Engineer (Base Maintenance)

Aviation Indeed™️; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aviation company in Bengaluru is seeking an experienced Engineer for Base Maintenance to perform and supervise maintenance activities on aircraft. The role is critical for ensuring safety and compliance with all regulatory requirements. Ideal candidates will have a DGCA AME License and at least 5 years of experience in cabin or base maintenance. Strong attention to detail and planning skills are essential. The position offers opportunities for team management and skill enhancement.

Qualifications

• 5 years of hands-on cabin/base maintenance experience on transport category aircraft.
• Experience on Narrow Body (A320 family) and/or Wide Body (B777 & B787) is desired.
• DGCA AME License with Type Rating/Company Authorization on two or more aircraft categories.
• Minimum 5 years hands-on cabin/base maintenance on transport category aircraft.
• Desirable: Narrow Body A320 family and/or Wide Body B777/B787 experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform and supervise base maintenance activities on company aircraft.
• Ensure adherence to safety procedures while handling equipment.
• Supervise technicians to ensure compliance with standard procedures.
• Supervise technicians to ensure adherence to Airworthiness procedures.
• Exercise AME privileges per license in line with DGCA ratings.
• Verify component interchangeability via IPC or approved documentation.
• Report unserviceability to Shift In-charge promptly.
• Carry out aircraft refueling per procedures and safety rules.
• Report defective shop equipment or tools for rectification.

Skills

High attention to detail

Strong planning & coordination skills

Technical expertise in aircraft maintenance processes

Extensive knowledge of regulatory compliance requirements

Ability to influence and align internal/external stakeholders

Education

10+2 (PCM) or equivalent

Ab-initio AME training from a DGCA-approved institution

DGCA AME License with Type Rating/Company Authorization

Job description

Job Title: Engineer – Base Maintenance

Location: Bengaluru (MRO – BLR)

Department: Engineering

Experience: 5+ Years

Education: 10+2 (PCM) + DGCA-Approved AME Training

Job Purpose

The role is responsible for performing and supervising base maintenance activities on company aircraft while ensuring adherence to all regulatory, safety, and quality standards. The position plays a key role in maintaining airworthiness, supporting technical operations, and ensuring timely and compliant maintenance execution.

Key Responsibilities

Technical & Maintenance Activities

• Ensure only approved materials and parts are used during all stages of maintenance.
• Follow all safety procedures while handling equipment, tools, and during aircraft/component servicing.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of technical requirements issued by Quality, Technical Services, manufacturers, and Airworthiness authorities.
• Supervise technicians and technical staff to ensure adherence to standard Airworthiness procedures.
• Exercise privileges as per AME license/approval in line with DGCA ratings, validity, and experience requirements.
• Verify interchangeability of components through IPC applicability or other approved documentation.
• Report any vehicle, ramp, or aircraft unserviceability to the Shift In-charge immediately.
• Carry out aircraft refueling in compliance with laid-down procedures and safety precautions.
• Report defective shop equipment or tools for timely rectification.

Team Management

• Ensure compliance with Duty Time Limitations for all Line Maintenance staff.
• Conduct competency assessments and annual appraisals to support staff development.
• Support, nurture, and enhance team skills through coaching and guidance.

Additional Responsibilities

• Undertake any additional tasks or projects as assigned by management, reflected appropriately in the role expectations and agreed upon with reporting manager and HR.

Skills & Competencies

• High attention to detail
• Strong planning & coordination skills
• Technical expertise in aircraft maintenance processes
• Extensive knowledge of regulatory compliance requirements
• Ability to influence and align internal/external stakeholders

Educational & Experience Requirements

Education

• 10+2 (PCM) or equivalent
• Ab-initio AME training from a DGCA-approved institution
• Must hold DGCA AME License with Type Rating/Company Authorization on two or more categories of company aircraft

Experience

• Minimum: 5 years of hands‑on cabin/base maintenance experience on transport category aircraft in a scheduled airline
• Desired: 4 years on Narrow Body (A320 family) and/or Wide Body (B777 & B787)