Head Ppc

Salexi Hr Advisory; Chennai District; On-site; INR 6,000,000 - 9,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Blue Dart Aviation Limited in Chennai seeks an experienced Head Production Control to lead aircraft maintenance planning and production control for its aviation fleet. The role includes long-term maintenance planning, regulatory compliance, manpower and resource planning, and scheduling of maintenance operations in accordance with DGCA standards.

The candidate will oversee inventory management, rotable parts, and coordination of maintenance activities to ensure fleet availability and efficient

Qualifications

• Degree or Diploma in Mechanical, Aeronautical, Aerospace or related discipline.
• Valid AME License / BAMEC / BKEC qualification.

Responsibilities

• Maintenance Planning: Prepare long-term (5-year) and annual maintenance plans and develop Line/Base maintenance check work packages.
• Production & Resource Control: Ensure availability of tools, ground support equipment, materials and spares; coordinate manpower planning.
• Regulatory Compliance: Ensure all maintenance activities comply with DGCA regulations (CAR-M, CAR-145, MOE, CAME).
• Fleet & Maintenance Management: Monitor routing and maintenance status; manage ADs and SBs; oversee rotable inventory.
• Audits & Budgeting: Support budgeting and participate in audits; maintain maintenance planning records.

Skills

Maintenance planning

Production control

DGCA regulations

Line Maintenance

Base Maintenance

Manpower planning

Inventory management

Airworthiness Directives

Service Bulletins

Audit coordination

Leadership

Communication

Education

Engineering degree or diploma

AME license

Job description

Job Description Head Production Control

Position: Head Production Control

Company: Blue Dart Aviation Limited

Location: Chennai, Tamil Nadu

Experience: 15 - 22+ Years

Salary: As per industry standards / Depending on experience

Job Summary

Seeking an experienced Head Production Control to lead aircraft maintenance planning and production control activities for its aviation fleet. The role is responsible for long-term maintenance planning, regulatory compliance, manpower and resource planning, aircraft maintenance scheduling, inventory management, and ensuring efficient execution of maintenance operations in compliance with DGCA regulations.

Key Responsibilities

Maintenance Planning

• Prepare and manage long-term (5-year) and annual aircraft maintenance plans.
• Develop Line and Base Maintenance check work packages based on Technical Services forecasts.
• Monitor aircraft maintenance schedules to ensure timely execution and minimal operational disruptions.

Production & Resource Control

• Ensure availability and pre-positioning of tools, ground support equipment, materials, and spare parts for scheduled maintenance.
• Coordinate manpower planning and resource allocation for maintenance activities.
• Optimize maintenance workflow to improve operational efficiency.

Regulatory Compliance

• Ensure all maintenance activities comply with DGCA regulations, including:
• CAR-M
• CAR-145
• Maintenance Organisation Exposition (MOE)
• Continuing Airworthiness Management Exposition (CAME)
• Ensure adherence to company policies, safety standards, and quality procedures.

Fleet & Maintenance Management

• Monitor aircraft routing and maintenance status.
• Plan and oversee implementation of Airworthiness Directives (ADs) and Service Bulletins (SBs).
• Manage rotable and repairable component inventory, including repair tracking and replenishment.
• Recommend Reorder Level (ROL) spares to maintain fleet availability.

Audits & Budgeting

• Support annual maintenance budgeting and cost planning.
• Participate in internal and external quality audits and ensure timely closure of audit findings.
• Maintain accurate maintenance planning records and reports.

Required Qualifications

• Degree or Diploma in Engineering (Mechanical/Aeronautical/Aerospace or related discipline), OR
• Valid AME License / BAMEC / BKEC qualification.

Experience

• 15 - 22+ years of experience in Aircraft Maintenance Planning, Production Control, or Continuing Airworthiness within an airline or MRO environment.
• Experience in maintenance planning for commercial aircraft fleets is essential.

Required Skills & Knowledge

• Strong knowledge of aircraft maintenance planning and production control.
• In-depth understanding of DGCA regulations, including CAR-M, CAR-145, MOE, and CAME.
• Experience in Line & Base Maintenance planning.
• Expertise in manpower planning and resource allocation.
• Knowledge of Airworthiness Directives (ADs), Service Bulletins (SBs), and maintenance documentation.
• Experience in rotable inventory management and spare parts planning.
• Strong analytical, planning, leadership, and coordination skills.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving abilities.