Job DescriptionPosition Title: Manager – Structures

NJob Code: TBD Grade: TBD

NFunction: Engineering

NLocation: MRO – BLR

NReports to: Senior Manager – Workshop Operations

NRole Level: TBD

NA. Job Purpose

nTolead 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.

NB. Key Accountabilities

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- Ensure all sheet metal, composite repair, and painting activities are carried out in accordance with approved maintenance data, AMM, SRM, CMM, and regulatory requirements.
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- Plan, monitor, and control structural repairs, corrosion control, composite repairs, and painting tasks on the Airline fleet.
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- Ensure only approved parts, materials, consumables, tools, and equipment with valid documentation are used during maintenance activities.
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- Conduct routine inspections and surveys to identify structural defects, corrosion, damage, and paint deterioration, and plan rectification actions.
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- Ensure adherence to safety, quality, and environmental standards within the workshop and on aircraft.
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- Coordinate with Planning, Logistics, Quality, MCC, and Engineering teams to ensure timely availability of materials and smooth execution of maintenance activities.
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nTeam Management

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- Conduct competency assessments and annual performance appraisals of Sheet Metal, Composite, and Painting staff.
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- Mentor, train, and develop team members to enhance technical skills and compliance awareness.
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- Ensure optimal manpowerutilization and shift planning to meet operational requirements.




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nAny 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.

NC. Skills / Qualities Required

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- Robust attention to detail
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- Analytical and problem-solving mindset
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- Planning and coordination skills
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- Technical expertise in Sheet Metal, Composite Repair, and Aircraft Painting processes
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- Extensive knowledge of regulatory and quality compliance
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- Ability to influence and align internal and external stakeholders
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nD. Key PerformanceIndicators

NQuality & Safety

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- Number of repeat defects
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- Audit findings and closure rate
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nOperational Efficiency

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- On-time completion of maintenance tasks
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- Aircraft availability
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nRegulatory Compliance

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- Adherence to DGCAand internal quality standards
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nE. Key Interfaces

NInternal Interfaces

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- Engineering Teams
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- Planning Department
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- Logistics & Stores
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- Quality & Safety
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- MCC
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nExternal Interfaces

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- DGCA Representatives
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- Approved Vendors and Repair Agencies
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nF. Educational andExperience Requirements

NMinimum Education Requirements

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- 10+2 (PCM) or equivalent
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- AME Training from a DGCA-approved institution
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- DGCA (I) AME License with appropriate Company Authorization / Type Rating in relevant aircraft categories
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nExperience

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NDesired

n12 years of hands-on experience in Structures, Sheet Metal, Composite Repair, and Painting on transport category aircraft in a scheduled airline or MRO

N10 years on Narrow Body (A320 Family) and/or 8 years on Wide Body (B777 / B787)

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