Chief Manager – Bay Operations

Job Title: Chief Manager – Bay Operations

Location: Gurugram

Job Type: Full-time

Function: Engineering / Base & Bay Operations

Reports To: VP – Operations

Job Description

We are seeking a Chief Manager – Bay Operations to lead and manage hangar and bay operations, ensuring regulatory compliance, maintenance efficiency, and operational excellence. The role oversees manpower, tools, equipment, planning, budgeting, and overall performance of base maintenance activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage hangar and support department operations efficiently and cost-effectively.
• Ensure all aircraft maintenance follows approved schedules, regulations, and organizational policies.
• Oversee manpower planning, equipment availability, tooling, and operational readiness.
• Drive maintenance efficiency by implementing best practices and achieving workload targets.
• Ensure corrective and preventive actions from audits and compliance programs are implemented.
• Maintain discipline, organization, and safety standards across bay operations.
• Manage divisional revenue, expenditure, budgeting, and forecasting activities.
• Oversee scheduling, planning, work packaging, dock control, and maintenance checks.
• Manage IT resource needs for bay operations.
• Lead recruitment, training, and administration for the division.
• Support infrastructure expansion, capability growth, and long-term planning.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory agencies and industry standards.
  
  

Skills & Competencies

• Leadership & Supervisory Skills
• Compliance & Audit Management
• Infrastructure Development
• Strategic Planning
• Problem-Solving & Decision-Making
• Operational Excellence
  
  

Key Performance Indicators

• Maintenance Efficiency
• Safety & Quality Performance
• Audit & Compliance Scores
• Infrastructure Development Progress
  
  

Key Interfaces

Internal

• Head of Base Maintenance
• Maintenance Technicians & Engineers
  
  

External

• DGCA and other regulatory authorities
• Industry stakeholders & auditors
  
  

Minimum

Education & Experience Requirements

• 10+2 (PCM) or equivalent
• Ab-Initio AME training (DGCA approved) OR Bachelor’s in Engineering/Science
• 10–15 years hands-on maintenance experience on transport category aircraft
• Experience maintaining regulatory compliance
  
  

Desired

• Master’s degree
• 7+ years in aviation maintenance management
• Strong resource allocation & budget management experience
• Proven leadership experience in airline/MRO maintenance
  
  

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