Job Description

Position Title:
Senior Manager - Quality
Job Code
Grade:
Senior Manager
Department:
BMTO
Location:
Bengaluru
Reports to:
Head of Training
Role Level:
Key responsibility:

• Establishing an independent quality system to monitor compliance with CAR 147 (Basic) requirements.
• Proposing all corrective actions necessary for eliminating non-compliance and ensuring that these corrective actions are initiated and when completed are efficient and meet their intended purpose.
• The exposition and associated manuals are amended as required.
• Establish effective Safety Management System for the department to monitor compliance with requirements of CAR147 and CAR 66 Licensing requirement and other requirements as laid down in various approved manual/expositions of the organization respectively.
• Define adequate policies & standards for compliance by all personnel associated with Engineering Training Organization. Review of the changes in the regulations periodically and incorporate the changes affecting the company functioning to company policies / procedures including the MTOE.
• Submission of the MTOE and any associated amendments, to the DGCA for approval.
• Establish and implement a quality audit program in which compliance with all training procedures are reviewed at regular intervals and completion of audits and production of audit reports) and ensure that any observed non-compliances or poor standards are brought to the attention of the person concerned via his/her manager.
• Responsible for proposing all corrective actions necessary for eliminating noncompliance and ensure that the corrective actions are initiated and meets the intended purpose.
• Follow up and close of any non-conformances identified.
• Responsible for requiring remedial action, as necessary, by the Training Manager or the Accountable Manager
• Approval of annual audit plan for Maintenance Training Organization and ensure its Implementation ensuring that all aspects of CAR-147 compliance should be checked at least once in every 12 months.
• Review effectiveness of quality system through audit feedback and periodically apprise the Accountable Manager about compliance status with policies and standards.
• Notify the DGCA regarding any major changes in the organization, as soon as practicable.
• Support Training manager to carry out Training Need Analysis for the courses being taught.
• Encourage use of Technology and Innovations to improve the processes for effective competence buildup within the staff and the students.
• Other functions as per applicable CAR and the organizational requirements.

Desired Experience:

• Experience in Senior training operations/airline operations/management roles with leading Indian/Global airlines.
• Strong understanding of aviation regulations and standards, including those related to engineer instruction and training Experience in curriculum development, instructional design, and training delivery Experience with world class AME schools.
• Qualification and Experience in Auditing CAR / EASA 147 training schools.

Skills:

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to lead and motivate the team, industry partners, and regulatory authorities.
• Demonstrated ability to think strategically and innovate, with a strong track record of driving results Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to make data-driven decisions

Desired Qualification:

• AME Technician's Qualification preferably holding AME License.

OR

• Engineering Graduate (Mechanical, Electrical, Electronics or Aeronautical)

OR

• Previously holding similar position and approved by the regulatory authority for similar role.

Skills Required