Manager- MRO Tech Records & Component

Job Purpose

• Drive the meticulous management of technical records throughout the aircraft lifecycle, ensuring seamless induction, maintenance, and redelivery processes through effective team leadership and coordination.
• Spearhead comprehensive material and component planning initiatives to optimize inventory levels, minimize downtime, and support efficient aircraft operations, leveraging a proactive approach to team oversight and strategic decision-making

Key Accountabilities

Strategic Oversight of Technical Records and Component Planning

• Develop and implement strategic plans to ensure the accurate and comprehensive management of technical records throughout the aircraft lifecycle, aligning with DGCA regulations and company policies.
• Oversee the planning and execution of component, coordinate with Procurement team for optimizing inventory levels and ensuring timely availability to support aircraft maintenance and operations.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and compliance within the tech records and component management functions, leveraging industry best practices and innovative solutions.

Team Leadership and Development

Provide visionary leadership to the Tech Records and Component Planning teams, setting clear goals and priorities to achieve operational excellence and exceed performance indicators

• Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and innovation, empowering team members to proactively identify and address challenges in technical record-keeping and component planning.
• Support the professional growth and development of team members through coaching, training, and mentorship initiatives, ensuring a high-performing and engaged workforce.

Operational Excellence in Record Management and Material (Component) Planning

• Ensure the accuracy, completeness, and integrity of the company’s aircraft records and maintenance information, maintaining a records system that facilitates efficient search and retrieval.
• Oversee the upkeep of the company’s maintenance information database and tracking systems, ensuring compliance with DGCA regulations and lessors’ requirements.
• Optimize inventory levels and process improvements in material (component) planning, collaborating with key stakeholders to align operational activities with production plans and key performance indicators.

Regulatory Compliance and Audits

• Interact with regulatory authorities and lessors to provide all required documents and respond to queries, ensuring compliance with aviation regulations and lease agreements.
• Establish and maintain systems to track and resolve discrepancies in aircraft maintenance records and work packages, conducting periodic audits to ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Lead the preparation of all documents for ARC issuance and support the aircraft return to lease process, compiling required records and reports to facilitate seamless transitions.

Continuous Improvement and Process Optimization

• Develop and implement new processes, procedures, and changes to existing workflows to enhance efficiency and effectiveness in technical record-keeping and component planning.
• Collaborate with key business leadership and cross-functional teams to ensure operational alignment and support the achievement of departmental and organizational goals.

Establish goals and objectives for the Tech Records and Component Planning teams, striving to exceed performance indicators and drive continuous improvement in operational performance.

C. Skills/Qualities Required

Record-Keeping Expertise

Team Leadership

Audit Preparation

Material Planning

Regulatory Compliance

Component Management

Inventory Optimization

Strategic Decision-Making

D. Key Performance Indicators

Record Accuracy and Compliance

• Record Accuracy Rate
• Audit Compliance Score

Maintenance and Downtime Management

• Downtime Reduction
• Adherence to Maintenance programs & Timelines

Document Management

• Document Turnaround Time

Cost Management

• Inventory Cost Savings

Supplier and Fleet Management

• Supplier Compliance Rate
• Fleet Reliability Index

E. Key Interfaces

Internal Interfaces

Inter Department

• Coordinate with Head of Maintenance for various audit checks and technical services.
• Liaise with Production team to identify risks and critical tasks and find solutions.
• Liaison with Training in Charge to conduct training to CAMO staff

Maintenance Department

• Collaborate closely to ensure accurate and timely documentation of maintenance activities, supporting seamless integration of technical records with maintenance schedules.

Quality Assurance

• Work closely to uphold high standards of record accuracy and compliance, supporting internal audits and regulatory inspections to maintain Airlines reputation for safety and reliability.

External Interfaces

DGCA Representatives

• Liaise with regulatory bodies to ensure compliance with aviation regulations and requirements, facilitating smooth audits and inspections to maintain Airlines operating license and certifications.

F. Educational and Experience Requirements

Minimum Education requirements

• Engineering degree (aeronautical, mechanical, electrical, electronic, avionics) or Aircraft Maintenance Engineering
• Master’s degree is preferred.

Experience

Minimum

Desired

• Minimum of 8-10 years of experience in aviation maintenance, technical records management, component planning, or related field.
• Ideally, 10-15 years of progressive experience in aviation maintenance, technical records management, component planning, or related roles, with significant leadership experience in managing teams and overseeing complex projects in the aviation industry.