About the job

PURPOSE OF THE ASSIGNMENT
To carry out, or supervise, inspections, maintenance, testing and checks according to the rules and procedures in order to release the aircraft to service.

POSITION WITHIN THE ORGANISATION
Reports to Maintenance Manager

MAIN INTERFACES
Internal:
Maintenance Manager
Engineers
Mechanic
Other team members

External:
Cabin Crew
Flight Crew
Service Manager
Support unit LMI
Maintenance control center
Local authorities
Technical representatives of airlines

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Inspections
To carry out and supervise technical handling of an aircraft, within the scheduled ground time, according to carrier’s instructions.
Performs the checklist according to the aircraft type and carrier’s instructions
Inspects the performed duties
Signs the required logbook for maintenance release

Analysing defects and complaints
Checks pre-arrival information on aircraft status, from crew and/or Maintenance Control Center
Contact flight crew directly after arrival for debriefing
Checks logbooks for open items




Analyses defects and complaints (trouble shooting)
Decides if defects and complaints can be deferred or rectified.
Informs and consults home base and/or Maintenance Manager/Duty Engineer/Service Manager/Operations/Crew upon actions to be taken

Technical Handling
To carry out and supervise maintenance and repairs of the aircraft
Ensures availability of work instructions (checklist)
Ensures correct and adequate stock control (spare parts and materials) and maintenance of ground equipment (if applicable), in accordance with company procedures
Plans and organises the repair process and deploys Mechanics
Performs or supervises repairs and technical handling
Communicates with home base and Service Manager/Operations/Crew about the progress of the repair process
Inspects the repairs.
Performs relief duties to other stations when required

Administration
Performs all administration related to the technical handling of the carrier, according to inst

📌 Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (Mumbai)
🏢 KLM Royal Dutch Airlines
📍 Mumbai