Senior Manager- Airlines Line Maintenance

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced aviation engineering leader to head Line Maintenance Operations for a leading airline in India. The role is responsible for ensuring aircraft safety, regulatory compliance, dispatch reliability, and seamless maintenance operations across the airline network.

Key Requirements

• DGCA AME Licence with Type Rating / Company Authorization.
• Minimum 15 years of Line Maintenance experience on Transport Category Aircraft.
• Minimum 10 years on A320 Family and/or 8 years on B777/B787 fleet.
• Strong knowledge of DGCA, CAR-145, CAR-M, and airline maintenance regulations.
• Proven leadership experience managing large engineering teams and multi-station operations.
• Expertise in aircraft dispatch reliability, technical operations, and maintenance planning.
• Excellent stakeholder management and cross-functional coordination skills.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee Line Maintenance operations across all stations and outstations.
• Ensure compliance with DGCA, CAR-145, CAR-M, and applicable regulatory standards.
• Monitor aircraft dispatch reliability, technical delays, and maintenance performance.
• Coordinate with MCC, Technical Services, Planning, Quality, and Flight Operations teams.
• Manage maintenance providers, technical resources, tools, GSE, and engineering manpower.
• Drive operational excellence, safety, quality, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Mentor and develop Line Maintenance teams while ensuring efficient resource utilization.

Why Join Us

• Lead engineering operations for a leading airline in India.
• Drive strategic maintenance initiatives across a diverse fleet.
• Work with experienced aviation professionals in a high-impact leadership role.
• Contribute to operational excellence, safety, and fleet reliability.
• Competitive compensation and excellent long-term career growth.