programs.
• Comply with Quality Assurance procedures and audit requirements.
• Promote a strong safety and quality culture within the workplace.
• Documentation & Record Keeping
• Accurately complete maintenance documentation and work cards.
• Record troubleshooting activities and corrective actions.
• Ensure defect rectification records are complete and traceable.
• Support Technical Records in timely closure of maintenance documentation.
• Maintain compliance with documentation requirements under CAR-145.
• Leadership & Team Support
• Supervise Aircraft Technicians and Avionics Technicians.
• Provide on-job training and technical guidance.
• Support competency development and authorization programs.
• Assist junior staff in troubleshooting and maintenance practices.

Qualifications

• Diploma/Degree in:
• Aircraft Maintenance Engineering
• Aeronautical Engineering
• Electrical Engineering

Mandatory Licensing Requirements

• Valid DGCA Aircraft Maintenance Engineer License (B2 Category).
• Airbus A318/A319/A320/A321 Type Rating.
• Company authorization or eligibility for authorization on Airbus A320 Family aircraft.

Preferred Qualifications

• Type Training on Airbus A320 CEO & NEO Fleet.
• Human Factors Training.
• EWIS (Electrical Wiring Interconnection System) Training.
• Fuel Tank Safety Training.
• Safety Management System (SMS) Training.
• Continuation Training as per CAR-145 requirements.

Knowledge Requirements

Strong understanding of:

• Airbus A320 Family Systems
• Aircraft Electrical Systems
• Digital Avionics Architecture
• Aircraft Data Networks
• Airbus Centralized Fault Display System (CFDS)
• Aircraft Maintenance Manuals (AMM)
• Wiring Diagram Manual (WDM)
• Service Bulletins (SBs)
• Airworthiness Directives (ADs)
• DGCA CAR-145 Requirements

Experience

• Minimum 5 years of aircraft maintenance experience.
• Minimum 2 years of certification experience on Airbus A320 Family aircraft.
• Hands-on experience in avionics troubleshooting and defect rectification.

Preferred

• Experience in a DGCA CAR-145 approved MRO or Airline Maintenance Organization.
• Experience in both Line Maintenance and Base Maintenance.
• Experience handling AOG recovery operations.

Personal & Behavioural Characteristics

• Electrical Systems Maintenance
• Fault Diagnosis & Troubleshooting
• Aircraft Certification
• Technical Documentation Interpretation
• Functional & Operational Testing
• Safety Awareness
• Leadership & Supervision
• Analytical Thinking
• Attention to Detail
• Accountability
• Communication Skills
• Teamwork
• Decision Making

Preferred Candidate Profile

• DGCA Licensed B2 AME with Airbus A320 Family Type Rating.
• Strong troubleshooting capability on Airbus avionics and electrical systems.
• Experience working in MRO, airline line maintenance, or base maintenance environments.
• Sound understanding of CAR-145, SMS, Human Factors, and Quality Systems.
• Strong communication, leadership, and decision-making skills.