Engineer - Planning and Technical Records

Education Qualifications

Work Experience

• Engineering degree holders - 2 years of aviation engineering and maintenance work experience with combination of experience in tasks related to Maintenance Planning or Technical records in an airline or CAR 145 organisation. OR
• Non-degree holders - 4 years of aviation engineering and maintenance work experience of which at least 2 years should be in the Technical Service position with combination of experience in tasks related to Maintenance Planning or Technical records in an airline or CAR 145 organisation.

Skills/ Special Requirements

• Knowledge of B737-NG / B757-200/B 737-400/A 320/ ATR Aircraft and associated maintenance. Preferable Maintenance Planning & Production experience on B737-NG aircraft
• Practical experience and expertise in the application of aviation safety standards and safe operating practices.
• Good Knowledge of CAR M Procedures including Quality Procedures.
• Good Knowledge of related DGCA regulations.
• Knowledge of maintenance planning and scheduling.
• Knowledge of maintenance management software.

Professional Training/ Courses

• CAR M
• SMS
• Human Factors
• FTS
• Special OPS (EDTO/RVSM/PBN/CAT II/III)
• Airworthiness
• Engineering reliability Preferable
• Engine health Monitoring- Preferable
• Level 1/Level 3 course on type- Preferable.

MAIN PURPOSE OF THE JOB

• To ensure the Company aircrafts are maintained in accordance with approved AMP, CAME and the DGCA procedures.
• Planning of all routine and non-routine maintenance and monitor their compliance in accordance with the AMP, CAME and EPM.
• To ensure the aircraft technical records are kept as required by the CAME and EPM procedures and present the records to DGCA upon request.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE JOB

• Carry out the duties and responsibilities as under and also as may be specified by the Company from time to time.
• Prepare Aircraft Maintenance-Program (AMP) for new and existing Aircraft, making sure these Aircraft are kept up to date with changes or modifications mandated by Manufacturers and Regulatory Authorities, and ultimately ensuring these maintenance plans are strictly complied.
• Proactively plan and schedule the aircraft maintenance in coordination with the Maintenance organisation and the Logistics departments for availability of parts and tooling, thereby optimizing the operational availability the aircraft and respecting the approved ground time limits.
• Maximise the operational availability of the aircraft through close monitoring and scheduling of all Maintenance Requirements in accordance with the approved AMP.
• Work closely with the logistics department for spares and tools and prepare pre-load list for all scheduled maintenance events.
• Processing and planning of aircraft, engine, component inspections and modifications within the time frame specified in the approved AMP and Engineering Orders released by Technical services.
• Generate maintenance forecast of each aircraft and plan and schedule the maintenance activities well in advance of the actual event.
• Advise the senior management team well in advance of any major maintenance event that will require grounding time.
• Create work orders and work packages and take appropriate action for incomplete work.
• Review the completed tech log pages, work orders and associated paper works received from maintenance stations and ensure that the paperwork are complete in all respect and meets the CMAE and DGCA requirements.
• Ensure that all continued airworthiness records are verified in all respects and that contained information is updated in to computer system on a daily basis.
• Ensure accurate records of all Checks, Services and Maintenance or Repair-Activities are created and maintained for future inspection by Aviation Authorities.
• Preparation of monthly Aircraft utilization reports or other reports for establishing the maintenance reserves
• Establish and keep up to date aircraft work cards / Job cards in accordance with the approved AMP.
• Liaison with contracted aircraft maintenance organisations.
• Ensure the performance of the planned maintenance in accordance with the provided work packages to the external maintenance organisation.
• Coordinate with CAM and QM for obtaining approvals for any deviation, if necessary, due to technical or operational circumstances.
• Ensure retention of continued airworthiness records in accordance with the regulatory period of time (as described in the CAME) in a controlled and well protected environment.
• Ensure continued airworthiness records are backed up regularly and stored independently and maintained in good condition so that the same can be recreated.
• Review the completed tech log pages, work orders and associated paper works received from maintenance stations and ensure that the paperwork are complete in all respect and meets the CAME and DGCA requirements.
• Ensure that all continued airworthiness records are verified in all respects and that contained information is updated into computer system on a daily basis including aircraft, engine, radio and component log books are updated.
• Ensure accurate records of all Checks, Services and Maintenance or Repair-Activities are created and maintained for future inspection by Aviation Authorities.
• Preparation of monthly Aircraft utilization reports or other reports for establishing the maintenance reserves
• Ensure all original technical records are securely stored.