Job Description

Position Title: Apprentice – Cabin Maintenance (Fitter)

Job Code TBD Grade: TBD

Function: Engineering (Cabin

Maintenance)- Fitter

Location: DEL

Reports to: Role Level:

Job Purpose

To assist in cabin interior maintenance tasks such as seat removal/installation, panel fitment,

basic electrical cabin checks, upholstery work, painting/finishing, and cabin appearance

activities under supervision.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in cabin component removal, installation, adjustment, and inspection.
• Support upholstery tasks as per trade.
• Ensure safe tool handling, FOD prevention, and PPE compliance.
• Maintain documentation support for job cards and task sheets.
• Participate in shift briefings and skill‑development sessions/mentoring.

Trade‑Specific Responsibilities

Fitter (Mechanical)

• Assist with mechanical removal/installation of cabin components (seats, rails, bins,

panels) using appropriate tools and torque/fastener practices.

• Carry out basic measuring, drilling, reaming, deburring and fitment under supervision.
• Handle brackets, hinges, seat‑track hardware and galley/lavatory fittings as per job cards.
• Carry out routine checks and preventive maintenance tasks to ensure passenger

comfort and safety.

• Assist in troubleshooting mechanical issues related to cabin structures and systems
• Support turnaround activities, ensuring aircraft cabins are ready for the next flight.
• Ensure compliance with DGCA and airline standards for cabin maintenance

Safety & Compliance

• Adhere to Air India Engineering safety procedures, PPE, and tool‑control policy at all times.
• Maintain FOD‑free areas; participate in safety briefings and report hazards/near‑misses

immediately.

• Perform only non‑licensed tasks under supervision.

Documentation

• Support completion of job cards/task sheets and basic materials/tool records as instructed.

Air India General - Internal use only

• Record daily learning/competency in apprentice logbook where applicable.
• Ensure traceability of removed/installed components in coordination with supervising staff.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Safety compliance (PPE, tool control, FOD) and zero major violations.
• Task accuracy and adherence to instructions/approved data.
• Timely completion of assigned work and documentation support.
• Demonstrated skill progression per trade logbook and mentor feedback.

Eligibility & Experience

• ITI with NTC/STC in Fitter.
• Freshers eligible; must not have completed any prior apprenticeship (as per Apprentices

Act).

• Age: 18+; medically fit for shop‑floor technical work; willing to work shifts.
• Basic computer literacy and ability to read simple technical instructions is desirable.

Important Notes

This is a 12‑month Apprenticeship under the Apprentices Act, 1961. This engagement is for

training and does not confer any right to employment. All work will be performed under

supervision in a CAR‑145 organization; apprentices have no CRS/sign‑off privileges.