Air Technician

Role & responsibilities

Aircraft Maintenance & Inspection

• Carry out routine and non-routine maintenance on aircraft and components under supervision.
  
• Perform scheduled checks such as A-checks, line maintenance, daily and weekly inspections.
  
• Conduct defect rectification, troubleshooting, and component replacements.
  
• Assist in removal and installation of aircraft engines, avionics, and mechanical systems.
  
• Ensure tools, equipment, and materials used are serviceable and properly maintained.
  

Technical Documentation

• Record all maintenance activities accurately in aircraft logbooks and maintenance tracking systems.
  
• Ensure proper completion of job cards, inspection sheets, and task records as per regulatory and company requirements.
  
• Support engineers in preparing maintenance reports and defect rectification documents.
  

Compliance & Safety

• Follow all DGCA / EASA / FAA regulations and company maintenance procedures.
  
• Ensure strict adherence to Safety Management Systems (SMS) and quality standards.
  
• Maintain a clean, safe, and FOD-free (Foreign Object Debris) working environment.
  
• Report any incidents, damages, or potential hazards to supervisors immediately.
  

Support Activities

• Assist AMEs during major inspections, modifications, and aircraft turnaround activities.
  
• Coordinate with materials, logistics, and stores teams for spare parts and tools.
  
• Participate in troubleshooting exercises, functional checks, and testing of aircraft systems.
  
• Support in ground handling and pre-flight/post-flight inspections as required.
  

Key Skills & Competencies

• Strong technical knowledge of aircraft systems (airframe, engine, avionics, hydraulics, pneumatics, electrical).
  
• Familiarity with maintenance manuals, task cards, and technical drawings.
  
• Proficiency in using ground support equipment (GSE) and standard maintenance tools.
  
• Good understanding of aircraft safety, maintenance procedures, and regulations.
  
• Team player with strong problem-solving and communication skills.
  
• Physically fit and willing to work in shifts and challenging environments.

Preferred candidate profile

Educational Qualifications

• Diploma / AME (Aircraft Maintenance Engineering) in Mechanical, Avionics, or Aeronautical Stream from a DGCA-approved institution.
  
• Additional certifications in Human Factors, Fuel Tank Safety, EWIS (Electrical Wiring Interconnection System) preferred.
  

Experience

• 5-10 years of experience in aircraft maintenance, MRO, or line maintenance.
  
• Experience on specific aircraft types (e.g., Airbus A320, Boeing 737, ATR, etc.) is an advantage.