Manager- Aircraft Structures

Aviation Indeed™️; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 2,400,000 - 4,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Aviation Indeed™️ in Bengaluru, India, seeks a seasoned maintenance leader to oversee Structures, Sheet Metal, Composite, and Painting activities, ensuring aircraft structural integrity and regulatory compliance. You will plan repairs, supervise safety and quality controls, and coordinate with planning, logistics, and engineering teams.

The role emphasizes hands-on leadership, mentorship of staff, and adherence to DGCA standards to ensure on-time delivery of maintenance tasks.

Qualifications

• 10+2 (PCM) or equivalent education requirement.
• AME training from a DGCA-approved institution.
• DGCA (I) AME License with appropriate company authorization / type rating.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage Structures, Sheet Metal, Composite, and Painting maintenance to ensure aircraft integrity.
• Plan, monitor, and control structural repairs, corrosion control, and painting tasks.
• Ensure use of approved parts, materials, tools, and documentation.
• Conduct routine inspections to identify defects and plan rectifications.
• Ensure safety, quality, and environmental standards in the workshop and on aircraft.
• Coordinate with Planning, Logistics, Quality, MCC, and Engineering for materials and smooth execution.
• Mentor and develop team members; conduct competency assessments and annual appraisals.

Education

10+2 (PCM)

AME Training (DGCA-approved)

DGCA (I) AME License

Job description

Reports to: Senior Manager – Workshop Operations

A. Job Purpose

To lead and manage Structures, Sheet Metal, Composite, and Painting maintenance activities, ensuring aircraft structural integrity, compliance with regulatory standards, high-quality workmanship, and on‑time delivery of maintenance tasks while maintaining safety and cost efficiency.

B. Key Accountabilities

• Ensure all sheet metal, composite repair, and painting activities are carried out in accordance with approved maintenance data, AMM, SRM, CMM, and regulatory requirements.
• Plan, monitor, and control structural repairs, corrosion control, composite repairs, and painting tasks on the Airline fleet.
• Ensure only approved parts, materials, consumables, tools, and equipment with valid documentation are used during maintenance activities.
• Conduct routine inspections and surveys to identify structural defects, corrosion, damage, and paint deterioration, and plan rectification actions.
• Ensure adherence to safety, quality, and environmental standards within the workshop and on aircraft.
• Coordinate with Planning, Logistics, Quality, MCC, and Engineering teams to ensure timely availability of materials and smooth execution of maintenance activities.

Team Management

• Conduct competency assessments and annual performance appraisals of Sheet Metal, Composite, and Painting staff.
• Mentor, train, and develop team members to enhance technical skills and compliance awareness.
• Ensure optimal manpower utilization and shift planning to meet operational requirements.

Any other additional responsibility may be assigned from time to time as a standalone project or as part of regular duties, duly agreed upon between the incumbent, reporting officer, and HR.

C. Skills / Qualities Required

• Strong attention to detail
• Analytical and problem‑solving mindset
• Planning and coordination skills
• Technical expertise in Sheet Metal, Composite Repair, and Aircraft Painting processes
• Extensive knowledge of regulatory and quality compliance
• Ability to influence and align internal and external stakeholders

D. Key Performance Indicators

Quality & Safety

• Number of repeat defects
• Audit findings and closure rate

Operational Efficiency

• On‑time completion of maintenance tasks

Regulatory Compliance

• Adherence to DGCA and internal quality standards

E. Key Interfaces

Internal Interfaces

• Planning Department
• Quality & Safety
• MCC

External Interfaces

• DGCA Representatives
• Approved Vendors and Repair Agencies

F. Educational and Experience Requirements

• 10+2 (PCM) or equivalent
• AME Training from a DGCA‑approved institution
• DGCA (I) AME License with appropriate Company Authorization / Type Rating in relevant aircraft categories

Experience

Minimum

12 years of hands‑on experience in Structures, Sheet Metal, Composite Repair, and Painting on transport category aircraft in a scheduled airline or MRO

10 years on Narrow Body (A320 Family) and/or 8 years on Wide Body (B777 / B787)