1. Regulatory Compliance & CAR 21 Subpart G Management
Maintain full compliance with CAR 21 Subpart G requirements for Production Organisation Approval (POA) and ensure alignment with the Production Organisation Exposition (POE).
Manage the issuance and oversight of Authorized Release Certificates (e.g., DGCA / EASA Form 1) for manufactured products, parts, and appliances.
Serve as the official liaison to civil aviation authorities (DGCA/EASA) for POA audits, significant changes, and regulatory reporting.
Manage DOA-POA (Design Organisation Approval – Production Organisation Approval) interfaces, ensuring production alignment with approved Type Designs (TC/STC/ITSO).
Oversee the mandatory occurrence reporting system (MORS) for identified defects, failures, or non-conformances in accordance with CAR 21 provisions.
Oversee and continually optimize the plant-wide Quality Management System (QMS) compliant with AS9100 Rev D and CAR 21 Subpart G.
Drive Non-Conformance Management (NCR), Corrective Action Plans (CAPA), and Root Cause Analysis (8D, 5-Why, Fishbone) for manufacturing defects.
Oversee First Article Inspections (FAI) in accordance with AS9102 requirements.
Maintain calibration control, tool management, and special process validations.
Establish and execute internal audit programs covering manufacturing lines, quality controls, and CAR 21 processes.
Lead regulatory and third-party accreditation audits.
Manage the Supplier Quality Assurance (SQA) program, approving raw material, hardware, and sub-tier special process vendors to ensure compliance throughout the supply chain.
Lead, mentor, and build a high-performing quality team comprising QA/QC engineers, inspectors, and compliance auditors.
Integrate Safety Management System (SMS) principles into the production and quality framework as mandated by CAR 21 regulations.
Establish quality metrics, KPIs, and reporting structures for executive leadership.
RequirementsEducation & Experience
Education: Diploma / Bachelor’s Degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Aircraft Maintenance Engineering (AME), or a related technical discipline.
Experience: 12+ years of quality engineering experience in aerospace manufacturing, with at least 7+ years in a managerial or lead role.
Skills Required
- Diploma or Bachelor's Degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Aircraft Maintenance Engineering, or a related technical discipline
- 12+ years of quality engineering experience in aerospace manufacturing
- At least 7+ years in a managerial or lead role
What We Do
We're developing India’s 1st flying electric taxi for up to 10x faster intra-city commute and cargo transport. Incubated at IIT Madras, Chennai since 2019, The ePlane Company was founded by Professor Satya Chakravarthy with a vision to make flying ubiquitous. As an Urban Air Mobility (UAM) startup, we aim to alleviate on-road traffic congestion in cities worldwide by offering safe, sustainable and affordable flying experiences through our flagship product, The ePlane e200.
