Chief Flight Engineer

Aliases: Chief Air Engineer, Chief Engineer, Chief Pilot, Flight Operations Manager

Industry/Sector(s): Aerospace and Aviation

JOB DESCRIPTION ¹

The tasks a Chief Flight Engineer is expected to perform include:

Planning, co-ordinating, controlling and supervising work of Check Flight Engineer and Flight Engineer
Removing defects or deficiencies in aircraft observed during flight and pointed out in flight reports by Check Flight Engineer and Flight Engineer
Studying flight reports and logs prepared by Check Flight Engineer and Flight Engineer
Maintaining log to record any statistical data or any technological change made in aircraft
Representing operations department in technical conferences

WORK ENVIRONMENT ^{1, 2}

It is mostly a desk job
Need to handle a team of Check Flight Engineers and Flight Engineers
Local travelling is a part of this job role
Part-time work and contractual jobs may be available
Work from home option is not available

Working hours

Individual usually works for 5/6 days a week and 8/9 hours everyday. The organization or institution remains open and functional for 24 hours a day and 7 days a week
Shift system may be available
Overtime may be required

Is the job suitable for a candidate with special needs?

This may vary from organization to organization

EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS AND TRAINING ³

Preferably, Bachelor's degree in aeronautical engineering

KEY COMPETENCIES ¹

Proficient in studying report regarding working of aircraft, fuel consumption, engine performance and its malfunctions, etc.
Adept at liaising with engineering department in technical matters affecting flight engineering
Well-versed in recommending adequate standard operations in force to Director of Flying or Planned Operations
Proficient in undertaking yearly flight checks of all Flight Engineers working under him/her
Knowledge of conducting surveys of engineering and refuelling facilities on new routes to be opened
Proficient in assisting in investigation of important events like crashes, breakdown, etc.

DESIRABLE COMPETENCIES ¹

Hard-working
Good communication skills

AVAILABLE SKILL TRAINING AND LEARNING INSTITUTES

Colleges providing aeronautical engineering degree across India

AVAILABLE SKILL TRAINING SCHEMES/SCHOLARSHIPS

For scholarship and schemes, use further links like:

https://scholarships.gov.in/

SAMPLE OF TRAINING AND LEARNING COURSES

https://www.iist.ac.in/admissions/undergraduate/btech-aerospace-engineering

CAREER PROGRESSION PATH ⁵

Movement to other occupations/industries

↑

Chief Flight Engineer

↑

Check Flight Engineer

↑

Flight Engineer

The progression is indicative

EXPECTED EARNINGS ⁴

For candidates with experience - Rs 80,000 to Rs 1,00,000 per month

These figures are indicative and subject to change

REQUIRED WORK EXPERIENCE ³

Relevant experience is required

PROBABLE EMPLOYERS ³

Airlines
Indian Air Force

KEYWORDS

Chief Air Engineer
Chief Engineer
Chief Pilot

OCCUPATIONAL CODES AND STANDARDS

Standard	Code	Description
NCO 2015	3153.0900	Chief Flight Engineer
ISCO 2008	3153	Aircraft Pilots and Related Associate Professionals
NIC 2008	71200; 33150	Technical testing and analysis; Repair of transport equipment, except motor vehicles
QP Reference	Not available	Not available
NSQF	Not available	Not available

REFERENCES

1	National Classification of Occupations Division 3
2	http://www.ccdisabilities.nic.in/page.php?s=reg&t=def&p=list_jobsNew
3	https://targetstudy.com/professions/flight-engineer.html
4	http://www.payscale.com/research/IN/Job=Airline_Pilot,_Copilot,_or_Flight_Engineer/Salary
5	http://dget.nic.in/upload/uploadfiles/files/publication/Des-Div-3.pdf

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