Chief Manager – Bay Operations

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Chief Manager – Bay Operations

Key Responsibilities

• Manage hangar and support department operations efficiently and cost-effectively.
• Ensure all aircraft maintenance follows approved schedules, regulations, and organizational policies.
• Oversee manpower planning, equipment availability, tooling, and operational readiness.
• Drive maintenance efficiency by implementing best practices and achieving workload targets.
• Ensure corrective and preventive actions from audits and compliance programs are implemented.
• Maintain discipline, organization, and safety standards across bay operations.
• Manage divisional revenue, expenditure, budgeting, and forecasting activities.
• Oversee scheduling, planning, work packaging, dock control, and maintenance checks.
• Manage IT resource needs for bay operations.
• Lead recruitment, training, and administration for the division.
• Support infrastructure expansion, capability growth, and long-term planning.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory agencies and industry standards.
  

Skills & Competencies

• Leadership & Supervisory Skills
• Compliance & Audit Management
• Infrastructure Development
• Strategic Planning
• Problem-Solving & Decision-Making
• Operational Excellence
  

Key Performance Indicators

• Maintenance Efficiency
• Safety & Quality Performance
• Audit & Compliance Scores
• Infrastructure Development Progress
  

Key Interfaces

Internal

• Head of Base Maintenance
• Maintenance Technicians & Engineers
  

External

• DGCA and other regulatory authorities
• Industry stakeholders & auditors
  

Minimum

Education & Experience Requirements

• 10+2 (PCM) or equivalent
• Ab-Initio AME training (DGCA approved) OR Bachelor’s in Engineering/Science
• 10–15 years hands-on maintenance experience on transport category aircraft
• Experience maintaining regulatory compliance
  

Desired

• Master’s degree
• 7+ years in aviation maintenance management
• Strong resource allocation & budget management experience
• Proven leadership experience in airline/MRO maintenance