Project Manager – Regulatory & Approvals

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Important Note

This role is not with TNC. TNC is hiring on behalf of an external aviation client.

About the Opportunity

We are seeking a Project Manager to lead end-to-end regulatory approvals, coordination, and compliance

activities with statutory authorities including DGCA, AAI, MoCA, State Governments, and local agencies. The role involves driving aviation infrastructure and operational readiness projects through certification,

approvals, and compliance frameworks in line with Civil Aviation Requirements (CARs) and national safety

standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as the primary liaison with DGCA for certification, manuals acceptance, inspections, and ongoing compliance.
• Coordinate with AAI/airport operators on site matters such as lease/licensing, facilities allocation, utilities, and airside/landside access.
• Manage submissions, clarifications, and trackers for approvals across MoCA, State authorities (NOCs, permits, environmental clearances), BCAS/security (where applicable), and other agencies.
• Own the master project plan—scope, schedule, budget, risk register—and drive execution across internal teams, vendors, and partners.
• Prepare, review, and maintain regulatory documentation: operations and compliance manuals, SMS/QMS documentation, maintenance arrangements, and contractual artefacts.
• Oversee infrastructure readiness across technical facilities, administrative/operational spaces, maintenance bays, simulators/equipment, and IT/communications.
• Manage aircraft and equipment induction, registration, records, and compliance processes with DGCA requirements.
• Establish governance cadence with authorities and internal leadership; maintain dashboards, compliance calendars, and audit/inspection close-outs.
• Implement and monitor Safety Management System (SMS) and Quality Assurance frameworks during setup and operations.
• Support recruitment and onboarding of technical staff in line with regulatory standards.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Aviation/Aeronautical/Engineering/Operations or equivalent; advanced degree or PMP/Prince2 preferred.
• 4–5 years of experience in aviation projects or operations, with proven exposure to regulatory liaison and certification in India.
• Demonstrated experience working with DGCA and AAI for approvals, inspections, and compliance.
• Strong project management skills across planning, budgeting, risk management, vendor management, and stakeholder communication.
• Familiarity with CARs, SMS/QMS frameworks, equipment/aircraft induction, and airport operating protocols.

Skills & Attributes

• Excellent regulatory writing and documentation skills with meticulous attention to detail.
• Strong interpersonal, negotiation, and relationship-building skills with government bodies and external stakeholders.
• High ownership mindset, ability to navigate ambiguity, and comfort in managing multi-agency dependencies.
• Proficiency with project management tools (MS Project/Excel/PowerPoint) and collaboration platforms.

Additional Details

• Reporting to: Client’s Head – Aviation Projects/COO (as applicable)