Manager- Aircraft Structures

Position Title: Manager – Structures Job Code: TBD Grade: TBD Function: Engineering Location: MRO – BLR Reports to: Senior Manager – Workshop Operations Role Level: TBD 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 Aircraft availability Regulatory Compliance Adherence to DGCA and internal quality standards E. Key Interfaces Internal Interfaces Engineering Teams Planning Department Logistics & Stores Quality & Safety MCC External Interfaces DGCA Representatives Approved Vendors and Repair Agencies F. Educational and Experience Requirements Minimum Education Requirements 102 (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 Desired 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)